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FamilySearch Indexing in Another Language: A Call to Arms
According to an article on the FamilySearch blog, 90% of all indexed records on FamilySearch are those for...
BYU Family History Conference 2016
The BYU family history conference is coming up July 26-29, 2016 in Provo, Utah. I'll be there! Will you? I hope you'll...
Family Maps and Migration Routes Traced with New Tech Tools
Family maps and migration routes can sometimes uncover new record finds and answer brick wall questions. It's fast and...
Bring Some Sunshine to Your Family Tree
Family tree charts come in all shapes and sizes. Fan charts, bowtie charts, and the popular portrait charts are just a...
FamilySearch Indexing Event July 2016 – 72,000 Global Volunteers Wanted
The FamilySearch indexing event is coming up in July! It is a rewarding volunteer activity for yourself or your...
The Power and Preservation of Oral History
How can you preserve a family's history when it exists only in the memories of tribal storytellers? Visit the tribe...
Record (and SAVE!) Audio Interviews: FamilySearch Memories App
With the FamilySearch Memories app, record conversations on your mobile device, automatically upload them to your...
How to Search for Your Ancestors’ Other Children or Spouses: Genealogy Research Strategy
The records we find don't always mention every child or spouse of an ancestor. Use this genealogy research strategy to...
