New Ancestor Connector Tool with 21,000 19th-century People Researched

Whether you’re new to family history or a seasoned researcher, using this powerful new tool will make new connections possible. The Ancestor Connector links your FamilySearch account to a unique database of over 21,000 individuals, documented through more than 14,000 digitized primary-source records from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands. The research for these individuals, completed by trained genealogists, also includes their spouses, parents, and children, multiplying your potential discoveries to hundreds of thousands. In this session, a researcher, technologist, and historian will show you how Ancestor Connector can lead you to your relatives, help you explore their records, and deepen your understanding of their lives. You’ll learn how to link through FamilySearch, navigate the database, and access sources drawn from 55,000 pages of transcribed historical documents. Discover how this groundbreaking tool can enrich your personal family history.