If you haven’t found that certain source for your relative, don’t give up. It might show up at any time. FamilySearch is continually adding additional free online records. Just last month, in March, over 25 million new indexed family history records from around the world were added. In addition, almost 180,000 new digital images were… Read More 25 Million New Records Added on FamilySearch in March
It’s wonderful to turn the hearts of the children to their fathers by telling important family history stories in ways that are accessible and memorable. Perhaps having family history documents, stories, photos, and memorabilia always before our eyes can strengthen our testimonies (see Mosiah 1:5). As we place them on our walls, our tables, our computers,… Read More Words of a Prophet
Have you checked out some of the fun activities FamilySearch has for you and your family? I decided to try All About Me. Doing this activity can help you learn what is special about your name and what was going on during the year you were born. First, let me warn you–some of the things… Read More Take a Walk Down Memory Lane with “All About Me”
Last month (February) FamilySearch added additional free online records. According to FamilySearch, over 13 million new indexed family history records from around the world were added. New historical records were added from Argentina, Australia, Colombia, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States, which includes California, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma,… Read More Over 13 Million New Records Added on FamilySearch Last Month
Have you had a chance to check out the new views that FamilySearch added to the fan chart last Fall? For one thing, you can now view 5, 6, or 7 generations on your family tree. In addition, six new views are added to the fan chart. You can view your family by birth country,… Read More New Ways to View Your Family in Fan View
I always look forward to March and St. Patrick’s Day, not because of my Irish heritage, which is non-existent, but because I love the various Irish dolls I’ve made over the years. Molly McGee sports a full head of red hair and a green dress. She’s flanked by numerous pairs of leprechauns with red hair,… Read More What’s Your St. Patrick’s IQ?
Enjoy a new video tour of the Rome Italy Temple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in an unprecedented video production within one of the Church’s most sacred spaces. Various rooms in the temple are shown, and and their purposes discussed. This video is a great way to share and explain a… Read More Tour the Rome Italy Temple
Did you know you can schedule the Granite Family History Center for your own family gatherings such as family reunions or family home evenings or other activities such as a youth night? The Family History Center is not only a place to take classes and work on family history with the help of consultants, but… Read More Schedule Some Family Time at the Granite Family History Center
We are quickly approaching the one year anniversary of the historical announcement by President Nelson about ministering. Since that time, we have all participated in many presentations and discussions about ministering. We are learning how important ministering is to those we minister to and to us. We have learned that it is flexible, customized and… Read More Ministering Through Temple and Family History
If you have used Ordinances Ready on your mobile device, you already know what a fabulous tool this is. Finding names to take to the temple couldn’t be easier. Our Ordinances Ready blog last November discussed using this app on our smartphones. However, have you tried it from your computer? To access Ordinances Ready on… Read More Names for the Temple Are Just a Click Away