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FamilySearch has recently created a new tool for you to get genealogical help in the comfort of your own home. If you can't make it to the | FamilySearch has recently created a new tool for you to get genealogical help in the comfort of your own home. If you can't make it to the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, use the area groups within the online community to find the research help that you need. Of course, it’s free! | ||
You will need a FamilySearch account in order to join the research groups. If you do not have an account, click | You will need a FamilySearch account in order to join the research groups. If you do not have an account, click the "Free Account" button. <br> | ||
Here's the link to join: [https://community.familysearch.org/ '''Community.FamilySearch.org'''] <br> | |||
You can: | You can: | ||
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Using your knowledge and skills, you can also: | Using your knowledge and skills, you can also: | ||
*answer questions | *answer questions | ||
*translate documents for others | *translate documents for others | ||
*share new resources | *share new resources | ||
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Click on the name of each group you wish to join. | Click on the name of each group you wish to join. | ||
[https://community.familysearch.org/ | [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/13-austro-hungarian-empire '''Austro-Hungarian Empire''']<br> | ||
[https://community.familysearch.org/ | [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/14-belgium-luxembourg-and-the-netherlands '''Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands''']<br> | ||
[https://community.familysearch.org/ | [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/21-chinese-genealogy-research-%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E5%AE%B6%E8%AD%9C%E5%B0%8B%E6%A0%B9 '''Chinese'''] <br> | ||
[https://community.familysearch.org/ | [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/88-germany-genealogy-research '''Germany''']<br> | ||
[https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/108-italy-genealogy-research '''Italy''']<br> | |||
[https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/137-nordic-countries-genealogy-research '''Nordic Countries''']<br> | |||
[https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/157-poland-genealogy-research '''Poland''']<br> | |||
[https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/167-russian-empire-genealogy-research '''Russian Empire''']<br> | |||
[https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/185-switzerland-genealogy-research '''Switzerland'''] | |||
For more detailed information on how to join and participate in the research groups, click [[Media:Forum_instructions_images.pdf|'''here''']]. | |||
For more detailed information on how to join and participate in the research groups, click here. | |||
[[Category:FamilySearch Genealogy Assistance]] | [[Category:FamilySearch Genealogy Assistance]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:13, 8 December 2022
FamilySearch has recently created a new tool for you to get genealogical help in the comfort of your own home. If you can't make it to the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, use the area groups within the online community to find the research help that you need. Of course, it’s free!
You will need a FamilySearch account in order to join the research groups. If you do not have an account, click the "Free Account" button.
Here's the link to join: Community.FamilySearch.org
You can:
- ask questions
- upload documents and get help with translation
- participate in discussions
- learn about upcoming webinars
- discover new resources
Using your knowledge and skills, you can also:
- answer questions
- translate documents for others
- share new resources
Come get involved and make the group more valuable for everyone!
Community Research Groups[edit | edit source]
There are many groups, some focused on specialized research and others on specific countries or groupings of countries.
Click on the name of each group you wish to join.
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands
Chinese
Germany
Italy
Nordic Countries
Poland
Russian Empire
Switzerland
For more detailed information on how to join and participate in the research groups, click here.