It’s almost here. Join us at RootsTech in Salt Lake City, Utah March 5-7, 2026. It is never too late to be part of FamilySearch’s pinnacle family discovery event. The full, in-person gathering is a paid event—with access to extra genealogy classes and workshops. Sessions will also be available to watch online, so participants from all… Read More It Is Almost Here – RootsTech 2026
Happy New Year! Goal setting in the new year can seem overwhelming. Where to begin? We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Some people are great at making and keeping resolutions, while others feel less confident in their ability to set and keep goals. Let’s simplify the goal creation process and start small. As Martin Luther… Read More 2026- SMART Spark to Your Family History Goals
Imagine refining your research techniques with a positive learning experience. It is now a reality; The Family History Guide has introduced a new series of videos in The Family History Guide—Guided Learning. As shared on The Family History Guide Blog site, Bob Taylor shares there are seven videos, ranging from an overview of the… Read More New: Guided Learning Video Series
This article was published on the Family History Guide Blog, “Handling Record Problems.” “It says so in that record!” … but is it really so? Sometimes the information we find in a record might not be a sure thing. Goal 7 of Project 4: Discover in the Family History Guide sheds some welcome light on potential… Read More Is It Really So?
Note: On January 5, 2025, this article was previously published on The Family History Guide Blog by Bob Taylor When the Come, Follow Me program for Latter-day Saint scripture study came out in 2019, I remember a conversation I had with Angelle Anderson, our Marketing Director: “Should we provide a weekly companion for it—one that focuses on family history?”… Read More Weekly Family History Activities for 2025
Note: This article was previously published on The Family History Guide Blog. Recently, several of our long-time users remarked that visiting The Family History Guide was like being a kid in a candy store. Now that’s a delicious comparison! While each person may have his or her preferred sweet treat, let’s take a look at… Read More The Candy Store
Note: This article was previously published on The Family History Guide Blog. (see link) As we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, let’s remember our ancestors who lived in British Colonial America (what the United States used to be). There are some helpful resources in The Family History Guide to get you started or… Read More Tracing Your Ancestors in Colonial America
This article was originally published on July 24, 2022. Are you looking for a new vacation destination with exciting adventures and meaningful experiences? Have you ever thought about visiting the lands of your ancestors? Today there are many resources to help you learn about and prepare for a visit to the lands where your ancestors… Read More VISITING THE LANDS OF OUR ANCESTORS
One of the most exciting things to see is people getting excited about family history! This video on our YouTube Channel gives a first-person perspective from a teenage family history enthusiast, and it includes honest questions and concerns that many people have about getting started with family history. It also shares the deep appreciation expressed… Read More New Video: Why I Love the Family History Guide
The Love of God, by Sabrina Squires… Read More A Companion to Come, Follow Me