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— New Records on Family Search —

New Free Historical Records from 31 Countries | February 2025 Update

February 7, 2025

By FamilySearch February 1, 2025 Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online archives with over 28 million new records from 31 different countries. Some exciting additions include nearly 17 million national civil registration records from the Philippines, 2.7 million dog license registration records from Ireland, and one million civil registration records from Italy. Other countries with… Read More New Free Historical Records from 31 Countries | February 2025 Update

— RootsTech 2025 —

What Will You Discover?

January 31, 2025

“Discover” Is the Theme for RootsTech 2025 Although a single word, “discover” means endless possibilities and inspirational experiences for those who participate in the world’s largest family history celebration this year. The idea that knowing your family story makes you more resilient and more capable of overcoming challenges isn’t just a hypothetical. It’s a benefit… Read More What Will You Discover?

— Merge Tool —

Merge Analysis—A New, Detailed Look at Merges in the Family Tree

January 18, 2025

Note: This article appeared previously on the FamilySearch Blog on October 10, 2024 (See Link) FamilySearch has a new tool that we hope will improve your experience with merges in the collaborative FamilySearch Family Tree. As merging affects the names, dates, places, sources, and relationships for 2 profiles, reviewing and fixing merges can be complex.… Read More Merge Analysis—A New, Detailed Look at Merges in the Family Tree

— Family History Activities, The Family History Guide —

Weekly Family History Activities for 2025

January 11, 2025

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

— The Spirit of Elijah —

All in My Family

December 13, 2024

On December 8, 2024, Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dedicated the Tallahassee Florida Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Elder Kearon said, “Our Savior can be found everywhere in the temple,” “He is found in every ordinance, in every covenant, in every promised blessing and particularly… Read More All in My Family