RootsTech 2022 News!

 

Good news from FamilySearch recently– there will be a repeat of their successful virtual show, RootsTech Connect, next year.  See the official announcement for more details.

Some genealogists will be disappointed at the accompanying news about the postponement of RootsTech’s live shows, previously scheduled for London this October and Salt Lake City next February.  However, with the current fluctuating travel and public health restrictions around the world, this seems the safest option, avoiding any last-minute cancellations. 

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As the first RootsTech Connect event this year demonstrated, it's possible to hold an international, diverse, and extensive show online.  FamilySearch’s resources have also allowed them to make it freely available to everyone with an internet connection, and the 2022 event will be the same.  The hundreds of online video presentations that are a key feature of the virtual show are available until next year, so whether you want to find out how to research ancestors from China, Mexico or Italy (or many other countries), you can find ideas and learn new skills there.  Other subjects covered by the videos include organising your records, using DNA to trace relatives, and telling your own family’s story. 

You can search for content and build your own playlist on the show website.

And do check out my two RootsTech presentations:

The Riches of the Scottish Kirk Session Records 

Full of lively and colourful snapshots from the everyday lives of your Scottish ancestors, the Kirk Session Records contain a fascinating breadth of information.  Learn what they can tell you, and best of all, they are now completely free to access on the ScotlandsPeople website! 

Scottish Vital Records on ScotlandsPeople 

Learn how to use the official website for Scottish records to search for your ancestors’ information-packed certificates.  Using examples, you can learn what to expect in certificates of post-1854 births, marriages, and deaths; how to interpret them; and how they can give vital clues leading you to other records.