Tag: FamilySearch

— genealogy —

Seven Million New Historical Records Added on FamilySearch

October 4, 2024

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

— FamilySearch, Record of Members Collection —

The Church Record of Members Collection: A Treasure Trove of Information

August 31, 2024

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have the opportunity to research the lives and ordinances of their ancestors by accessing FamilySearch’s Record of Members collection. (See Link) This collection contains a variety of documents from ward, branch and mission records which were created between 1836 and 1970. FamilySearch is currently indexing… Read More The Church Record of Members Collection: A Treasure Trove of Information

— Relative Finder —

What’s My Line?

July 20, 2024

Have you ever been in a gathering of people and brought out your cell phone and used the “Relatives around Me” feature of Family Tree? (See link) I love finding that many of my neighbors and friends are actually cousins as well! That knowledge brings a whole new level of connection. While attending RootsTech six… Read More What’s My Line?

— Memories —

My Mom Plays Volleyball!

May 11, 2024

I have many fond memories of my mother, beginning when I was a young child and continuing through adulthood. She has been a steady strength and support to me through the years and continues to be today. She has taught me great lessons through her example of being kind, patient and courageous. My mother immigrated… Read More My Mom Plays Volleyball!

— Burial Records —

Find a Grave

May 4, 2024

Recently I was working with the youth at the Granite FamilySearch Center. The weekly activity was to find ancestors using burial sources such as “Find a Grave” and “Billion Graves.” The teens enjoyed learning how to use the sites and discovered interesting information about their relatives. Find a Grave is an important resource because it provides cemetery… Read More Find a Grave

— Irish Heritage —

Remembering and Researching My Irish Heritage

March 16, 2024

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, a religious and cultural holiday celebrated on March 17 which honors the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, and commemorates his bringing Christianity to Ireland. The day is often observed with parades, festivals, wearing green clothing, and enjoying Irish food and traditions.  St. Patrick’s Day always makes me think of my own Irish heritage. My… Read More Remembering and Researching My Irish Heritage