Family History

Stories

“A Century of Genealogy” (November 1994 Liahona and March 1994 Friend)
An explanation of how the genealogical society began and what it accomplished in the first 100 years of its existence.
“Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice: Your Fascinating History” (June 2005 Liahona and Friend)
President James E. Faust teaches that finding your ancestors can be one of the most interesting puzzles you work on.
“My Family History Miracle” (February 2008 Liahona and Friend)
A young boy goes to the Family History Library with his father and has a wonderful experience.
“Reflections” (August 2011 Liahona and Friend)
A girl learns about her great-grandmother, who a hard life but put her trust in God.

“Detective in the Family” (July 1991 Friend)
Emily learns how to enjoy a family reunion when she asks family members to tell stories.
“Cemetery Impressions” (November 1982 Friend)
A visit to a cemetery can open doors to learn about family history.
“Family History 1-2-3” (September 2010 Friend)
Here are three easy steps for doing family history.
“Family History Library” (September 2010 Friend)
Kelsie visits the Family History Library on Temple Square.
“Family Treasure” (September 2012 Friend)
Nika learns about her ancestors while helping sort things after her great-grandmother dies.
“Finding Grandpa Oskar” (August 2002 Friend)
Nathan visits a family history center and finds information on an ancestor.
“Grandpa’s Goodhue’s Hand-Me-Down Smile” (January 1987 Friend)
A young girl helps a photographer who is trapped in a creek with his wagon, then she teaches him about the importance of genealogy.

“Family History Scroll” (April 2005 Liahona and Friend)
Directions for making a scroll to enter family information.
“Service Through Temple Work” (August 2002 Friend)
Cut and fold, then glue oxen to make baptismal font
“Sharing Time: The Heart of the Children” (August 2002 Liahona and Friend)
Includes instructions for making a mobile based on Malachi 4:6, turning the hearts of the children to the fathers.
“Sharing Time: The Miraculous Story of Elijah” (September 1983 Liahona and February 1983 Friend)
Read statements about the prophet Elijah and match those statements to pictures.

“Family History ABCs” (July 2004 Friend)
Using the clues, fill in the blanks with words about family history.
“Family History Scripture” (January 1993 Friend)
A word search with words from a family history scripture.
“Family History Fun” (February 2011 Friend)
Help the boy at the bottom of this family tree identify his ancestors.
“Grandma’s Trunk” (May 2006 Friend)
A game that involves reading word strips and guessing which item from an ancestor’s trunk the words describe.
“My Family Tree” (October 2009 Friend)
A poem about family history. Includes tree to fill in your own family.
“Puzzles and Games: Crossword Puzzle” (March 1972 Friend)
Complete a crossword puzzle with words associated with family history.
“Seek and Find” (March 1982 Friend)
A word search with words associated with with genealogy.