Category: What is new at The FHG

New: Researching Records in South Africa

We recently published a new QRB (Quick Research Basics) titled “Researching Genealogical Records in South Africa.” This video by James Tanner provides an in-depth look at the records and resources you will need to effectively research your ancestors and relatives in South Africa. You can find the video in the South Africa country page or on the QRB playlist for...

Here’s a Tip …

If you are a frequent visitor to The Family History Guide, you’re probably familiar with “Today’s Tip” which appears near the top of the Home page. Each Monday through Friday we post a family history tip that typically includes a link to a feature article or video, plus additional resources on the topic in The Family History Guide. These tips...

The Family History Guide Turns 9!

On July 25, 2015 The Family History Guide debuted at the BYU Family History Conference in Provo, Utah. It has been a great adventure since then, and continues to be. The Management Team for The Family History Guide Association has put in countless hours, all unpaid, to build and promote The Family History Guide website. Here’s a look at each...

Miles Meyer to Present at the Society of Genealogists Conference

The Society of Genealogists, based in London, has announced its lineup of online presenters for July. We are excited to note that Miles Meyer, Director of Education for The Family History Guide, will be presenting on July 13. His topic is “Mining U.S. Census Records for Family History.” Here’s an overview of the presentation, from the Society of Genealogists website:...

Class Outlines: An Update

We have been back to work on Class Outlines for The Family History Guide. The total number of finished Class Outlines is now 209, with many more to come. These can be used as easy and concise training tools to develop quick courses in family history, or as self-study guides. The entire list of Class Outlines is available on this...

Appreciation for The Family History Guide

Janet Helland served for a number of years as the Patron Services Coordinator at the Granite FamilySearch Center in Sandy, Utah. Now she and her husband Jacob have been called on a three-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the new Ghana Takoradi mission (western Ghana, on the coast). Before departing for her mission, Janet...

Discovering The Family History Guide

One of the most enjoyable experiences we have in The Family History Guide Association is from those who are new to the website. We love seeing reactions from them and listening to their comments as they discover The Family History Guide. In March we had many of these experiences in person at RootsTech 2024 in Salt Lake City, and recently...

Breaking News: The Family History Guide on PBS

It has been a landmark week for The Family History Guide Association. On May 20 we received an unexpected email from “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid,” a popular documentary series that runs on various PBS channels. Their research team had selected us as a potential partner for the filming of their new project: Roots Rediscovered – Exploring the World of Genealogy....

50 Fabulous Features in The Family History Guide

The Family History Guide Association just wrapped up a highly successful weekend at the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference: Expanding Possibilities. The conference was all virtual this year, so an increased number of NGS members attended online. Many visited The Family History Guide online booth, which ended up being one of the most popular booths at the conference in terms...