Family History Basics Expert

Family History Basics Expert

To earn the Family History Basics Expert Badge make sure you have completed all the other badges prior to completing the learning activity below.

Estimated Completion Time: 2 hours

If you need research help, review the following articles:
Where can I get help with my genealogy?
How do I get help using FamilySearch.org?
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5 tips for searching historical records

Family History Basics Challenge:

Spend 2 hours doing family history using the things you have learned about FamilySearch. Try to use the following in your research:

• Use a third-party website such as Ancestry, Find My Past, or My Heritage to search for relatives.
• Complete 7-generation in your family tree.
• Complete 1 indexing batch.
• Complete 20 names in the Quick Name Review.