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New: Online Genealogy Consultations with Family History Library Experts

Humans have an innate need to know their identities—who their ancestors are and where they come from. Finding that past sometimes requires…

June 30, 2020 - Diane Sagers
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David Rencher Receives Rare, Prestigious Genealogy Award

David Rencher, chief genealogical officer (CGO) of FamilySearch and director of the Family History Library, received the prestigious Certificate of Appreciation from…

February 5, 2020 - Diane Sagers
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FamilySearch Research Wiki Publishes 90,000th Article

This summer, the FamilySearch Research Wiki published its 90,000th wiki article—a major milestone since its humble beginnings nearly 12 years ago. The…

August 30, 2019 - Jessica Grimaud
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RootsTech 2019 FamilySearch Updates

FamilySearch will be addressing a variety of updates at RootsTech 2019.  Whether you are attending RootsTech 2019 in-person, remotely, or planning to…

February 19, 2019 - Paul G. Nauta (@nautapg)
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9 Questions for David Rencher, FamilySearch CGO and New Family History Library Director

The world-renowned Family History Library in Salt Lake City has a new director, David Rencher, FamilySearch’s Chief Genealogy Officer (See news release:…

August 21, 2018 - FamilySearch
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