It’s almost here. Join us at RootsTech in Salt Lake City, Utah March 5-7, 2026. It is never too late to be part of FamilySearch’s pinnacle family discovery event. The full, in-person gathering is a paid event—with access to extra genealogy classes and workshops. Sessions will also be available to watch online, so participants from all… Read More It Is Almost Here – RootsTech 2026
Happy New Year! Goal setting in the new year can seem overwhelming. Where to begin? We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Some people are great at making and keeping resolutions, while others feel less confident in their ability to set and keep goals. Let’s simplify the goal creation process and start small. As Martin Luther… Read More 2026- SMART Spark to Your Family History Goals
This article was recently published on the FamilySearch blog website. It’s that time of year for jingle bells ringing and angels singing. December ushers in a rush of shopping, carols, lights, and traditions. This year let’s add our own light to Christmas amid the hustle and bustle of holiday activities. #LightTheWorld is an invitation from The… Read More Five Ways to Light the World with Family History
A portion of this article is attributed to an earlier FamilySearch article. In September of 1620, 102 passengers — men, women, and children — and a crew of approximately 30 left England aboard the Mayflower. While nearly half of the passengers who arrived on the shores of Massachusetts died during the first winter, 26 Mayflower families are known… Read More Descendants From the Mayflower
This article was recently published on The FamilySearch Blog site. If you’ve done much family history, you know that searching for information is a big part of it. We search in many places—in historical records, in the profiles of people in the FamilySearch Family Tree, and in photos, stories, and more. In the past, Family Tree… Read More Search Is Changing on the Family Tree Mobile App
Note: This article was previously published by Bob Taylor on The Family History Guide Blog. On Veterans Day we remember those who have served in the United States armed forces, and many of us have ancestors who served in some capacity in the military. The Family History Guide has a wealth of resources to help… Read More Remembering Our Military Ancestors
As I walk through forests adorned in the splendor of autumn, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty that God has created. With the shifting of seasons, I find myself in the cycle of transition. This time of year, the warmth of the blanket embraces my soul with desires to read and watch my… Read More Remember and Preserve
It often surprises me how busy I can feel in a day. It is not uncommon to feel there is more than we can possibly accomplish in a given day, or sometimes even in a week. We all occasionally get distracted from why we are here and divert our energies somewhere else. It seems one of… Read More “Round About Again”
October is officially Family History Month. This designation goes back more than 20 years, just 2 and a half weeks after the traumatic events of 9/11. The bill passed by the United States Senate includes a long list of reasons why October should be Family History Month, including this statement: Whereas individuals learn about their… Read More Making History – Family History
Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online resources with over 21 million new records from 7 countries. Some exciting additions include 13 million civil and church records from Italy and 3 million census records from the Philippines. Other countries with significant record additions include the following: To ensure the accuracy of updates, FamilySearch takes time to… Read More New Free Historical Records from 7 Countries | October 2025 Update
