Anyone who is serious about discovering their family history should never pass up an opportunity to supplement their research by using United States newspapers. Newspapers are often the best place to find such useful sources as obituaries, notices of land sales, probate notices, birth, marriage and death notices as well as day to day historical… Read More Newspaper Research
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
Now that I have my DNA results, what do I do with them? I have looked down the list of matches and been able to identify several of the names as being part of my family tree, as well as the possible side of the family they are from. My daughter was looking at those… Read More What to Do with Your DNA Matches
After waiting almost three months to receive the results of my DNA test, I am finally in possession of the “facts” as I know them. It has been quite the experience. After sending in my first test, I was contacted and had to do a second test! It took me far too long to get… Read More Well, I’m Not Who I Thought I Was
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!
Research is fun, but it can feel frustrating when you feel like you’re just spinning your wheels. Having a research road map can help you focus and make more progress, stated Amy Johnson Crow in her class I attended at RootsTech 2019. Amy compared our genealogy research to a road trip. If we just want… Read More Research is Like a Road Trip
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
