FamilySearch – Research Strategies

FamilySearch – Research Strategies

FamilySearch has a number of excellent resources for researchers to pore over in search of individual, location, and topical information.  These are sections we highly recommend.

Note:  You will need a free FamilySearch login to view the material at these links.

FamilySearch Wiki

 

FamilySearch Updates

 

FamilySearch Family Tree

The largest shared family tree in the world, editable by anyone.  Information about living individuals is masked.

RootsTech

This annual event has hundreds of live and virtual sessions on a huge variety of topics (not just technology!) that are useful to researchers at all levels.  Many videos from past sessions are available after the event.

FamilySearch Books

Links to full-text books and publications available for you to read and download.  Some require you to login at an LDS FamilySearch Center or affiliated library.

FamilySearch Memories

Users can upload stories, photos, documents, and more to share with others for free.

FamilySearch Catalogue

What resources exist for you to expand your research?  Start with suggestions among billions of microfilm images!

FamilySearch Indexing

Join in the crowd-sourced efforts to get more records indexed!

FamilySearch Compiled Genealogies

FamilySearch Genealogies is a large directory of family trees people and organizations have shared. FamilySearch organizes the information into collections.

FamilySearch Activities

This section is loaded with fun and informative activities for you and others in your family to learn and share, even with those who may not be as interested in heritage and research.

FamilySearch Site Map (quick links in a menu format)

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