This year The Family History Guide Association is a Bronze Sponsor of RootsTech. In addition to our virtual classes, there are several of our team members who will be giving a variety of presentations. Be sure to watch for them!

Here’s a list of our speakers and panelists, as well as recorded classes for our virtual booth at RootsTech:

James Tanner

• March 2, 8 am, Room 155D – RootsTech GEDCOM Steering Committee
• March 2, 9:30 am – Understanding and Researching the Records of the Great Migration, 1915-1970. Also a live presentation: Resources for discovering Great Migration ancestors with an extended research example.
• March 3, 12:30pm to 1:15 – Vendors & Influencers:  Family History Library Main Floor Computer Lab Meet and greet.
• Mar. 3 – RootsTech GEDCOM Steering Committee: 20 minutes General Public FamilySearch Exhibit Booth, meet and greet
• March 2-4, Thursday 2:00, Friday 10:30, Saturday 1:00: Research and MyHeritage DNA Identify My Great-Grandfather’s Bloodline

Scott & Angelle Anderson

• March 4, 3 pm, Room 251 – You’ve Got This! Ideas, Resources, And Encouragement For Those With Ward Temple And Family History Callings And Responsibilities (Youth Included). “In this presentation we discuss energizing, unifying, and strengthening ward efforts to make temple and family history work exciting, doable, and continuous – hopefully, without those involved becoming overwhelmed or discouraged. We share a myriad of engaging temple and family history activities that can bless and benefit individuals, families, groups, your entire ward and even friends and neighbors, and those on the other side of the veil!”
• March 4, 8 am – Opening The Heavens – A Live Panel Discussion (Webinar) With Young Adults From Around The World  “Young adults from around the world share their inspiring stories of accepting President Nelson’s invitation to be involved in the gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil, and how they have been blessed for doing so.”
• Pre-recorded video: Why We Need Our Family Story Now More Than Ever  “Grandchildren and great-grandchildren share how they are continually blessed and benefited by their Grandma Jan’s family narratives. Watch how this beloved matriarch weaves the family story into the tapestry of everyday life.”

Bob Taylor

• March 4, 8 am, Room 251 – Introduction to The Family History Guide
• March 4, 8 am – Texas Connect panel session (The Family History Guide has a pre-recorded session)

Virtual Classes (videos) for The Family History Guide Association

• Mining U.S. Census Records for Family History – Miles Meyer
• Working with the 1940 U.S. Census – Miles Meyer
• Map Your Way to Genealogical Success, Part 1 – James Tanner
• Map Your Way to Genealogical Success, Part 2 – James Tanner
• Map Your Way to Genealogical Success, Part 3 – James Tanner
• Welcome to The Family History Guide – Bob Taylor
• Tools for Consultants and Trainers in The Family History Guide – Bob Taylor