Inside Scoop About FamilySearch.org

Whether you're a beginner or experienced family historian, you'll want to see this one. Get the inside scoop about FamilySearch.org from guest Courtney Connolly, Product Marketing Manager at Family Search.
Learn all about how to use the free resource at FamilySearch, how the collaborative tree works, what records are available to genealogist, what’s new at FamilySearch and what is in development at FamilySearch. FamilySearch is definitely a resource that every family historian should be using in combination with other research tools.
0:00 Intro
2:32 About FamilySearch
7:47 FamilySearch Records
10:44 FamilySearch Tree
15:17 Vital Records Search
17:34 How to Research Non Indexed Records
20:18 FamilySearch Wiki
23:20 Discovery Experiences for Beginners
33:46 Volunteer to Index Records
36:55 FamilySearch Mobile App
39:14 Record on FamilySearch Memories App
40:24 FamilySearch Partners
41:22 DNA Education
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[@judegirl7607]

Indexing is a part of the Latter Day Saints religious journey. The last time my auntie volunteered for a mission she worked one year helping to index WWII military records. She had done several other missions; one really big one was the Ellis Island project she worked over one year. She was a devote member of the faith. She was also a WWII Army Nurse RIP 💖

[@myleftshoe9]

It's like trying to drink from a firehose. Wow. Lots of info in this episode.

[@GenealogyTV]

Well I'm glad it was helpful. You can always watch it again to minimize the firehose effect.

[@phyllislawtoncosentino3820]

Connie, your videography is amazing. Your expertise in magnifying your images makes your videos wonderfully easy to view. And, primarily, your content is educational and very interesting. Thanks.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Phyllis. I really appreciate that.

[@b.a.jordan1857]

I agree, Phyllis.

[@riverhawkenw]

Been on Family Search for years and had no idea a lot of this stuff existed!!! Thank you!

[@GenealogyTV]

Super... I hope you'll keep coming back to Genealogy TV. Perhaps we can teach you something else along the way. :)

[@riverhawkenw]

@@GenealogyTV Update. Using both Family Search (Research Wiki) and Ancestry (Thru Lines) with a little hint from my grandmother's family bible entry that I heretofore had not been able to decipher or understand, I was able to find my family and the exact farm they lived on in Norway :))) Thank you!

[@GenealogyTV]

OMG that’s awesome. Congratulations.

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

So have I! I've been using FamilySearch for 6 years, mostly the Records section.

[@mscoop74]

I started indexing after finding my first family record on Family Search. It is great practice but it's also very rewarding. It's a fantastic feeling when you read thank you messages from people who have found a family member from one of your projects. I would highly recommend it. All of these records are provided to us for free, giving back a little is the least we can do. You can pick and choose projects according to language, location and your confidence level. If you open a project that you can't manage to index you can simply put it back and choose another. Much love from Scotland. x 😊

[@GenealogyTV]

Excellent... Marie from Scotland. I think I have Scottish ancestry. :) Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCaffineloverSelon]

Family Search is one of my favorite tools to use.

[@johngilchrist9886]

I found the video to be most enlightening. I find Connie to be the easiest to understand of all KZbin Genealogy sights. I have used FamilySearch many times and did not know the wealth of information. I also belong to the other sights and I utilize them all.

[@gypsyrose813]

Wow! Between the two of you ladies, my head is spinning! I never realized just how much I didn't know and why I keep getting stuck. I don't know if I will live long enough to put into practice these things that I have yet to learn! I do my Ancestry paid subscription once a year for 6 months and the other 6 months I suffer through the Ancestry being put on hold and try to be happy with Family Search. I'd rather use both simultaneously, but scheduling does not allow this to happen. I am thankful for your videos, Connie... they really help me to see that I need to be patient and find alternate ways of searching.

[@GenealogyTV]

I recommend using one as you primary place for your tree. For me that's on Ancestry. Then use the other sites like FamilySearch for additional research of records and others trees. I only update FS for the lines I'm actively researching. It's too much to keep up with otherwise.

[@kathrynb715]

It might help you to go to a local Family History Center that you can find on the help section of Family Search. Many of these locations have research sources available to utilize as you are in person at the Family History Center.

[@terrihutson8941]

No matter how long you have been searching, there is always something new to learn.

[@tomfafard2024]

What an enjoyable person Courtney Connolly is...not only beautiful but a great communicator and smart...everything in one package.

[@Ativabrand]

Courtney was very helpful. How I would all love to have a job like hers where I got to search and play in records all day.

[@GenealogyTV]

😊

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

Same here!

[@kkaye76]

Meee too!!

[@BlackDew747]

This site was great for my research. My family is from Costa Rica and it is harder to find information. My 84 year old aunt was delighted to see the family tree so complete. We followed about 11 generations

[@GenealogyTV]

Fantastic

[@janjones1787]

At this point in my geneology journey I am interested in and can benefit the most from learning about researching records; the tools available, how to use them. Thank you so much for this information! Thank you for your experience, time, knowledge, and willingness to share. God Bless you!

[@GenealogyTV]

Thank you Jan. We all learn from each other.

[@StevenHallTRF]

Thank you very much for sharing this information. You have reminded me to do some indexing. It has been a while. I’m a big fan of sharing anything family history.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Steven Hall.

[@raynall3593]

used them for years and didnt know most of that even was there. so very informative. Thank you and Courtney

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Ray

[@shona2542]

I could sit and watch your videos all day long! Thanks for taking the time to provide these videos for us.

[@GenealogyTV]

Ah thanks. That’s very nice of you.

[@cathyhughes991]

I always recommend FS to my DAR Prospective Members when working on their apps. Love this video. I will recommend this, as well.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thank you

[@cathyhughes991]

Misti Roberts yes, you can! Go to www.dar.org.

[@brockli004]

Outstanding - thank you for the great insights, information, energy, and guidance!

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Brandon.

[@MichaelJLambie]

Great info. It was really cool to hear from someone from their team and to see all the demos! Thank you too LDS for this project. It helped me greatly to get my Italian citizenship

[@MichaelJLambie]

I'll be coming back to this video again!

[@GenealogyTV]

Excellent. Thanks for watching.

[@conniehalvorsen5652]

Thank you for the updates on Family Search . I use it but have been off for a while and will look into the information given . Great Interview .

[@shirleymowrey1793]

Great interview!! I just saw it and I am so glad I took the time to listen. Thanks, Constance and Courtney

[@GenealogyTV]

Thank you

[@judithdavis7437]

Thank you for sharing this information!!

[@michaelpeddle8606]

A very enlightening video -a tremendous amount of information available. look forward to more videos. Thank you .

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikepatterson322]

The Images!! Thanks, very nicely done Courtney and Connie!

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thefamilyhistoryguy549]

I'm doing family history for many years and I'm enjoying this work.

[@GenealogyTV]

Me too.

[@rosstga]

I watched your interveiw and was amazed how much the Familysearch.org has changed since i looked and the information you were able to share. many thanks for the video

[@GenealogyTV]

Wonderful! Thank you for the compliment.

[@Hamza-GH-Hofmann]

This was really informative and the Q&A crucial. Especially concerning the differences between the services. Thanks for your in-depth work. Very much appreciated. Sincerely from Germany.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thank you.

[@aquilaclark814]

Thx to both of you for doing this video..i have learned a lot tonight....

[@GenealogyTV]

Fabulous. Thanks for the comment. I learned a lot too.

[@PetePuebla]

Such a great video. Definitely a must-watch. Thank you for all the valuable information to get me started on my genealogy Adventure.

[@GenealogyTV]

You are so welcome!

[@BridgetStuart]

Gobsmacked!! I had no idea this was out there! Had to watch several segments twice. Thank you for the timeline - makes it easier!

[@GenealogyTV]

LOL. Well there you have it. It’s a game changer.

[@christineh4782]

I also have been doing genealogy for over 30 decades. I stopped doing it 16 hours a day then stopped. What is online now the genealogy websites/programs are way more advanced now with many millions of more records. This video is great! Thank you Constance. I hope to never stop learning. I am going to have to get the happy dance t-shirt one of these days, soon though. Favorite FS feature - the timelines. I found info on there that lead me to more genealogy treasure.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thank you Christine. I agree... never stop learning.

[@franceswatts4001]

30 decades is 300 years! You are truly remarkable for doing ANYTHING that long, let alone genealogy 😂😮

[@JamieTransNyc]

I always thought it would be better for "timelines" to import LOCAL events, instead of international events. It would be much more interesting for me to read that there was a flood or disease, or mine accident the same day that my ancestor died, than to know that ameila earhart flew someplace the day my ancestor died.

[@CherylClifton]

This was a very informative video, I totally understand Family Search now, lots to learn too. Thank you!

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FromThePurpleHouse]

Great information! Thank you!

[@stitchengramie]

I use the fan chart for my family tree and it is awesome for me to find and keep track of my families. I even have a Margaret Louise Knox and her family.

[@GenealogyTV]

Really? Interesting.

[@jacobaubertin645]

Family Search has seemed very accurate to me, but I've been cautious when going older than 1700.

[@ed9492]

Most people should be extremely cautious going back that far and many aren't.

[@Richiedei50]

Very informative. Thank you so much.

[@GenealogyTV]

My pleasure Maureen

[@junebutka6571]

Indexing is much easier than when I first started doing it.

[@rogerthat5459]

Thank you! Very informative!

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LeOhio817]

I signed up with them, but clearly have not used the site to my advantage. Can't wait to try again. Thanks for this.

[@GenealogyTV]

We aim to please!

[@LeOhio817]

@@GenealogyTV I spent a few hours this morning searching for records and finally found one that could not be located on Ancestry. My Great Grandmother's marriage certificate was unearthed because I was able to access courthouse records from the county where she wed. Very excited for this. Also, came across someone who changed her maiden name and birth year. I sent a message inquiring about who she was and what were her sources. Hopefully she will respond and perhaps new discoveries will be made.

[@GenealogyTV]

+LeOhio817 Well this is awesome news. Glad you’re making progress.👍

[@sherylfoote4677]

My favorite thing on Familysearch is the famous relatives search.

[@totopcat]

I learned a lot from this. I did find that the guest's replies were not always clear enough, or too fast, (including pointer etc speed) to make out, even with doubling back and repeating

[@imp822]

What a great interview! So nag on FS I wasn’t aware of !

[@victoriabarnes7474]

I learned so much from this. Researching Rockingham county, North Carolina.... Barnes Curry Murphy Corum. and Carter. 😎

[@GenealogyTV]

You should also know that I have a North Carolina KZbin channel and website called NC Ancestry. NCAncestry.com.

[@denisegoetz6908]

Dear Constance, this is awesome information! I am creating a website on genealogy with references on learning how to do it. I would like to include this video and others to refer people to watch and learn. The website will be a compilation of great things I have found to help get started. This is a golden nugget of information. Thank you!

[@GenealogyTV]

Thank you Denise. I aim to help. I appreciate that.

[@llangibby]

Great Viedo with loads of information. Cant wait to try out the Fan Chart. Thanks to you both

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks for the compliments.

[@sharylwenger2191]

The fan chart is amazing, I have already gone back 7+ generations and run out of space to fill in the names

[@GenealogyTV]

You can shift the chart so that that seventh generation person becomes the center of the chart and then you can keep going.

[@MsCybervamp]

Hi Connie - I really thoroughly enjoyed this. I am pretty intimidated by the idea of someone changing something I have worked so hard on, but that fan chart looks INCREDIBLE. I’ve always wondered where/how to do one of those. The tools they have with it look fascinating. So, I guess I’m going to have to give it a try.

[@GenealogyTV]

MsCybervamp yes the fan chart is rather cool. Many of the software and online services offer them. I was impressed with the color coding FS is doing. Thanks for the comment. I see you’re a regular viewer of GTV. Thank you.

[@tweetiepie551]

Don't be intimidated by someone changing it, be bloody annoyed. I've ended up in email battles with assholes who insist on repeatedly deleting entire lines in favour of a random person with no records or sources other than... But he said he came from that village 200 years ago.

[@cak813]

Family Search has been very helpful to me. I have found a lot of death information there that I have not found on other sites like Ancestry and Find My Past. I like, too, that they include the certificate numbers in case I want to purchase the certificates at a later date.

[@GenealogyTV]

Agreed. They have vital records that no one else has... and for free!

[@stitchengramie]

Man, I use family search and I did not even know some of these options that she is showing. This is very helpful for me to know.

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kkaye76]

Appreciate this video on Family Search. I hate to admit I have the most difficult time trying to figure out HOW to navigate thru FS. I have no clue how to find records about a specific ancestor, how to attract them, how to change information, really the very most basic functions of the Tree. I cant even figure out how to find the information to figure it out. Lol. And I'm not a beginner in genealogy or computers. I need a FT 101 basics class. Lol. Thanks for all of your videos.. I've learned so much from you and a few others.

[@GenealogyTV]

Good feedback. You're not the first to say that. Stay tuned. I'm working on a new FS video... should be out in February. It's not basic 101 but some good tips that might help.

[@margaretcurry8414]

Thank you so much for your channel and for your guest. I am new to this as of 11/31/2021. I unearthing my husband's family and I am at

[@margaretcurry8414]

Unearthing and wading through the Census. This guest has helped me

[@GenealogyTV]

You can do it! Stick around here on GTV. This is a perfect channel for you.

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes...Census records are the backbone of our research. There is so much fun ahead of you. Enjoy the journey. These are older episode... but is a great starter series of videos. The first 8 videos in this playlist is perfect for beginners. kzbin.info/aero/PLiMXWjHlj5RR12Cc859K76dLKP14t8sAo

[@houston4174]

gracias por la inf!!!! me ha ayudado a entender el web ...

[@suew4609]

Excellent video! I learned so much from it. I’m excited to use some of these suggestions. And, Courtney, we may be Connelly cousins😄

[@jovanmagtoto1682]

thank you for this video sister. A big help :)

[@GenealogyTV]

My pleasure 😊

[@vixter1964]

Familysearch is one of my favorite sources, but I think it's wrong to allow one person to alter or delete someone else's research. Ownership aside, research results and research notes are used for future investigations. It provides a means to avoid duplicating arduous research. If I need to keep duplicate records and notes to keep them in tact - well, it defeats the purpose of keeping them on familysearch.

[@guessmyname6210]

The only way to avoid those problems is to not put a death date. Since no one can access live people no on can do the things you mentioned.

[@com2375]

exactly. I have had people add people to my tree and even change names dates whole nine yards. there was someone in the family that kept good records, data, she had written a bunch of books. she did a bunch of lines. she personally did interviews. I just wanted a place to move or less store my stuff in case my program goes bad on me. all kinds of things been added on. I don't want docs added on, I have those already in notebooks. I don't want people changing things. they have my free sooo messed up, they even decided my mom is dead. which is funny, I talk to her every day, she isn't dead!!!!!

[@cak813]

I don’t like that aspect of Family Search either. It doesn’t happen to me that often because for whatever reason, my family seems to fly under the radar and I seldom find anyone who’s related to them. I was in WikiTree for a while and I never once got a hint on my family from anyone so I closed my account there. A few people have connected to my tree in Family Search. If they’ve made “corrections”, I usually don’t bother contesting them unless the corrections are egregiously wrong.

[@ccrum1127]

The same things happen on Find A Grave…

[@svennielsen633]

FamilySearch helped me find my mothers family thanks to their records that I had been unable to find in any other way.

[@gfjchs3n1]

Excellent!

[@GenealogyTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@caseyceasor8303]

Very informative.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks

[@susan3000]

Love this!

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks!

[@jennaolbermann7663]

I have not done much in Family Search but I may have to delve into this a bit more.

[@GenealogyTV]

It's a good idea to use all the resources, especially when they're free like FamilySearch.

[@joywatkins4760]

YES!!! I HAVE HAD THAT TOO! I LEAVE A MESSAGE ON PART OF THE EDIT PERSONAL ON THEIR SIT. I ENDED UP HAVING LIKE 5 DIFFERENT GEORGE W. BLACKS. I TOLD THEM ONE IS MY GRANDFATHER AND ONE IS MY DAD, BUT THE OTHERS ARE COUSINS.

[@SusanBishop555]

Can we upload our DNA from Ancestry to Family Search? I am new to Family Search and I am loving it. Thanks so much for all you do and share with us.

[@ValorieZimmerman]

No, FS doesn't have any DNA features yet

[@sheilafade2016]

This is so neat

[@QnBrunhildis]

The problem I've run into with combining trees is that there is quite alot of wrong information.

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes... This is why I'm trying to help educate the public to be as accurate as possible.

[@reneemclane1845]

Me too.

[@b3j8]

Yep this pushed me away from Family Search tbh. Got tired of consistantly finding incorrect information. At least in regards to my tree.

[@patriciasmith9521]

that is a good point if you never had to pay silly prices how much do you get to boost familly search

[@ingletr]

I am a senior full time missionary in SLC Utah. We are in the training zone, where we train all the senior and church history missionaries that come to serve here. I love your site and this is great info for so many people. I learned something too. Where are you located at, and are you a certified geneologist?

[@GenealogyTV]

Great to know. I would love to be able to contact you if I have questions. Thank you for the compliments. I’ve been researching for 40+ years, no I’m not certified but I’m an avid learner. I’m in North Carolina. If you want to reach me you can do so at [e-mail].

[@joywatkins4760]

WOW SHE HAS SOME PEOPLE I HAVE IN MY TREE!

[@darlenethornburg4099]

Good morning. I was wondering how to correct mistakes on my Family Tree in Family Search? Thank you so much for all your help.

[@GenealogyTV]

You know, I should do a video on this one. Next to any fact, you can click the Edit button and change it. You will need to put the reason for the change in the box. It will keep a list of sources in the right side and a list of everyone who has changed it below. Because it is a collaborative tree, others can change information too. Just make sure you can show documentation or state that it is personal knowledge because you knew the person, when making changes.

[@darlenethornburg4099]

Thank you

[@marianneodell7637]

The family search center in Rockland Maine is still closed due to Covid-any idea when they may reopen?

[@GenealogyTV]

Sorry. I don't. You might try calling them or see if they have something posted on their website.

[@kellyrios5394]

and great point about handwriting...I have to read notes from my mom to my son, because he cannot read cursive!

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes... I think reading handwriting is going to be a lost art over time.

[@rener6736]

great video. major problems though in finding military records for the Mexican Revolution (prior to Texas statehood) NOT Mexican War. what do we search for?

[@GenealogyTV]

Search the records for time period and place... then study the history of the area too.

[@rener6736]

@@GenealogyTV been there done that . . .

[@Nanassugars]

Amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing! How can I share my Ancestry DNA to Family Search?

[@GenealogyTV]

FamilySearch does not have a DNA function.

[@angelasavinelli1625]

Italian records are far from indexed and with no films my research has ended. Any thoughts?

[@GenealogyTV]

Have you seen this video on Italian research? Get Started with Your Italian Family History Research - “footnotes” guest Margaret Fortier, CG® you can look for it in the video section on this KZbin channel.

[@superduperjoi6800]

Is there a limit on how many GB of audio or video and storage we can upload?

[@GenealogyTV]

Not that I know of. Give it a shot.

[@jeffwei3112]

Hi I am interested in Chinese in America, not my family but Chinese in historical sense--famous Chinese persons--their entry records etc. I first started with National Archives and Records Administration(NARA)'s website, now moving on to Familysearch.org, would go to Ancestry should it be free to use. Anyway, I've been having this question ever since I searched on NARA and Familysearch: what's the relationship among NARA, Ancestry and Familysearch? A lot of images on NARA's webpages have a subtitle line--Image provided by Ancestry/Familysearch. When you go to say, Familysearch.org and look at their Passenger list series, almost all are made by NARA. I am confused. First of all, where are these records physically stored? I mean the original records on paper? Are they at NARA or are they with Ancestry/Familysearch? Why NARA had to claim Ancestry/Familysearch as image provider? Thank you！

[@carollawrence464]

You could take a picture with your phone and then print it out of your pictures folder!

[@GenealogyTV]

True.

[@joywatkins4760]

THEIR GOAL IS TO MAKE ONE BIG TREE OF FAMILY

[@barbarabloom7084]

This is a great video with a wealth of information. However, this one is 4 years old. Has it been updated to reflect newer information?

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes. I’m trying to get someone at FamilySearch to help out.

[@stitchengramie]

My grandfather was station here in Michigan at Fort Custer during WWI and WWII. How do I find the muster roll for this fort?

[@GenealogyTV]

Have you looked on Fold3.com?

[@stitchengramie]

@@GenealogyTV No I have not. I never used Fold3.com before. Thanks for telling me about this.

[@judegirl7607]

I'd like to purchase a new genealogy softwear, but don't know which one. I have 3 of them now 2 Family Tree Maker both obviously old, but I have so much data entered on the one so I purchased the 2nd years later thinking it would give some much needed improvement but no. The 3rd I don't even remember the name nor do I remember where I tossed it. Thing is the Font Size, and being visually impaired. Is there a softwear that one is able to change the font size so data entry isn't a horrific job. Thank you.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barrybadger7816]

Hello ,Could I upload my whole tree from Ancestry or Family Tree Maker straight onto Family Search or would I have to enter it all manually

[@GenealogyTV]

I honestly don't know the answer to this one... however, on this page is a phone number or a chat window you can contact FamilySearch directly. I would love to know the answer if you get one. www.familysearch.org/help/

[@barrybadger7816]

@@trishriederer1857 This was also my thought but I thought I would ask Thanks for the reply

[@mprrx]

I used rootsmagic and did it yesterday upload-and download in both ancestry and familysearch

[@junebutka6571]

I stumped the wiki trying to find the connection between Isaiah Pease and Elijah Pease & Mary Collins.

[@GenealogyTV]

Sounds like a game show, “Stump the Wiki.”

[@junebutka6571]

@@GenealogyTV LOL

[@pabloarevalodelhoyo4757]

Alguien sabe si estos vídeos se pueden ver en Castellano gracias.

[@typist112]

One of my favorite parts of Family Search is Books. Family Search had partnered with 12 library and many of those books are digitized, some are not as well. Go to search and down to books and you will see the 12 partner libraries. Just type in a surname and see what comes up. I love it.

[@GenealogyTV]

Great tip Thank You!

[@joywatkins4760]

I STARTED MINE IN FAMILY SEARCH AND RECENTLY I FOUND WHERE THEY ARE ADDING MORE. BUT, IF ONE PERSON MAKES A MISTAKE, IT CHANGES ON ALL TREES ONLINE.

[@joywatkins4760]

I HAVE CLAYTONS, WILLIAMS AND GREYS ON MY TREE, TOO.

[@joywatkins4760]

EXACTLY, BUT IN FAMILY SEARCH YOU CAN MAKE A ALBUM FOR EACH OF THE 4 DIFFERENT NAMES

[@janetcarlson4923]

As far as the library in SLC goes, one of the main reaon to go there isnt for the physical films and books but for specific foreign research. My son in law's father is part Portuguese, Hawaiian, Japanese and Chinese. Even if he had the records, he couldnt read them. The library has people that can!

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes!

[@hollyvanostrand4292]

Watched the video. I still do not know how to attach records from family search to my ancestry tree. Any suggestions.

[@danikajayde8577]

When your on a person's profile page in Ancestry, in the top right of the page is a wrench, pencil, and magnifying glass. In a circle to the left of these is a Family Search icon. When you click this you can link it to the person in Family Search, and by clicking again once linked, other options appear like add Family members from Family Search etc. Hopefully this helps

[@hollyvanostrand4292]

@@danikajayde8577 Unfortunately i do not have that icon. my version must be old. also i hesitate to upgrade because i am still waiting for someone to help me upload my DNA results from 2016

[@teresaoconnell4790]

I had a client whom I was researching his grandfather. Grandpa had 2 different families! In the summer he was a logger in WA State. In the winter he came home to Chicago. He had 3 kids with each lady, the kids were approx the same ages. "No wonder Grandma was so mad at Grandpa!".

[@GenealogyTV]

Oh wow! Interesting story.

[@KristinaTurnerUS]

How do you upload your information from My Heritage and Ancestry because I have made a lot of my family tree on Ancestry, but am not wanting to have to input my My Heritage and Ancestry Trees to Family Search because I did not want to pay more for My Heritage and Ancestry, but do not want to lose the information. I do not know as far back on my Czechoslovakian and Polish and German and Austrian family.

[@GenealogyTV]

Two things. One is, don't delete your trees on Ancestry or MyHeritage if you choose to stop paying for your subscription. They will remain there, if you or your family chooses to revisit those accounts. Secondly, here is a video on how to upload to FamilySearch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYnchqmJpsusaNk

[@KristinaTurnerUS]

@@GenealogyTV Thanks. I uploaded my trees from My Heritage with over 1200 people in it going back to the early 1500s with the Petris in Germany, so maybe that is why I majored in Microbiology. I also uploaded my Ancestry family tree to Family Search with 420 people in it going back to Kalmar Sweden and Czechoslovakia. I uploaded my My Heritage autosomal DNA to Family Tree DNA and have taken Ancestry DNA and 23 and Me and Family Tree DNA and CriGenetics DNA tests., all with slightly different ethnicities results and uploaded my My Heritage autosomal DNA to Genome Link and it shows 90% European with traces from all over the world, since I am mostly Northern European and the Vikings settled worldwide and mixed a lot and my dad's family settled and founded the USA and a lot of the family history was kept hidden because of family feuds in Europe and the Americas. The Native American is so far back that it is in the 1700s and does not show up in DNA tests.

[@joywatkins4760]

HAVE FUN PEOPLE, I AM PAST ALL THIS!

[@jorginahancock690]

The screen inside the help center has been completely remodeled and no longer has the "Blog" link. I think it has been replaced with "Community"??

[@GenealogyTV]

I believe you are correct.

[@jeansvacation1583]

By watching you use familysearch.org and showing how to use it. I started use it and putting my family information. But I have a question under the name of each family member there is a code _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ I want to know if it means something or can it help me get information of one family member

[@phbalance7583]

Everytime a new person is added to the tree they are assigned a "code" number. Since it is a shared tree the hope is that the numbers/person/name stay the same in the various trees, so duplications are not done. If a duplicate person is found fsmily sesrch hopes the duplicates can be merged into only one person.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks pH Balance for answering that so well. That’s one question I missed.

[@paulmurphy773]

Here's a way of using that code in a way a lot may not be aware of.... Let's say u have a relative and u know the father and mother of say 6 children and all are on the tree and each has that unique code id number.... later on u find out your relative's spouse has died and there are actually 2 spouses because he has remarried... and what u thought were one family with 6 children, now u realize that it is one father but he has been married twice and 3 of the children are from the first wife and the last 3 are from the second wife.... what u can do is add the new spouse. .... now record the id numbers of each of the 3 children that are from the second wife.... now go and sever the relationship...it will ask for a reason... just say "wrong mother" ....now go to the second marriage with the second wife, a select "add a child" but instead of just typing the info in, u can select to add by the "id number" and now u have the child with the right mother

[@angelasavinelli1625]

I wrote a letter to FHL regarding a missing Italian ancestor several months ago with no response.

[@GenealogyTV]

I think they’re closed due to Covid

[@angelasavinelli1625]

I think I need a tutor to understand this site. I started a tree but cannot correct entries, finally gave up. Sent a gedcom file to FHL. I think it is there somewhere, have no idea where but it seems the data is there. I am totally confused. I have been working on genealogy for more than 30 years and really miss the films.

[@GenealogyTV]

I have coaching options if you want to give that a try. Here is a link with more information. genealogytv.org/coaching-options/

[@danielstouffer1495]

Speaking of reading old writing, does Family Search offer translation of a foreign language?

[@GenealogyTV]

Not that I know of, but I've emailed FamilySearch for you.

[@b.a.jordan1857]

@Daniel While FamilySearch doesn’t offer translation services, they do have a page in their wiki that links to languages and how to read common words found in foreign records. The wiki page also has links to some foreign language translation services. www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Translation_Services

[@debbiew.7716]

Once you have a family name pulled up on Family Search you can see on the right hand side a link to their partner sites. You can sign up for free access! So you can drop that subscription fee for Ancestry, Find My Past etc.! I use Ancestry all the time.

[@GenealogyTV]

Humm... I'll have to look into that.

[@chieffamilygenealogyoffice621]

The time line can be copied by using the snip it tool at least on PC and then Pasted to where you want. Always giving credit to the source where you found the time line….

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes!

[@chass9962]

I love family search I recently found out that queen Elizabeth II is my cousin along with queen Victoria 💖💖

[@GenealogyTV]

Cool

[@chass9962]

@@GenealogyTV I dont know how accurate it is but still cool