Have you ever wondered if your efforts to index and complete tasks on FamilySearch are meaningful? FamilySearch introduced a new feature at RootsTech called Your Impact. This is an amazing feature that shows how you have aided others in their search ...
Tomorrow we celebrate President's Day in the United States. Although the holiday began as a day to celebrate our first president George Washington's birthday, it has evolved to become a day to recognize and celebrate all our presidents.Eric Lagatta, ...
RootsTech 2024 is just seventeen days away. Will you be attending virtually or in person? Whatever your level of expertise or involvement in family history, there is something at RootsTech for you! Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing some id ...
In a recent article for Liahona magazine, London Brimhall wrote about the power of family stories. She quoted Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who recently taught that learning about our family “can change our lives in surpr ...
Last week I wrote about how to use Compare a Face to find out which ancestor you most resemble. This week, I want to share a youth activity idea using Compare a Face. Please note that each youth will need to be signed in to the FamilySearch Tree app ...
In an episode of Relative Race a few years ago, I was struck by one contestant’s joy that he was finally meeting “people who look like me.” While there are many ways to foster a sense of belonging among family members, this story illustrates that sha ...
October is Family History Month! How will you celebrate? There are many ways to be intentional about connecting with or researching your ancestors this month. Here are three ideas. Make a Family Recipe Making and enjoying recipes that have been ...
A couple of years ago I adapted an idea for a youth activity created by Diana Elder of FamilyLocket so the missions could all be completed using the Family Tree app on a smartphone or tablet. This activity has a Mission Impossible theme, and is a fun ...
When people find out I am a genealogist, one of the first things they often express is their own lack of knowledge or maybe even desire to "do family history." I generally respond with the idea that they are already doing family history, whether they ...
RootsTech 2023 is rapidly approaching! It will be held both in person and virtually on March 2-4, with different course offerings for each event. The virtual event is free, and a pass to the in-person event is just $98 for all three days. You can reg ...
As an Accredited Genealogist® professional, I am excited to help you connect with your ancestors through family history and genealogy research. Whatever your age or skill level, there is something here for you!