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Journals prove to have value and worth in family history
Some people feel writing in a journal seems selfish, but it is actually a service to a person’s descendants. Learning about a person, growing closer to a person and applying experiences in one’s own life are just some of the benefits of reading a relative’s journal and are reasons to start and...
Mormon church helps people of all faiths find their family tree
Mormon Life says: Here's a fast fact: according to a national survey, 87 percent of all Americans have an interest in their family history.
Jim Smith is not ashamed to admit it."I'm obsessed," he says matter-of-factly. "How often am I at this? 24-7."It started with a simple quest. He wanted to know more about his namesake uncle, a...
Pioneer database thriving and growing
Its subjects are long since deceased, its roots date back three decades, its official launch date came seven-plus years ago and it recently was highlighted with one of those "distinguished service" honors. Still, the Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database is an alive, thriving, growing and an...
