In 2018 FamilySearch introduced a wonderful feature called, “Ordinances Ready.” “Ordinances Ready is a FamilySearch tool that simplifies finding names for the temple, allowing you more time to serve your family and enjoy the blessings of the temple… “Ordinances Ready is super simple to use! From the Ordinances Ready web page, all you have to… Read More Are You Ready for Your Ancestors Ordinances?
Have you been a little afraid of boarding the Family History flight? FamilySearch has just added new discovery experiences for beginning family historians. It is easier than ever to take flight with your family history. Try one of these fun “destinations…” Ø Make Family Discoveries Ø Learn about You Ø Start Your Genealogy Ø Save… Read More FamilySearch Launches New Page for Family History Beginners
In In a talk given by President Henry B. Eyring in April, 2020 general conference; he told about the development of Family Search, why it was initially developed and how it has changed and evolved over the years. Initially Family Search was developed because so many temple ordinances were being duplicated in the temples. The… Read More Hastening the Work
In Doctrine and Covenants section 110, at the dedication of the Kirtland Temple in 1836, Joseph Smith received a marvelous vision which opened this dispensation for the gathering of Israel and for temple blessings. In this vision, Jesus Christ directed the members of the Church of Jesus Christ to rejoice. D&C 110: 5-6, 9 5 Behold,… Read More Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice!
About 4 years ago I started uploading old family photos to Family Search. My then 26 year old daughter Aubrey helped me as we spent many hours together editing and uploading numerous old family photos to Family Search. As Aubrey helped me learn how to edit and upload photos, I taught her about her ancestors. … Read More Helping People of All Ages, Faiths, and Cultures to Connect With Their Ancestors
I recently received a call from my brother in Sweden who was excited to tell me that he and his kids were at the cemetery in the old town of Laxarby where a few of our ancestors were buried. We paid a visit to this cemetery 8 years ago when my family and I vacationed… Read More Sharing the Spirit of Elijah
It seems like just when restrictions associated with COVID 19 were beginning to ease, and we were beginning to hope that our communities, churches, and country would open up again, more cases have been diagnosed and we have been cautioned to continue with social distancing. While I was looking forward to having the Granite Family… Read More Got Questions? We can help
In a July 1, 2020, blog post, Monthly Record Update for May 2020, found at Family Search, it was announced that 24 million new indexed records were made available in May 2020. It was exciting to me to see these newly available records and think about the impact they will have on those doing family… Read More Millions of Newly Indexed Records Available
Recently I received a notification (via email) from Family Search that a grave marker for one of my ancestors had been discovered. When I clicked the link, I found photos of 20 Grave markers belonging to my ancestors. One of the names that came up was for Askey, but When I looked at the grave… Read More What’s In A Name
After you have signed in to your FamilySearch account, go to your Memories Gallery. On the left-hand side of the page locate the option to sort your uploads to an “album.” Once you have sorted your items to an album, open the album and you will see this: Now you can play a slideshow of all the… Read More Have you seen this?