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April 13, 2024

Welcome to Brent Bunker, TFHGA Content Specialist

The Family History Guide Association is excited to announce a new member of its Management Team. Brent Bunker, who resides in Newport, Oregon, has joined the team as a Content Specialist for the website. Those of you who have used Practice Exercises on the site may have seen Brent’s name, as he has contributed over 100 exercises for countries around...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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January 31, 2024

Breaking News: A New Educational Partnership

Today we are excited to announce an official partnership between The Family History Guide Association and the National Genealogical Society. The Family History Guide Association will provide educational materials and training to the National Genealogical Society, enabling their members to accelerate their learning and research skills in genealogy. “We are thrilled to connect our organization members with the wealth of...

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January 7, 2024

New: Intro Video for The Family History Guide, 2024

We’re starting the new year off with a bang by introducing an updated Intro video for The Family History Guide. You can see it on the Home page of the website, and it’s included below for your convenience: This Intro video covers more features than the previous Intro video, while being about five minutes shorter. There are 57 individual chapters...

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January 7, 2024

Find The Family History Guide at RootsTech 2024, Online

RootsTech 2024 is coming! The online event is from February 29 to March 2. You can register here – https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ – for the online event, which includes classes, keynote addresses, online exhibitor booths, and more. If you are planning to attend RootsTech 2024 online, be sure to find the virtual booth for The Family History Guide Association. Stay tuned for...

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December 24, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from The Family History Guide Association

2023 has been a wonderful year with many blessings and family history opportunities. We are grateful for your ongoing support and for all you do to make family history a real and meaningful pursuit. We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, with an outstanding New Year ahead! We close with an awe-inspiring video that was taken...

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December 17, 2023

Find The Family History Guide at RootsTech 2024 in Salt Lake

RootsTech 2024 is coming! Mark your calendars for February 29 – March 2. You can register here – https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ – either for the in-person event or the online event (free). If you are coming to RootsTech in person, be sure to stop by the booth for The Family History Guide Association in the RootsTech Expo Hall and say hello. We...

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August 27, 2023

Getting Excited About Family History!

“Our Turtle House” is a popular and inspirational YouTube channel with over 35,000 subscribers. On August 20, Mark Williams hosted a livestream session with family history experts Shenley Puterbaugh and Scott and Angelle Anderson (the latter two who are members of The Family History Guide team). In the session, the guest speakers share tips and suggestions for how to make...

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