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Free FamilySearch Webinars: June 2026
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FamilySearch 2025 Genealogy Highlights
FamilySearch looks back on 2024 and highlights its key accomplishments.
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New Free Historical Records from 27 Countries | May 2026 Update
FamilySearch added over 256 million new records in May 2026.
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FamilySearch Webinars Focus on Irish Ancestry and AI Tools
Free familySearch Webinars: May 2026
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RootsTech 2026 Highlights
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John de Jong, FamilySearch Manager and Problem Solver
Abi Falin Horspool
By  Abi Falin Horspool
April 28, 2026
Hard work, miracles, and faith help FamilySearch manager John de Jong break barriers in personal records research.
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Jeff Svare: FamilySearch Genealogist Loves Nordic Research
Diane Sagers
By  Diane Sagers
October 31, 2025
Jeff Svare's spent his 37-year career with FamilySearch serving as an expert on the Nordic research team and as deputy chief genealogical officer.
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Remembering Craig Miller: FamilySearch Director of Design and Engineering
Kevin V. Hunt
By  Kevin V. Hunt
July 18, 2025
As the director of design and engineering for FamilySearch.org for many years, Craig Miller was in charge of overseeing the development of v…
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