What Is a Second Cousin?: How to Calculate Family Relationships
From the FamilySearch Blog: Trying to figure out what to call your distant cousin? Even if you know what it means to be a second, third, or fourth cousin (and if you don’t, check out this simple, visual article for an explanation), it can be hard to identify these...
10 Ways Family History Can Help You Sanctify the Sabbath
From the FamilySearch Blog: Outside of the temple, the home is the most holy sanctuary there is—a place where families are counseled to maintain the spirit and to strengthen familial bonds. Committing to a family-focused Sabbath will sanctify its restorative power and...
Family History Library in Salt Lake City Open Sundays for Discovery Experiences
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is now open on Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings. The addition of Sunday hours and extended Monday hours will allow more individuals and families to take advantage of the library’s rich, fun, and interactive discovery...
Save a Family Memory Before it is Lost
A memory is lost when a family member passes away before the memory has been shared and saved. Don’t wait another day. Consider family memories you don’t want to lose: Think about important memories from your life events, videos, stories, or photos that are not...
Explore Your Global Heritage with FamilySearch Country Pages
FamilySearch’s country pages help you learn more about your heritage and ethnicity around the world. We are all proud of where we come from. Whether you’re a first-generation immigrant, or you have just discovered your roots by taking a DNA test, your national...
Add Audio to Pictures on FamilySearch.org
For years, FamilySearch has helped you preserve family memories by letting you upload photos and stories to your Family Tree. (Learn more about adding Memories to Family Tree.) Now that function has been enhanced by letting you add audio descriptions to the pictures...
Cool Features on the Family Tree App
From the FamilySearch Blog: Have you tried using the Family Tree app to learn about your family or to take a family name to the temple? The mobile app has some features you may not have seen yet–and they give you a powerful way to connect with your family. With the...
Discover Yourself in “All About Me” on FamilySearch.org
What is special about your name and birth year? FamilySearch’s All About Me feature helps you discover things you may not know about yourself and your history. Learn what your name means and where it comes from. Discover just how popular or unique your name is....
Discover Your Ancestors With Memories Book App
With just one click, you can generate a memories book with photos, stories, and details about the lives of your ancestors. Create a PDF book that you can email to others or send to be printed. Family history is all about photos and stories. But sometimes it is...
Virtual Pass Ticket to Watch Sessions of RootsTech 2019
Did you know you can purchase a virtual pass of RootsTech 2019 and get online access to 18 recorded sessions, in addition to the sessions that were streamed for free? With a virtual ticket, you can watch playbacks of RootsTech sessions from your laptop, tablet, or...
“We Are the Gatherers!” Highlights from Elder and Sister Bednar’s 2019 Family Discovery Day Message
From the FamilySearch blog: On March 2, 2019, Elder Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Susan, were the featured speakers at Family Discovery Day at RootsTech. They talked about the latter-day gathering of Heavenly Father’s children prophesied of...
Temples Now Allow Cell Phones in Temple Office to Print Family Ordinance Requests
A new Church policy now allows patrons to use cell phones and other electronic devices in the temple office for printing Family Ordinance Requests and family name cards. Otherwise, cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and placed in a locker...
How to Remotely Watch RootsTech 2019 Salt Lake City
If you are unable to attend RootsTech 2019 in Salt Lake City, you have two remote viewing options. Some of the show’s sessions will be streamed live for free at RootsTech.org (see the broadcast schedule below)! If you want more, you can purchase a Virtual Pass to view...
Register for Free RootsTech Family Discovery Day
RootsTech Family Discovery Day is a free, 1-day event on Saturday, March 2, 2019, that will inspire you to discover, gather, and connect family relationships—past, present, and future. Enjoy inspirational devotionals from General Authorities, informational breakout...Follow on social media