the new familysearch september 2008 new familysearch announcement “one of the most troublesome...
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The New FamilySearch
September 2008
New FamilySearch Announcement
“One of the most troublesome aspects of our temple activity is…duplication of effort in proxy work.
We, therefore, have been engaged for some time in a very difficult undertaking.
To avoid such duplication, the solution lies in complex computer technology. Preliminary indications are that it will work, and if this is so, it will be a truly remarkable thing with worldwide implications.”
President Gordon B. Hinckley, “Opening Remarks,” General Conference October 2005
The New FamilySearch - Intro
The new FamilySearch is: The first step toward ending duplication of
temple ordinances A replacement for TempleReady A new Internet-based version of FamilySearch
for novices and experts to work together to link generations
The new FamilySearch is NOT: A replacement for PAF or any other record
manager An update of Ancestral File
The New FamilySearch - Objectives
Reduce (eliminate) duplication Ordinance work Research
Simplify the temple process Involve all members
Make it easier to: Collect Organize Preserve Share
The New FamilySearch - Records
Records Included in System
Current Search Method
Each life event is recorded as if it stands alone
Birth Certificate
NameGender
BirthdateLocation
NameGender
Date
Other Certificate
NameSpouse
DateLocation
Marriage Certificate
Name
Gender
Date
Death CertificateOther Records
Journals & OtherRecords
The Reality of Records
Personal Folder
Recording Events by Person
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
Recording Events by Person
Personal Folder
Recording Events by Person
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
Recording Events by Person
Personal Folders in a Pedigree
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
Jim
Phyllis
Gordon
Georgia
Charles
Raymond
Alice
The Church maintains many different Databases.
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
NameGenderBirth dateBirth locationChristening/baptismMarriage dateSpouse nameChildrenPhotoPersonal history
Jim
Phyllis
Gordon
New Search Method
16. Update PAF with new ordinance information.
Family History Center TempleHome
5. Write GEDCOM or backup file to disk.
6. Take disk to Family History Center.
7. Run GEDCOM/backup through TempleReady for updates.
8. Manually search Internet IGI for updated information.
10. Fix any errors and reprocess in TempleReady.
9. Process names in TempleReady.
11. Create TempleReady file.
12. Write TempleReady file to disk.
13. Take TempleReady disk to temple.
14. Temple prints cards for ordinance work.
15. Do work, wait for IGI updates.
1. Enter information into PAF.
2. Select individuals to do temple work for.
3. Check ordinance dates against FamilySearch records.
4. Create GEDCOM or backup file.
16 Steps
Current Process
Decision: Simplify the Process
Preparing Family Names for the Temple
Temple
5. Perform temple ordinances, FamilySearch.org updated the same day.
1. Add ancestor information into FamilySearch.org.
2. Select individuals to do temple work for.
3. Print Family Ordinance Request and take to temple.
4. Temple recorder prints cards while you wait.
Home Family History Center
or
5 Steps
Clearing Temple Work
Clearing Temple Work
Clearing Temple Work
The Roadmap
Release Audience Focus
First Church members, enthusiasts
Duplication Temple process Generally for current FH participants
Second General public, Church member non-enthusiasts
Easy-to-use system for beginners, as well as enthusiasts
Future General public Connect with the “Digital Pipeline”
