What problem does FamilySearch Wiki Links in Profile solve?
Researching specific locations for genealogical records often requires manually navigating to the FamilySearch Wiki and entering place names in order to determine what records are available in that area. FamilySearch Wiki Links in Profile streamlines this process by adding quick links that automatically search the FamilySearch Wiki directly to place names in your family tree, allowing you to instantly find information about available records in that area.
How does FamilySearch Wiki Links in Profile work?
With FamilySearch Wiki Links in Profile, clickable links titled FamilySearch Wiki are added to the birth and death place names in individual profiles on your family tree. Clicking these links automatically runs a search for the location in the FamilySearch Wiki, opening the results in a new tab for easy access to relevant genealogical information. This feature saves time by integrating FamilySearch Wiki searches directly into the profile view, helping you quickly access valuable location-based research resources.
How do I use FamilySearch Wiki Links in Profile?
- Ensure FamilySearch Wiki Links in Profile is enabled in the Genealogy Assistant pop-up panel.
- Navigate to a person’s profile in your family tree or another user’s tree on Ancestry.
- Look for the FamilySearch Wiki link next to the birth and death place names in the profile.
- Click the link to open a new tab with a search for that location in the FamilySearch Wiki.
- Browse the results for records and resources relevant to the location.
- Close the FamilySearch Wiki tab to return to where you left off.
FamilySearch Wiki Links in Profile is a feature of the software Genealogy Assistant.
Genealogy Assistant is an extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge which supercharges your family history research by adding 50+ custom features to popular genealogy websites like Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, FamilyTreeDNA and more. You can watch a full video walkthrough on YouTube.
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