Family History Training
Searching for Ancestors Using Social Media
Taught by Karen Jorgensen
People on social media can help you find missing or new information on your ancestors. In this Zoom class, Karen Jorgensen briefly covers how Twitter can aid you in your efforts, and then takes you through various Facebook options.
Links to Examples Covered in the Video
List of 16,700 genealogy and history Facebook groups/pages compiled by Katherine R. Willson, professional genealogist:
How-to-Group Examples:
Roots Magic Users Group
(Roots Magic is a genealogy program for your desktop/laptop.)
DNA Group Example
Groups for Genealogy by location Example
Topical Group Example (relating to ethnicity, religion, particular time in history etc.)
Surname group Example: