The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show FamilySearch's Full Text Search and AI Assistant
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Sep 25, 2025 Discover the exciting new Full Text Search feature at FamilySearch, designed to uncover unindexed mentions in digitized records. Learn how to filter results, navigate through probate records, and download vital information with proper citations. Explore the innovative AI Research Assistant that proposes ancestors and searches both FamilySearch records and the web. Get tips on preparing your family tree, using the assistant effectively, and the importance of critical thinking when interpreting AI-generated information.
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Search Mentions, Not Just Indexes
- Use Full Text Search on FamilySearch to find names mentioned in records even when they aren't indexed.
- Put quotes around full names to force exact matches and then filter by place for better results.
Capture Full Records With Citations
- Review the whole digitized record using the filmstrip and note the first and relevant pages before downloading.
- Download as PDF with transcript and citation to preserve source details and provenance.
Correct And Reuse Transcripts
- Edit automated transcriptions in the transcript pane to improve accuracy for everyone.
- Download or copy the corrected transcript for easier analysis and reuse.