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By Annie Lincoln ,

November 1, 2024

RootsTech is the biggest genealogy event in the world. That's right, the biggest in the whole world! Once a year, the greatest minds in the …

By Kathryn Grant ,

April 3, 2024

Family trees are as old as humanity. They’ve been recorded on paper, sewn into fabric, engraved on stone, and handed down by oral tradition.…

By David Nielsen ,

February 28, 2019

On February 28, 2019, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke at the Temple and Family History Leadership Instruc…

By David Nielsen ,

January 22, 2025

"Discover" Is the Theme for RootsTech 2025 Although a single word, "discover" means endless possibilities and inspirational experiences for …

By Amie Tennant ,

June 22, 2020

Wouldn’t it be swell to travel back in time to the 1920s America? Maybe you could grill an ancestor and get them to sing (that means “talk” …

By Laurie Bradshaw ,

February 3, 2021

We are all proud of where we come from. Whether you’re a first-generation immigrant or you have just discovered your roots by taking a DNA t…

By David Nielsen ,

October 28, 2024

Although Ellis Island is now a mere relic of the past, its facts, figures, and myths continue to fascinate people today. This fascination is…

By Sunny Jane Morton ,

October 14, 2024

During the 1800s and early 1900s, millions of people immigrated to the United States. The mostly unrestricted “open door” policy slammed shu…

By Jessica Grimaud ,

September 6, 2019

Do you have a favorite name for your grandparents? Maybe it was Maw Maw and Paw Paw, or Nana and Pop, or the classic Grandma and Grandpa. Wh…

By David Nielsen ,

March 21, 2025

Time is precious. Even the smallest amount of a volunteer's time can make a big impact. But with so many important priorities and demands in…