Creating Personal Databases from FamilySearch Records

Extracting a small set of records to examine closely can help you make progress in your genealogy research.

Creating Personal Databases from FamilySearch Records

Sometimes when we are searching in Pennsylvania records, the best thing we can do is focus our efforts.

When we search on any genealogy website from the main search box, the results we receive span every type of record on the site. We will get thousands of "hits" for every the most targeted query. It is easy to get overwhelmed.

In the video below, I show how to focus your search and create your own personal database of the results you get. By using this method, you can systematically examine search results and keep a record of what you found.