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...

What is new at The FHG
December 28, 2020

The Come, Follow Me Companion in 2021

In 2020 the Come, Follow Me Companion for family history provided 50 weekly lessons based on the Come, Follow Me curriculum. These lessons are rich in activities and discussions, making it simple and effective to integrate family history into home-centered gospel study of the theme for the year, the Book of Mormon. We are excited to announce that the Come,...

Families/What is new at The FHG
December 28, 2020

Winter Online Class Schedule: Sandy Granite Family History Center

The new year—2021—will soon be here, along with a new class schedule from the Sandy Granite family history center. Each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time, a free online class will be presented via Zoom. To attend any of the classes, simply access the following link about 15 minutes before the class: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87373988340?pwd=bjMxcVB5Y3pJSzExTCtFbGxJcWt1UT09 Classes will be recorded and posted...

Learning/Training
December 20, 2020

Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings

It’s probably safe to say that this year has been like no other for us. Through it all, there have been many who have sacrificed and given so much: some their lives, others their strength and time, and others simply their care, concern and love. As we look forward to the year 2021, with hopes for ending the pandemic, we...

Family/The Family History Guide Association
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