While we continue to “Find, Take, and Teach,”we also need to keep in mind that part of the process should involve learning the story of your family. Our family stories can be dramas with lots of turns and twists. Very few of us have “perfect” families. How can we preserve all the stories, aspirations, and… Read More Preserving Your Family Story
by Glenn Steenblik As we here in Utah celebrated the 24th of July holiday, marking the day when the main company of pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley, I paused to reflect on my own pioneer ancestors. They were not among that first, second or third groups which arrived in the valley, nor were they… Read More August 2017 – Director’s Message
Will You Be the Welding Link? Liz Kennington President Joseph Fielding Smith wrote in Doctrines of Salvation, 2:121-22: “If Elijah had not come, we are led to believe that all the work of past ages would been of little avail, for the Lord said the whole earth, under such conditions, would be utterly wasted at… Read More Will You Be the Welding Link?
It’s been a few short years since LDS members were given free access to Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, MyHeritage.com, and AmercianAncestors.com. But were you also aware that you can have free access to Geneanet.com? Access for church members was announced 12 September 2016. But you may have missed this. To get your free access to Geneanet.com, go… Read More Geneanet LDS Account
Utah Pioneer Jubilee Liz Kennington Have you ever seen this medal among the artifacts passed down in your family? You might if your ancestor was part of the 1847 pioneer migration to the Salt Lake Valley. In 1897 a commission was established to organize the 50-year celebration of the arrival of pioneers in 1847. The… Read More Utah Pioneer Jubilee
Recently I logged into my personalized page in FamilySearch.org and found that another feature had been added to that page, Celebrate Your Missionary Heritage. It listed several of my ancestors who had served missions during the 1830-1930 timeframe. One fun activity on the webpage is an interactive map showing where my ancestors served their missions.… Read More Missionary Heritage
Come, Come Ye Saints Liz Kennington July is a great month particularly for Utah Latter-day Saints. We begin the month celebrating Independence Day, the birth of our nation, and end the month honoring our pioneer ancestors. For me July also represents a reminder of some of my ancestors who have made a lasting impact on… Read More Come, Come Ye Saints
What’s in Your Genes? If you have small children still in the home or plan on entertaining grandchildren this summer, Familylocket.com may just have an idea that could convert those little ones to family history work! In a blog post, 5 April 2017, Nicole Dyer (daughter part of the mother/daughter team) shared an great experience… Read More What’s in Your Genes?
Director’s Message Glen Steenblik At the end of each school year a phrase often expressed among friends is, “Have a great summer!” My invitation to you this month is “Have a sensational summer”; that is, a Sensational Family History summer. “Sensation” is defined as “the action of the senses; power to see, hear, feel, taste,… Read More July 2017 – Director’s Message
June has always been a special month in my family. Both my father and grandfather celebrated their birthdays in June, 19 and 20 respectively. Frequently, one of their birthdays would land on Father’s Day. The challenge in our family was coming up with presents for both birthdays and Father’s Day! The weekend closest to their… Read More Honoring Our Fathers