How to Use the FamilySearch Tree As a Source
Tap into the resources of the massive FamilySearch Family Tree with these suggestions.
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How to Share Family History Stories on the Big Genealogy Websites
These automated storytelling tools at your favorite genealogy websites—Ancestry.com, FamilySearch and MyHeritage—make it easy to share family stories online.
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A Tour of the FamilySearch Research Wiki
FamilySearch is the world’s largest free genealogy website, and its Research Wiki is a hefty how-to portal. In this video, Sunny Morton provides a quick tour of this helpful genealogy tool.
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How FamilySearch Obtains and Digitizes Genealogy Records Premium
Learn the steps FamilySearch takes to add new records to its free website, from identifying at-risk documents to creating and indexing digital images.
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Genealogy Websites Comparison: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage Premium
Ancestry or MyHeritage? FamilySearch or Findmypast? Our expert compares the records, family trees and DNA tests of the "Big Four" genealogy websites.
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How to Register for RootsTech Virtual Sessions, Plus Our Top Picks
RootsTech is back and bigger than ever! Here's how to register for the virtual portion of the event and add sessions to your playlist.
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Free World War I Records on FamilySearch Premium
FamilySearch has updated the valuable Veterans Administration Index and published several new WWI records collections for individual U.S. states. Here’s what you’ll want to know about these collections.
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Finding Solutions With FamilySearch’s Community Premium
If you have a genealogy research question that you're having trouble solving on your own, look no further than FamilySearch's Community! Ask other researchers questions on your biggest road blocks, see what others are asking, and join groups that allow you to collaborate with other genealogists.
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FamilySearch’s Compare-a-Face Family History Activity
Compare-a-Face is a fun new FamilySearch website feature that uses photos to decide which relatives you most resemble. How well does it work? We try out Compare-a-Face and give you tips for best results.
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How to Search Military Records on FamilySearch.org
Here's how to discover your ancestor's service in the armed forces by finding military records on FamilySearch.org.
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