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June 25, 2023

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...

Country Research/Research
June 11, 2023

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...

FamilySearch/Records/Research
June 4, 2023

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....

General/Learning/Research
May 29, 2023

New in The Family History Guide: Record Search Practice Exercises

If you have been looking for ways to sharpen your record search skills, the new Record Search Practice Exercises in The Family History Guide may be just what you’ve been looking for. The Format The Practice Exercises use the following format: Record Search Practice Objective – a statement of the problem to solve, including several questions to answer. Hints –...

Country Research/Learning/Research/Training/U.S. Research/What is new at The FHG
May 29, 2023

Military Resources in The Family History Guide

A great way to honor the fallen and those who served in defending freedom is to find their records and learn more about them. The Family History Guide has links to a wide variety of articles, videos, and records for those who served in the military from many countries. Also included are QUIKLinks that take you directly to record collection...

Country Research/Research/U.S. Research
May 14, 2023

Family History – Easy, Difficult, or Impossible?

So right out of the gate, we are posing an interesting question for you: is family history easy, difficult, or impossible? And here’s the answer to the question—all of the above. That may not the answer you were looking for (at least it’s not “42”, for Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy fans). Let’s take a look at why family history...

Learning/Research
May 14, 2023

New QRB Videos: Research in Central America

Our video collection continues to grow! We recently added two QRB (Quick Research Basics) videos by James Tanner to our YouTube Channel: TFHG – Starting Your Genealogical Research in Central America Researching Genealogical Records in Central America You can view the videos on our YouTube Channel, and they are included below for your convenience. We hope you enjoy the new...

Country Research/Research
May 7, 2023

Two New QRB Videos from Miles Meyer

We have recently added two new QRB (Quick Research Basics) videos to our YouTube Channel: Thinking Out of the Box in Genealogy, and Google Tools for Research. These are narrated by our Education Director, Miles Meyer, and provide some fresh perspectives on methods and strategies for your research. You can view the videos using the links above or on our...

Research/What is new at The FHG/YouTube
May 7, 2023

Finding Unusual Record Sources

When it comes to family history research. most of us are well aware of vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death records. There are also records for immigration, church, military, and more. But as Laura Szucs Pfeiffer describes in her book “Hidden Sources – Family History in Unlikely Places” there are other places to find records about your ancestors,...

Records/Research
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