One of my family history treasures is the Book of Remembrance that belonged to my grandmother, Mary Anne Hamilton Frost, nicknamed Mollie. Mollie and her sister Margaret (Peg) became interested in the church when they heard the missionaries talk about baptism for the dead in a street meeting in Belfast, Ireland, in 1910. They stopped… Read More Finding Maggie
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
Exciting news! The Granite Family History Center will reopen with regular hours beginning April 13. We are excited to see the smiling faces of our patrons and the enthusiasm of our consultants. We also look forward to feeling the wonderful spirit that attends the Family History Center. Starting April 13 our hours will be: Sunday … Read More Open For Business
When I read about Lygia in my Family Tree, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Sessions, the granddaughter of Perrigrine and Sarah Sessions and the first cousin and friend to my grandmother Norma Sessions Jackson through the marriage of Perrigrine and Sarah. The only other information I know about her are the few… Read More “The Dash”
Last week the leaders of the Granite Family History Center and the contributing stakes met to discuss the opening of the Granite Family History Center, the efforts being made in the wards and stakes to further Temple and Family History work, and the blessings of participating in this important work in challenging times. We look… Read More What Will I Do With What I Have Learned?
Youth and young adults are invited to participate in a series of challenges to connect with themselves and others during RootsTech Connect Feb. 25-27, 2021. Credit: Screenshot RootsTech.org… Read More You Can Still Participate in RootsTech Connect 2021
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
Many of us had the amazing opportunity to attend RootsTech for the first time, as access was offered free and online. You many not know, but the sessions that were offered were recorded and are available online at RootsTech.org. In a recent blog article written by Bob Taylor for The Family History Guide titled: RootsTech… Read More RootsTech and the Family History Guide
When I was growing up, my grandparents did not live close by, and we only got to visit them 2 or 3 times a year. When we did visit, my parents would pack up the station wagon with our suitcases, blankets and pillows, five kids, with a few things to keep us busy and occupied. … Read More Are We There Yet?
John Jones his wife, Elizabeth Barclay, and their family lived in a small village in Wales called Northrop. Benjamin Bennett had lived in the nearby village of Flintshire Wales, near the shores of the Dee River, since his birth, March 15, 1796. As Benjamin grew up, he met and fell in love with a young… Read More John Jones and Family – Journey to Utah