Tag: Family History

— America250 —

America250 Celebration Ideas for Families and Organizations

July 3, 2026

In an article published on the FamilySearch blog site, ideas were shared in celebrating the United States 250th anniversary of its founding. Celebrations all over the country will mark the history of the United States and honor the personal histories of its people. As part of the festivities, the nonprofit America250.org, private citizens, members of… Read More America250 Celebration Ideas for Families and Organizations

— Blessings, Temples —

Compensating Blessings

September 27, 2025

Have you ever wanted to do something for someone but due to the distance between you and the person you wanted to help, it prevented you from offering your help or assistance? Or perhaps there were other extenuating circumstances that prevented you from personally offering your help. Have you ever prayed that someone would help or… Read More Compensating Blessings

— Genealogy Research —

Slave Names: Finding the Formerly Enslaved

August 9, 2025

This article was published on the FamilySearch Blog by Amie Tennant Exploring your African American heritage has historically presented challenges, especially before 1870, when records rarely mentioned the names of enslaved people. However, it is becoming increasingly easier to uncover these histories. A growing number of databases, indexes, and digital collections are now making it… Read More Slave Names: Finding the Formerly Enslaved

— Pioneer Stories, The Spirit of Elijah —

Celebrate Pioneer Day by Finding Your Pioneer Ancestors

July 19, 2025

We remember the stories of pioneers because they remind us that we, too, can overcome the trials and hardships that life throws our way. Pioneer Day, celebrated on July 24 each year in Utah, USA, is a state holiday that honors early pioneers who migrated to and settled in the Western United States, particularly Utah.… Read More Celebrate Pioneer Day by Finding Your Pioneer Ancestors

— Family History —

The Dots Will Connect

May 31, 2025

Speaking at a Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf quoted Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple saying, “It is impossible to connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” Elder Uchtdorf went on to say, “What… Read More The Dots Will Connect