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James Tanner

Historical Records Newspapers MyHeritage MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Places and Ethnicities Europe, Eastern, United States Massachusetts Technology AI, Books, Digital Webtember

James L. Tanner B.A. Degree; Spanish, M.A. Degree; Linguistics, University of Utah. J.D. Degree; Law, Arizona State University. 39 years Arizona trial attorney. Over 42 years in genealogical research. Avid Blogger of Genealogy’s Star. 20+ years as a Family History Volunteer. Presently serving at the BYU Library Family History Center. On the Board of Directors of The Family History Guide Association. Presenter at Expos and Conferences in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Previously owner of a retail computer business and an Apple Macintosh software company. Professional photographer. Seven children and 34 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Fluent in Spanish and has done extensive Spanish language genealogical research.

James's Upcoming Live Webinars (2)

Places and EthnicitiesMyHeritage
Discovering your Eastern European Ancestors on MyHeritage
James Tanner
Tue, February 10 2026: 19:00 UTC
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Discovering your Eastern European Ancestors on MyHeritage
Tue, February 10 2026: 19:00 UTC
If you have Eastern European ancestors, you are probably wondering how to begin your family history search. Come and learn about how MyHeritage can get you started in your family history challenge.
Places and EthnicitiesMyHeritage
Discovering your Eastern European Ancestors on MyHeritage
James Tanner
If you have Eastern European ancestors, you are probably wondering how to begin your family history search. Come and learn about how MyHeritage can get you started in your family history challenge.
Tue, February 10 2026: 19:00 UTC
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MyHeritage
MyHeritage Family Trees: A Guide to All Features
James Tanner
Tue, September 22 2026: 18:00 UTC
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MyHeritage Family Trees: A Guide to All Features
Tue, September 22 2026: 18:00 UTC
Few of those who begin their MyHeritage family tree understand all the features. Come and learn the extensive features of all MyHeritage family trees.
MyHeritage
MyHeritage Family Trees: A Guide to All Features
James Tanner
Few of those who begin their MyHeritage family tree understand all the features. Come and learn the extensive features of all MyHeritage family trees.
Tue, September 22 2026: 18:00 UTC
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James's Webinars (11)

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Historical RecordsMyHeritageWebtember
MyHeritage’s OldNews.com is Good News for Genealogists
James Tanner
1.1K views
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MyHeritage’s OldNews.com is Good News for Genealogists
OldNews.com serves as MyHeritage’s focal point for historical newspapers. This recently added website is an incredible pipeline of additional content and features and will become the number one online repository of international historical newspapers beyond the English-speaking world. Come and learn how to use this valuable tool to enhance the depth of your genealogical research.
Historical RecordsMyHeritageWebtember
MyHeritage’s OldNews.com is Good News for Genealogists
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James Tanner
1.1K views
OldNews.com serves as MyHeritage’s focal point for historical newspapers. This recently added website is an incredible pipeline of additional content and features and will become the number one online repository of international historical newspapers beyond the English-speaking world. Come and learn how to use this valuable tool to enhance the depth of your genealogical research.
Wed, September 17 2025: 16:45 UTC
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1:15:57
MyHeritage
Enhance your family tree accuracy with MyHeritage’s Timeline and Consistency Checker
James Tanner
1.1K views
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Enhance your family tree accuracy with MyHeritage’s Timeline and Consistency Checker
When you begin a family tree on the MyHeritage.com website, you may discover that the website has an app called the Consistency Checker that scans your family tree and identifies mistakes and inconsistencies in your data, so you can make the necessary changes in your tree, thereby improving its overall quality and accuracy. Another helpful app is the MyHeritage Timeline. This app allows you to view your family tree as a timeline. Using this feature, you can visualize how the story of your family unfolded over time and place your ancestors in the context of the period in which they lived. Come and learn about how these two tools can work together to vastly improve the accuracy of your family tree.
MyHeritage
Enhance your family tree accuracy with MyHeritage’s Timeline and Consistency Checker
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James Tanner
1.1K views
When you begin a family tree on the MyHeritage.com website, you may discover that the website has an app called the Consistency Checker that scans your family tree and identifies mistakes and inconsistencies in your data, so you can make the necessary changes in your tree, thereby improving its overall quality and accuracy. Another helpful app is the MyHeritage Timeline. This app allows you to view your family tree as a timeline. Using this feature, you can visualize how the story of your family unfolded over time and place your ancestors in the context of the period in which they lived. Come and learn about how these two tools can work together to vastly improve the accuracy of your family tree.
Tue, February 25 2025: 19:00 UTC
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1:03:48
TechnologyMyHeritage
Using Artificial Intelligence Tools to Expand Your Genealogical Research Universe
James Tanner
2.1K views
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Free
Using Artificial Intelligence Tools to Expand Your Genealogical Research Universe
In the past few years, there has been an explosion of new AI tools. See how these exciting tools can be used to expand your genealogical research efforts. The three classes will cover different types of AI and then focus on AI-based chat tools, research tools, and generative imaging tools. The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having and will have on genealogical research will be revolutionary. Don't miss this chance to explore the exciting possibilities that artificial intelligence offers to genealogical research.
TechnologyMyHeritage
Using Artificial Intelligence Tools to Expand Your Genealogical Research Universe
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Free
James Tanner
2.1K views
In the past few years, there has been an explosion of new AI tools. See how these exciting tools can be used to expand your genealogical research efforts. The three classes will cover different types of AI and then focus on AI-based chat tools, research tools, and generative imaging tools. The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having and will have on genealogical research will be revolutionary. Don't miss this chance to explore the exciting possibilities that artificial intelligence offers to genealogical research.
Tue, April 23 2024: 18:00 UTC
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1:07:25
MyHeritage
Introduction to the MyHeritage Knowledge Base and the MyHeritage Wiki
James Tanner
1.6K views
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Introduction to the MyHeritage Knowledge Base and the MyHeritage Wiki
Come and learn about two valuable learning resources from MyHeritage.com: the MyHeritage Knowledge Base and the MyHeritage Wiki. Each of these websites has articles that will help start your genealogical experience or expand your current experience level into previously unfamiliar areas and enable you to master your skills and help you make the most of your research.
MyHeritage
Introduction to the MyHeritage Knowledge Base and the MyHeritage Wiki
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Free
James Tanner
1.6K views
Come and learn about two valuable learning resources from MyHeritage.com: the MyHeritage Knowledge Base and the MyHeritage Wiki. Each of these websites has articles that will help start your genealogical experience or expand your current experience level into previously unfamiliar areas and enable you to master your skills and help you make the most of your research.
Tue, February 13 2024: 19:00 UTC
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1:03:54
Places and EthnicitiesWebtember
Researching Immigrants to New England in the Great Migration, 1620-1640
James Tanner
2.5K views
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Researching Immigrants to New England in the Great Migration, 1620-1640
There are two mass movements called "Great Migrations" that affected the settlement that part of America known now as the United States. The earlier "Great Migration" refers to immigrants who came to America during the years from 1620 to 1633. The individual immigrants who arrived in America during this migration have been extensively documented by genealogist Robert Anderson working with The Great Migration Project. This webinar will explain this first Great Migration and highlight the work done by The Great Migration Project
Places and EthnicitiesWebtember
Researching Immigrants to New England in the Great Migration, 1620-1640
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James Tanner
2.5K views
There are two mass movements called "Great Migrations" that affected the settlement that part of America known now as the United States. The earlier "Great Migration" refers to immigrants who came to America during the years from 1620 to 1633. The individual immigrants who arrived in America during this migration have been extensively documented by genealogist Robert Anderson working with The Great Migration Project. This webinar will explain this first Great Migration and highlight the work done by The Great Migration Project
Fri, September 17 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:19:10
MyHeritage
Jumpstart Your MyHeritage Family Tree with Instant Discoveries
James Tanner
3.6K views
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Jumpstart Your MyHeritage Family Tree with Instant Discoveries
Learn how to jump-start your family tree with Instant Discoveries™ on MyHeritage. This feature can add entire branches to your family tree in a single click, or automatically locate photographs of your ancestors that you may never have seen before.
MyHeritage
Jumpstart Your MyHeritage Family Tree with Instant Discoveries
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James Tanner
3.6K views
Learn how to jump-start your family tree with Instant Discoveries™ on MyHeritage. This feature can add entire branches to your family tree in a single click, or automatically locate photographs of your ancestors that you may never have seen before.
Tue, October 27 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:11:43
MyHeritage
The FamilySearch/MyHeritage partnership and its tools for members of the LDS church
James Tanner
3.7K views
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Free
The FamilySearch/MyHeritage partnership and its tools for members of the LDS church
A partnership between MyHeritage and FamilySearch benefits members of the LDS Church with a free subscription to MyHeritage. Many members fail to benefit from this partnership. One opportunity is to synchronize information between MyHeritage and the FamilySearch Family Tree. This webinar highlights major partnership opportunities for members of the...
MyHeritage
The FamilySearch/MyHeritage partnership and its tools for members of the LDS church
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Free
James Tanner
3.7K views
A partnership between MyHeritage and FamilySearch benefits members of the LDS Church with a free subscription to MyHeritage. Many members fail to benefit from this partnership. One opportunity is to synchronize information between MyHeritage and the FamilySearch Family Tree. This webinar highlights major partnership opportunities for members of the...
Tue, June 9 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:13:08
MyHeritage
Tune Up Your Family Tree with the MyHeritage Consistency Checker
James Tanner
5.6K views
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Tune Up Your Family Tree with the MyHeritage Consistency Checker
When selected, the MyHeritage Consistency Checker scans your family tree for inconsistencies and mistakes to enable you to do the necessary research to correct all of your entries. This webinar will focus on using the Consistency Checker’s 36 separate tools to dramatically increase your accuracy and consistency.
MyHeritage
Tune Up Your Family Tree with the MyHeritage Consistency Checker
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Free
James Tanner
5.6K views
When selected, the MyHeritage Consistency Checker scans your family tree for inconsistencies and mistakes to enable you to do the necessary research to correct all of your entries. This webinar will focus on using the Consistency Checker’s 36 separate tools to dramatically increase your accuracy and consistency.
Tue, February 11 2020: 0:00 UTC
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43:21
MyHeritage
Evaluating Your Smart Matches and Record Matches on MyHeritage
James Tanner
1.7K views
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Evaluating Your Smart Matches and Record Matches on MyHeritage
Smart Matches™ and Record Matches on MyHeritage supercharge your research. Learn how to review and evaluate these automatically generated matches and effectively use them to advance your genealogical research goals.
MyHeritage
Evaluating Your Smart Matches and Record Matches on MyHeritage
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James Tanner
1.7K views
Smart Matches™ and Record Matches on MyHeritage supercharge your research. Learn how to review and evaluate these automatically generated matches and effectively use them to advance your genealogical research goals.
Sun, September 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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48:05
MyHeritage
Developing Your Own Research Plan on MyHeritage
James Tanner
740 views
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Developing Your Own Research Plan on MyHeritage
MyHeritage provides an extremely valuable platform for conducting systematic and source-based research. A formal research plan can help you organize all the information presented in a coherent, useful way, and keep you moving towards your genealogical goals.
MyHeritage
Developing Your Own Research Plan on MyHeritage
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Free
James Tanner
740 views
MyHeritage provides an extremely valuable platform for conducting systematic and source-based research. A formal research plan can help you organize all the information presented in a coherent, useful way, and keep you moving towards your genealogical goals.
Sun, September 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:25:00
Technology
Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists
James Tanner
2.3K views
Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists
Learn how to take advantage of the online explosion of digitized books for genealogy. You will learn about sources for digitized books including the Internet Archive, Google Books, WorldCat, Library of Congress, and More. Tens of thousands of these digitized books are local and family histories, some of which have…
Technology
Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists
James Tanner
2.3K views
Learn how to take advantage of the online explosion of digitized books for genealogy. You will learn about sources for digitized books including the Internet Archive, Google Books, WorldCat, Library of Congress, and More. Tens of thousands of these digitized books are local and family histories, some of which have…
Wed, January 4 2012: 0:00 UTC
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