Celebrating 130 Years of Discovery at FamilySearch! • FamilySearch
Celebrating 130 Years of Discovery at FamilySearch! • FamilySearch
People have been making discoveries using this free resource for 100+ years. Read their stories here.
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I WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE MY FAMILY HISTORY.
WHO DO I CONTACT?
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You were my first source of information on my family. I started with a basic list of paternal ancestors and ended up with thousands on my tree. I would spend hours at the Mormon Temple Library in Oakland, CA, finding ancestors and documentation. This was before the internet. Once the internet came into play I joined a number of genealogy sites and have found them all helpful in one way or another. Some are better for my American paternal family and some are better for my European maternal family. Your site helps with both. Thank you.
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We have been hugely blessed by having free access to Find My Past, Ancestry and My Heritage. We have found records so much faster than when we first began. We have found many names and interesting stories about our ancestors and have loved doing the work for them in the Temple. Being involved in the work of Salvation is amazing. The Lord is truly hastening His work and we are incredibly blessed to be involved in it.
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Abby, was there an original line by F-S from Adam to the Scottish King Kenneth 111 b 960 d 1030, i have it but would like to see if it has been changed from original, thanks Bill
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thank you for all you have done & continue doing
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Dear FamilySearch Team,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for all the hard work you do. Through your platform, I’ve gained a deeper perspective on my life and my family history. Discovering my roots has given me a profound sense of connection to my past, and it has truly helped me appreciate and love my origins even more.
I’m incredibly proud of where I come from, and I know that this journey would not have been possible without your dedication and support. Thank you again for all that you do – your work is truly making a difference in people’s lives!
Warm regards,
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Family Search is the best! It’s my favorite new hobby and they’re something about building and working on your family trees it’s amazing!!! I love it!!! Thank you family search!
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I love family search!! I love doing family history thanks to family search! I have an enormous family tree now and I love that!! I love my ancestors and doing family history work!!! Thank you family search. It’s awesome!
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l have been using Family Search for a couple of years and it has led to my discovery of so many ancestors that I knew nothing about including my 13 x Grandparents born 1500 and many who emigrated to the USA in the mid 1800’s from England, thank you Family Search for everything.
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My genealogy journey began while looking for information on my grandfather, more specifically a photo or something of his time in the military. He passed away when I was six. I am an adult now and have been very curious about his life. I have not found much on his time in the military but I did find a document that is very special to me. The document I found is what actually led me to FamilySearch, his and my grandmother's marriage certificate from Christmas Eve in 1965. I guess you can say that is when my love for genealogy really started and has not stopped. Since then, I have learned so much about many ancestors I never knew. I even found a photo of my paternal great grandparents from their 50th wedding anniversary. I thought that was an awesome find since I never even knew their name before. While I am still searching for photos and information on my grandfather, the amount of information that I have found is incredible. FamilySearch has given me the gift of self discovery through the discovery of my relatives. That is one of the most amazing gifts. Thank you. #FoundAtFamilySearch
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@shirley a smith Thank you for your comment / question. Please see the free resources available by checking in with Online Genealogy Help or Genealogy Research Help to further your research. The forum at FamilySearch Community can also help provide valuable information and assistance.
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We had no idea we were cousins until we traced our ancestry and discovered a shared lineage. To our surprise, we found out we’re third cousins! Before this discovery, we only knew each other as members of the same ward.
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Title: Finding My Ancestors Through Social Media
A few years ago, I found myself stuck in my search for relatives. That’s when I came up with the idea of using social media as a tool to connect with family—and it turned out to be incredibly useful. I created private Facebook groups for both sides of my family and started by inviting relatives I already knew. As they joined, I reached out to them individually via Messenger, asking for any family information they could share. Many responded generously.
For example, a second cousin on my mother’s side provided me with 60 names spanning four generations. On my father’s side, another second cousin shared 28 names across three generations. I even connected with a nephew I had never met and his father, my first cousin, whom I had only met once. Together, they gave me 12 names covering three generations.
Social media has become a powerful tool in my journey to uncover our family’s history. Whenever possible, I also attend funerals, birthdays, and other family events to strengthen these connections and learn more in person. At one such gathering a few months ago, I discovered a story my own father never shared with us—that my grandfather, whom I never met, remarried after my grandmother’s passing. This revelation opened the door to finding my step-grandmother’s family, adding another piece to our family puzzle.
Because of these successes, I now share my experiences with others. Social media has proven to be a remarkable way to connect with relatives and discover our shared history, one story at a time. If you’re stuck like I was, maybe this approach could work for you too!
Nestor. Sunglao
Branch T&FH Leader
San Isidro 2nd Branch,
Antipolo Philippines Stake
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About a year ago i got a notice from Family Search that Lucille Ball was .y distant cousin. How can I find out more? Thank you !!!!!
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@Marilyn1503 Thank you for your comment. To get help with your family line question, you can check in with Online Genealogy Help or Genealogy Research Help to get one-on-one assistance. The forum at FamilySearch Community may also provide some of the information you need.
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