Online Resources

Consultations are designed to provide research guidance, methodology and next steps. Two free options for this online assistance:

• Live virtual family history help (20 minutes) - BYU Family History missionaries

• Schedule a virtual genealogy consultation (20-40 minutes) - Family History Library staff and missionaries

https://community.familysearch.org/en/

Ask a question: Post a question, answer someone else's, or browse the questions that have already been asked and answered.

Community News: Discover the latest news, get updates, and learn ways to engage in the community.

Groups: Connect with others to collaborate, share resources, and discuss family history topics that interest you.         

New! Using the Family Ordinance Opportunities Experiment

How to use: https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/using-the-family-ordinance-opportunities-experiment

Go to the Family Ordinances Opportunities fan chart.

• FamilySearch Quick Learning Lessons

• FamilySearch Family Tree Essentials

• FamilySearch Research Essentials

• The Family History Guide

FamilySearch

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United States

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All Countries

• RootsTech Videos & 2026 Classes 

• BYU Family History Library

• Cindi's List

• David Rumsey Map Collection

• FindaGrave

• International Society of Genetic Genealogy

• Record Seek

• BYU Map App Now Called Geo Hints

• Family History Games & Apps

Free Newspapers

• Chronicling America

• California Digital Newspaper Collection

• Utah Digital Newspapers