July 5, 2020 / Last updated : July 5, 2020 ResearchBuzz Useful Stuff

New: Online Genealogy Consultations with Family History Library Experts (FamilySearch Blog)

FamilySearch Blog: New: Online Genealogy Consultations with Family History Library Experts. “Humans have an innate need to know their identities—who their ancestors are and where they come from. Finding that past sometimes requires individualized expert assistance. Now such assistance is available worldwide—for free—through FamilySearch.org, regardless of location or research question. Anyone can share the vast […]
February 21, 2020 / Last updated : February 21, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

FamilySearch: Explore Historical Images Tool Unlocks Data in Digital Records

FamilySearch: Explore Historical Images Tool Unlocks Data in Digital Records. “Explore Historical Images marks the beginning of a new and different search experience. With this tool, images produced from FamilySearch’s 300+ digital cameras worldwide is made almost instantly available. Explore Historical Images helps you navigate to images of historical records that could contain information about […]
January 11, 2020 / Last updated : January 11, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

FamilySearch: What’s Coming to FamilySearch in 2020

FamilySearch Blog: What’s Coming to FamilySearch in 2020. “With each new year, FamilySearch has goals for improving your experience and helping people around the world discover and connect with their families. So what’s new on FamilySearch in 2020? Here’s your sneak peek! This year, FamilySearch will expand its reach by adding more languages and more […]
July 2, 2019 / Last updated : July 2, 2019 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

FamilySearch Blog: New Records on FamilySearch from June 2019

FamilySearch Blog: New Records on FamilySearch from June 2019. “FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in June of 2019 with over 15 million new indexed family history records from all over the world. New historical records were added from American Samoa, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, England, Germany, Lesotho, Liberia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Scotland, South […]
June 30, 2019 / Last updated : June 30, 2019 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

FamilySearch Blog: Record Searches Easier with New Tool!—Now You Can See Similar Historical Records

FamilySearch blog: Record Searches Easier with New Tool!—Now You Can See Similar Historical Records. “Learning more about your ancestors’ lives often requires searching for their names in historical records. This is where you might find where and when they were born, marriage and death information, and even their relatives’ names. You can search instantly among […]
May 23, 2019 / Last updated : May 23, 2019 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

FamilySearch: See Historical Events Your Ancestors Lived Through and More — FamilySearch Update

FamilySearch: See Historical Events Your Ancestors Lived Through and More — FamilySearch Update. “I recently read my grandfather’s account of visiting his first air show in 1912. He described seeing his first ‘airship’ and the excitement he felt watching a prominent aviator perform an aerial stunt. Reading about his experience reminded me of his enthusiasm […]
January 5, 2019 / Last updated : January 5, 2019 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

FamilySearch: What’s Coming to FamilySearch in 2019

FamilySearch: What’s Coming to FamilySearch in 2019. “The popular, free genealogy website, FamilySearch.org, has many plans for the new year, including enhanced record search and Family Tree search capabilities, new online discovery experiences, and more! In addition to over 300 million additional historical records and images for family history discoveries, look for the following new […]
August 17, 2018 / Last updated : August 17, 2018 ResearchBuzz Around the Search & Social Media World

FamilySearch: FamilySearch’s Strategy to Help Preserve the World’s Archives

FamilySearch: FamilySearch’s Strategy to Help Preserve the World’s Archives. “David Ouimette manages the Global Content Strategy team at FamilySearch.org, the world’s largest genealogical organization and a premier records preservation company. Ouimette’s team is saving memories around the globe—historical documents that may be the only remaining witness to the existence of the individuals cloaked in their […]
August 15, 2018 / Last updated : August 15, 2018 ResearchBuzz New Resources

FamilySearch: Expanded Ellis Island Immigrant Records 1820-1957 Online

FamilySearch: Expanded Ellis Island Immigrant Records 1820-1957 Online. “What do over a 100 million Americans have in common? Their ancestors immigrated through Ellis Island or one of the New York Harbor immigration stations that preceded it. FamilySearch and The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. announced today the entire collection of Ellis Island New York […]
July 30, 2018 / Last updated : July 30, 2018 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

FamilySearch: FamilySearch Adds 29 Million Netherlands Records

FamilySearch: FamilySearch Adds 29 Million Netherlands Records. “If you’re looking for your Dutch ancestors, your search has just become much easier. FamilySearch has published 29 million new, free historical records from the Netherlands, making it easier than ever to trace your Dutch roots. With the latest additions, FamilySearch now offers over 65 million free images […]