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?
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
Have you ever cleaned out or gone through a parent’s or relative’s closet, basement or attic? Often when doing so, you can find a treasure trove of family history. Stuffed into folders or boxes you might find photos, documents, mementos and newspapers that tell the story of your family from years gone by. You can… Read More Scanning, Sharing, Archiving
In his 2018 Rootstech talk, President Dallin H Oaks said the following: “Family history starts when you learn about your ancestors. They are real people who lived before you and were part of a family. We need to be sealed to our ancestors so that we can live with them in the next life. When… Read More Hidden Treasures-Internet Sites Where I Learned More about My Ancestors
On Easter Sunday 183 years ago (April 3, 1836), Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias and Elijah appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple. The keys of the priesthood restored at that time provided the power whereby eternal families could be established in these the latter days. The importance of eternal families and… Read More Sealing Keys Restored
This year we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Granite Family History Center (“GFHC”). From its very inception, its history has been filled with miracles and tender mercies. Today the center blesses over a thousand visitors a month and houses over 50 computers, multiple scanners, copiers and digitizing equipment. Approximately 130 consultants have been called… Read More Happy Anniversary!
RootsTech 2019 is just a couple of weeks from being launched. Are you going to be part of that experience? It isn’t too late to register. “Connect, Belong,” the theme of this year’s conference, promises to be an exciting and informative event. Just looking at the lineup of planned speakers suggests that you should be… Read More RootsTech 2019
While RootsTech 2019 is still a few months away (27 February-2 March), it isn’t too early to plan on attending. And as the event draws closer, speakers and activities will be announced. After the success of RootsTech 2018, the organizers have decided to keep the same theme for RootsTech 2019: “Connect. Belong.” Once again you… Read More RootsTech 2019
Each day of our lives we engage in all kinds of activities and entertainment in an effort to feel joy and satisfaction. However, often the activities we participate in leave us unfulfilled, frustrated, upset, tired, or discouraged. Have you ever stopped to realize the unique and abundant joy you feel when engaged in temple or… Read More Joy and Spirit of Elijah