by LDS365 | Jan 12, 2023
There are 5,700 FamilySearch centers around the world where you can find free genealogical resources and help from volunteers to discover your roots and how your ancestors have shaped you. You can access computers, get personalized help, and free access to the records...
by LDS365 | Jan 5, 2023
The FamilySearch Newsroom has published an article explaining plans for the coming year. In 2023, you can expect free access to more of the world’s genealogical records, new search capabilities, more free help, and more localized discovery experiences. The following...
by LDS365 | Dec 23, 2022
FamilySearch is publishing a “Road to RootsTech” series to help you get ready for RootsTech 2023. This series of videos gives a behind-the-scenes peak and shares announcements about RootsTech 2023. So far, they have published the following three videos. A...
by LDS365 | Dec 14, 2022
Photos can connect us with our families in unique ways. However, photos are perishable. How do you preserve photos from that old shoebox or album before they start to fade or disintegrate? The article “Photo Preservation for Family History” provides tips...
by LDS365 | Oct 27, 2022
How and where to begin your genealogy journey can seem overwhelming. A first step is to figure out which online genealogy databases and tree-hosting sites to use. Before you dive into a database or pay to create a family tree that may already exist, watch these videos...
by LDS365 | Oct 26, 2022
The Ordinances Ready app helps you take your family names to the temple. A new update makes reserving ordinances simpler and more meaningful. Now Ordinances Ready will find ward and stake names for you when a closer relative cannot be found. Ever wonder how Ordinances...
by LDS365 | Aug 24, 2022
FamilySearch has redesigned its person page to be more readable and interactive. It also has new tab that can help you make quick discoveries about your ancestor. The About tab, located near the top of the page, is something like a get-to-know-you page for your...
by LDS365 | May 17, 2022
In the video “My Calm in the Storm,” a young single adult shares her perspective about her busy life and taking control of her peace and happiness. She explains how temple and family history work is her calm in the storm. This video is from the 2022 Temple...
by LDS365 | May 10, 2022
Many people are learning about their DNA. DNA research is revolutionary for the genealogy field, and genealogy-related DNA research has driven lots of new innovations that can benefit you personally. If you are intrigued by DNA and want to learn how this powerful...
by LDS365 | Apr 19, 2022
The new family groups feature makes it easy to send FamilySearch messages to a selected group of your living relatives on FamilySearch. When you are part of group, you can send a message to all group members at once. The article “New Family Groups Feature Makes...
by LDS365 | Apr 12, 2022
The 1950 U. S. Census project is underway! Volunteers are busy ensuring that information indexed by computers is complete and accurate. By participating, you are helping people discover details about their family that may have been hidden for 72 years. Learn about the...
by LDS365 | Apr 4, 2022
Gravestone clues may be just the thing you need to break through your genealogical brick walls and find your ancestors! Headstones are frequently overlooked as tools for family history research but YOU can be a gravestone detective! Even if you know the names and key...
by LDS365 | Mar 22, 2022
FamilySearch has developed a fun tool to see how we’re related to each other. Could you be related to your friends? Send them the link FamilySearch.org/connect to find out! Start by adding your relatives to your family tree, then use Relative Finder to connect...
by LDS365 | Mar 11, 2022
The Church offered instruction for ward and stake leaders about temple and family history as part of RootsTech 2022 on March 3, 2022. With the theme “Joyfully Bound to the Savior through Ordinances and Covenants: The Blessings of Power and Protection,” Elder David A....
by LDS365 | Mar 9, 2022
A million-plus participants enjoyed more than 1,500 interactive experiences in at least 30 languages during RootsTech 2022 on March 3–5, 2022, with many more planning to access content on RootsTech.org throughout the coming year. If you missed out, you can still...
