Source linker 101
SourceLinker is a tool provided by and used within FamilySearch to attach source records to individuals in the Family Tree. This helps establish ever stronger confirmations of where and when people lived. This site aims to help train and answer questions on using this tool for all skill levels.
The Crucial Skill
Source Linking is THE single most important skill in this phase of family history. With thousands of now-indexed records floating around, we can really make huge impacts in our branches of the tree by attaching them to their respective persons. FamilySearch makes it super easy to compare indexed individuals from a variety of sources side-by-side with a supposed matched family that already exists in the tree. Using data, deduction skills and intuition we can attach and add individuals to the world's largest family tree.
Specific Questions About Using SourceLinker?
The below flowchart can help! Start with the green box and answer questions until you get to a blue box. Each blue box represents a video that will help answer your question. Either search for it here on this site or on the Genie Greenie YouTube Channel.
