March 28 Workshop

Last Tuesday we held our final workshop of the season. Annie demonstrated the four main areas in Family Search where we can locate records. All four can be found under the search tab: Records, Images, Catalog and Wiki. 

Use the name field after choosing "records" and include a location and date range. Select record "type" and continue to select databases until you've located all records for one ancestor name.

Second, choose "browse all collections." There you can select a location and then narrow your choice using the filters.

When using the "images" tab, always begin with a location and use filters. Look for an index in the microfilmed slides.

It is also necessary to begin with a location under the catalog tab. Enter a county and state for U.S. records; use village and country for international research. When you open the selections, symbols will tell you whether you can access the records. A magnifying glass means there is an index; a camera means you can view the actual records. A lock indicates that you must visit a FamilySearch center to see the records. 

When you visit the Wiki, you again begin with a location. Browse the page to learn more about each location and look for the blue "online records" tab to link to other internet sources.