How to Use FamilySearch.org

Below are some commonly asked questions about using FamilySearch.org. You can find the answers on LDS.org. While some of these only apply to the LDS Ordinances most will be very helpful using the Family Search Family Tree. How Do I Sign In to FamilySearch.org? What Is...

The Family History Guide is Now Available Online

The Family History Guide is a huge website aimed for beginners and advanced genealogy researchers alike. It is not a simple ebook published in PDF or some other format. Instead, it is a full interactive guide that contains some of its information on the Family History...

Free Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcasts

If you are not familiar with podcasts, they are similar to a radio show where the host discusses a topic and sometimes has a guest or two. Podcasts are generally in the MP3 audio file format that can be played on a number of devices includes computers, tablets and...

Researching Your African American Ancestors

This article was prepared by the NEHGS. Researching African American ancestors presents a unique challenge, but NEHGS has the tools you need to get started. In honor of Black History Month, please enjoy free access to five useful databases, and join us in uncovering...

Choosing a Genealogy Software Program Webinar

If you are using the discontinued genealogy software programs Family Tree Maker or The Master Genealogist and want to change, or if you are just beginning to research your family tree you will want to watch this new webinar from American Ancestors by NEHGS. At...