What’s in there?By: Julie Cabitto

Newer ways of thinking about genealogy and family history:

Think database searching.

Think filters and fields

Think attaching your sources to back up your statements

Think attaching pictures, stories & audio to preserve your ancestors memories

Traditional Pedigree view on Familysearch.org

Portrait view & phone app view

Descendancy view

Soon to be released:

landscaping view!

Create an LDS account

or a

familysearch account

A second screen expanded, can select project. I selected “I” for Italy. I scrolled to Savona, then viewed the 3 projects.

If doing international searches, first start with the country page.

Italy familysearch wiki page

Wikis have maps and other research helps

Under Genealogies tab:

Went by names of: • IGI• Ancestral File• Pedigree Resource File

Advanced Search

Can view in family history center on portal page.

Books: clicked on “Allen County public library”

Books: clicked on “BYU Harold B Lee library”

Books: Clicked on “Historical Society of Pennsylvania”

Coming soon: Anonymous contact information message system. When you log in, you’ll see a message waiting for you. Will look something like this: