This presentation explains the basic uses of DNA testing results from the perspective of the non-biology genealogist. It cuts through the jargon associated with genealogical DNA testing to the core use of the testing results. Come and learn how the new DNA analysis tools can be used by someone who can’t speak the language of …
One of the most common dead ends or brick walls for all genealogists is the immigrant. Watch this presentation that explains 10 of the most valuable steps to cracking this research barrier. Learn about the research goals, resources and aids to making real progress.
In this class, Kathryn Grant focuses on what makes a successful family history discovery experience. Class Materials
Vivien Brown discusses early wills in England and demonstrates finding online wills from the Prerogative Courts of Canterbury and York (pre-1858) using different websites. Slide Deck
Amy Peacock discusses the search for enslaved ancestors in documents of slaveholders. These records include: Deeds and Property Records, Wills, Sale of the Estate, Inventory of the Estate and Division of the Estate.
Artificial Intelligence or AI is much more than the newest electronic novelty. In this video we will introduce you to some of the best AI platforms that can assist you with writing, editing, and publishing your family history stories. You will also see some examples of how these tools can generate text, translate languages, answer …
In this class, Jerroleen Sorensen discusses the projects that have been and are being developed by FamilySearch and Brigham Young University to increase interest in Family History. They offer volunteer experiences that can help increase resilience in youth and bring families together in meaningful ways. Slide Deck
In this class, Kathryn Grant covers: 1. What is a helper? 2. What is a discovery experience? 3. Gives a “discovery experience” demonstration. Class Materials
This video is an introduction to the new MyHeritage Wiki which was introduced in December, 2023.
Every genealogist or family historian who spends the time to look at original records will immediately encounter different handwriting styles including poor handwriting in any style. This video gives you an overview of some handwriting styles going back thousands of years. The examples illustrate the difficulty of deciphering any handwriting and particularly handwriting before approximately …
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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 or affiliate library. The BYU Library has access to these images.
