01/11/2026
Over the past two days, 2500 genealogists have downloaded my new free sample research guide, and I have loved hearing how helpful it has already been for giving you new ideas for your research. (Don't forget, I have one other free guide on my site called Discovering the Free Side of Ancestry.com)
I created that free guide to give you a clear sense of how I write my genealogy research guides. My goal is always to be practical, focused and helpful so you can actually find records immediately, not just read about them.
My FamilySearch Unlocked guides are my best-selling ones. I wrote these because the number one request I've gotten is help in understanding how to use FamilySearch without frustration.
Today is the final day to get Volumes 1ā3 of my FamilySearch Unlocked series for just $38
Purchased separately, these guides total $57.
https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page/familysearch-unlocked-series-bundle-vol-1-2-and-3
Here is a quick overview of what each guide covers:
Volume 1: Searching Indexed Records
Learn how indexed collections and filters really work on FamilySearch so you can search with confidence instead of trial and error. This is where most people get frustrated and I can fix it.
Volume 2: The FamilySearch Catalog
Discover how to locate records that rarely appear in name searches. This is where many underused collections and brick wall breakthroughs happen. FamilySearch has over 5 billion image only records that are unindexed.
Volume 3: Full Text Search
Learn how to search for any word or phrase directly within scanned images using Full Text Search. This powerful tool has expanded what is possible in genealogy research. You will still need to use the Catalog, though, as not everything is in Full Text Search yet.
Grab 'em while they're $19 off!
