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March 25, 2024

Introducing FamilySearch Labs

At RootsTech 2024, FamilySearch spread the word about an exciting new venture on its website: the FamilySearch Labs. At the current time, there are five experiments you can try, after signing in to FamilySearch: Expand Your Search with Full Text – There are a few collections that can now be searched with full-text capabilities and keyword searches. A video is...

FamilySearch/Research
March 17, 2024

Updates to Country Pages and Menus

We recently revised and expanded the Countries menu in The Family History Guide. Here’s a summary of the changes that were made: Mexico has been added to the top area. New sections include Caribbean, Central America, and Africa. The North America section has been removed, since it is covered by United States, Canada, and Mexico in the top area, and...

Country Research/What is new at The FHG
March 17, 2024

The Family History Guide at the New England FamilySearch Fair

On Saturday, March 23 I (Bob Taylor) will be joining Manuel Sanhueza from FamilySearch at the New England FamilySearch Fair, held in South Royalton, Vermont. Representatives from a number of historical and genealogical societies in the New England area will also be there with booths to share information about their activities. There are general sessions, workshops, and special meetings for...

FamilySearch/The Family History Guide Association/What is new at The FHG
March 10, 2024

New: Links to RootsTech 2024 Videos

RootsTech 2024 wrapped up just over a week ago, but there are plenty of videos in the RootsTech On Demand Library to enjoy. We recently completed the addition of over 100 links in The Family History Guide to some of the best RootsTech videos that are currently online (we’ve been busy!) Here are some of the pages on the website...

Research/RootsTech
March 3, 2024

AI Update: Tools from MyHeritage and Ancestry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming an integral part of how genealogy companies develop their tools and technologies. Two examples are MyHeritage and Ancestry, who have been in the family history business for many years. You can learn about some of their latest efforts in this article. MyHeritage MyHeritage.com has released two interesting tools: a search engine for records based...

Ancestry/artificial intelligence/MyHeritage/Technology
March 3, 2024

RootsTech 2024 Highlights for The Family History Guide Association

RootsTech 2024 has come to a close, and there were plenty of memories to go around – which definitely fits the RootsTech “Remember” theme. For the Management Team of the Family History Guide Association, it was a busy and rewarding time. Here’s a recap of classes and presentations that were given by our team: James Tanner, Chairman of the Board,...

RootsTech/The Family History Guide Association
February 25, 2024

Update on The Family History Guide Practice Exercises

The Practice Exercises for The Family History Guide country pages continue to roll along. We now have almost 450 exercises for a variety of records, with problem statements, hints, and answers. As of this writing, the exercises cover 39 countries, 50 U.S. states, and 39 England counties. The Practice Exercises page in the Trainers menu explains how to use the...

Research/U.S. Research
February 25, 2024

Live and Unrehearsed Video Series: Episodes 39-40

Here are some recent videos from the “Live and Unrehearsed” series. These videos 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 39 and 40: Episode 39 explores DNA matches, how to use Ancestry ThruLines, and building your family tree with DNA results. Episode...

DNA/Research
February 18, 2024

New Video: Why I Love The Family History Guide

One of the most exciting things to see is people getting excited about family history! This video on our YouTube Channel gives a first-person perspective from a teenage family history enthusiast, and it includes honest questions and concerns that many people have about getting started with family history. It also shares the deep appreciation expressed by one woman for family...

Learning/The Family History Guide Association/What is new at The FHG/YouTube
February 18, 2024

Live and Unrehearsed Video Series: Episodes 36-38

Here are some recent 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 36, 37, and 38: Episode 36 explore FAN-club (Friends, Associates, and Neighbors) research in Iowa. Episode 37 uses books and cemetery information...

Research/U.S. Research
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