What Do You Need to Know to Find the Origin of an Immigrant? – James Tanner (7 Aug 2022)
James Tanner gives great information on how to begin researching for your immigrant ancestors.
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When and Where Did My Scottish Ancestors Move? Understanding Scottish Immigration and Emigration Records – Erika Ward (5 Aug 2022)
In this presentation, Erika Ward discusses Scottish Immigration and Emigration. She tells where, when, why, and how people from Scotland moved and where to find these records. Handout
3. Case Studies Live On Air – James Tanner (31 Jul 2022)
James Tanner analyzes an entry in FamilySearch Family Tree and discusses ways to check for accuracy, how to correct entries and how to find people to add to the tree.
What Official Records Exist About Your Scottish Ancestors–Government Vital Records-Erika Ward (29 Jul 2022)
In part 3 of the Scotland Research series, Erika Ward discusses searching Government Vital Records. This includes what records are available and where they are found. Handout
2. Case Studies Live On Air – James Tanner (17 Jul 2022)
Watch how the information already in the FamilySearch.org Family Tree is analyzed and sources for adding information are suggested. This is real world problem involving an existing entry in the Family Tree.
Where Did Your Scottish Ancestors Worship? Using Scotland Church Records – Erika Ward (15 Jul 2022)
In this class, Erika Ward will show you how use Scotland Church records to find births, marriages and deaths. Handout
FamilySearch Pedigree Views -Vivien Brown (3 Jul 2022
In this tutorial you will learn the different pedigree views in FamilySearch.org and what adjustments can be made in each. Handout
Sharing Information Between FamilySearch and Ancestry – Judy Sharp (30 Nov 2016)
1. Case Studies Live On Air – James Tanner (10 Jul 2022)
This is a live, problem-solving session showing resources that can be used to find an elusive ancestor. Watch how the information already in the FamilySearch.org Family Tree is analyzed and sources for adding information are suggested. This is real world problem involving an existing entry in the Family Tree. Additional live, project-solving classes are being …
Where Did Your Scottish Ancestors Live? – Erika Ward (8 Jul 2022)
Erika Ward is very thorough in explaining the geography of Scotland and surrounding areas, as well as each Census. She also explains what each record contains and where they can be found. Handout
Important Links
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BYU Library Catalog
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FamilySearch Microfilms & Fiche at BYU
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Scanning Equipment
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FamilySearch*
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Ancestry.com
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MyHeritage
Library Edition
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Find My Past
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Saints by Sea
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The Family History Guide
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County Histories
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Fold3
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Sanborn Maps
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HistoryGeo
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Gateway to North America
(BYU access)
"BYU access" means that the item is accessible on BYU campus or remotely for logged-in BYU students and faculty. If labeled “BYU campus” then it is available anywhere on BYU campus, but not remotely. "BYU Library" indicates that you may only access the resource while physically at the BYU Library. (If you have a personal account with any of these sites, you can access them anywhere. If so, it is best to access them directly rather than using these links.)
*FamilySearch is accessiable anywhere on the Internet, but many of the images (ca. 25-30%) require viewing at a FamilySearch family history center. BYU Library is also designated as a family history center allowing access to these images.