Attaching FamilySearch (FS) Records to Family Tree Using the Source Linker

Family Tree Training

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Guide to Attaching FamilySearch Records to Family Tree Using the Source Linker. This Lesson guide contains written STEPS interspersed with PICTURES that show how to find and add Family Search indexed records to a person in Family Tree. Indexed records in the Family Search databases can be found in two ways: by looking under RESEARCH HELPS - RECORD HINTS and under SEARCH RECORDS - Family Search in the person's FT Details page. Following this lesson guide leads to a valuable hands-on practical experience for the beginner/intermediate level FT user in locating and attaching FS records to their ancestors using the Source Linker. Before linking the record, the information in it should be compared with proven information about that ancestor to determine whether or not it belongs to that person. Typically you will see an abstract of the record without an image attached to it. Reading "NO IMAGE AVAILABLE" does not mean there is no record. Do not misunderstand-- there is always an image of the actual record or an abstract could not have be made!. When there is no accompanying image, likely it is because, when the indexing was done, digital imagery was not available. Even with the abstract attached to your ancestor, it is always preferable to examine the actual record (for more details and to avoid transcription errors). To find that record search for the GS film number and reference ID under the source citation. Not all FS records have been indexed, many others are available on film and in books. Check the FS catalog for these valuable resources.
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How to Use "Attaching FS Records..." Handout
This lesson guide can be used individually, in a one-on-one mentoring session or in a class situation. It is designed to provide beginning/intermediate level hands-on experience in attaching indexed FS records under Sources to a person in Family Tree.

Other FT Entry/Intermediate Task Handouts(STEPS with Pictures)
1. Putting Photos and Documents as Memories in FamilySearch Family Tree 2. Putting Documents as Sources in FamilySearch Family Tree 3. Fixing Relationships in FamilySearch (FS) Family Tree 4. Finding and Merging Duplicates in FamilySearch (FS) Family Tree