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August 25, 2024

Update: “Show Me” Slides

In the Trainers menu for The Family History Guide is an entry for Show Me slides. These Google slides are a step-by-step visual reference that helps you learn the basic features of FamilySearch, such as navigation skills, adding sources for records, managing photographs and documents in Memories, etc. They show screen shots, diagrams, and notes to make learning a breeze....

FamilySearch/Training/What is new at The FHG

August 18, 2024

Update on the Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Project

A while back we announced a groundbreaking opportunity with the Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid project. You can read about the announcement here. Here are some items that will bring you up-to-date on the latest developments with the project:

Social Media/What is new at The FHG

August 18, 2024

New: The Family History Guide for Latinos

Several months ago we produced a Spanish translation of our popular Introduction to The Family History Guide video. You can watch it on the Home page or on our YouTube Channel. We’re excited to announce a new video available on the BYU Family History Library YouTube channel: The Family History Guide for Latinos. This video is presented by Ada Nelson...

What is new at The FHG/YouTube

August 11, 2024

Exploring Family History Activities with The Family History Guide

Scott and Angelle Anderson, the Public Relations and Marketing Directors for The Family History Guide Association, recently presented a webinar for the BYU Family History Library. The presentation is titled “Exploring The Family History Guide’s Activities for All Ages and Stages” and it provides a great overview of the wide variety of family history activities available on The Family History...

Family History Activities/What is new at The FHG/YouTube

August 11, 2024

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...

What is new at The FHG/YouTube

August 5, 2024

On Vacation

The Family History Guide Blog is on vacation this week – see you next week with new family history articles! The Garden of Eden Arboretum on the road to Hana, Maui.

The Family History Guide Association

July 28, 2024

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...

Training/What is new at The FHG

July 28, 2024

Take a Look at FamilySearch Labs

Note: This article appeared previously in the Genealogy’s Star blog site. https://www.familysearch.org/en/labs/The current experiments in FamilySearch Labs include: Merge Analysis View: Understand the nuances of a merge from a tree person’s change log. Expand your search with Full Text: Unlock hidden discoveries in historical records that have never been searchable until now. Family Group Trees: Gather your family into...

artificial intelligence/FamilySearch/Research

July 21, 2024

Tracing Your Pioneer Ancestors

This Wednesday, July 24, marks the 177th anniversary of the Mormon pioneers’ arrival into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Additional companies of immigrants came to Utah later, as well as many who traveled on to Oregon, California, and other states in the western U.S. One of my ancestors, Norman Taylor, was in the initial group of pioneers. At age...

U.S. Research

July 21, 2024

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...

The Family History Guide Association/What is new at The FHG