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February 21, 2021

Small Tip for Big Results

Nature reminds us that small things lead to great things. A tiny seed becomes a rose; a little acorn becomes a great oak. It’s the same in family history. There’s something small you can do that has the potential to make a big difference. It’s simply this: when you’ve been doing family history and have to stop to focus on...

General/Learning/Research
February 14, 2021

New: The Beginner’s Path

We are excited to announce a new approach in The Family History Guide: the Beginner’s Path. You can think of it as a “smaller window” into the website, compared to the Full version. The Beginner’s Path emphasizes the things that are most helpful to those beginning family history, or even those who are new to the website. Here’s an inside...

Learning/Navigation
February 14, 2021

New Questions and Answers: The FAQ Page

In advance of RootsTech 2021, we’ve decided to expand our FAQs. In fact, we created a whole new Questions and Answers page for them, arranged by categories that you can open and close. You can get to the new page by selecting “FAQ” in the Intro menu of The Family History Guide. Here’s a look at part of the new...

Learning/What is new at The FHG
January 17, 2021

Speaking to the World

The Mission Statement for The Family History Guide Association begins with this phrase: ” To greatly increase the number of people actively involved in family history worldwide …” One of the essential ways of doing that is to enable the use of languages on the website. With RootsTech 2021 fast approaching and attendees visiting from over 185 countries, it’s important...

Learning/What is new at The FHG
December 28, 2020

Winter Online Class Schedule: Sandy Granite Family History Center

The new year—2021—will soon be here, along with a new class schedule from the Sandy Granite family history center. Each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time, a free online class will be presented via Zoom. To attend any of the classes, simply access the following link about 15 minutes before the class: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87373988340?pwd=bjMxcVB5Y3pJSzExTCtFbGxJcWt1UT09 Classes will be recorded and posted...

Learning/Training
November 29, 2020

Why I Absolutely Love The Family History Guide

Recently, Chris Jones produced another excellent video for us. This one, primarily from a youth perspective, is titled “Why I Absolutely Love The Family History Guide.” It features several youth posing and answering questions about the importance of being involved in family history, and how to get started. The video is on the YouTube Channel, and it’s included in the...

Learning/What is new at The FHG/YouTube
November 1, 2020

Using DNA Results for Family History

Several weeks ago, Debbie Weaver, an expert in genealogy research with DNA, presented an excellent online class at the Sandy Granite family history center: “Using  DNA Results for Family History”. In the video, Debbie discusses what DNA testing and results can do for you, such as Provide clues for your research Verify traditional paper trail research Validate or disprove family...

DNA/Learning/Research
October 25, 2020

Family Roots 2020 Presentations Available

The two-day Family Roots Conference just wrapped up this weekend, and it’s one of the first major genealogy conferences that was completely virtual. Below you can find the key links to videos and syllabus information from the conference—enjoy! Note: The videos will be available for only two weeks. Pre-recorded Classes https://www.familyrootsconference.com/videos Live Classes – Friday https://www.thefhguide.com/1-Friday-Class-Recording-Links-2020.pdf Live Classes – Saturday...

Learning
October 11, 2020

Family Roots Conference Goes Virtual

The Family Roots Conference 2020 is coming up later this month, on October 23-24. Last year it was held in St. George, Utah; this year it’s a virtual event, with 40 classes, two keynotes, and 26 presenters. It also includes a Youth Event on Saturday the 24th. Here are a few important links to note for the Conference: General Registration...

Learning/What is new at The FHG
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