Hidden Tools on FamilySearch.org (2021)

Genealogy enthusiasts should be aware of these hidden tools and benefits of researching your family history on FamilySearch. FamilySearch.org is one of the most important resources to a family history buff. It is chocked full of clues, records, and information. In this episode, I’ll show you how to maximize your research and navigate FamilySearch.
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0:54 How to follow an Ancestor on FamilySearch
1:24 List of Ancestors You Are Following
1:53 How to turn on Notifications on FamilySearch
2:25 Tiny Fan on Family Tree Fan Chart
3:45 How to Invert Colors on the Family Tree
4:08 Color Code the Fan Chart for Birth County, Sources, and Photos
5:12 Alerts with Data Problems using Research Helps
6:05 Fix Data Errors on FamlySearch by Editing a Person
6:55 How to use the FamilySearch Wiki
9:55 Search Unindexed U.S. Census Enumeration Maps on FamilySearch
14:55 How to copy Source Citation on FamilySearch
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  • @suzee_
    @suzee_3 жыл бұрын

    I'm new to doing my family ancestry. I feel like I fell down a huge rabbit hole bc I'm addicted to doing this . This video is helpful. .

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the club (being addicted). You've been bitten by the genealogy bug.

  • @suzee_

    @suzee_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GenealogyTV my mom is 90 years old and she loves when I find her (mine too) ancestors . She use to do this and has given it over to me .. so fun.

  • @aprilrowland444
    @aprilrowland4443 жыл бұрын

    When I go in to fix/standardize a location, I like to place a comment saying "standardizing location" , that way if anyone else who is following or who comes along, knows why I made a "change" for that person. If there is already a comment listed for that event about why the information is correct, I will place my comment after theirs. That way all comments are still available for those who come along later.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good idea. Thanks for sharing... and supporting the channel.

  • @richardhoover4471
    @richardhoover44713 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Connie! Loved the hint you mentioned for Randolph Co., NC, since we both have relatives there.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @debandrew2802
    @debandrew28023 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Great to know about the section that tells you on the fan chart someone needs attention.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @TheZeldafan2341
    @TheZeldafan23412 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this excellent video! I've been using FamilySearch for over a decade & didn't know about these techniques!

  • @LindaSchreiber
    @LindaSchreiber3 жыл бұрын

    One of your absolute best videos! Thanks!

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Linda

  • @losmoneyful
    @losmoneyful3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I found those enumeration maps at one point and could never find them again as I couldn't remember what they were called. I'm getting to the point where most videos don't give me any new info, so I truly appreciate those last 2 tips.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I hear you. I take classes sometimes just to find that one or two things new that I didn't know. Thanks for watching.

  • @IowaKim
    @IowaKim3 жыл бұрын

    Omg! I have been trying to find a way to figure out how to find unindexed records, and you led me right to it! Thank you so much!

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @sherryledbetter1856
    @sherryledbetter18563 жыл бұрын

    WOW!! Thank you! I was a bit (a lot!) overwhelmed by all of the Wiki info. You've just made it less intimidating!

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @barblee5294
    @barblee52943 жыл бұрын

    Very cool! I always learn something new from your videos! Today, it was your easy way of finding unindexed images. Thanks for that! Just a quick note to say that Ancestry has the 1940 enumeration maps indexed, so you can search by location.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Thanks for you tip, the compliments, and for supporting Genealogy TV. 😊

  • @kathleenkelley1299
    @kathleenkelley12993 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tips! Thanks

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @robynjohnson5750
    @robynjohnson57503 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I learned quite a bit that will help me in my searches! 😊

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @beccabbea2511
    @beccabbea25113 жыл бұрын

    If you want to correct the standardised birth/death place all you have to do is delete the last letter, of the place name, retype it and click in the grey area below. The place then becomes standardised. The same can be done for dates. This is what I do every time this occurs. Thanks for all your videos. Stay safe.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cedar

  • @carolinecorcoran3273
    @carolinecorcoran32733 жыл бұрын

    So informative. thank you!

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @sheldonlevine5186
    @sheldonlevine51863 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, thanks

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @kaybobbitt7787
    @kaybobbitt77873 жыл бұрын

    I love this video & can't wait to check out the enumeration district info. Did you notice the Attach to family tree button on the upper right corner? Have you tried it?

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I should have pointed it out. Thanks

  • @deborahdozier6908
    @deborahdozier69082 жыл бұрын

    Hello I been researching my Fiancee s Ancestors.A Large Family I must add.But I m trying to get information on Land that my fiancee is inquiring about.

  • @WesleyAlcoforado
    @WesleyAlcoforado2 жыл бұрын

    There is so much data in the US. I wish we had half of this for Brazil.

  • @dawngable1738
    @dawngable17383 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! I rarely use FS because I find so many errors and I do all my work on my Ancestry tree. But this "birth country" feature you pointed out for the fan chart is awesome! Thanks!

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! I encourage you to look for records and clues on FS if you're not finding what you need on Ancestry. There are a lot of vital records there on FS.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for supporting Genealogy TV!

  • @trinacogitating4532
    @trinacogitating4532 Жыл бұрын

    This hit close to home, literally! I'm from one county away in Kansas, & 2x great-grandparents came from Randolph County, NC. Doesn't look like we're related, but it's unexpected fun. Good vid, as always! May help me answer a question about an ancestor on the other side of my family.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    From what I've learned doing a ton of research on this family, there seemed to be a large group of people that migrated right at the end of the Civil War ultimately to Kansas by way of Indiana.

  • @karenlangevin2197
    @karenlangevin21977 ай бұрын

    FYI - I don't think these tools are available any longer unless you purchase the new "Pro Tools" package (referring to the fan).

  • @carlaephotography7096
    @carlaephotography70962 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Connie! Do you have a video on how to save research on Family Search? I am new to that site, and when adding a new person (no one else has them in their tree) I just write my evidence titles from Ancestry. I don’t know how to “Attach” the real record. Thank you for your assistance in this.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I do! Here is an episode on getting started with FamilySearch. The video was created in 2019, so a few things might be slightly different. See if this helps kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqWhlrGjo67OabA.html

  • @jackiep5952
    @jackiep59523 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I don't know if you will answer, but your videos helped me just hours ago find documents on my dad's side of the family specifically my grandpa. But we are also looking to find a picture probably. Do you have tips on how to find photographs of people in Mexico especially in the 1900s?

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jackie, I don't know that I have the exact answer for you. Here is a video I did about 10 Places to Find Your Ancestors in Photographs. It might help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gaZsrrZppdi3aZs.html

  • @msgoss3874
    @msgoss38742 жыл бұрын

    New to your channel, thanks so much for your help! I'm not seeing the birth countries, sources, stories, menu. Does that still exist?

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it does! They moved it to the right side. The little icon that looks like sliders, to the left of the home icon... in the tree view.

  • @dsusan17
    @dsusan173 жыл бұрын

    I hope I can use these. I have a paternal Great Gmother and Maternal Great Gfather that I cannot find their parents. It is so frustrating.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep trying. I bet you find it someday soon.

  • @cindyjohnson5242

    @cindyjohnson5242

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is another feature on Family Search for you to check out. It may or may not work, although it isn't always accurate so be careful. Anyway, Search your ancestors name and then look to see if there is any family tree info. Make sure it's sourced properly before using it. You can send a message to the content creator and ask them for info. Hope this helps!

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good idea.

  • @melsolomon8256
    @melsolomon82562 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see how you set up your research notes.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have two good episodes on Research Notes where I demonstrate them. One is How to Create Great Research Notes kzread.info/dash/bejne/la1l0rp8hLzeg5s.html and the other is called Research Notes Template kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIesmtVxe9iYgcY.html

  • @joywatkins4760
    @joywatkins4760 Жыл бұрын

    I DIDN'T KNOW THAT.

  • @tamaraforeman1623
    @tamaraforeman16233 жыл бұрын

    Do you have to have a subscription to search everything. Every time I try to click on a leaf or story or anything it takes me to buy a subscription. So frustrating!!

  • @carolh6435

    @carolh6435

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is no fee for anything on Family Search. It is helpful to create an account but that is free and useful to keeping your history.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here are a couple videos that talk about free options for researching. 30 Free Genealogy Websites Updated kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2uApLWCcpvJh6g.html and Trace Your Family Tree for Free Online: 5 Step Process (2020) kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGeolNqwiZrghqg.html

  • @joywatkins4760
    @joywatkins4760 Жыл бұрын

    I HAVE THAT NAME, TOO

  • @kathywiseman7944
    @kathywiseman79443 жыл бұрын

    Your #1 hint has been discontinued. FS only contacts you, now, for upcoming calendar interests or gravestones found on Find a Grave.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    You know... I tried to verify that before the video. I'm still getting weekly email notifications. Thanks Kathy.

  • @kathywiseman7944

    @kathywiseman7944

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GenealogyTV they quit sending them to me.

  • @gwendolynjeffersonskinner2509
    @gwendolynjeffersonskinner25093 жыл бұрын

    How do you add a middle name?

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just type it after the first name in the First Names field. They don't provide a separate field for middle names.

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation93522 жыл бұрын

    THey still have that fan in '22?

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes... I love it.

  • @urielmariscal6414
    @urielmariscal64143 жыл бұрын

    5:51 the blur that was on the video didn’t show up so you could see the person’s birth btw.

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did not see a need to blur that one. He has long since passed away.

  • @jubjub444
    @jubjub4442 жыл бұрын

    Family Search > Ancestry

  • @GenealogyTV

    @GenealogyTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fair