When researching volunteers who served in the military for a particular war, start with the compiled military service records. Begin by searching the appropriate name indexes on the National Archives microfilm at https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline and ordering if found. If the compiled military service records have not been reproduced on microfilm, researchers may request to see the… Read More Military Research
A Temple and Family History “Boot Camp” for youth ages 11+ is being sponsored by the Granite Family History Center August 6-8 from 10 am to noon. Registration is required by no later than Sunday, August 4. Register early since space is limited. Boot Camp is a fun way for youth to get excited to… Read More Join the Lord’s Youth Battalion Boot Camp
This summer many of your youth have participated in pioneer treks. It is common for those going on trek to search out a pioneer ancestor to take with them to inspire them on the trek. Years ago researching a pioneer ancestor was not easy. Today it is a breeze thanks to FamilySearch. When you sign… Read More Finding Legacies of Faith Through Family History
If you think you know your family tree and want a fun activity, try playing Geneopardy with your family. You may even learn an interesting fact or two about someone. Geneopardy is a free, fun, web-based computer game similar to the game Jeopardy that tests your knowledge of your own family tree. You can find… Read More Fun Family Activity with Geneopardy
These past three months as I prepared to participate on our Stake Youth Trek, I took the opportunity to review my pioneer heritage. For me, 30 of my 32 great-great-great-grandparents crossed the plains as early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as pioneers. Fifteen of my 16 great-great-grandparents also came as… Read More Where Did Your Legacy of Faith Begin?
Marriage Certificates – A marriage certificate is the best place to find a woman’s maiden name. Marriage certificates are available from either the county or the state where the marriage took place, depending on the year of the marriage. Church Records –Baptism and christening records often record the maiden name of a child’s mother. So,… Read More Tips to Finding Maiden Names
Both wedding announcements and obituaries normally list a woman’s maiden name. You may even find a picture of the individual! To find a woman’s maiden name in a wedding announcement or obituary, you must at least know: The approximate date of the event The name of the groom for wedding announcements or the full name… Read More Finding a Maiden Name with Newspapers
When starting our family history most of us know our mother’s and grandmother’s maiden names, but do you know your great-grandmother’s or her mother’s? Women often left their maiden names behind when they got married and they can be incredibly hard to uncover in some cases — and not being able to find one can… Read More Who’s Your Mama?
Have you ever found an ancestor that needs some temple work done only to realize that they are only 109 years old–just a year away from being able to do their work? Different people have different methods of trying to keep track of this work to be done in the future. One solution is a… Read More Eternal Reminder
Although it was more than four decades ago when I received my endowment in the temple, I have never forgotten the impact it had on me. The endowment ordinance itself was a rich spiritual experience, but it was what happened afterward that left an indelible impression on me. As I was walking back to the… Read More Saving Ordinances – Joy on Both Sides of the Veil