BYU Library Family History

06/05/2026

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.

This webinar presented by Maureen Brady addresses foundational hurd...

06/01/2026

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.

Presented by Bob Taylor, this webinar introduces "Guided Learning,"...

05/21/2026

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.

This webinar shares practical productivity tips and shortcuts to he...

05/14/2026

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.

04/30/2026

Join Ammon Smith in this webinar that explores essential methodologies and major record types for tracing ancestors in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Learn how to navigate civil registration, Catholic parish registers, and unique census records while utilizing powerful digital tools and community resources to uncover your Spanish Caribbean roots.

Intro to Spanish Caribbean Family History Research – Ammon Smith (30 April 2026)

04/24/2026

Discover how to streamline your research using FamilySearch’s Simple Search to quickly locate relevant records with full-text searching. In this webinar, Kathryn Grant shares practical tips to help you find what you need faster and more efficiently.

How to Use FamilySearch's Simple Search for Easier Full-Text Searching – Kathryn Grant 22 April 2026

04/22/2026

In this webinar with James Tanner, explore the shift from traditional handwriting transcription to modern AI-powered recognition in genealogical research, with tools like HTR transforming how we read historical records. See real examples of where AI succeeds—and where human expertise is still critical to ensure accuracy and meaning.

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04/10/2026

Uncover the stories behind your ancestors’ journey to U.S. citizenship in this insightful webinar on naturalization records. Learn how to find, interpret, and use key documents like declarations, petitions, and certificates to uncover powerful details about your family history.

Uncover the stories behind your ancestors’ journey to U.S. citizenship in this insightful webinar on naturalization records. Learn how to find, interpret, an...

04/03/2026

This webinar with Bonnie Bossert explains what to expect when working with a DNA helper, including the different types of helpers available and how to prepare for collaboration. It covers key topics like setting clear research goals, protecting privacy, understanding consent, and the tools and methods helpers use. Participants also learn what results to expect and how to ensure they receive clear, meaningful findings.

This webinar explains what to expect when working with a DNA helper, including the different types of helpers available and how to prepare for collaboration....

03/27/2026

Discover how to find “invisible” ancestors in institutional records like mental asylums, prisons, and Indian boarding schools. This video explores how these facilities evolved over time and why their records can be rich with personal details—often revealing stories you won’t find anywhere else. Learn where to access these unique documents and how to navigate privacy restrictions along the way.

Presented by James L. Tanner for the BYU Library Family History Center, this video explores how to find "invisible" ancestors within institutional records su...