Virtual Classes Archive
View recordings of our past virtual classes using the links below. Use the search bar to narrow the list by topic, presenter, or keyword.
Why does the FamilySearch Catalog have links to WorldCat and Archive Grid?
by James Tanner (23 January 2022)
Exploring the World of Over 500,000 Digital Books on the FamilySearch Website
by James Tanner (30 January 2022)
What are genealogical sources and why are they important?
by James Tanner (13 February 2022)
Keys to Successful Research Using the Research Wiki
by Jerroleen Sorensen (20 March 2022)
Digging Deeper into the Research Wiki: Research Resources
by Jerroleen Sorensen (27 March 2022)
Digging Deeper into The Research Wiki: Research Tools
by Jerroleen Sorensen (10 April 2022)
Digging Deeper into the Research Wiki: Secrets of the Research Wiki
by Jerroleen Sorensen (24 April 2022)
Considerations in Researching and Recording Chinese Genealogies Part 1
by Franklin West (29 April 2022)
Considerations in Researching and Recording Chinese Genealogies Part 2
by Franklin West (6 May 2022)
Where do I go for genealogical help online and in person?
by James Tanner (15 May 2022)
Tips for Working Collaboratively on the FamilySearch Family Tree
by James Tanner (22 May 2022)
Putting Your Ancestors Into Historical Context: Using Historical Sources To Make Inferences
by Jerroleen Sorensen (5 June 2022)
Easily log your research and stay organized with Goldie May
by Richard Miller (12 June 2022)
Putting Your Ancestors Into Historical Context: Solving Puzzles by Correlating Evidence
by Jerroleen Sorensen (12 June 2022)
Putting Your Family History into Context: Social History and Genealogy
by Jerroleen Sorensen (26 June 2022)
Where Did Your Scottish Ancestors Live? Understanding UK Geography & Census Records
by Erika Ward (8 July 2022)
Where Did Your Scottish Ancestors Worship? Using Scotland Church Records
by Erika Ward (15 July 2022)
What Official Records Exist About Your Scottish Ancestors? Searching Scotland Government Vital Records.
by Erika Ward (29 July 2022)
DNA Series 3: Doing More with DNA—Helpful Tools and Strategies
by Sarah Stoddard (31 July 2022)
When and Where Did My Scottish Ancestors Move? Understanding Scottish Immigration and Emigration Records
by Erika Ward (5 August 2022)
What Do You Need to Know to Find the Origin of an Immigrant?
by James Tanner (7 August 2022)
Introduction to Belgium Genealogy: Geography, Historical Background and Resources
by Liz Hutchison (12 August 2022)
The French Republic Records & Calendar (1792-1815)
by Liz Hutchison (9 September 2022)
Why Can’t I Find My Family? Digging Deeper on Surnames
by Laurie Castillo (11 September 2022)
How Reliable are Hard Drives, SSDs, and Online Storage?
by James Tanner (18 September 2022)
Putting Your Ancestors into Historical Context: How to Write Your Family’s Social History
by Jerroleen Sorensen (25 September 2022)
Writing Family History Narratives: Stories, Biographies, and Memoirs
by Jerroleen Sorensen (9 October 2022)
Understanding Cluster Research: Relatives, Neighbors, Friends, and Co-workers
by James Tanner (16 October 2022)
Capturing and Preserving Memories with Your Phone
by Michelle Karren (16 October 2022)
Decorating Your Family Tree Using the FamilySearch Memories App
by Michelle Karren (23 October 2022)
Intermediate Ancestry Series Part 2: Searching U.S. Records by Location
by Nancy Busby (6 November 2022)
Finding Your Pilgrim Ancestors–Looking at the Online Resources
by James Tanner (13 November 2022)
Moving from the Tidewater: Westward Migration in the British Colonies
by James Tanner (20 November 2022)
What New Technologies Will Aid You in Finding Your Ancestors
by James Tanner (4 December 2022)
Using Compiled Genealogies on FamilySearch (i.e. GEDCOM)
by Jerroleen Sorensen (4 December 2022)
Christmas Family History Activities for Children
by Jerroleen Sorensen (11 December 2022)
What if you don't speak your ancestors' language-Foreign Language Resources
by James Tanner (11 December 2022)
Christmas Devotional 2022: How Family History Helps Us Hear and Follow the Spirit
by Kathryn (11 December 2022)
Beginning Ancestry Series 1: Menu Overview-Getting to Know Ancestry
by Nancy Busby (5 March 2023)
Highlights of the RootsTech 2023 Virtual & In-Person Conference
by James Tanner (12 March 2023)
Beginning Ancestry Series 2: Navigating the Tree, Summary Card, and Profile Page
by Nancy Busby (12 March 2023)
Beginning Ancestry Series 3: Searching and Adding Information and Sources
by Nancy Busby (19 March 2023)
Beginning Ancestry Series 4: Getting to Know Ancestry DNA
by Nancy Busby (26 March 2023)
Intermediate Ancestry Series Part 1: Searching U.S. Census Records
by Nancy Busby (16 April 2023)
Intermediate Ancestry Series 2: Searching by Place Name
by Nancy Busby (23 April 2023)
Processing Photos and Documents for Uploading to FamilySearch Memories
by James Tanner (30 April 2023)