An exciting new search tool on the FamilySearch.org home page called “Learn about your family” combines the power of searching records—the most used feature on the website and app—with searching the FamilySearch Family Tree—a worldwide community tree with over one billion profiles. With this new feature, you can learn about your family surname and more. […]
Family History Is as Easy as Pushing “Record”
December 15, 2018 By
1. Record family members’ favorite memories. Download the FamilySearch Memories app on iOS or android. Simply open the app, and click the GREEN +. Select the microphone icon, click Begin Recording, and then click Start. Download the Memories App 2. Gather family recipes, traditions, or songs using the FamilySearch Memories app. Download the Memories App […]
Simple Ways to Share What You’ve Learned
December 15, 2018 By
1. Share your names that are ready for the temple. It’s easy to do it using the Family Tree app. For iOS, click the temple icon at the bottom of the screen. For android, click the 3 bars at the top left, and then click Temple. Select the ordinances you want to share. Click the […]
Share Your Skills with Family and Friends
December 15, 2018 By
1. Learn how to help others. 2. Help someone download the Family Tree and Memories apps. 3. Connect them with their ancestors. Learn about other ways you can discover, share, and preserve your family history today. 4 Easy Ways to Discover Your Ancestors in 5 Minutes or Less 3 Things to Add to Your Family […]
3 Simple Ways to Honor Your Ancestors
December 15, 2018 By
1. Find ancestors that are ready for the temple. Simply download the FamilySearch Family Tree app on iOS or android. Then click on the temple icon to see who needs ordinances performed. (On an android device, click the 3 bars at the top left, and then click Temple.) New Ordinances Ready Feature 2. Gather old […]
3 Things to Add to Your Family History
December 15, 2018 By
1. Think about how you want to be remembered. To find prompts to get you started, simply go to the My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together booklet. Capture Your Family Story 2. Write your story for future generations. Use these ideas to spark inspiration. Record Your Story 3. Test your knowledge of your family’s […]
Youth Connecting with Generations
December 15, 2018 By
Download: Small (360p) | Large (720p) President Russell M. Nelson invites you to “enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel.” Can gathering Israel be as simple as connecting with your past, present, and future family? Yes! Discover, share, and preserve your family history today.
4 Easy Ways to Discover Your Ancestors in 5 Minutes or Less
December 13, 2018 By
Your family tree holds all sorts of discoveries about you and your ancestors. Here are 4 ways you can learn about your ancestors in your FamilySearch family tree. New to FamilySearch? Create a Free Account Some of the discovery experiences below work best if you’ve already started your tree on FamilySearch.org. Learn how to get […]
New Records on FamilySearch from November 2018
November 29, 2018 By
FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in November 2018 with almost 90 million new indexed family history records and almost 300,000 digital images from around the world. New historical records were added from Benin, Chile, Costa Rica, The Dominican Republic, England, Germany, Honduras, Ireland, Lesotho, Liberia, Nicaragua, Peru, and the United States, which includes California, […]
Light the World 2018 with Family History
November 21, 2018 By
As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to the joy of family gatherings, shared meals, and celebrations. Whether you celebrate with presents under the tree, wooden shoes stuffed with straw, or a bonfire made from dried thorn branches, it is a season of joy and togetherness. The Christmas season is an opportune time for […]