There’s a reason family history is so important—taking some time out of each day to turn your heart to your ancestors can enrich your life, establish your identity, and strengthen your family. Thanks to new and constantly advancing technologies that are available today, it has become easier than ever to integrate family history moments into […]

Mobile Access to the Consultant Planner
The consultant planner is one of the most useful tools available in your work as a family history consultant or helper. It allows you to access member trees, prayerfully plan lessons, and monitor member progress as you help others have successful family history experiences. You can now access this planner in the FamilySearch Family Tree […]

Millennials Share Their Favorite FamilySearch Tools for Preserving Family Memories
While family history has often been a passion and hobby for older members of families, the younger generation is becoming more and more inspired to preserve their family memories. At FamilySearch, we believe that learning about our ancestors helps us better understand who we are as individuals and creates a family bond that bridges the […]

The Inside Scoop on FamilySearch Partnerships
Did you know that FamilySearch.org now has over 60 certified partner applications (or ‘apps’)–and that number continues to grow! These partner apps include familiar websites such as Findmypast, ResearchTies, Ancestral Quest, and AllMyCousins.com, plus many more. If you are a FamilySearch user, what exactly does this mean for you? It means you now have even […]

FamilySearch Launches New App Gallery
FamilySearch.org today launched its online App Gallery to help patrons more easily find the right application from FamilySearch’s many partner applications, or services, to enhance their family history efforts. With just a few clicks, patrons can now begin to search partner apps to find those that meet their specific need, platform, operating system, and price. […]