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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Kristin Chenoweth shares life story, power of family history

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
March 06, 2024 12:00 AM
Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth shared her life story at RootsTech, the world’s largest family celebration and discovery event.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: RootsTech attendees explore their family trees

By Jaecie Stilovich
March 04, 2024 12:00 AM
RootsTech, an annual genealogical event in Salt Lake City, ran from Thursday, Feb. 29 to Saturday, March 2. Event sponsor FamilySearch showed the Salt Palace Convention Center ahead of guest’s arrival. The world’s largest genealogy conference invites guests to dive into family history through classes, lectures and more.
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Featured

FamilySearch live videos unite people virtually

By Emily Andersen
May 13, 2020 12:00 AM
Wendy Smedley, a marketing manager at FamilySearch, decided that she wanted to do something to help people to find a sense of connection. That's why she proposed the idea for FamilySearch to start doing live videos.
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Technology

DNA ancestral data insufficient for many of Eastern origin

By Jenny Goldsberry
February 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Leer en español: Los datos de Ancestry son insuficientes para los del origen oriental
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Healthy Living

DNA tests can have life-altering consequences, say consumers

By Sydnee Gonzalez
January 14, 2020 12:00 AM
See also Legal, emotional surprises possible results of DNA tests
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Campus News

BYU students help fulfill nation's promise to never leave a soldier behind

By Anna Johnson
August 27, 2018 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, service members carried what is believed to be remains of U.S. soldiers from the Korean War. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Campus Events

BYU hosts family history exhibit

By Anna Johnson
July 31, 2018 12:00 AM
The Evolution of Family History exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the BYU Conference on Family History & Genealogy. (Ty Mullen)
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Local

President, Sister Oaks speak to thousands on the blessings of family history

By Jenna Alton
March 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Thousands exit after watching President and Sister Oaks speak on family history. (Jenna Alton)
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Local

BYU family history students, grads participate in RootsTech conference

By Jenna Alton
March 05, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU junior Janae Brown and BYU graduate Lauren Wake volunteer at the BYU booth at the annual RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City. (Jenna Alton)
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Campus Events

Amy Harris teaches the importance of learning from genealogy

By Sam Bigelow
July 18, 2017 12:00 AM
Amy Harris, Family History Coordinator and associate history professor, speaks during the July 18 forum. (Danielle Jardine)
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Religion

Mormons travel for family history work

By Kate Blood Ferguson
May 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Avery Miyahara Harding, left, looks over family records with her third cousins in Hiroshima, Japan. (Avery Harding)
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Campus News

Quiet study place in HBLL doubles as family history center

By Jessica Parcell
September 28, 2015 12:00 AM
A BYU student and service missionary works on genealogy in the HBLL Family History Center. Students and other members can come to this center and research their ancestors. (Maddi Driggs)
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Local

Ancestry.com DNA analysis draws praise and criticism

By Kirsten Clancy
May 18, 2015 12:00 AM
A map showing different types of groups where people may come from.
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Featured

Inmates find purpose indexing vital records

By Jordan Moroz
February 06, 2015 12:00 AM
Inmates in Utah, Arizona and Idaho have found a new hobby as indexing becomes all the rage even with prisoners who aren't members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Campus

Genealogy programming worth thousands of dollars at students' disposal

By Kristina Tieken
February 12, 2014 12:00 AM
Rare and priceless resources dangle at BYU students' fingertips, yet many are unaware of some of them — specifically, the family stories waiting to be found through the BYU Family History Center's genealogy programs.
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Campus Events

"We are family history"

August 09, 2012 12:00 AM
A letter reported an Austrian's home was unexpectedly swallowed into Germany's boarder. The man living there went to get married and was barred because he was not a German citizen.
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Religion

Historic Nauvoo opens a Family Search Center

July 31, 2012 12:00 AM
For years, Nauvoo has preserved its roots and unique identity in the historic structures built by the pioneers. A new addition, though entirely modern, further contributes to the pioneer history by allowing residents and tourists to rediscover their ancestors' legacy by going to Nauvoo's brand-new Family Search Center.
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Campus Events

Conference addresses spirituality of genealogy

July 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Devin Ashby is a family history enthusiast. However, his interest began only 10 years ago. After the initial 'ah-ha' moment, he became committed to family history work. He understands that to get involved you have to start.
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