We have discussed the value of census records before. But were you aware that there are at least 5 hidden clues in the US Census? Here are the 5 things you might want to look for. 1940 Census: The X in the circle. One of the challenges with the US census is that we don’t… Read More Hidden Gems in the US Census
We all know that newspapers are gold mines for information about our ancestors. Old newspaper databases hold gems worth digging for. But were you aware of that just stopping with the regular newspapers, daily and weekly, often leaves facts yet to be found. There are at least three other kinds of newspapers that you should… Read More Newspapers Genealogists Should Know
The kids are back in school, and fall is in the air. The beginning of the school year always brings back memories of days spent in classrooms and adventures with friends. Fortunately for me and my husband we still have copies of our high school yearbooks to help us reminisce and remember the stories of… Read More What You Can Learn from Your Ancestor’s Yearbook
Name searches are the backbone of genealogical research. But if you only use a person’s full name, you are missing opportunities for discovery. Remember that uniform spelling rules were not even established until well into the late 1800s. Your ancestor may not have spelled his name the same way consistently. Records may have been kept… Read More Full Name Searches Don’t Always Work
It seems like we were attending and talking about RootsTech 2018, and now we can begin planning our participation in RootsTech 2019! RootsTech 2019 is wanting to help us prepare for the upcoming conference. To do that they have produced a video series, The Road to RootsTech, that can help us know what to expect. … Read More RootsTech News
By now you’re probably aware of the terrific classes being offered at the Sandy Granite family history center. I just attended one this morning, “Changing Vital Information in Family Tree” taught by Debbie Weaver, and it was very well done. You can see the schedule of classes at https://www.granitefhc.com/classes/ Here’s something you may not know… Read More Learn Family History Anywhere!
On a Sunday afternoon in September, the FHC was filled with over 50 youth, mostly 12 to 14 years old, who came to be enlisted in the Youth Battalion of Zion’s Army. You may remember President Russell M. Nelson’s worldwide youth devotional on June 3, 2018, wherein he invited the youth of the church to… Read More October 2018 – Director’s Message
The use of technology in family history is changing almost on a daily basis. The use of technology in the Granite Family History Center is no different. In order to better serve the increasing number of patrons and events at the FHC, we have undertaken some major changes to both teaching spaces and the auxiliary… Read More Technology News
As we complete another summer and move to our fall season, I am overwhelmed with the joy I feel in my life because of temple and family history. Spending time at the FHC, expanding on the things I learn there in my home, and then connecting with ancestors in the temple, has led to an… Read More September 2018 – Director’s Message
Back-to-school time is upon us, and the Granite Family History Center is no exception. A lineup of great fall classes awaits you! Classes for the beginner and classes for the expert are available. Check out all the classes scheduled this fall at Class Schedule. The first class begins on Tuesday, September 11.