Genealogy and Family History Research

Genealogy and Family History Research, available at $22.99, has an average rating of 4.4, with 58 lectures, 1 quizzes, based on 38 reviews, and has 213 subscribers.

You will learn about Use genealogical databases (such as Ancestry and FamilySearch) to research records, gather information, and create a family tree. This course is ideal for individuals who are Those who are interested in genealogy and researching their family roots, and are at the beginner to intermediate level. It is particularly useful for Those who are interested in genealogy and researching their family roots, and are at the beginner to intermediate level.

Enroll now: Genealogy and Family History Research

Summary

Title: Genealogy and Family History Research

Price: $22.99

Average Rating: 4.4

Number of Lectures: 58

Number of Quizzes: 1

Number of Published Lectures: 58

Number of Published Quizzes: 1

Number of Curriculum Items: 59

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 59

Original Price: $22.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Use genealogical databases (such as Ancestry and FamilySearch) to research records, gather information, and create a family tree.

Who Should Attend

Those who are interested in genealogy and researching their family roots, and are at the beginner to intermediate level.

Target Audiences

Those who are interested in genealogy and researching their family roots, and are at the beginner to intermediate level.

Did you know that genealogy was ranked as the #2 hobby enjoyed most by Americans, right behind gardening? Over 40% of participants surveyed said they participate in family history research on a regular basis! Have you ever been curious about your roots?

This course, created by a college professor of family history research, is a comprehensive guide to creating your family tree and finding your ancestors using genealogical databases (such as Ancestry, Family Search, and American Ancestors), as well as gathering important family documents and records through offline research. We will cover the different genealogical databases that are out there and how to use them, how to create a family tree, how to submit names to the temple for ordinances if you’re LDS, how to locate and use important records containing family information, how to find famous ancestors (such as European royalty, Mayflower passengers, American Revolution ancestors, religious figures, or celebrities), how to join lineage societies (such as the DAR or Mayflower Society), how to use DNA kits to guide your research, how to preserve your own family history documents, and how to write and publish your family history, among other topics. Helpful step-by-step video tutorials will show you the ropes and have you finding your ancestors in no time!

You may feel hesitant, but I can assure you that anyone can learn how to do genealogy. The only pre-requisite skills are knowing how to use a computer and the internet. I went from having only three names on my family tree to nearly 1,200 in just 30 days. With the tools and techniques in this course, you can do the same! THIS IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GENEALOGY COURSE AVAILABLE ON UDEMY.

It helps to have subscription to Ancestry prior to beginning this course. While you won’t need it to complete the course, I’ve found this site the most helpful in finding records and gathering information, which you’ll no doubt want to do after you complete the course.

By the end of this course, you will be able to effectively utilize several different research methods and databases, as well as create a family tree and understand more of your cultural and ethnic heritage. Join me on this journey to family discovery!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction Video

Lecture 2: A Bit About the Instructor…

Lecture 3: What You'll Need

Lecture 4: Gathering What You Know

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Family Search

Lecture 1: Creating an Account and Features of Family Search

Lecture 2: Navigating Family Search and Creating Your Tree

Lecture 3: Submitting Ordinances to the Temple with Family Search

Lecture 4: Using Family Search with RelativeFinder (AKA Finding Famous Relatives!)

Chapter 3: Getting Started with Ancestry

Lecture 1: Creating an Account and Features of Ancestry

Lecture 2: Navigating Ancestry and Creating Your Tree

Lecture 3: Finding Records and Information Using Ancestry

Lecture 4: A Bit About Ancestry DNA Kits

Chapter 4: Using Other Genealogical Databases and Research Resources

Lecture 1: MyHeritage

Lecture 2: American Ancestors

Lecture 3: FindMyPast

Lecture 4: Tribal Pages

Lecture 5: Fold3

Lecture 6: Geni

Lecture 7: DAR Genealogy Database

Lecture 8: The National Archives

Lecture 9: Using Google and Wikipedia for Family History Research

Lecture 10: BYU Family History Technology Lab

Chapter 5: When the Records Aren't Online: Finding and Using Your Local Resources

Lecture 1: Local Libraries and Genealogical Associations

Lecture 2: Cemetery Research and Grave-Finding Websites

Lecture 3: The Town Clerk, Courthouses and Museums

Lecture 4: Requesting Records through the Mail

Lecture 5: The Family History Library in Salt Lake City

Lecture 6: Preserving and Storing Your Own Documents for Future Generations

Lecture 7: Preserving Family Memories through Interviewing and Personal Histories

Lecture 8: Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness

Chapter 6: Using Records: What Information Can I Get?

Lecture 1: Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates

Lecture 2: Census Records

Lecture 3: Obituaries and Tombstones

Lecture 4: Wills and Probate Records

Lecture 5: Military Records

Lecture 6: Native American Records

Lecture 7: Passenger Lists and Naturalization Records

Lecture 8: Family Bible Pages

Lecture 9: Newspaper Articles

Chapter 7: Lineage Societies: What Are They and How Can I Join?

Lecture 1: An Overview of Lineage Societies and How They Work

Lecture 2: Popular Lineage Societies: Daughters of the American Revolution

Lecture 3: Popular Lineage Societies: The General Society of Mayflower Descendants

Lecture 4: Popular Lineage Societies: Associated Daughters of Early American Witches

Lecture 5: Popular Lineage Societies: The Colonial Dames of America

Lecture 6: Popular Lineage Societies: The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America

Lecture 7: Popular Lineage Societies: Civil War Societies

Lecture 8: Popular Lineage Societies: National Society United States Daughters of 1812

Lecture 9: Popular Lineage Societies: Flagon and Trencher

Lecture 10: Popular Lineage Societies: Order of the Crown of Charlemagne

Lecture 11: How to Document Each Generation to Join a Lineage Society

Lecture 12: How to Complete a Lineage Society Application

Chapter 8: Putting It All Together

Lecture 1: Saving Your Tree as a GEDCOM File

Lecture 2: Understanding Family Relationships and the "Cousin Twice Removed"

Lecture 3: Understanding Historical Contexts

Lecture 4: Genealogical Writing: A Brief Overview

Lecture 5: Publishing and Sharing Your Family History

Lecture 6: Volunteer Opportunities in Genealogy

Chapter 9: Conclusion

Lecture 1: Congratulations, Family Historian!

Instructors

Hannah Emmett
Teacher, Genealogist, and Hobby Course Creator

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 0 votes
2 stars: 2 votes
3 stars: 7 votes
4 stars: 14 votes
5 stars: 15 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!

Menu