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RootsTech Africa

Welcome! Explore our classes and content created and selected especially for African audiences by FamilySearch.

An Introduction to Family History


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Why is FamilySearch free?

Kayla Jackson

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Why Do We Record Our Histories?

I write so I don't forget. I write to remember. If I don't get it down now capturing every last detail, I am terrified I will forget the feeling. I write to remember the feeling. - N.R. Hart.

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Learn the Basics of FamilySearch


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Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series | en

Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1

Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2

Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3

In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4

Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5

FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.

Keynote Speakers


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Tara Roberts | RootsTech 2026

Tara Roberts

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Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall | RootsTech 2025

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall

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Lynne M. Jackson Keynote | RootsTech 2024 NLD

Lynne M. Jackson

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Sessie is gepubliceerd in 2023

Jordin Sparks Keynote Address

Jordin Sparks

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Sessie is gepubliceerd in 2021

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Keynote: Peace, Love, and Harmony

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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Sessie is gepubliceerd in 2022

Azumah Nelson - A Champion's Story

Azumah Nelson

Ervaringen met FamilySearch


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Betekenis van uw achternaam

Ontdek in welke landen uw achternaam en de achternaam van uw vriend vooral voorkomen.

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Beroemde familieleden

Ontdek of u met beroemdheden verwant bent.

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See Contributors

See your connection to people adding to FamilySearch Family Trees.

Latter-day Saint Sessions


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Family Discovery Day | Live Session | 2026

De Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen, Elder Ronald A. Rasband

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De duur van de video is 32:31
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2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction

De Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen, Elder Patrick Kearon, Elder Mark A. Bragg

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De duur van de video is 58:35
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2025 Family Discovery Day: President Holland and Elder and Sister Andersen

De Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen, President Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Neil L Andersen and Sister Kathy Andersen

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Instructie voor leidinggevenden over tempelwerk en familiegeschiedenis 2025

Ouderling Neil L. Andersen, ouderling Patrick Kearon en leden van de leidinggevende raad tempelzaken en familiegeschiedenis zetten uiteen hoe we door tempelverordeningen en -verbonden persoonlijke kracht ontvangen.

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Wereldwijde jongerenactiviteit op RootsTech 2025

De Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen

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Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton

Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, Elder Massimo De Feo, Elder Mark A. Bragg, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado, Elder K. Brett Nattress

Discover FamilySearch Africa Experiences

Are you ready to get started? Head over to FamilySearch.org/Africa to discover fun experiences to get you going on your journey to preserve your family history.

Research


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De duur van de video is 27:23
Sessie is gepubliceerd in 2026

AFRICA: DNA, A New Hope for African Genealogy

John Mark Peter-Brown

Preserve Living Memory


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De duur van de video is 00:33
Sessie is gepubliceerd in 2023

Meet Clifton Karani

How do you keep the memory of your loved ones? See how Clifton used a simple technology to remember his family.

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De duur van de video is 00:53
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Your Family History, Your Health Tomorrow - Clifton Karani

The history of your family’s health can shape your future.

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De duur van de video is 01:09
Sessie is gepubliceerd in 2023

Understanding Your Background - Clifton Karani

How do you know where you come from and your family members?

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We are One - Woowill Lala

We are one. See how preserving our family history binds us together.

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Learning Your Family History Before Getting Married - Nancy Auma

Auma shares her thoughts on why it is essential to learn about your family history before getting married.

Having challenges with your FamilySearch Account?

FamilySearch Africa now has a Help Support team ready to assist FamilySearch account related issues. Reach out to us on WhatsApp on +233 59 379 7062, +233 24 183 0707 or +233 59 379 8157. Click on the button below to start chatting with us on WhatsApp.

RootsTech Africa in other languages


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Rootstech Afrique (Français)

Accueillir! Explorez le contenu et les cours créés exclusivement pour le Afrique.

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RootsTech África

Bem-vindo! Explore conteúdos e aulas criados exclusivamente para o África.

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