FamilySearch Library

09/03/2026

Every family history puzzle has clues waiting to be uncovered.

Learn how to evaluate evidence, resolve conflicting records, and connect information from multiple sources to build stronger genealogical conclusions.

This session will introduce key concepts of genealogical proof and show how written conclusions can support accurate and reliable research.

Want to learn more? Check out the handout and additional video resources here.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/constructing-genealogical-proof-conflict-resolution-indirect-evidence-and-written-conclusions?cid=SO-00064162

Explore Tips for Evaluating Evidence
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Evaluate_the_Evidence?cid=SO-00064162

Discover practical methods to research records and find new insights.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/fieldops/familysearch-library-research-basics-intro-to-research-process?cid=SO-00064162

08/31/2026

FamilySearch's impact continues to grow thanks to volunteers worldwide like Lynne and Mark Hamp.

The Hamp's have been in New York digitizing select books from the New York State Library. Lynne said, “I have always felt a connection with American History, so being in New York is a delight. I love working with these old, historic books and have developed an appreciation for strangers who recorded their family histories because they understood the importance of preserving this information for future generations. Mark and I are truly blessed to do this work.”

These rare and deeply rooted New York genealogy collections are more accessible than ever before. They include records like

—Published family histories
—Local and county histories
—Genealogy periodicals
—Colonial deeds and wills
—Land grants to Revolutionary War veterans
—Records related to British loyalists

These primary sources can unlock detailed information about ancestors, and many are available online for the first time. Click the link to learn more about these collections. https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/familysearch-and-the-office-of-cultural-education-collaborate-to-expand-access-to-genealogy-records?cid=SO-00064068

08/28/2026

"I am a storyteller. I specialize in Polynesian legends, and I have a love for Marquesan legends and histories. Back in about 1989 or 1990, I started getting into Marquesan genealogy because I'd been studying the stories and histories. My way to thank those who handed down the stories or who were in the stories is to gather up all their names and introduce them to their descendants. It is a token of my love for them.

"I went to the Bishop Museum in Hawaii to look through their archives. While I was there, they pulled out a collection of photographs that had been taken in 1920 of about 120 people from the Marquesas. I thought what I could do was create a genealogy project. I went through all the available birth, marriage, and death records and built one huge community genealogical tree. Then I started matching the photographs to the genealogies. I had some great successes. For example, I have a friend whose mother passed away two years ago. I was able to show him a photograph of both his mother and father that had been taken in 1920. They both died around 1960, so it was a very special experience.

"Every two years, I go back to the Marquesas. I'll walk down the street, pull out my phone, and say, 'Hey, I've got your genealogy on my phone. What's your name?' Within about a minute, I'm showing them four, five, or even six generations of their family. After I show them their genealogy, I take a picture of them holding their family tree with their finger pointing to their name. That way I can remember who they are. I'm introducing people to their own ancestors, and that brings me a lot of joy." —Daniel Longstaff

You can help others discover their family history too. Check out FamilySearch's Get Involved program. Click the link to get started. https://www.familysearch.org/en/getinvolved/?cid=SO-00063918

08/27/2026

Join us at the Museum of Utah to discover inspiring stories, historical records, and the power of preserving our memories. The collections of the Utah Historical Society remind us that every story matters.

You don't need to be a pioneer from the past to make history. Every day, you're writing your own story and creating a legacy for future generations.

Preserve your family's memories for future generations with FamilySearch.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/memories/?cid=SO-00063980

To schedule a FREE FamilySearch consultation, visit
https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/online-consultations?cid=SO-00041561

08/24/2026

FamilySearch has recently added more than 8.2 million new records from 22 different countries to its online archives. Some exciting additions include 2.1 million civil and church records from the Philippines, 5 million church and tax records from Ukraine, and 600,000 civil records from France.

Other countries with significant record additions include
-Belgium
-England
-Italy
-Switzerland
-United States

There are so many records to search, but it only takes one to find a family member or story you’ve been missing. Click the link to find your one. 💚 https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/new-records-august-2026?cid=SO-00063722

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Could your ancestors have arrived in Australia by ship? Australia welcomed immigrants from around the world. Discover how passenger lists can help you trace immigrant ancestors, uncover their origins, and reveal details about their journey and arrival in a new land.

Want to learn more? Check out the handout!
https://cms-z-assets.familysearch.org/79/0f/bc4dfe264365b6f5b1056f899a6a/tracing-immigrant-ancestors-to-australia-handout-jmr.pdf?cid=SO-00063788

Want to learn more? Check out the handout!
https://cms-z-assets.familysearch.org/79/0f/bc4dfe264365b6f5b1056f899a6a/tracing-immigrant-ancestors-to-australia-handout-jmr.pdf?cid=SO-00063788

Discover your ancestors. Billions of records, one click away.
https://www.familysearch.org?cid=SO-00063788

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Preserve the stories that matter most. Join our live webinar and learn simple ways to record, organize, and share treasured family memories.

Discover easy-to-use storytelling apps, dementia-friendly conversation techniques, and practical tools that help loved ones share their experiences before memories fade. Includes a live Q&A.

Visit the website to learn how to record, save, and share the memories that matter most.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Creating_Oral_Histories?cid=SO-00063566

Review today’s syllabus to learn how technology supports dementia caregivers.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/helping-caregivers-of-dementia-patients-capture-family-stories-using-technology?cid=SO-00063566