The Power of Temple and Family History Work: A Father’s Perspective

May 4, 2019

Our oldest daughter turned 12 in February 2014, the same month the Granite Family History Center was dedicated. She became engaged in the work; indexing, adding memories, and finding names for temple ordinances. She found some stories about my grandparents and great-grandparents that I had never heard of before. She was excited and looked forward… Read More The Power of Temple and Family History Work: A Father’s Perspective

— Memories —

Scanning, Sharing, Archiving

April 30, 2019

Have you ever cleaned out or gone through a parent’s or relative’s closet, basement or attic? Often when doing so, you can find a treasure trove of family history. Stuffed into folders or boxes you might find photos, documents, mementos and newspapers that tell the story of your family from years gone by. You can… Read More Scanning, Sharing, Archiving

— Sources —

Hidden Treasures-Internet Sites Where I Learned More about My Ancestors

April 27, 2019

In his 2018 Rootstech talk, President Dallin H Oaks said the following: “Family history starts when you learn about your ancestors. They are real people who lived before you and were part of a family. We need to be sealed to our ancestors so that we can live with them in the next life. When… Read More Hidden Treasures-Internet Sites Where I Learned More about My Ancestors

— Research —

Newspaper Research

April 23, 2019

Anyone who is serious about discovering their family history should never pass up an opportunity to supplement their research by using United States newspapers. Newspapers are often the best place to find such useful sources as obituaries, notices of land sales, probate notices, birth, marriage and death notices as well as day to day historical… Read More Newspaper Research

— Blessings —

Sealing Keys Restored

April 20, 2019

On Easter Sunday 183 years ago (April 3, 1836), Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias and Elijah appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple. The keys of the priesthood restored at that time provided the power whereby eternal families could be established in these the latter days. The importance of eternal families and… Read More Sealing Keys Restored

— DNA —

What to Do with Your DNA Matches

April 16, 2019

Now that I have my DNA results, what do I do with them? I have looked down the list of matches and been able to identify several of the names as being part of my family tree, as well as the possible side of the family they are from. My daughter was looking at those… Read More What to Do with Your DNA Matches

— DNA —

Well, I’m Not Who I Thought I Was

April 13, 2019

After waiting almost three months to receive the results of my DNA test, I am finally in possession of the “facts” as I know them. It has been quite the experience. After sending in my first test, I was contacted and had to do a second test! It took me far too long to get… Read More Well, I’m Not Who I Thought I Was

— Granite Family History Center —

Happy Anniversary!

April 9, 2019

This year we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Granite Family History Center (“GFHC”). From its very inception, its history has been filled with miracles and tender mercies. Today the center blesses over a thousand visitors a month and houses over 50 computers, multiple scanners, copiers and digitizing equipment. Approximately 130 consultants have been called… Read More Happy Anniversary!

— Research —

Research is Like a Road Trip

April 6, 2019

Research is fun, but it can feel frustrating when you feel like you’re just spinning your wheels. Having a research road map can help you focus and make more progress, stated Amy Johnson Crow in her class I attended at RootsTech 2019. Amy compared our genealogy research to a road trip. If we just want… Read More Research is Like a Road Trip

— Records —

25 Million New Records Added on FamilySearch in March

April 3, 2019

If you haven’t found that certain source for your relative, don’t give up. It might show up at any time. FamilySearch is continually adding additional free online records. Just last month, in March, over 25 million new indexed family history records from around the world were added. In addition, almost 180,000 new digital images were… Read More 25 Million New Records Added on FamilySearch in March

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