Family History

Hahns Move to America

This family history story is an excerpt from Hahns Move to America submitted by Steve Terry. https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/memories/LL3B-TM5 We are not native Americans; our ancestors came to America from some other place. They immigrated. They are first-generation heroes! Nowadays it is much harder to immigrate. We are blessed our ancestors came earlier. Who came first?On the… Read More Hahns Move to America

Blessings

Remember and Record a Window of Heaven Tithing or Fast Offering Blessings

The FamilySearch Theme for November is “Remember and Record a Window of Heaven Tithing or Fast Offering Blessings.” When I think of the scripture in Malachi 3:10 “…and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there… Read More Remember and Record a Window of Heaven Tithing or Fast Offering Blessings

Temples

The Best Is Yet to Come

In the October 2024 General Conference (See Link), it was announced that during the last six months, the Church has dedicated or rededicated nine temples in five countries. Additionally, between now and the end of the year, the Church will dedicate five more. President Russell M. Nelson then announced plans to construct 17 more temples.  The… Read More The Best Is Yet to Come

genealogy

Seven Million New Historical Records Added on FamilySearch

By FamilySearch September 30, 2024 On September 30, 2024, FamilySearch published a blog article wherein they added 7 million new records to its free online archives. Some exciting additions include 3.8 million parish and civil registration records from France, 1 million cemetery records from Chile, and over 500,000 civil registration records from Sri Lanka. Other… Read More Seven Million New Historical Records Added on FamilySearch

The Family History Guide

The Candy Store

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