Monthly Archive: June, 2023

Try a New Source – NUMIDENT

Note: This article was published previously on the Granite FamilySearch Center blog site. One of the new sources added to FamilySearch this year is NUMIDENT which stands for “Numerical Identification Files.” The U.S. Social Security Administration created NUMIDENT files to record the earnings of US workers and to determine what benefits each person was authorized to have. The index only contains...

New Videos: Genealogy Live and Unrehearsed Series

Here are the latest videos from the “Live and Unrehearsed” series. These video will give you insight into how to do research online. They are released on the Goldie May YouTube Channel. Below are the links to Episodes 34 and 35. Episode 34 discusses the Leeds method for organizing DNA match information, while Episode 35 explores ways to find English...

New QRB Videos: Doing Research in Wales

We have recently added two new QRB (Quick Research Basics) videos to our YouTube Channel. Narrated by James Tanner, these videos offer a step-by-step approach to doing family history research in Wales. There are now nearly 80 QRB videos available in The Family History Guide. Here are the new QRB videos: TFHG – Starting Your Genealogical Research in Wales TFHG...

Goldie May Now on FamilySearch Portal and Free in FamilySearch Centers

Note: This article was published previously on the Genealogy’s Star blog site.   One of the most innovative and useful programs that have been developed in the past few years, GoldieMay.com is now included in the FamilySearch Portal and is therefore free to use in all FamilySearch Centers. If you need a quick review about the program, here is a video from...

IGHR Expo Features The Family History Guide

The IGHR (Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research), sponsored by the Georgia Genealogical Society and FamilySearch, has its Virtual Expo scheduled for Saturday, June 24. You can see the schedule for the Expo here and you can register for the Expo on the same page, for free. This Expo features a wide variety of expert genealogy speakers, such as David...

Why Family History is Great for Young Adults

There is a common misperception today: doing family history is something that can or should be left until the “retirement” phase of life, when there’s more time to focus on it. The Family History Guide is living proof that all ages can benefit from being involved in family history, from kids eight and younger all the way up to seniors....