BYU Library Family History

Kathryn Moore explains Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) and how genetic genealogy research can be used to solve criminal investigations. Learn about this unique application of genetic genealogy and how DNA research can help you in your own family history research.

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This presentation by Kathryn Grant explains the features of Goldie May and how it can help organize and streamline your family history research.

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This presentation by James L. Tanner introduces the "Owner Trees" (or Controlled Edit Trees) feature on FamilySearch, which directly addresses user frustrations regarding unauthorized edits on the platform's shared public tree. Powered by the LAMIS back-end platform, this feature allows researchers to upload GEDCOM files or manually build personal trees over which they retain exclusive editing control. Ultimately, the system enables genealogists to utilize FamilySearch's integrated research tools and invite specific collaborators while safely comparing and exchanging data with the main public tree.

You Can Have Your Own Family Tree on FamilySearch - James Tanner (15 July 2026) This presentation by James L. Tanner introduces the "Owner Trees" (...

This webinar, presented by Julia Anderson, demonstrates how historical newspapers can bring your family history to life by uncovering rich biographical details, family relationships, and critical clues to break through research brick walls. Learn practical strategies for navigating free and subscription-based digital archives to locate hidden stories. Look beyond vital statistics to discover the vibrant gossip, historical context, and local events that shaped your ancestors' daily lives.

Gossip, Gore, and Glory: How Newspapers Can Bring Your Family History to Life - Julia Anderson 2026 This webinar, presented by Julia Anderson, demonstrates how histori...

Many researchers stop looking once they find a name in an index, missing out on the rich, hidden context left behind by their ancestors. This webinar, presented by Jonathan Potter teaches you how to look "beyond the index" to locate, analyze, and extract invaluable clues from original historical documents that standard search engines often overlook.

Beyond the Index: Getting the Most Out of Records - Jonathan Potter (1 July 2026) Many researchers stop looking once they find a name in an index, mi...

This webinar, presented by Al Viera, provides a foundational roadmap for navigating Chinese, Japanese, and Korean family history. It offers a deep dive into using Asiangen.org to trace East Asian ancestral roots, highlighting how patrons can take full advantage of the specialized library-edition access available directly through the BYU Library.

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Introduction to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Genealogy - Al Viera (24 June 2026) This webinar, presented by Al Viera, provides a foundational roadma...

This webinar presented by Maureen Brady addresses foundational hurdles of Swedish genealogy like patronymics, naming variations, and handwriting, while teaching researchers how to effectively utilize crucial tools like Swedish Church Records (including Household Examinations) and top digital archives like FamilySearch, Ancestry, and ArkivDigital.

Swedish Family History Research - Maureen Brady (3 June 2026) This webinar presented by Maureen Brady addresses foundational hurd...

Presented by Bob Taylor, this webinar introduces "Guided Learning," an innovative approach designed to streamline individual and group family history education. It demonstrates how to utilize the website's free resources, downloadable toolkits, and bite-sized training videos to easily build a customized genealogy curriculum.

Guided Learning with The Family History Guide - Bob Taylor (27 May 2026) Presented by Bob Taylor, this webinar introduces "Guided Learning,"...

This webinar with Kathryn Grant shares practical productivity tips and shortcuts to help users navigate the FamilySearch Family Tree platform more efficiently. It covers time-saving habits for managing Person Identifiers (PIDs), navigating summary cards and recents lists, and utilizing essential browser and keyboard shortcuts.

Favorite Productivity Tips for FamilySearch Family Tree - Kathryn Grant (20 May 2026) This webinar shares practical productivity tips and shortcuts to he...

Discover your family’s story with PERSI, a free search tool from the Allen County Public Library featuring over 3.2 million genealogy citations. This presentation by James L. Tanner shows you how to search by surname or location to find rare historical articles.

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