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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

November 1, 2020

Update: More Video Info Links

In The Family History Guide, video info links have been around for a while. They are the small “i” buttons that appear below video link titles. When you hover over an info button, a list of links appears that lets you see the sections of a video at a glance. Then you can click any of them to go directly...

Learning/What is new at The FHG

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

October 5, 2020

Exploring the DPLA (Digital Public Library of America)

The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is an all-digital library that collects information (metadata) from libraries, museums and institutions around the country. It enables you to search millions of records from partner libraries and organizations at once. The DPLA is free and does not require a library card, so the possibilities for online family history research are extensive. Here...

Learning/Research

September 13, 2020

New in The Family History Guide: The Tour

About a month ago we introduced a Get Started page that is driven by common questions that people ask about family history and genealogy. The page has links to pages in The Family History Guide that answer these questions, helping you get off to a good start in your family history journey. But what if you are new to The...

Learning/Navigation/Training/What is new at The FHG

August 10, 2020

A New Way to Get Started

One of the key pages in The Family History Guide is getting a makeover—it’s the Get Started page in the Intro menu. The previous look featured tiles and options to click for items of interest; the new look is question-driven. In fact, the page begins with a question: “How Do I …?” From there, you’ll see a list of starred...

Learning/Navigation/What is new at The FHG

July 19, 2020

Pioneers, Across the Years

On July 24, many in the United States will celebrate Pioneer Day, honoring the day when the first wagons of the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Amid great persecution, they left their homes and lands and made the Utah desert blossom as the rose. Their stories are well-documented, and you can find many of them on the internet...

Learning/Stories/Technology/U.S. Research

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