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
November 14, 2017 By
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 […]
Using FamilySearch Apps to Record Oral Histories
July 31, 2017 By
The most complete family histories draw on a wide variety of resources. Documents and records provide important basic facts, while photos paint a fuller, more in-depth picture of ancestors. Oral histories add another invaluable layer with stories, personalities, and details that bring your ancestors to life. And with FamilySearch’s Family Tree and Memories apps, making […]
Millennials Share Their Favorite FamilySearch Tools for Preserving Family Memories
April 11, 2016 By
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 FamilySearch Memories App is Listening
June 30, 2015 By
The FamilySearch Memories mobile app introduces a third dimension to preserving valuable family moments. The newly released mobile app, available on iOS and Android, makes a bold move with a simple feature. Audio recordings now join documents, written stories, and photos as part of the modern-day family album online. I tried out the audio feature […]
The Inside Scoop on FamilySearch Partnerships
March 3, 2015 By
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
January 13, 2015 By
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. […]