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FamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.03 | Il Parco degli Antenati, un sogno che sta diventando realtà con Michele CartuscielloMichele Cartusciello ha iniziato il suo percorso pubblico con la genealogia e la storia familiare creando il Museo del Cognome di Padula. Lo scorso 14 dicembre ha annunciato, in una conferenza stampa, il suo nuovo progetto: Il Parco degli Antenati.Ascolta la nostra chiacchierata per scoprire tutto quello che c'è da sapere sul Parco degli Antenati e quello che avrà da offrire.Per ulteriori informazioni consulta il sito: http://parcodegliantenati.comSe volete iniziare la ricerca delle vostre origini: https://www.familysearch.org/it/tree/guided/connect-to-tree?cid=OV-00055573Se volete scoprire di pi...
2026-02-0136 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.02 | Un anno in viaggio da Nord a Sud "Cercando Radici" con Matteo BorelliMatteo Borelli, storico genealogista e divulgatore, ci racconta delle sue esperienze fatte viaggiando tutto l'anno dal nord al sud dell'Italia. Con la sua serie di incontri "Cercando Radici", Matteo insegna ad iniziare un viaggio alla scoperta della propria storia familiare, attraverso documenti storici e racconti di famiglia. Se volete sapere dove incontrarlo, rimanete aggiornati consultando il suo sito https://www.genealogieitalia.it o seguendolo sui social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genealogieditalia/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genealogie.italia/Se volete iniziare la ricerca delle vostre origini: https://www.familysearch.org/it/tree/guided/connect-to-tree?cid...
2026-01-2642 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.01 | Il grande 2025 di FamilySearch: risultati, novità e anteprime 2026 con Cristian ManninoCristian Mannino, Experience Manager di FamilySearch per l'Italia, ci racconta nel primo episodio della seconda stagione del podcast di FamilySearch Italia i principali eventi e successi del 2025, e ci dà qualche anticipazione su quello che ci possiamo aspettare per il 2026.Se volete iniziare la ricerca delle vostre origini: https://www.familysearch.org/it/tree/guided/connect-to-tree?cid=OV-00055567Se volete scoprire di più sul vostro cognome:https://www.familysearch.org/it/surname?cid=OV-00055568Per registrarvi e partecipare a RootsTech: https://www.familysearch.org/it/rootstech/?cid=OV-00055569
2026-01-1943 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE FAMILYSEARCH TOGETHER APP PART 2In this second episode of a three part series, Colette covers how to find temple ready names in multiple ways on the new FamilySearch Together app. Not only is it more easier than ever to take family names with you to the temple, but the Together app also helps you to record the sacred experiences that you may have while saving your ancestor. There is an option to make that experience public with your friends and family or keep it private. This app was made with the intent that you can and should be experiencing thinning of the veil...
2025-12-1818 min
The Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastUltimate Guide to Mastering FamilySearch with Dana PalmerNicole and Diana discuss FamilySearch.org with their guest, Dana Palmer. Dana, a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer, specializes in Midwestern research, lineage society applications, and publishing family books. She is also part of the Mayflower Silver Books team and lectures at national conferences. The discussion focuses on her new book, Ultimate Guide to Mastering FamilySearch. Dana shares her early love for family history, which began as a child influenced by her grandparents, and the motivation for writing her book, which came from years of teaching popular in-person classes on the FamilySearch website. During their conversation...
2025-12-1541 min
Let’s Get Real with Stephen JonesWhy the World Is Flocking to FamilySearch | Elder Kevin S. Hamilton | E0048Every day, millions of people around the world are turning to FamilySearch, not because of marketing or trends, but because of something much deeper happening beneath the surface: a global movement of identity, belonging, and human connection.
In this conversation with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, former Executive Director of the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we explore why 98 percent of the people who use FamilySearch are not Latter-day Saints, yet are contributing to one of the most ambitious projects in human history: building the family tree of humanity.
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2025-12-0452 minLet’s Get Real with Stephen JonesWhy the World Is Flocking to FamilySearch | Elder Kevin S. Hamilton | E0048Every day, millions of people around the world are turning to FamilySearch, not because of marketing or trends, but because of something much deeper happening beneath the surface: a global movement of identity, belonging, and human connection.
In this conversation with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, former Executive Director of the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we explore why 98 percent of the people who use FamilySearch are not Latter-day Saints, yet are contributing to one of the most ambitious projects in human history: building the family tree of humanity.
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2025-12-0452 min
Ancestors and Algorithms: AI for GenealogyAI for Genealogy: FamilySearch Full-Text Search - Find Ancestors in 30 Seconds Using AI (2+ Billion Records Unlocked!)What if you could search through 2+ BILLION genealogy records in 30 seconds instead of spending hours browsing page by page?In this complete tutorial episode, you'll discover FamilySearch Full-Text Search—a free AI-powered tool that's revolutionizing how genealogists find their ancestors. This game-changing feature uses artificial intelligence to read handwriting in over 7,757 collections, making previously unsearchable records instantly discoverable.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Getting Started (No Tech Skills Required!):How to access Full-Text Search with your free FamilySearch accountStep-by-step walkthrough of the search interfaceUnderstanding AI-generated transcripts and summariesWhen to tr...
2025-12-0243 min
THINNING OF THE VEILNEW!!! FAMILYSEARCH CAMPAIGN TEMPLE ORDINANCES TOOLFamilySearch is always changing, allowing for easier usage of the website and also faster and easier ways to help your family on the other side of the veil. Today, Colette demonstrates the new Temple Ordinances tool that is still in it's testing phase. However, it is easily accessible for most individuals, and allows you to invite others to use this amazing new technology. You most definitely will not be saying all your temple work is done for your ancestors, when you use this new tool. YouTube: New!!! FamilySearch Campaign Temple Ordinances Tool Video: https://youtu.be/RY45p...
2025-11-2730 min
THINNING OF THE VEILADDING WHAT YOU KNOW TO FAMILYSEARCHInformation gathering is critical when doing genealogical work. FamilySearch has a massive data base of a lot of different kinds of information. However, each individual has information that has not yet been input into the FamilySearch system. These familial bits of information from first hand sources are critical to the furthering of the Gathering, for one thread always leads to another. Colette teaches how to add the information that you personally have inti FamilySearch, thus making that information available to all related descendants. YouTube: Adding What You Know to FamilySearch: https://youtu.be/6vTc6vsenwMY...
2025-11-2016 min
THINNING OF THE VEILNEW!!! EXPERIMENTAL FAMILYSEARCH LAB- FAMILY ORDINANCE OPPORTUNTIESThere are always new and exciting things happening at FamilySearch. All are intended to help us be more efficient and effective in the Gathering of Israel. Colette currently works at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake, and knows about all the new and exciting things happening behind the scenes. In this episode she instructs about one of those new opportunities. A new way of finding family ordinance opportunities, with the click of the button, is in it's experimental phase at FamilySearch. Colette shows how this new experiment works and how one can access and use it. The answer is "...
2025-10-3019 min
THINNING OF THE VEILHELP! THE FAMILYSEARCH SOURCE IS ATTACHED TO THE WRONG PERSONIn this episode of the Gathering Academy, Colette goes over how to detach a source from a person in FamilySearch and reattach it to the correct ancestor. She also discusses the decision making process of determining which person the source is actually referencing, giving more confidence to the sometimes confusing process of making sure the records are accurate.YouTube: Help! The FamilySearch Source is Attached to the Wrong Person Video: https://youtu.be/SpHdXXXDv6IYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/
2025-10-2321 min
THINNING OF THE VEILYELLOW TEMPLES ON FAMILYSEARCHIn FamilySearch there are many different icons. One of the least understood of the icons is the Yellow Temple. In this episode Colette teaches what a yellow temple is and how to change it from yellow to green. It is a simple process which takes some sleuthing skills, but well worth the extra effort. Finding missing information is now easier than it ever has been. Taking up the challenge will be super rewarding for you and your ancestor's on the other side of the veil.YouTube Yellow Temples on FamilySearch Video: https://youtu.be/PqmqUH_bNAo
2025-10-0222 min
The Family History AI ShowEP34: 2025 Mid-Year AI Review, FamilySearch Full-Text Goes Live, Nano Banana Photo Restoration Tips, AI's Environmental ImpactCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little review the biggest AI breakthroughs of 2025 so far, from DeepSeek's open-source revolution to GPT-5's unified reasoning model.Mark and Steve also celebrate FamilySearch's Full-Text Search moving from experimental labs to the main website, covering 1.4 billion records across 4,300 collections plus new summarization and filtering features.This week's Tip of the Week provides practical guidance on using Nano Banana for photo restoration, explaining when it works brilliantly and when to exercise caution with damaged images.In RapidFire, they examine competing reports on AI's environmental impact, explore Google's new...
2025-09-291h 17
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History ShowEpisode 299 FamilySearch's Full Text Search and AI AssistantGenealogy Gems Podcast Episode 299with Lisa Louise CookeSeptember 2025 GEM: FamilySearch's Full Text Search Newly released from FamilySearch Labs, Full Text Search is now available under the Search menu on the website. Show Notes for Full Text Search and video replay. GEM: FamilySearch's AI Assistant in Labs Avoid the pain of easy mistakes and get the most out of the new FREE AI Research Assistant at FamilySearch. Here's the new genealogy research tool featuring A.I. that can help you uncover exciting new genealogy records about your ancestors. Watch to the end for a surprising AI twist and my bonus tip...
2025-09-2628 min
THINNING OF THE VEILATTACHING SOURCES IN FAMILYSEARCHAre you unsure about attaching a source on FamilySearch? Which record is actually the correct record? How do I attach important information to my ancestor? Records are important when trying to find and add ancestors. There are millions upon millions of vital statistics in FamilySearch and in this episode, Colette reviews how to make the correct decision of what information should be added to your family member and walks you through the step by step process of attaching the sources correctly.YouTube Attaching Sources on FamilySearch Video: https://youtu.be/SrKmXAem1TEYouTube Thinning of...
2025-09-2517 min
THINNING OF THE VEILUSING FAMILYSEARCH "FAMILY GROUPS"Do you need help getting your ancestor's work done? Is there an easier way to allow family and friends to help you? In this short Gathering Academy episode, Colette runs through how to best use the Family Groups function in FamilySearch. Using this function essentially creates funnels that any invited family member or friend can access at any time. In temple work, "Many hands make light work!"YouTube Using FamilySearch "Family Groups" Video: https://youtu.be/1j11UgJu_eMYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ FamilySearch: ht...
2025-09-1114 min
THINNING OF THE VEILNEW!!! FAMILYSEARCH FULL TEXT AI FUNCTIONJust out!!!.... FamilySearch has released the Full Text version of their new AI Function. Colette teaches how to use this brand new tool to benefit your searching capabilities. Now you have the speed of AI at your finger tips to search millions of records and help you to reunite families of all generations across the world!YouTube: FamilySearch Full Text AI Function Video: https://youtu.be/qwj9MxLqsx4YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/SUPPORT THE SHOW:W...
2025-09-0436 min
THINNING OF THE VEILFAMILYSEARCH AI RESEARCH ASSISTANTIn this episode of the Gathering Academy, Colette teaches how to maximize family history research potential with the new AI research assistant in FamilySearch. Taking your research skills to the next level just got a whole lot easier with this new technology. It will cut down on time requirements and reduce levels of frustration while searching for your ancestors, leading to more positive outcomes. YouTube: FamilySearch AI Research Assistant Video: https://youtu.be/czShKNTHK0IYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/
2025-08-1453 min
THINNING OF THE VEILINTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILYSEARCH APPIn this episode of the Gathering Academy, Colette introduces the FamilySearch Mobile App. She covers the basics of downloading, logging into and navigating the App. She also covers how to turn your reserved names over to the temple and gives tips and tricks when using the app. YouTube: Intro to the FamilySearch App Video: https://youtu.be/mdAUU0vPgcMYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/t...
2025-07-3134 minThe Family History AI ShowEP28: AI-Based Transcriptions Transform Genealogy, FamilySearch Interview with David Ouimette, Grok 4's Anticipated Release, Apple Changes Its AI StrategyCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how AI-based transcriptions are revolutionizing genealogical research across the industry. They examine FamilySearch's Full-Text Search expansion to over 1.25 billion records and Ancestry's new document transcription tool.The episode features an exclusive interview with David Ouimette from FamilySearch, who reveals how they're making previously unsearchable handwritten documents accessible through AI technology.This week's Tip of the Week demonstrates Dan Maloney's innovative Genealogy Assistant HTR tool for transcribing multiple documents simultaneously.In RapidFire, they discuss Grok 4's anticipated release, Apple's shift to integrate ChatGPT and Claude rather than...
2025-07-211h 02FamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.14 Facciamo Genealogia Domestica con Francesca MoscardoLa cavaliere dell'ordine al merito della Repubblica italiana Francesca Moscardo ci racconta come la genealogia e la storia familiare siano diventati per lei da una passione a una professione, ovvero una delle sue tante vite, come lei ci ha detto.Francesca ha lanciato un progetto Antenalia con il quale offre classi di genealogia per insegnare a chi è interessato come affrontare una ricerca genealogica e così scoprire la propria storia familiare. Il suo corso di "Genealogia Domestica" è frequentabile di persona nella zona di Verona ma potrebbe essere presto disponibile anche online.Rim...
2025-04-2644 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.13 Sulle tracce di cartoline dal passato con Eleonora PrincipeA volte certe passioni sono così forti che diventano una missione. Questo è sicuramente il caso di Eleonora Principe e la sua passione per la storia familiare. Una passione che è partita dalla scoperta di una scatola di vecchie foto di famiglia e che l’ha portata a viaggiare per l’Italia alla scoperta di alcuni dei luoghi chiave della storia della sua famiglia.Eleonora Principe, nel ruolo di assessora alla cultura del comune di Sommacampagna ha siglato l’accordo che ha dato vita alla prima biblioteca affiliata FamilySearch in Italia. La sua passione/missione p...
2025-04-1247 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.12 Un grande albero tutto da scoprire con Joel ColeQuello di FamilySearch è un grande albero veramente tutto da scoprire. Joel Cole, Project Manager di FamilySearch, ci ha spiegato come l’Albero Familiare condiviso permetta a ognuno di costruire facilmente il proprio albero genealogico in maniera completamente gratuita, offrendo l’opportunità di attingere anche dalle informazioni aggiunte da altri utenti. Considerate che l’Albero Familiare conta già oltre 1,7 miliardi di profili di antenati. In aggiunta a questo, FamilySearch offre l’accesso alla più grande banca dati genealogica mondiale sempre gratuitamente, dove potrete ricercare tra le milioni di immagini disponibili i documenti che contengono in...
2025-03-2950 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.11 Scopriamo le novità dal RootsTech 2025 con Cristian ManninoOggi siamo andati alla scoperta delle novità annunciate a RootsTech dal 6 all'8 marzo insieme a Cristian Mannino, Experience Manager di FamilySearch, responsabile per l'Italia.RootsTech ci ha regalato anche tante belle lezioni e tante emozioni, con Cristian vi raccontiamo alcuni momenti salienti della conferenza. Tutto quello che questa conferenza ci ha regalato è comunque sempre tutto visionabile sul sito rootstech.org.Qui invece trovate la videoteca di RootsTech: https://www.familysearch.org/it/rootstech/library?cid=OV-00047216Se volete divertirvi con le attività online di RootsTech nominate da Cristian, questi sono i l...
2025-03-2249 min
The Cultural Hall Podcast906 Together by FamilySearchIn a world of mass connectivity and social media, the core needs of genuine connection and identity are lost within the superficial landscape of current platforms — particularly for families. Capture the powerful, impactful experiences of your life and share them privately with your own family members. Create private family groups, share family stories and photos, connect to your ancestors, explore your family stories, and learn from the past to help strengthen the future. Together by FamilySearch is specifically designed to strengthen your family past, present and future. Strengthen family ties with Together by FamilySearch.
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2025-03-1954 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.10 Alla scoperta di RootsTech 2025 con Denise SottiliOggi andiamo alla scoperta di RootsTech 2025 insieme a Denise Sottili, presentatrice ufficiale di RootsTech per l'Italia. Chi ci segue dall'inizio (se non lo avete fatto potete sempre recuperare gli episodi precedenti) ha già incontrato diversi relatori italiani di quest'anno, ma con Denise parliamo di tante altre novità.RootsTech 2025 sarà una conferenza ancora più ricca degli anni precedenti con tante interessanti classi, tra cui molte in diretta dove potrete fare domande in diretta ai relatori. Un appuntamento assolutamente da non perdere.Se volete divertirvi con alcune delle attività online RootsTech, q...
2025-03-0134 minThe Family History AI ShowEP24: DeepSeek AI Shakes The World, FamilySearch Full-Text Turns One, Microsoft and Google Drop AI Prices, Instructional vs. Reasoning ModelsCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how DeepSeek has dramatically changed the AI landscape by releasing a powerful, inexpensive, open-source model that challenges American dominance in AI.They celebrate the first anniversary of FamilySearch's Full-Text Search, which has expanded from three collections to three thousand in just one-year, revolutionizing access to billions of previously unsearchable records.Mark and Steve examine how Google and Microsoft are integrating AI into their productivity platforms, making these tools accessible to mainstream family historians at minimal cost.This...
2025-02-2754 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.09 Un retaggio di sorrisi e risate con Marco LuiMarco Lui ci ha raccontato il suo percorso professionale e artistico, dalle esibizioni fatte per i compagni di classe alla partecipazione a "Beato tra le donne", le tante collaborazioni con Fiorello, il personaggio Mr Lui, fino allo Zecchino d'Oro.Marco, sarà uno dei relatori principali di RootsTech 2025, e in questo episodio del Podcast di FamilySearch Italia parliamo anche della sua famiglia e di come la storia familiare ha influenzato il suo percorso. Chiaramente questo aspetto è stato al centro dell'esperienza di scoperta vissuta insieme nel regis...
2025-02-1550 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.08 Dai Centri FamilySearch a Quasimodo con Rosanna MagnoRosanna Magno collabora con FamilySearch come volontaria da oltre 15 anni e dal 2019 è la coordinatrice dei consulenti del Centro FamilySearch di Roma in Via dei Settebagni, 376 (Zona Porta di Roma). In questo episodio del Podcast di FamilySearch Italia, abbiamo parlato con Rosanna dei centri FamilySearch e di quello che offrono agli utenti.Per trovare il centro FamilySearch più vicino a te clicca qui.Rosanna ci ha raccontato alcune sue esperienze avute facendo ricerche genealogiche, come quelle legate all'albero del poeta siciliano Salvatore Quasimodo o alla ricerca fatta partendo da un vecchio di...
2025-02-0124 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.07 La genealogia e la storia si incontrano con Paolo CampagnaCon le sue ricerche genealogiche si è trovato spesso a incrociare genealogia e storia; singoli eventi e personaggi di famiglie comuni che si intracciano con eventi di storia che abbiamo tutti studiato sui libri di scuola. Paolo Campagna, anche conosciuto come "il genealogista" ci ha guidato nel suo mondo fatto di giornate di ricerca e appassionanti scoperte per aiutare la sua famiglia e tante altre famiglie a ricollegarsi con il proprio passato e i propri antenati.Con Paolo abbiamo ripercorso la strada che lo ha portato a scoprire il mondo della genealogia e ad appassionarsi all...
2025-01-1844 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.06 Il dietro le quinte della digitalizzazione di FamilySearch con Andrew TrexlerIl sito di FamilySearch offre la più grande banca dati genealogica digitale al mondo grazie al lavoro di migliaia di persone che ovunque nel mondo viaggiano di archivio in archivio a fotografare milioni di registri storici. Andrew Trexler supervisiona i lavori di digitalizzazione in tutta Europa e ce ne racconta il dietro le quinte in questo episodio del Podcast di FamilySearch Italia.Ascoltate l'appassionante racconto che Andrew fa del suo lavoro, in particolare l'incredibile opera che FamilySearch sta compiendo in Ucraina.Andrew ci racconta anche come la storia f...
2025-01-0458 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.05 Il valore di un cognome con Michele CartuscielloOgni cognome si porta dietro una storia. Una storia che aspetta solo di essere scoperta, conosciuta e tramandata. Perché conoscere da dove e da chi veniamo significa conoscere meglio se stessi. Con *Michele Cartusciello,* genealogista e fondatore del *Museo del Cognome* di Padula (Sa), abbiamo parlato di come rintracciare quelle storie, raccoglierle e conservarle per le generazioni a venire.Michele ci ha raccontato del viaggio formativo che i visitatori del Museo del Cognome possono fare per imparare a fare delle ricerche genealogiche e ricostruire così il proprio albero e la propria storia familiare.Per maggiori informazioni su...
2024-12-2157 min
THINNING OF THE VEILHOW TO USE FAMILYSEARCH "HINTS" TO FILL OUT YOUR FAMILY TREEDo you get frustrated when doing family history research because you aren't a professional genealogist? This video explains step by step how to utilize the hints in Family Search to create eternal families like a pro. The Lord is truly hastening His work when all one has to do is "push the button" to fill in our familial gaps! Your frustration will give way to satisfaction as you utilize the millions of hints at your fingertips. YouTube How to use FamilySearch Hints to fill out your Family Tree Video: https://youtu.be/-SZ7Xumgt4o...
2024-12-1733 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.04 L'emigrazione italiana verso le Americhe di fine ottocento con Marina MartelloPerché migliaia di famiglie italiane sono emigrate alla fine dell'ottocento verso il sud america e in particolare in Brasile? In quali condizioni dovettero affrontare per raggiungere il nuovo mondo e per iniziare quella nuova vita che tanto sognavano. Marina Martello, vicepresidente di ITALEA Trentino-Alto Adige, ci ha guidato in questo viaggio in questo nuovo episodio del podcast di FamilySearch Italia.Con Marina abbiamo parlato anche delle sfide e delle soddisfazioni legate alla ricerca delle proprie radici familiari, e Marina ha condiviso preziosi consigli su come iniziare la propria ricerca genealogica.P...
2024-12-0743 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.03 La Mappatura Generale degli Archivi con Matteo BorelliGenealogie d'Italia è un progetto che attraverso la mappatura generale di archivi, risorse e strumenti per la ricerca genealogica in rete, e l’organizzazione di incontri ed eventi pubblici si pone l'obiettivo di promuovere la genealogia e la storia di famiglia in Italia.Ne parliamo in questo episodio del podcast di FamilySearch Italia con il Dott. Matteo Borelli fondatore di Genealogie d'Italia. Per maggiori informazioni e contatti visitate il sito https://www.genealogieitalia.it(C) 2024 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Tutti i diritti riservati. Il contenuto di questo video così come le riflessioni, le o...
2024-11-2332 min
Church NewsElder Kevin S. Hamilton and Steve Rockwood on 130 years of FamilySearchFamilySearch International is celebrating its 130th anniversary this month, growing from its start in 1894 as the Genealogical Society of Utah to what now has become the world’s largest genealogical organization. While helping people worldwide interested in family history, FamilySearch has created a collaborative online family tree with more than 1.5 billion people in its branches, currently with 18 billion searchable historical records and images. On this episode of the Church News podcast, reporter Trent Toone interviews Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Family History Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sa...
2024-11-1942 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.02 In viaggio alla ricerca delle radici con Miriam LulloIn questo secondo episodio del podcast di FamilySearch Italia abbiamo incontrato Miriam Lullo, presidente di ITALEA Trentino-Alto Adige e abbiamo parlato con lei di viaggi delle radici.Andare alla ricerca dei luoghi di origine dei nostri antenati non è solo un viaggio nello spazio e nel tempo, ma è anche un viaggio emotivo alla scoperta di piccoli e grandi elementi che hanno reso la storia della nostra famiglia ciò che è.Insieme a Miriam scopriremo come ci si prepara e si pianifica un viaggio delle radici, perché ogni piccolo dettaglio farà una grande differenza sull'esperienza che riusciremo ad avere.
2024-11-0931 minFamilySearch Italia - Il PodcastEp.01 FamilySearch e l'intelligenza artificiale con Cristian ManninoBenvenuti al primo episodio del podcast di FamilySearch Italia. In questo episodio abbiamo parlato con Cristian Mannino, Experience Manager per l'Italia, dei nuovi orizzonti per la genealogia e la storia familiare grazie all'intelligenza artificiale.Con progetti di IA come la CAI - Computer Assisted Indexing, ovvero indicizzazione assistita dai computer, la Full Text Search, una ricerca sperimentale basata sulle capacità dell'IA, FamilySearch sta portando avanti progetti per velocizzare come mai prima la ricostruzione del proprio albero genealogico.Per saperne di più su FamilySearch Labs potete leggere questo articolo del blog di FamilySearch🌐 https://www.familysearch.org/it/bl...
2024-10-2647 minThe Family History AI ShowEP15: Talking with Your Chatbot is Now a Reality, FamilySearch Adds Canadian Records to Full-Text Search, & new Responsible AI Use Series BeginsCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little are excited to share OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, which enables natural conversations with AI, and how FamilySearch's expanded full-text Search is revolutionizing records accessibility. They stress responsible AI use throughout this week's episode, introducing a new series on verifying the accuracy of AI-generated information.Send your stories of AI accuracy (or accuracy failures) to ResponsibleAI@MakingFamilyHistory.comNew tools like Google's Notebook LM and Apple's Visual Intelligence promise to enhance research capabilities. Throughout, cohosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little emphasize the need for...
2024-10-0153 minThe Family History AI ShowEP8: Save Time by Summarizing, Meta's Game-Changing AI Upgrade, FamilySearch's Summarization Feature, Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?In this week’s episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Meta AI 3.1's huge large language model upgrade, as well as FamilySearch's innovative, AI-based summarization feature. They then address growing concerns about AI hype. In this week’s Tip of the Week, they share their approach for mastering the fine art of summarization, a crucial AI skill for genealogical research. The show rounds off with rapid-fire discussions of Google's privacy policy update, Apple's response to accusations made about their training data, and exciting developments in AI-powered education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family history buff, this e...
2024-07-3148 min
Family Tree Magazine PodcastBest Websites: Exploring Full-Text Search at FamilySearch with Andrew Koch
In this episode of Best Websites, Family Tree Magazine editor Andrew Koch walks us through the full-text library from FamilySearch.
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Best Genealogy Websites: Full-Text Library Search at FamilySearch
FamilySearch announced Full-Text Search just this year at RootsTech 2024. Family Tree Magazine Editor Andrew Koch explains how the tool can transform your genealogy and even walks us through how to it to find valuable information about ancestors.
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2024-05-1500 min
Not So Peter Priesthood120. Indigenous Peoples & FamilySearchJake and Dusti talk about the church's nonprofit, FamilySearch, which is a huge database that is used worldwide by members and nonmembers for genealogical research. But how does this fit in with the Indigenous People and their history?
2024-04-031h 03The Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastResolving Conflicts on the FamilySearch Family TreeToday's episode of Research Like a Pro is about conflicts encountered while researching our ancestor Harriet Huggett Kelsey and updating her profile on FamilySearch. Diana found conflicting information about Harriet's birth year, with possible years of 1823, 1825, and 1826 from different sources. We discuss a conflict regarding the name and identity of Harriet's twin sister Hester/Esther, with records using both spellings and even an indexed baptism record combining the two sisters' names into "Esther Harriet Huggett." To resolve the birth year conflict, Diana found Harriet's original 1823 baptism record showing she was baptized shortly after birth as well as...
2024-01-1525 min
Church NewsFamilySearch’s Dan Call on honoring family history and traditions in the Christmas seasonFamily history is important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and during the Christmas season the significance of understanding family traditions and recalling family stories often increases. This episode of the Church News podcast features Dan Call, FamilySearch.org manager of Discovery Experiences and Centers. He explores how Latter-day Saints can learn about and honor their unique family history during the sacred Christmas season.
The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
2023-12-1933 minFamily Tree Magazine PodcastBest Websites – FamilySearch Image Portal – A Discussion with Ryan Roughan and Chris McConkie
In this episode, Experience Manager Ryan Roughan and Web Designer Chris McConkie from FamilySearch walk us through the FamilySearch Image Portal, its search functions and what you might discover as you explore.
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Best Genealogy Websites: FamilySearch Image Portal (01:06)
Learn how you can find newly-digitized genealogical records as soon as they’re available on FamilySearch, the world’s largest free family history website!
To try out this free website tool, head over to FamilySearch.org, and click Search and the...
2023-11-1513 minThe Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastUnmerging on FamilySearch Family TreeFor blog post: Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to unmerge profiles on the FamilySearch Family Tree. When there are many people of the same name who lived in an area, it's common for the profiles to get accidentally merged. When you notice an issue where multiple people have been merged into one person, there are several steps to follow to unmerge the people while preserving the original profiles. Links How to Unmerge People of the Same Name on the FamilySearch Family Tree - https://familylocket.com/how-to-unmerge-people-of-the-same-name-on-the-familysearch-family-tree/ Barsheba...
2023-11-1333 minThe Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastOther Relationships on FamilySearchToday's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the "other relationships" option in the FamilySearch Family Tree. After the vitals, other information, and family members sections, you will see the other relationships section of the profile page. If you click "add other relationship," you'll see a popup with a dropdown list allowing you to select certain relationships from a list. Many of these are friend, family, associates, and neighbor (FAN) type of relationships. Join us as we discuss how to use this section of the FamilySearch Tree. Links Other Relationships on FamilySearch - https...
2023-11-0622 min
Extreme GenesEpisode 478 - Indexing And Artificial Intelligence At FamilySearch / Photo Projects In Time For The Holidays With Maureen TaylorHost Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Family Histoire News begins with the story of a contest winner. He’s the young guy who figured out how to translate dozens of tightly rolled scrolls burned in the Mount Vesuvius explosion in 79 AD. David will have more. Then, for families who have missing people in Florida, a special day is coming to help you find closure… and it involves DNA. You’re not going to like what David has to suggest concerning the diets of our an...
2023-10-2344 min
Church NewsElder Kevin S. Hamilton and FamilySearch CEO Steve Rockwood on how RootsTech 2023 is ‘Uniting’ family history fans worldwide — virtually and in-personRootsTech 2023 will be held in person for the first time since 2020. While the COVID-19 pandemic moved the annual three-day family history event online, attendance spiked from 50,000 people in 2020 to several million participants worldwide in 2022. This year, RootsTech encompasses the best of both platforms with the theme “Uniting.” This episode of the Church News podcast features Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Family History Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Hamilton is joined by Steve Rockwood, CEO of FamilySearch International, to talk about the importance and global reach of f...
2023-02-2842 min
The Lounge by Travefy#51 - Adding New Value to Travel with Family Ancestry with FamilySearch InternationalIn this episode, we chat with Scott R. Stout and Jimmy Zimmerman of FamilySearch International about how travel advisors can help clients create unforgettable travel memories with family heritage insight.What if you were able to provide your clients with knowledge of their own family history on a trip you plan for them? Well, you can (and for free!) with FamilySearch International resources. It's one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to add a new element to travel and something your clients will never forget! Scott and Jimmy will share the ways that you can use...
2022-11-0425 minThe Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastFinding Your Family in FamilySearch ImagesToday's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the FamilySearch images page. Camera operators around the world are capturing images of records and they are immediately added to this page. Tune in as Diana and Nicole discuss how to search for relevant images and differences between the images page and the FamilySearch Catalog. Links FamilySearch Explore Historical Images - https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/ Finding Your Family in FamilySearch Images - https://familylocket.com/finding-your-family-in-familysearch-images/ RLP 21: The FamilySearch Catalog - https://familylocket.com/rlp-21-the-familysearch-catalog/ Research Like...
2022-10-2420 min
Genealogy Happy HourEpisode 64 -FamilySearch ImagesA brief discussion on using FamilySearch.org images to locate genealogical records.
2022-06-0116 minThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History ShowEpisode 263 1950 Census Update and FamilySearch IndexingIn this episode we're talking about this unique moment in time where we have access to the 1950 U.S. Census but we don't yet have the full index. The 1950 census must be indexed so that we can search for relatives by name, location and much, much more. You can help with this exciting project, and no special skills or background are required. Jim Ericson of FamilySearch 1950 Census Community Project explains what's happening and how you can get involved. Resources mentioned: Your Guide to 1950 Census Questions Asked in the 1950 Census 1950 U.S. Census Maps (How to find and use them) How...
2022-04-1544 minExtreme GenesEpisode 413 - Killing The Cold Case: CeCe Moore / How You Can Assist Artificial Intelligence At FamilySearchHost Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Fisher opens Family Histoire News with news of what Americans consider the most annoying accent in America. (David will not like this!) Then, David talks about the solving of some really old cold cases… from 1947 and 1964, one of them by a 20 year old genealogist! He also talks about how science has given us the face of a woman who lived 4,000 years ago! Then, a Grand Army of the Republic Museum in Philadelphia found a creative way to keep th...
2022-03-1444 min
Extreme GenesEpisode 402 - Coming To Our Census With FamilySearch in 2022 / Maureen Taylor On Old Holiday PixJim Ericson from FamilySearch.org visits to talk about the soon-to-be-released 1950 US Census. He’ll explain when you can see the images, when indexing is likely to be completed, and how you may be able to help in the effort.
2021-12-0644 minExtreme GenesEpisode 393 - FamilySearch Completes Digitizing Of 80 Years Worth Of Microfilm / Learning To Use The Top SitesHost Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys begin with kudos to FamilySearch on their historic announcement (with plenty more on it coming in Segment 2). Fisher talks to David about his latest research project… tracking a suspect in a cold case murder. David then reviews some of the finds the WikiTree Challenge people made on his own tree last week. There were some fascinating discoveries, as usual. Next, hear about the oldest “art” probably ever found… made by children. In a cave. A LONGGGG...
2021-09-2744 minExtreme GenesEpisode 393 - FamilySearch Completes Digitizing Of 80 Years Worth Of Microfilm / Learning To Use The Top SitesDavid Rencher, Director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, comes on to talk about the remarkable milestone FamilySearch.org just achieved… the digitization of some 2.4 million rolls of microfilm that were accumulated over 80 years!
2021-09-2744 min
Rádio Mega Brasil OnlineINCLUSIVE (2021) #04 - A busca por informações genealógicas no Brasil, com Fábio Falcão Lucas da FamilySearchNo programa dessa semana, Rosa Buccino vai tratar de um assunto que virou tendência durante o ano da pandemia: a busca por informações de ancestralidade familiar. Para explicar mais sobre o assunto, recebemos alguém apaixonado por genealogia e história da família desde adolescente: Fábio Falcão Lucas, Gerente Geral do FamilySearch Brasil desde 2012 e Mestre em Administração Pública pelo Romney Institute of Public Management, nos Estados Unidos.
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O programa Inclusive é apresentado pela jornalista Rosa Buccino todas as quintas, às 15h, com reapresentações as sextas, às 9h, e aos domingos...
2021-02-2540 min
Church NewsRootstech 2021: The world’s largest family history event is free and virtual, with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton and FamilySearch CEO Steve RockwoodPeople worldwide celebrate shared connections every day. They connect with family and friends, their past, their heritage and their homelands. This year, the organizers of RootsTech — the world’s largest family history event — will help them to connect to others from home. Made possible by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, RootsTech will be held Feb. 25-27 and is a free, virtual family history celebration. For the first time in RootsTech’s history, classes will be offered in multiple languages, and presenters will teach from international locations. This podcast features Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy and Execu...
2021-02-1641 min
Italian Roots and GenealogyFree Familysearch.org ConsultationSend us a textBob gets a free consultation with Debbie Gurtler from familysearch.org. Very simple process using the link below to schedule. He was stuck trying to find the parents of his 4th Great Grandmother Maria Angela De Riso, and Debbie was able to find her father's will. Schedule a consultation ( reservation page )Disclaimer: This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.Italian Marketplace LLCOnline tee shirts, hoodies and more for Ital...
2020-11-1812 minItalian Roots and GenealogyHow does Familysearch.org film and index records.Send us a textJoel Cole who works on the indexing of Italian records explains how familysearch.org process and how you can help. He also discusses his family and being an American citizen, with 400 year roots in the USA, and being born and raised in Italy. A unique and interesting story.Disclaimer: This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits.Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45...
2020-11-1738 min
Italian Roots and GenealogyHow To Navigate Familysearch.orgSend us a textBob talks to Paul Nauta about the wide array of free tools available from FamilySearch.orgPaul Nauta is a blatantly proud second generation Italian-American who still speaks “la lingua” and has wonderful Italian family history stories for an amateur. His paternal grandfather immigrated to Ellis Island just before WWI and maternal grandparents in the 1890s. His Italian roots originate in Cagnano Varano (Foggia), Sassano (Salerno), and Alia (Palermo). He is the Senior Marketing Communications and PR Manager for FamilySearch International where he manages the FamilySearch Blog and Newsroom. He loves family...
2020-11-0624 minExtreme GenesEpisode 343 - Free RootsTech Connect Takes Conference Virtual and Global / To Run 24 Hours For Three Days / FamilySearch In The PandemicHost Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys open the show talking with Fisher’s latest communications with high school friends of his much older brother, who died when Fisher was eight. In Family Histoire News, the guys talk about two people, in two stories, one Australian, one Canadian, who recent learned some shocking things about themselves with the help of DNA. (The DNA stories keep on coming!) David also talks about the huge increase in prices that will soon be in effect fo...
2020-09-2044 minExtreme GenesEpisode 343 - Free RootsTech Connect Takes Conference Virtual and Global / To Run 24 Hours For Three Days / FamilySearch In The PandemicHello Genies! On this weeks show Fisher interviews with Steve Rockwood, CEO of FamilySearch International on the opportunity he sees in the pandemic for taking RootsTech global, virtual, and continuous for three days for free!
2020-09-2044 min
Italian Roots and GenealogyItalian Family Research ( How to make the most of Familysearch.org )Send us a textJoin Bob as he interviews Suzanne Russo Adams about her Sicilian Family. Suzanne is also a genealogist with Familysearch.org and gives us an in depth look at all the features available.FamilySearch is FREE. Anyone can sign up for an account to use the site. The access might be different for different people dependent on our contracts with the original repository/archives.An example of that is that the Italian State Archives (DGA) limits access of the civil registration records on FamilySearch to members of The Church of Je...
2020-09-1045 minThe Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastFamilySearch and the GPSToday's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the FamilySearch Family Tree and how to add your conclusions in a way that meets the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS). We go through each of the 5 elements of the GPS and discuss the opportunities in the tree to provide source citations, reason statements, and written conclusions. Links How to Improve the FamilySearch Family Tree by Applying the Genealogical Proof Standard BCG Ethics and Standards - Board for Certification of Genealogists discussion of standards and the GPS Genealogy Standards by the Board for C...
2020-08-2431 minThe Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastRootsWeb and FamilySearch GenealogiesToday's episode of Research Like a Pro is about using RootsWeb and FamilySearch Genealogies to view family trees that users have uploaded to the internet. These resources are helpful in your "literature survey" - the search you do at the beginning of a research project to determine what has already been uncovered about a research subject. Join us as we discuss our experience with using these free family tree platforms to search and share our family trees. Links Online Genealogies: Discovering the Source by Diana at Family Locket 2018 article about how RootsWeb [was...
2020-07-1330 min
The Dead Pixels Society podcastThe importance of photo memories and metadata standards, with Vivid-Pix and FamilySearchHave an idea or tip? Send us a text!Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Rick Voight, CEO of Vivid-Pix, about the value of restoring and reliving family memories. Vivid-Pix is the publisher of Vivid-Pix Land&Sea SCUBA and Vivid-Pix RESTORE image-enhancement software products.We are also joined by Gordon Clarke, strategic solution manager, of FamilySearch International, the world's largest genealogy organization. FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization s...
2020-05-2231 min
Family History RonSo I died. Now what happens to all my HARD FamilySearch work??Today on Family History Ron we are talking about...
The sources you see in the Family History Centers, they are attached there, but are they visible to everyone?
What happens to my records and sources when I die?
What validity checks does FamilySearch do before Ordinances Ready releases ordinances?
These and more!
This episode originally aired on January 9, 2020.
The views expressed here are the opinions of Ron Tanner and do not necessarily reflect the views of FamilySearch or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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2020-03-0209 minFamily History RonIt's Christmas for FamilySearch... OK, Or When You Get To Hear ALL The ThingsIt is the episode that everyone LOVES, the one where Ron tells all about everything that is coming up in FamilySearch! It is the best!
The views expressed here are the opinions of Ron Tanner and do not necessarily reflect the views of FamilySearch or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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2020-01-311h 04Extreme GenesEpisode 297 - Back To School Photos, FamilySearch Takes On Africa Initiative, Ask Us Anything: Digitized NewspapersHost Scott Fisher opens the show with Family Histoire News. He starts out with the story of a town in New Hampshire that got quite the surprise when they opened a time capsule that was created in 1969. In Denmark, Vikings are being honored at crosswalks in one particular town. Fisher explains. Then, a female Union Civil War spy is getting attention from the Smithsonian. Fisher tells some of her remarkable story. Finally, a Brit is relishing the rediscovery of a very old ring he found back in 1979. Catch the details and hear what it’s worth now. Fi...
2019-09-0948 minExtreme GenesEpisode 297 - Back To School Photos, FamilySearch Takes On Africa Initiative, Ask Us Anything: Digitized NewspapersThom Reed from FamilySearch International talks to Fisher about the new R.O.A.R. initiative that FamilySearch is a part of with numerous other partners. R.O.A.R. stands for Reclaiming Our African Heritage.
2019-09-0948 minThe Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastThe FamilySearch CatalogIn our podcast episode today, Diana and I discuss how to use the FamilySearch Catalog to find record sets in your locality, search for genealogies that include your surnames, and filter records that are available online. We'll discuss all our favorite tips for using this incredible repository. Links The FamilySearch Catalog: A Researcher's Best Friend Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you
2018-12-0342 min
Generations Cafe010 - 5 Overlooked Things on FamilySearchFamilySearch is one of the largest genealogy websites and has billions of records. But there are 5 sections of the website that you might be overlooking. In this episode, you'll discover how to use FamilySearch to help get grounded in researching in a new place (even in a different language), how a collaborative tree can be of benefit, why you should use the FamilySearch catalog even if you aren't planning a trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and more. You can find the show notes with links and screenshots at AmyJohnsonCrow.com/10
2018-11-1418 min
From Paper To PeopleCome, Come, Ye Saints - Cross Over From Ancestry To FamilySearch!So, Latter-Day Saints, your family history is all done, right? WRONG!!! Not only can you work on your tree more (another nag for another day), you can use your special powers in Ancestry to benefit non-Church researchers. You can transfer their ancestors, and all of the research attached to them, from Ancestry to FamilySearch using the FamilySearch icon that only WE have in our Ancestry accounts. But this episode isn't just for members of the Church. This episode is a great way for non-members to learn how it is that they can work with Latter-Day Saints (nope, I'm not saying "...
2018-10-0721 min
From Paper To PeopleCome, Come, Ye Saints: Cross Over From Ancestry To FamilySearch!So, Latter-Day Saints, your family history is all done, right? WRONG!!! Not only can you work on your tree more (another nag for another day), you can use your special powers in Ancestry to benefit non-Church researchers. You can transfer their ancestors, and all of the research attached to them, from Ancestry to FamilySearch using the FamilySearch icon that only WE have in our Ancestry accounts. But this episode isn't just for members of the Church. This episode is a great way for non-members to learn how it is that they can work with Latter-Day Saints (nope, I'm not...
2018-10-0721 minExtreme GenesEpisode 251 - What’s Ahead For FamilySearch? / Researching Descendants And Learning About AncestorsFisher visits with Ron Tanner of FamilySearch.org. Ron and Fisher discuss the many changes coming to the iconic website, and particularly “The Tree,” which will soon include same sex couples. It’s a great update on one of genealogy’s great resources.
2018-09-1748 min
De Kast van MormonAflevering 22: zelfmoord bij tieners door geloof of niet, homohuwelijken in FamilySearch en langer leven door geloofInhoud van aflevering tweeëntwintig van De Kast van Mormon:Zelfmoord bij tieners: is religie de oorzaak of niet?Er komt een nieuw zangboek: wat wil u er in of er uit?FamilySearch aanvaardt nu ook huwelijken tussen partners van hetzelfde geslachtNieuwe richtlijnen voor gesprekken met jongerenGeloof het of niet: je leeft vier jaar langer indien je gelooftMeer baby’s bij ongetrouwde oudersGastheren: David Geens en Kevin VerdegemShow notes:Zelfmoordlijn België – Zelfmoordlijn NederlandMuziek insturen voor nieuw zangboekNieuwe richtlijnen gesprekken met jongeren The post Aflevering 22: zelfmoord bij tieners door geloof of niet, homohuwelijken in FamilySearch en langer leven door geloof...
2018-06-261h 06Extreme GenesEpisode 240 - New World War I Centennial Presence at FamilySearch / Couple Takes On German Surname Jigsaw PuzzleKen Nelson, a World War I specialist with FamilySearch.org talks with Fisher about special material now available on the free site as we recognize the centennial of America’s entrance into the War To End All Wars, and the armistice that ended the conflict. If you had a family member in World War I, you’ll appreciate what Ken has to tell you about these great family history assets.
2018-06-1148 min
From Paper To PeopleCage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch"Cage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch" is about the pros and cons of using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, the two main family tree sites used by the majority of researchers I know. Each has assets and drawbacks, but they're best used together. And get a load of my fan hot spots! All kinds of folks are tuning in. Add your friends and family to the list!
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2018-01-3020 minFrom Paper To PeopleCage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch"Cage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch" is about the pros and cons of using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, the two main family tree sites used by the majority of researchers I know. Each has assets and drawbacks, but they're best used together. And get a load of my fan hot spots! All kinds of folks are tuning in. Add your friends and family to the list!Join the Facebook group and participate! facebook.com/groups/FromPaperToPeople and answer those three questions!Please rate and review the podcast at https://apple.co/2MLZW4H or facebook.com/AncestorsAliveGenealogy.If...
2018-01-3020 minExtreme GenesEpisode 219 - Chief Genealogical Officer For FamilySearch.org On What’s Next in 2018 ; Janet Hovorka On Inventorying Family History AssetsFisher visits with David Rencher, the CGO (that’s Chief Genealogical Officer… honest!) of FamilySearch.org. David fills you in on what’s to come in 2018 at FamilySearch, new records that may soon be on line, and why you are required to log in now when you go to FamilySearch, even though it is and always will be a free site. David also brings us up to speed on what’s happening with the tricky merging feature.
2017-12-2548 minExtreme GenesEpisode 219 - Chief Genealogical Officer For FamilySearch.org On What’s Next in 2018 ; Janet Hovorka On Inventorying Family History Assets Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David begins with word from MyHeritage.com that current New York City Mayor Bill DiBlasio is related to 19th century New York Mayor Robert Anderson Van Wyck. Hear the relationship, Van Wyck’s legacy, and why DiBlasio probably isn’t too happy to hear about this. Then, if enough documents were left, is it likely you would find Confucius and Socrates on your family tree? Apparently the answer is “yes!” David explains. Next, a village in Germany...
2017-12-2548 min
De Kast van MormonAflevering 9: is er leven na de dood, de nieuwe wijk Gent en 20 miljoen nieuwe akten in FamilysearchInhoud van aflevering negen van De Kast van Mormon:Gent is nu een wijkIs er leven na de dood?Vader-zoondag in Den Haag20 miljoen extra Nederlandse akten beschikbaar in FamilysearchEen nieuwe tuin rond de tempel in ZoetermeerGastheren: David Geens en Kevin VerdegemThe post Aflevering 9: is er leven na de dood, de nieuwe wijk Gent en 20 miljoen nieuwe akten in Familysearch first appeared on De Kast van Mormon.Subscribe en volg ons op onze website
2017-05-0929 minExtreme GenesEpisode 185 - FamilySearch Ready To Digitize Your Local Records / Utah Man Finds Family History Gold In New Zealand Book CaseFisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Fisher speaks briefly about his recent trip to Germany. David then addresses a 109-year-old Englishman who doesn’t want a card from the Queen. Hear why! Then, a Swiss Court has disallowed the naming of a baby. Hear what the name was supposed to be and why they nixed it. Then, David talks about making a company that is making a beer to match a DNA test. Also, a 16-year-old got the gift of a lifetime from her grandfather. Catch wh...
2017-04-0349 minExtreme GenesEpisode 185 - FamilySearch Ready To Digitize Your Local Records / Utah Man Finds Family History Gold In New Zealand Book Case Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Fisher speaks briefly about his recent trip to Germany. David then addresses a 109-year-old Englishman who doesn’t want a card from the Queen. Hear why! Then, a Swiss Court has disallowed the naming of a baby. Hear what the name was supposed to be and why they nixed it. Then, David talks about making a company that is making a beer to match a DNA test. Also, a 16-year-old got the gift of a lifetime from he...
2017-04-0349 min
Extreme GenesEpisode 170 - Ohio Man Makes Great Discovery Outside His Father’s Italian Boyhood Home/ FamilySearch’s Jen Allen on Roots Tech 2017Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, the Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David talks about some holiday meal recipes from the days of Martha Washington, and the story of one woman who cooked them up for friends. Find out the reaction! David then shares the story of three African-American Civil War Union soldiers who were recently reburied with honors in Pennsylvania. Then… what are “legacy letters,” whose writing them, and why? The guys will tell you. David then shares a simple but effective tip of the week about public libraries, and tells...
2016-12-1950 minExtreme GenesEpisode 164 - FamilySearch.org CEO Steve Rockwood On Where We Are Headed Next Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David starts by sharing “terms of endearment” over the past century beginning with “my beloved.” David then describes a shopping list for a 13th century English King’s feast. What was on it? David will tell you. David then reveals he has discovered that another well known genealogist who has been a guest on Extreme Genes is a cousin! He’ll tell you who it is and how they figured it out. David then shares another weekly genealogy ti...
2016-11-0749 minExtreme GenesEpisode 164 - FamilySearch.org CEO Steve Rockwood On Where We Are Headed NextFisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David starts by sharing “terms of endearment” over the past century beginning with “my beloved.” David then describes a shopping list for a 13th century English King’s feast. What was on it? David will tell you. David then reveals he has discovered that another well known genealogist who has been a guest on Extreme Genes is a cousin! He’ll tell you who it is and how they figured it out. David then shares another weekly genealogy tip and NEHGS guest...
2016-11-0749 minThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History ShowEpisode 180 - Ancestry, FamilySearch, Google, Cloud Backup, Book Club Interview Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 180 with Lisa Louise Cooke Welcome to episode 180 of the Genealogy Gems podcast! Today we’re talking about big names, like Ancestry and Google and FamilySearch. We’re talking about big numbers—the possible price tag for Ancestry at auction—and small numbers: a handheld computer for under $100. We’re also talking about road trip tips, an important online Civil War database, a leading Canadian digital archive and EXCLUSIVE tips for using FamilySearch’s free digitized book collection, which now tops 200,000 titles. And because I’ve gotten so much demand for it, I’m sharing tips for backing up your...
2015-06-1600 minExtreme GenesEp. 81 - FamilySearch International CEO Brimhall On Where We're HeadedFisher opens the show with the story of a woman whose personal research got sidetracked by documents that told her the sad story of an English housekeeper who was sacked because she became pregnant. By her husband! Tesse Boase went to work to find out what happened to the woman after losing her job. Then, the DNA study of the "closed" population of Iceland is over, and some interesting discoveries have been made that could affect our futures, and the futures of our descendants. Fisher then talks about the great find of a Minnesota woman who kept running into a piec...
2015-04-0653 min
der Genealoge, Familienforschung für die Ohren#18 FamilySearch – Die Geschichte der Familie online bewahren und anderen zugänglich machen (III von III)Familienforschung für die Ohren
Folge #18 FamilySearch – Die Geschichte der Familie online bewahren und anderen zugänglich machen (III von III), Interview mit Torsten Kux - RootsTech 2014, ein Rückblick
2014-02-2053 min
The National Archives Podcast SeriesNews from FamilySearchSharon Hintze brings you up with the latest developments on FamilySearch, the world's largest genealogical organisation. It is rapidly evolving, with new features and collections, and partnerships with commercial organisations arising almost weekly. Sharon is Director of the London Family History Centre, currently based at The National Archives at Kew.
2014-01-2700 min
der Genealoge, Familienforschung für die Ohren#17 FamilySearch – Indexieren, um mehr historische Aufzeichnungen durchsuchbar und leichter zugänglich zu machen (II von III)Familienforschung für die Ohren
Folge #17 FamilySearch – Indexieren, um mehr historische Aufzeichnungen durchsuchbar und leichter zugänglich zu machen (II von III), Interview mit Torsten Kux
2014-01-2339 min
der Genealoge, Familienforschung für die Ohren#16 FamilySearch - Forschung in den Aufzeichnungen (I von III)Ein genealogischer Podcast
Folge #16 FamilySearch - Forschung in den Aufzeichnungen (I von III), Interview mit Torsten Kux
2013-12-2335 min
The Cricket and Seagull Fireside ChatThe New FamilySearch with Ron TannerNow accessible in nearly every temple district, the LDS Church's New FamilySearch program puts research resources at your fingertips in ways only dreamed of even a few decades ago, and prevents the duplication of effort which has bogged down the work in the past. Product Manager Ron Tanner talks about how to log on, new advances in the online program, the realization of an amazing visionary statement from 1947, why you're never too old to learn to use the New FamilySearch, and why it's changing the atmosphere in temples everywhere. That's th
2009-12-2200 minThe Cricket and Seagull Fireside ChatThe New FamilySearch with Ron TannerNow accessible in nearly every temple district, the LDS Church's New FamilySearch program puts research resources at your fingertips in ways only dreamed of even a few decades ago, and prevents the duplication of effort which has bogged down the work in the past. Product Manager Ron Tanner talks about how to log on, new advances in the online program, the realization of an amazing visionary statement from 1947, why you're never too old to learn to use the New FamilySearch, and why it's changing the atmosphere in temples everywhere. That's th
2009-12-2226 minThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History ShowEpisode 76 - FamilySearch Head Genealogist David Rencher Part 2Are you ready for Christmas yet? If you would like to help out the podcast while you shop, just click the box below... ...to access the Amazon site and look for your first item. When you do that Genealogy Gems will get credit for anything you buy while you're on the Amazon site - and you don't pay anything extra! Thank you! NEWS: RootsMagic, Inc. announced the immediate availability of RootsMagic Essentials, free desktop genealogy software based on their award-winning RootsMagic 4 system. RootsMagic Essentials contains many core features found in its namesake that allow the public to easily start tracing...
2009-11-3032 minThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History ShowEpisode 75 - The Future of Digital Records with David Rencher, Head Genealogist at FamilySearchNew to the Podcast? Click the media player on the right to begin listening or subscribe to the podcast for free in iTunes. (Click here to learn more about how to download and subscribe to podcasts in iTunes. Click here to watch a video tutorial) News: Attend one of Lisa's classes: Lisa will be speaking at the Family History Expo in Mesa, Arizona on January 22 & 23, 2010 Genealogy Gems Store Archived Premium episodes are now included in Genealogy Gems Premium eLearning Membership. 2013 Update: The Genealogy Gems Toolbar has been discontinued. MAILBOX: Listener Megan Kyser asks if the Family History: Genealogy Made Easy...
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