Data extraction from online genealogy databases

Purpose

1.1. Automate extraction of names, dates, locations, and relationships from online genealogy databases, reducing manual research.
1.2. Automatedly collect complex family tree data and download digital records in repeatable workflows.
1.3. Automator scripts standardize, parse, and format extracted genealogical data for seamless integration.
1.4. Automating error checks and log outputs for streamlined data validation and audit traceability.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New surname or ancestor added to research project directory.
2.2. Scheduled automations (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly) for continuous data updates.
2.3. API webhook signals from collaboration platforms or research management tools.
2.4. User-initiated automator runs via dashboard or secure email command.

Platform Variants

3.1. Ancestry.com
• API: Automated access via “Ancestry API Search” for records extraction; configure with endpoint `/search` & parameters for ancestor profiles.
3.2. FamilySearch
• Feature: Automate extraction using “Family Tree API Person Search”; sample setup, endpoint `/platform/tree/persons/search`.
3.3. MyHeritage
• API/Feature: Automated data pull using “MyHeritage API Person Get”; set credentials and `/person/get` endpoint.
3.4. Findmypast
• API: Automate queries with “Findmypast Record Search API”; use `/api/records/search` with query filters.
3.5. Geni
• Feature: Use “Geni API Profile Search” to automate genealogical data pulls; configure with `/api/profile/search`.
3.6. RootsWeb
• Feature: Scrape or automate downloads using “Mailing List Extraction”; configure HTML parser with archive URLs.
3.7. GEDmatch
• API: Automate DNA and family records retrieval with “GEDmatch Data API”; configure with authentication headers.
3.8. WikiTree
• Feature: Use “WikiTree API GetPerson” to automate data extraction; configure `/api.php` method=“getPerson”.
3.9. USGenWeb Archives
• Feature: Automate HTML table parsing with scheduled scrapers; set parser to scan for surnames and vital records.
3.10. Geneanet
• API: Automate with “Geneanet API Person Record” extraction; set up `/api/person` endpoint with credentials.
3.11. BillionGraves
• Feature: Automatedly retrieve cemetery data with “BG API SearchGraves”; configure with `/api/searchgraves`.
3.12. WorldCat
• API: Automate library catalog searches with “WorldCat Search API”; endpoint `/api/search` with subject filters.
3.13. Newspapers.com
• Feature: Automator for OCR extraction using “Clippings Export” and scheduled PDF downloads.
3.14. Trove (Australia)
• API: Automate historical record searches with “Trove API”; configure `/result` endpoint for newspapers.
3.15. Archive.org
• API: Automate metadata harvesting using “Internet Archive Search API”; search endpoint `/advancedsearch.php`.
3.16. NewspaperArchive
• Feature: Automate document downloads via “Data Export” page and scheduled jobs for surname hits.
3.17. OpenArchives NL
• API: Use “Person Search API” to automate Dutch archive extraction; configure `/api/persons` endpoint.
3.18. Fold3
• Feature: Automate data pulls for military records with “Fold3 API Search”; endpoint `/api/records/search`.
3.19. Legacy Family Tree Webinars
• API: Automate video and transcription downloads via “Webinar Export Tools”; configure by topic or surname target.
3.20. NARA (US National Archives)
• Feature: Automate record requests using “NARA API Catalog Search”; configure `/search` endpoint with series filters.

Benefits

4.1. Automating reduces research time and error rates across multiple genealogical data sources.
4.2. Automated workflows standardize extraction and formatting, boosting team collaboration and sharing.
4.3. Automation enables scalable, repeatable, and auditable genealogy research methodologies.
4.4. Enables proactive discovery with automated notifications and triggers for new or updated records.
4.5. Automator setups free professionals for higher-value analysis by eliminating manual extraction steps.