In the October 2011 General Conference Elder David A. Bednar invited the young women, young men, and children of the rising generation to engage in family history work. He stated: “Many of you think family history work is to be performed primarily by older people. But I know of no age limit described in the… Read More YOUTH AND FAMILY HISTORY – MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
During a RootsTech Family Discovery Day address Elder Bradley D. Foster said, “If the gospel is worth anything, it is worth everything.” In the book of Moses found in the Pearl of Great, we read: “For behold, this is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.”… Read More Of Great Worth
I became interested in genealogy during late 2014 and have used both Family Search and Ancestry to facilitate my research. I am first generation American on my father’s side; and was especially interested in learning about my Swedish heritage. My grandparents were from Uppsala, Sweden and converted to the gospel while they were still in… Read More My Family History Journey
About once a year, I have the opportunity of teaching a class for the Granite Family History Center about fitting Family History into our lives. Each time I review my presentation, I go online to acquaint myself with the latest in family history work. If you do an online search for family history, you will… Read More Assist, Gifts, and Heart in Family History Work
It was in the 1950’s when my mother and I became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her family had always been religious and interested in their ancestry, keeping letters, pictures and stories close. The Spirit of Elijah had parked on their doorstep, including mine. He is a permanent fixture and… Read More FAMILY HISTORY REMEMBRANCES
I have pioneer ancestry and I knew a lot of their temple work was done. One day I wondered if all of my pioneer ancestry families had come to Utah. I looked at the family of Peter Sheffield because they were the immigrant family. There was a complete Family Group Sheet with parents and their… Read More “Grandma’s Theory of Family History”