A family reunion can be a great way to connect with family members both near and far. Here are some ideas to think about for your own family reunion.S Set a Date – First things first. Set a tentative date and time – or even two, and take into consideration any holidays, events, and typical… Read More Planning a Family Reunion
“Are we racing to find more names and make the consumption of more information more important than getting to know those who held the names we seek? …Getting to know them is the point…It is where the real power lies.” -Amy Harris In a talk given on 18 July 2017 at BYU by Amy Harris… Read More Getting to Know Them is the Point
It is official. My husband and I are the oldest members of the trek team this summer in the Sandy Granite Stake. While we will not be walking the miles with the youth and their Ma’s and Pa’s, we will be involved in the food committee, feeding all the support staff and preparing food boxes… Read More Will I Survive Trek this Summer?
“I just found out that I’m descended from King Edward V of England!” your friend tells you excitedly. “Really?” you ask. “What proof do you have?” How do we prove something when it comes to genealogy and family history research? Just how much information and evidence do we need? The answer is, it depends. You… Read More Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)
The youth of the Sandy Granite Stake are going on trek this summer, 20-22 June. In preparation for the trek, the youth have been active in activities to help them prayerfully find an ancestor to they can take with them on trek. On the ward nights at the FHC, Ron and Sherri Hicks, the trek… Read More “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go” – Who Will You Take on Trek this Summer?
You’ve heard the old saying that two heads are better than one. Well, we think that’s especially true with family history. Each of us has our own unique way of how to approach family history, how to organize photos, stories, or research, or how to work through the brick walls encountered in family research. Wouldn’t… Read More Two Heads Are Better Than One
What would you give to be able to talk to one of your ancestors for an hour or two? The information would be invaluable! Sadly, many genealogists overlook the hidden value of their living ancestors. When considering living ancestors, don’t think birth dates, location, and general family information are the only pieces of information worth… Read More Oral Histories
Would you like to find all of the Record Hints, Possible Duplicates, Temple Opportunities, People with Memories, and even Pioneer Ancestors that are in your family tree on Family Search? There is a page on Family Search where all of this information is combined in one place and is easy to access. You don’t need… Read More A Researcher’s All-in-One Helper Page – Just a Few Simple Clicks
Often I hear the comment, My [spouse][grandparent][parent][aunt] does the family history in my family. The comment infers that the individual is relieved of any family history responsibility because someone else in the family is “doing it.” On the other hand, I have also seen individuals anxiously engaged in family history on their own with no… Read More Family Matters
Our oldest daughter turned 12 in February 2014, the same month the Granite Family History Center was dedicated. She became engaged in the work; indexing, adding memories, and finding names for temple ordinances. She found some stories about my grandparents and great-grandparents that I had never heard of before. She was excited and looked forward… Read More The Power of Temple and Family History Work: A Father’s Perspective