American Family History Search is a genealogy resource focused on helping people explore and share the stories of their ancestors. Its collection covers more than 30 American family lines, with downloadable books available for families including Bowles, Massey, Sharp, Tinker, and Whitney. These books bring together family histories, pedigree charts, family trees, records, stories, and biographies, offering readers a way to follow lineages and learn about the people behind them.

The site features hundreds of biographies and thousands of historical images, including photographs of headstones, graves, artifacts, and other records. Maps and historical locations help place families in the communities and settings where they lived, while facsimiles provide access to examples of written records. The collection also includes information about LDS temple records and ordinances. Visitors can browse family materials, books, biographies, pedigrees, and galleries organized across multiple volumes. With downloadable publications and visual historical resources, American Family History Search offers individuals and families a broad catalogue for discovering, studying, and sharing family heritage.