FamilySearch.org

What is FamilySearch.org?

FamilySearch is a comprehensive genealogy organization operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The organization maintains a vast collection of historical records, resources, and services designed to help people explore and learn about their family history. FamilySearch gathers, preserves, and shares genealogical data from over 110 countries, offering free online access to its extensive resources through the FamilySearch.org website The website provides a range of features and tools to support family history research. Users can search digital images of genealogical records, explore a catalog of the Family History Library's holdings, which include over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed records, 742,000 microfiche, and 310,000 books and serials. FamilySearch also offers research assistance through its Family History Research Wiki, forums, digitized books, and online free family history courses In addition to the website, FamilySearch provides two mobile apps: the FamilySearch Family Tree app and the FamilySearch Memories app. These apps allow users to access their family history, collaborate on a shared family tree, and archive their personal stories and photos, all available in 10 different languages

Highlights

• Extensive collection of historical records and genealogical data from over 110 countries
• Free online access to digital images of records, a library catalog, and research tools
• Collaborative Family Tree feature to build a shared family history
• Mobile apps for accessing family history and archiving personal memories
• Multilingual support across the website and mobile apps