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June 9, 2024

The Accuracy of Inherited Genealogy

Note: This article appeared previously on the Genealogy’s Star blog site. Many genealogists “inherited” their interest in genealogy from a relative: parent, a grandparent, or some other relation. I became interested in genealogy in a different way, but I still inherited a lot of documents and information from two great-grandmothers. One of my great-grandmother published an almost 700 page...

FamilySearch/Records/Research

June 2, 2024

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...

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

June 2, 2024

Introducing the Family Tree Validator

Note: This article was published previously on the Genealogy’s Star blog site. Finally, a way to quickly identify and correct entries on the FamilySearch Family Family Tree — https://findmyroots.tech/products/ I learned about this app at RootsTech 2024, a couple of months ago. I am sorry I have not written about it sooner but after talking to the developer, I...

FamilySearch

May 25, 2024

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....

General/Technology/The Family History Guide Association/Training/What is new at The FHG

May 25, 2024

Finding Records for Your Military Veterans

As we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, finding our military ancestors in a variety of records can add extra meaning for us. Here are some resources in The Family History Guide that can help point you to the military records you need: United States, Goal E1: Military Records provides an introduction to U.S. military records and how and where to...

Records

May 20, 2024

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...

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

May 20, 2024

New QRB Video: Starting Your Research in South Africa

We have a new Quick Research Basics (QRB) video on our YouTube Channel, titled Starting Your Genealogical Research in South Africa. It helps you build a strong foundation for South African research, including history, language, geography, record sources, and more. You can watch the video on our YouTube Channel or in Goal 1 of the South Africa country page. It’s...

Country Research/What is new at The FHG/YouTube

May 12, 2024

The Family History Guide Is at the Virtual 2024 NGS Conference

Last year, The Family History Guide Association traveled to Richmond, VA for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference. We had an exhibitor booth there, and we met up with lots of interesting and dedicated people in the world of genealogy, We also laid the groundwork for the educational partnership between The Family History Guide Association and NGS. This year, NGS...

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

May 12, 2024

“Hidden” Features in The Family History Guide

You can find almost anything you need in The Family History Guide by using the top menus (or side menus if you’re on a tablet or phone). But there are some “hidden” features on the site that are harder to find but definitely worth the search. Here are eight of our favorites: Blank Tracker Sheets—When you log in to the...

The Family History Guide Association/U.S. Research/What is new at The FHG

May 5, 2024

10 Company Blogs You Shouldn’t Miss

Last week we posted a blog article titled “Ten Family History Bloggers You Should Know” to emphasize some of the great work that individual bloggers are doing in family history. This week we are following up with a look at corporate blog sites that offer many free resources and expert articles about genealogy. Let’s get started with the list—and remember...

Social Media/Technology