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Ancestral Archivist

To earn the Ancestral Archivist Badge watch the video below and complete the learning activity.

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How do I search historical records for an ancestor in Family Tree?
How do I filter the search results in historical records?
How do I attach a historical record to a person in Family Tree?

Ancestral Archivist Challenge:

Using your family tree on FamilySearch, identify a deceased individual. Open record search. In the search fields, type your relative's information and then click search. Review the search results and look for a record for your relative. If you located a record, attach the record to your family tree.

Check Your Understanding


Question 1: What is the purpose of historical records?
A. To provide entertainment through historical fiction.
B. To serve as a key that unlocks stories, reveals ancestors, and traces lineages.
C. To decorate historical buildings.
D. None of the above.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a type of historical record?
A. Military records.
B. Birth Records
C. Tax Records
D. All of the above
Question 3: What does the process of indexing involve?
A. Converting information from historical records into a digital format.
B. Locking historical records in vaults for preservation.
C. Selling historical records to the highest bidder.
D. None of the above.
Question 4: FamilySearch has been turning historical documents into digital images since 1894.
True
False
Question 5: Once a batch is indexed on FamilySearch, it is immediately deleted to make space for new records.
True
False