As we start the New Year and reflect on the goals we have accomplished in 2017, let us consider Family History work as part of our New Year’s resolution. The Lord promises us, as we do our Family History Work, doors will be opened and information will become available to us. I can testify to … More New Year’s Resolution

“The Lord will help open doors as we do genealogy. I have a conviction born of a little experience to which I bear testimony that there are forces beyond this life that are working with us. I have the simple faith that when you do everything you can, researching to the last of your opportunity, … More Heaven Will Cooperate

In each family, there is one who seems called to find the ancestors. To put flesh on their bones and make them live again, to tell the family story and to feel that somehow they know and approve. Doing genealogy is not a cold gathering of facts, but instead, breathing life into all who have … More “We Are The Chosen”*

by Jeanne Peugh, Director Working at the Family History Center has been such a blessing in my life. Working with patrons to help them find their lost ancestors and feeling their joy makes it exciting for my husband and me. Before the time of GPS, I remember how my we would plan a weeklong vacation going … More September Family History Corner

We were given an opportunity to have a display at the “Irish Heritage Night” at the Akron Rubber Ducks.  With the help of Public Affairs, we had a wonderful location on the concourse and a great display.  The Akron Rubber Ducks were fantastic to work with and they made every effort to see we had … More Family History Center at Akron Rubber Ducks

To honor means to regard with great respect; to have an attitude of admiration or esteem; to manifest the highest veneration for in words and actions. We honor our ancestors because – among other things – they were brave, courageous men and women who were willing to leave their families and homeland and come to … More Family History Corner for July

As we heard the story of the “Starfish” in Stake Conference we could compare this to our Temple and Family History Work.  There is much to do and many of our ancestors have been waiting a very long time for you and me to complete their work so their joy might be full. But it … More Family History Corner Update

by Jeanne Peugh We have heard much from our church leaders on “Hastening the Work.”  President Monson stated from the June 2014 First Presidency message, “The Lord has never to my knowledge, indicated that His work is confined to mortality.  Rather His work embraces eternity.” Those on the other side have been waiting much longer … More “Hastening The Work”