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Family History Basic Tutorials

For Latter-day Saints

The following video tutorials are designed for Latter-day Saints getting started with family history or helping others to get started. Most videos are short and to the point, 5-10 minutes long. A handout is included with each presentation. The original videos were created by Judy Sharp and are currently in the process of being updated by Vivien Brown so that they are consistent with recent changes and updates in the family history programs.

1. FamilySearch Registration and Settings-Vivien Brown (13 Apr 2022)

2. FamilySearch Homepage -Vivien Brown (20 May 2022)

3. FamilySearch-Judy Sharp (Sept 2019)

4. Editing Facts and Relationships in FamilySearch- Updated Jan 2019 (Handout)

5. Adding Sources in FamilySearch Tree (Handout) (Updated Oct 2019)

6. Merging Duplicates in FamilySearch Tree (Handout)(Updated Dec 2019)

7. Adding Memories in FamilySearch Tree-Updated July 2019 (Handout)

8. Descendancy Research in FamilySearch Updated Aug 2019 (Handout page 1)

9. Ordinances Ready (Handout page 2 )

10. Descendancy Research in Puzzilla (Handout page 2 )

11. Family Search Web Indexing (Handout) Updated Oct 2019

12. Ancestry Overview (Updated Aug 2019) (Handout)

13. Sharing Information between FamilySearch and Ancestry (Handout)

14. MyHeritage (Handout) (Updated Jan 2020)

15. Findmypast (Handout)(Updated Jan 2020)

16. GEDCOM Basics (Handout)Both Updated Sept 2019

17. FamilySearch Consultant Planner (Handout)Updated Oct 2019

18. Using the Family Tree Mobile App (Handout ) Updated Oct 2019

Family History Nuggets

Family History Nuggets are half-page handouts, which you may edit and share with others. These little “nuggets” of information include knowledge about history, tips and tricks for doing family history, Google tips, ideas for family home evening, and more.

Not everyone is ready or able to do family history, and not everyone who would like to learn can attend a class. But everyone should be able to take a few seconds to learn something about family history each week. Then when the time comes that they are able to do family history, they will feel empowered, having gained some knowledge over time. Their learning curve will be shortened, and they will be able to master the challenges of family history with confidence.

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"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.

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Family History Basic Tutorials

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Ancestry.com
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Sanborn Maps
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Gateway to North America
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