Category Archives: FamilySearch.org

FamilySearch Announces the End of their Microfilm Distribution Service

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Peter

We all knew this was going to happen one day . . .  and the official announcement came today: FamilySearch Digital Records Access Replacing Microfilm SALT LAKE CITY, UT (26 June 2017)—FamilySearch, a world genealogy leader and nonprofit, announced today its … Continue reading →

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FamilySearch Web Indexing is now available – time to try it!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Peter

At our recent presentations we asked everyone to try the new FamilySearch Web Indexing,  but we told you to wait until it was released – we gave you a holiday!  The full public release has happened, but we have waited … Continue reading →

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15 Minutes on Blogs

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Peter

Short presentation at the AGS Genealogy Conference 22 April 2017 What are they? the word blog is a truncation of the word weblog “a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that … Continue reading →

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Notes on “Getting the Most from the FamilySearch Research Wiki”

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Peter

Notes from Presentation given at AGS Conference Edmonton 22 April 2017 What is the familysearch wiki?  Why should every genealogist be using it? Overview What is the research wiki? How to access the wiki How to navigate the wiki Helpful … Continue reading →

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Notes on “Getting the Most Out of Historical Records at FamilySearch.org”

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Peter

Given at the AGS Conference in Edmonton on 22 April 2017 – sorry numbering is messed up – it was not like this on the original!  – wanted to get this out quickly – there is a print button at … Continue reading →

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Civil Registration Across Canada

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Peter

This started out as a simple little project, I thought.  I envisioned one piece of paper with a table.   Provinces and territories across the top and 4 questions down the side.  Then I would paste the information in each … Continue reading →

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Roots tech 2017

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Peter

Feb 8 to 11 2017 in Salt Lake City Can’t go?  You do not have to miss everything – although nothing equals the experience of actually being there!   Rootstech have published a schedule of sessions that will be live … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at FamilySearch in 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Peter

Happy New Year!  We wish you happiness and good health in 2017 – and success with your Family History Research. This is a good time to look back and reflect on the past year as we plan for the New … Continue reading →

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Using the Census to Find your Canadian and American Ancestors

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Peter

 The most recent published Canadian census is 1921.  The most recent US census in 1940.  Where can you find the census?  Go the wiki at FamilySearch, search for your country and then select Census – don’t rush to the link … Continue reading →

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British Parish Records: How to Access, Use, and Interpret Them

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Peter

My reading this week included an short but interesting article on English parish registers which led me to a useful resource on British records. I started in the FamilySearch blog with an article by Diane Sagers  “English Parish Records: How … Continue reading →

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