North American Content Strategist

Larry Telford

With a career at FamilySearch spanning nearly five decades, Larry Telford brings a wealth of experience and insight into the preservation and accessibility of genealogical records. Beginning in 1977 as a microfilm camera operator, he later managed field operations across multiple U.S. regions until 2004. That year marked a pivotal transition to Salt Lake City, where Larry played a key role in the global shift from microfilm to digital image capture.

In subsequent years, Larry oversaw camera operations throughout the Western Hemisphere, further deepening a lifelong commitment to original records. Today, as the Content Strategist for North America, he focuses on identifying and prioritizing record collections that offer the greatest value to individuals pursuing their family history. Larry’s passion for connecting people with their ancestral roots continues to shape the strategic direction of FamilySearch’s content initiatives.