Genealogy Plus: Comparison of the Big Four Genealogy Websites

Schedule

Wed Feb 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010 | Ames, IA

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Topic — Comparison of the Big Four Genealogy Websites
Speaker — Jim Anderegg
Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com are collectively known as the "Big Four" in genealogy research. Which one is best for your needs? This presentation will address the strengths (and challenges) of each database.

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Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Story County Genealogical Society.
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