January 17, 2021

Speaking to the World

The Mission Statement for The Family History Guide Association begins with this phrase: ” To greatly increase the number of people actively involved in family history worldwide …” One of the essential ways of doing that is to enable the use of languages on the website. With RootsTech 2021 fast approaching and attendees visiting from over 185 countries, it’s important...

Learning/What is new at The FHG
January 17, 2021

Saying Goodbye to the Word Tracker

The Microsoft Word Tracker is one of the earliest features of The Family History Guide, going back to the early days of the site. As the website has progressed, it’s becoming clear that the Word Tracker is nearing the end of its service. As of Monday, January 18 2021, only the Online Tracker will be used. Here are the reasons...

Online Tracker/What is new at The FHG
January 17, 2021

5 Things You Might Not Know About the Family Tree Recents List

Note: This article by Kathryn Grant was published previously on the Hearts Linked Together blog site and is used with the author’s permission.   Recents is one of the options on the Family Tree menu. Although it’s right there in plain sight, it might be one of the least-used features in Family Tree. But it’s also one of the most helpful....

FamilySearch
January 11, 2021

Six Weeks to RootsTech 2021

It’s coming up fast—only six weeks are left until RootsTech 2021 opens its virtual doors. For those of you who remember attending RootsTech each year in Salt Lake City, this is quite a switch. Gone are the strolls to and from the Salt Palace, the bustle of people moving from registration to keynote to classes, and the wonder of the...

RootsTech/What is new at The FHG
January 11, 2021

The Expanded Tracker Menu

There are some hidden gems in the Online Tracker, such as tools for group and individual reporting, and account management. We decided to bring those tools front and center by adding them to the Tracker menu. Here’s a picture of the new menu: the items below “Tracker (Word)” have been added recently.                ...

Online Tracker/What is new at The FHG
January 11, 2021

Finding Your Ancestors in Private Sources

Note: This article by James Tanner was published previously in the Genealogy’s Star blog site and is used with the author’s permission.   To some people, this pile of old suitcases and trunks would be a nightmare. To a seasoned genealogist, this is a dream come true. I don’t think we talk enough about relying on the records that may...

Memories/Records
January 3, 2021

More Quick Research Basics Videos Are Here!

Since the previous post on the subject, we’ve added six new Quick Research Basics videos on our YouTube Channel and in The Family History Guide website: United States Location and Geography Understanding Vital Records U.S. Census Records U.S. Immigration Basic England Research U.S. Newspaper Research Where to Find Them The videos are available in the Quick Research Basics playlist on...

U.S. Research/What is new at The FHG
January 3, 2021

What’s New in The Family History Guide

Here is a summary list of updates to The Family History Guide website as of Jan. 3, 2021 – Happy New Year to everyone! 1/1 – Added the following Quick Research Basics videos to our YouTube Channel and linked them from the Goal pages: U.S. Census, Immigration, England Research, and Newspapers. 12-28 – Shortened text on buttons for showing and...

What is new at The FHG
January 3, 2021

What to Do when Sources Conflict

Note: This article was published previously by Kathryn Grant and is used with the author’s permission. In the 1881 census, William Shepherd Russell is living in the home of Mary Boyington. He’s listed as her nephew. In the 1891 census he’s still living with Mary, but this time he’s listed as her son. Which one is right? Because censuses and...

U.S. Research
December 28, 2020

The Family History Guide Top 20 in 2020

Although 2020 was a very challenging year for most of us, good things were happening with The Family History Guide. After all is said and done, it’s always good to pause and reflect on the positive! Here’s a summary of the top 20 additions to The Family History Guide website in 2020, from most recent to earliest:   20—Come, Follow...

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