I get excited when I think of all the people throughout the world who are trying to connect with their ancestors. However, I can’t help but think there are those in the world who have an interest in family history, but just haven’t quite taken the time to become involved in it. I think it’s safe… Read More Family History For All!
Recently, I have found myself asking if we fully comprehend how fortunate we are to have access to a FamilySearch Center in our own neighborhood. I can’t help but wonder if we are treating it the way we should be. Do we give it its proper place in our lives? Often, the easier something is to access,… Read More FamilySearch Centers Bless Us All
What do you think is the first thing people think of when you say family history? Genealogy is probably near the top of the list. Researching ancestors (lost or recent) is probably another big one. But family history is so much more than names, dates, and places. Sure, it is fun to find a great… Read More Preserving Your Media at the Center
Did you know at the Granite FamilySearch Center there are consultants who have experience in specific areas of family history research? What an incredible family history resource! Besides the consultants who have been trained in FamilySearch Family Tree, many are also knowledgeable in DNA, very familiar with Ancestry and other genealogy sites, personal history writing,… Read More I Need Help!
Moving near the center was inspirational for me. Looking for a home is not an easy process for anyone. Upon entering my current home, there was a black hairless cat sitting on the kitchen counter. Not a good start. At the same time, I had an impression this was the house. Not quite the match.… Read More Granite FamilySearch Center is an Amazing Resource for Everyone
The Granite Family Search Center is excited to be starting Youth Classes for the 2023/24 school year! We will be teaching the youth who attend how to navigate through the FamilySearch program, find and prepare family names to take to the temple to perform sacred and necessary ordinances on their behalf. Through this learning experience, the youth… Read More GFSC Youth Program
Over the years, the Center has collected many family history resource books. Early on, an effort was started to catalog the books and make them available to the patrons and consultants. Not long after, a new batch of books was donated and has been waiting to become part of the Center resources. Fast forward a few years… Read More New at the Granite FamilySearch Center