Findmypast Part 2 – Vivien Brown (18 Mar 2023-14 min)
In Findmypast Part 2, Vivien Brown covers “Searching”, including: Searching Filters, Searching Tips, Newspapers, Address Searches, and Surname Searches.
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Highlights of the RootsTech 2023 Virtual & In-Person Conference – James Tanner (12 Mar 2023)
James Tanner highlights classes, innovations (e.g. Artificial Intelligence), and changes that will have the most impact on how we do genealogy. Handout
Beginning Ancestry Series 1: Menu Overview – Getting to Know Ancestry – Nancy Busby (5 Mar 2023)
In this class, Nancy discusses each icon on the menu ribbon in Ancestry.com Nancy Busby’s Website
What Are the Oldest Reliable Genealogy Records? – James Tanner (5 Mar 2023)
As you do genealogical research back into the past, you will eventually find that every historical record collection has a date when the records were first preserved and or initiated. This video explores several examples of the earliest time some types of the records are available. Eventually, if you go back in time far enough, …
Reclaim the Records/Internet Archive – Jerroleen Sorensen (26 Feb 2023)
Jerroleen Sorensen shares information about websites with free books and documents that can assist you in your family history research. Handout
Finding Your Ancestors’ Descendants – James Tanner (26 Feb 2023)
Descendancy research opens up a whole new world of genealogical research. All those people who are descendants of your grandparents and great-grandparents and back through all the generations are your cousins and finding them can be as challenging and interesting as following a direct line. Take some time to watch this video about how to …
FamilySearch Beginner Series (for Latter-day Saints) 5: Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances – Kathryn Grant (26 Feb 2023)
Kathryn Grant teaches the steps and requirements for reserving Temple Ordinances in FamilySearch (for Latter-day Saints). Handout
How to Avoid Genealogical Blindness – James Tanner (12 Feb 2023)
We all have a huge number of relatives but many of us do not know they are there. This genealogical blindness makes us think we are alone. We can begin by taking a DNA test and adding what we know and learn to an online family tree. This video will help you get started in …
Little Known Secrets on FamilySearch – Jerroleen Sorensen (12 Feb 2023)
In this class, Jerroleen Sorensen teaches about several different parts of FamilySearch that many users don’t know exist, or how to find them or even how to use them. Handout
Google Earth Pro and Sanborn Maps – Nicky Smith (5 Feb 2023)
In this class, Nicky Smith gives a case study using Sanborn Maps and Google Earth Pro. Handout
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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
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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
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*FamilySearch is accessible 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.