FamilySearch has a new feature called Unfinished attachments. Take a look at this video to see how you can make new discoveries by finishing attaching sources to your ancestors.
Unfinished Attachments on FamilySearch
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Find and Merge Ancestors on FamilySearch by the ID Number
Do you know that there is a duplicate for one of your ancestors on FamilySearch, but don’t know how to merge it? Check out this video to learn how.
Add or Change Ancestors Portrait Photo in FamilySearch
Do you want to change the portrait photo on one of your ancestor’s Detail page in FamilySearch? Take a look at this 3 minute video to see how easy it is now.
How to Find Family History Activities in the FamilySearch App
FamilySearch.org has added many family history activities you can do with you children, family, and even grandchildren. Take a look at this short video to see how to find these on your mobile device.
Similar Historical Records and Edit Indexed Names on FamilySearch
Have you see the new feature on FamilySearch called Similar Historical Records? Take a look at this video to see how this works. You will be glad you did.
How to Standardize a Place on FamilySearch
There is just a little trick to standardizing places on FamilySearch. Take a quick look at this short video to see how to do this
View and Attach Record Hints from the FamilySearch Timeline
Did you know that you can now view the record hints on the timeline for your ancestors on FamilySearch if they have any? Take a look at this video to see how it could be a better way to see if the record hint is really a match or not
NEW FamilySearch Country Pages
FamilySearch is beginning to add Country Pages to help you research your ancestors.
“FamilySearch’s country pages provide resources for those seeking to learn more about their heritage across the globe. Each page contains information that teaches where your family comes from, gives resources to help you start your research, and provides links to FamilySearch’s records collections for that country.”
Click here to learn all about this. I am sure they will be adding more countries in the future. I would love to hear how this has helped you in your research.
FamilySearch Consultant Planner: Helper Resources
Have you tried to find the Consultant Planner recently? First step is to click on Helper Resources from the drop-down menu in the upper right hand corner of FamilySearch and select Helper Resources. Take a look at this 8 minute video to see what else has changed.
Ordinances Ready Mobile Update
FamilySearch has recently added Ordinances Ready to their Mobile App. Check out this video to learn all about it.