FamilySearch Center Mount Vernon, WA

02/05/2026

RootsTech is coming!
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02/05/2026

RootsTech is coming!
Online registration & classes absolutely FREE

02/02/2026

Did you know there are online FamilySearch "community groups" on many different subjects, ranging from research groups for different countries and areas (like the Nordic Countries group), to DNA, to the new merge function, and many more. When you're in the program, click on the question mark (top right), then Community, and then Groups. You could, for example, take a screenshot of a line in a foreign record you can't read, then post that in the pertinent community for help translating it. Have fun!

01/25/2026

Don't forget to add photos and stories to FamilySearch as they enrich each person's profile. Bring a few old photos to the Center and let us show you how!

01/14/2026

Tired of paying for genealogy websites? Come to the Center for 100% free access to most of the big sites like Ancestry, MyHeritage, FindMyPast, Fold-3 military records, and Newspaper Archives to name a few. See hours and drop in any time!

11/13/2025

Get the kids in your life involved in family history! It's been found to aid immensely with things like self-esteem. Help them create their own free FamilySearch account. And remember, kids love all they can do in the Activities tab! Just remember:
Anyone 13 years of age and over can sign up for an account.
With parental permission, children ages 8–12 can sign up for accounts.

10/26/2025

When using the wonderful FamilySearch program, don't forget there should be only one profile page for each person. If you discover there is a duplicate profile, a merge needs to be done. This can be a tricky process. Use the link below in Comments for a great video that walks you through this updated procedure.

09/29/2025

Ever been researching a census or other record and you find another person living near your ancestor with the same surname, but you don't know how they are related? They probably are part of the family you're researching, so make a note about them and you'll probably be able to add them to your family in the future. Use the Collaborate tab (between the Sources and Memories tabs) on your person's page to create a Note for future reference. Be sure to copy & paste the link to the record in your Note.

09/13/2025

Exploring your family history can bring you joy. Start today: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1483831485573112&set=a.1284258758863720

Visit this link to get started! https://www.familysearch.org/identity/signup/?cid=SO-00041212

Feel a closer connection to your family, and join FamilySearch today!

We just released a new guided experience that makes starting your family tree even easier.
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09/03/2025

Have you heard of one of the most overlooked research aidscalled the FamilySearch Wiki. There is a page for almost every geographical location in the world loaded with great info and loads of links to records. There are also pages to help you decipher old handwriting, research methods, how to begin, and endless other topics. Find it under the main Search tab. Better yet, come to the Center and let us teach you how to use it!

08/29/2025

If you're getting together with family over this Labor Day weekend, be sure to make it a family history affair--take photos, record stories, look up Famous Relatives together (using the FamilySearch Tree app; it's one of the Family History Activities). There's no end of ideas, but for sure if you have older family members, record their memories now before it's too late!! The free FamilySearch Memories app makes it super simple to record using your phone, and the audio file transfers automatically into your Memories Gallery in FamilySearch. Have a great holiday!

08/20/2025

Have you been wondering if DNA could help you with your family history journey? The answer for most people is a resounding yes! Go to the fine print at the very bottom of any FamilySearch page and click on "DNA." Scroll down to the links: "See The Options," "Next Steps," and "Learn More." And while FamilySearch does not do DNA testing, this page is still a great place to start as it explains the basics of DNA very clearly.