New Free Historical Records from 37 Countries | May 2025 Update

May 16, 2025

By FamilySearch May 2025 Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online archives with over 118 million new records from 37 countries. Some exciting additions include 33 million civil registrations from Italy, 7 million general archive and church records from Colombia, and almost 5 million civil registrations from Guatemala. Other countries with significant record additions include the… Read More New Free Historical Records from 37 Countries | May 2025 Update

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Leaving a Legacy – “Charity Never Faileth”

May 10, 2025

In honor of Mother’s Day celebrations around the world, several Apostles and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have shared social media messages celebrating women and their divine roles and contributions. President Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, recounted the legacies of his mother, Mildred, and wife,… Read More Leaving a Legacy – “Charity Never Faileth”

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The Genealogy Paper Fell Out of The Book

April 18, 2025

In 1941, my mother Irene Hawke Burnett Benson lived in Plymouth, England with her husband Charles Reginal Henry Burnett and my 6-month-old brother Robert Charles Burnett. When World War II broke out, Reginald went into the military service with the British Navy and served on the ship HMS Raleigh. Soon after, he sustained a back… Read More The Genealogy Paper Fell Out of The Book

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Journey Your Learning with Patience

March 28, 2025

I recently read a talk by Elder Marvin J. Ashton in 1987 (See Link). After reading it, I couldn’t help but reflect on what I have heard from so many in recent months. It seems so many of us wish we were more knowledgeable when it comes to researching our own family history. And yet, what… Read More Journey Your Learning with Patience

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If You Want to Be Happy. . .

February 21, 2025

A successful football coach once said: But what if we don’t want our happiness to be temporary? How can we achieve lasting happiness? Elder Patrick Kearon said in his October 2024 General Conference address “Because of the loving plan of our Heavenly Father for each of His children, and because of the redeeming life and… Read More If You Want to Be Happy. . .

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Heart to Heart

February 14, 2025

February is American Heart Month and a time to catch the vision of where your heart lies. As stated in D&C 2:2 “And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers.” In President Russell M. Nelson’s… Read More Heart to Heart

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New Free Historical Records from 31 Countries | February 2025 Update

February 7, 2025

By FamilySearch February 1, 2025 Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online archives with over 28 million new records from 31 different countries. Some exciting additions include nearly 17 million national civil registration records from the Philippines, 2.7 million dog license registration records from Ireland, and one million civil registration records from Italy. Other countries with… Read More New Free Historical Records from 31 Countries | February 2025 Update

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Voices of the Past – Reflect and Record

January 24, 2025

My grandmother was born in 1906 and passed away in 1993. Needless to say, my opportunities to visit with her were taken away from me many years ago. Imagine my delight when I found an oral history she had shared with my cousin when she was 82 years old. In 1988 she shared her fondest childhood memories… Read More Voices of the Past – Reflect and Record

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The Attendance of Angels

December 21, 2024

Every December, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites everyone to Light the World in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. As part of this initiative, everyone is invited to serve, love and act as the Savior would. This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Angel.”  Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the… Read More The Attendance of Angels

— The Spirit of Elijah —

All in My Family

December 13, 2024

On December 8, 2024, Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dedicated the Tallahassee Florida Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Kearon said, “Our Savior can be found everywhere in the temple,” “He is found in every ordinance, in every covenant, in every promised blessing and particularly… Read More All in My Family

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