These past three months as I prepared to participate on our Stake Youth Trek, I took the opportunity to review my pioneer heritage. For me, 30 of my 32 great-great-great-grandparents crossed the plains as early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as pioneers. Fifteen of my 16 great-great-grandparents also came as… Read More Where Did Your Legacy of Faith Begin?
Marriage Certificates – A marriage certificate is the best place to find a woman’s maiden name. Marriage certificates are available from either the county or the state where the marriage took place, depending on the year of the marriage. Church Records –Baptism and christening records often record the maiden name of a child’s mother. So,… Read More Tips to Finding Maiden Names
Both wedding announcements and obituaries normally list a woman’s maiden name. You may even find a picture of the individual! To find a woman’s maiden name in a wedding announcement or obituary, you must at least know: The approximate date of the event The name of the groom for wedding announcements or the full name… Read More Finding a Maiden Name with Newspapers
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?
Have you ever found an ancestor that needs some temple work done only to realize that they are only 109 years old–just a year away from being able to do their work? Different people have different methods of trying to keep track of this work to be done in the future. One solution is a… Read More Eternal Reminder
Although it was more than four decades ago when I received my endowment in the temple, I have never forgotten the impact it had on me. The endowment ordinance itself was a rich spiritual experience, but it was what happened afterward that left an indelible impression on me. As I was walking back to the… Read More Saving Ordinances – Joy on Both Sides of the Veil
After your family reunion, plan to keep in touch until the next one. Family newsletters and websites are great for this. Recruit volunteers to send a newsletter, or create and monitor a website, blog or a profile on social media such as Facebook. E-newsletters –Sending an e-newsletter is as easy as sending an email. Ideas… Read More Connect Digitally after Family Reunions
This is what a family reunion is all about, isn’t it? Sharing family memories. You’ll want to share your family history research and use the gathering as an opportunity to collect more details, stories, records andphotos. Family Tree Chart – Print a long family tree chart, display old pictures and books that tell about your… Read More Tips for Adding a Genealogy Display to Your Family Reunion
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
