BYU Ancestors

 

http://www.byub.org/ancestors/

This Web site is a companion to the Public Broadcasting System family history series named Ancestors.  It has information on many family history resources, including sound bites from expert genealogist. It includes a four-part series of lessons.

BYU Ancestors

Getting Started Records at Risk Family Compiled Technology Vital Religious Cemetery Census Military Newspapers Probate Immigration Writing a Family History Key Web Links Glossary Resources Products Online Courses Maps Tools Online Search Helpful Tips Resource Guide Teacher's Guide Free Charts Maps Sponsor	The companion web site to the PBS family history and genealogy television series.   Beginning Your Search Vital, census, military records? What do they all mean? Let us walk you through an explanation of the types of recordsby exploring each of the major genealogy records in-depth. In addition, our list of links may help you identify some starting points. If all those genealogy terms confuse you, stop by our glossary.  User-Submitted Tips & Tricks Add the best genealogical tips and tricks to your search arsenal. Submitted by genealogists from the around the globe, tips cover everything from tailoring records searches to organization. Check out this month's top submissions.      State-By-State Resource Guide A state-by-state directory of genealogical societies, libraries, and historical societies to help aid you in your search. This directory will help point you in the right geographical direction in your search.     Text-Only | Site Map | Feedback Ancestors is a registered service mark of BYU Broadcasting.  All Rights Reserved.	About the Series Episode Descriptions The First Series FAQ Links Seen on TV Media Kit Survey Components Behind the Scenes Link to Ancestors Episode Experts Additional funding for the Ancestors project provided by the George S. and Delores Doré Eccles Foundation andU.S. Bank. Privacy Policy The Ancestors Instructional Media Project developed byBYU Broadcasting in cooperation with Wisteria Pictures. Additional online searching can be done atfamilysearch.org.