FamilySearch Investigator (FSI) Training

Using the Mobile App (3 steps)

Intro (0:27)

Step 1: Create a free FamilySearch account

(Click the drop down menu for more information)

You might find the printable pedigree chart below useful when setting up your account.
If you want to link your FamilySearch account with your church account, you'll need your membership ID. You can find this on the Church Tools app, your temple recommend, or by asking a member of your bishopric.
Questions about creating an account? You can find answers right here.

Click here to go to the FamilySearch website

four generation pedigree chart.pdf

Step 2: Complete 3 Phases of FamilySearch Investigator Training (FSI Training)

You will use the mobile FamilySearch Tree app. Download it here.

Learn how to gather information about your ancestors from records like birth and death certificates, etc.
Indexing is the process of typing information from records into a database so it is searchable online.
FamilySearch helps identify indexed records that might belong to people on your family tree. As you "Match" these records to your relatives, you may find additional information that you can add to your tree to make it more complete.

Phase 1: Investigator Skills

(3:47 mins + practice)

Practice what you learned: Drag and Drop!

Phase 2: Match or No Match Game (~6 mins)

Phase 2

Click here to access the transcript to Phase 2

Phase 2 bonus

Click here to access the transcript to Optional Bonus: Match or No Match

Phase 3: Application on

your Cellphone

(6:32 mins + practice)

Step 3: Indexing using artificial intelligence

You will use the mobile FamilySearch Get Involved app. Download it here.

Would you like to learn how to conduct genealogy research on the FamilySearch website?

Once you feel comfortable with the skills covered on this page and are ready, head to

Part 2: Become a Researcher to continue your learning.

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