Mormon Genealogy & Family History

[omiolo]

In that spirit, perhaps the Prophet would approve of the South Point Family History Center at the men's facility of the Utah State Prison, arguably one of the busiest and most productive among the thousands of family history centers operated by the Church. This month, it is observing 20 years of existence, commemorated by a recent fireside held at the prison.

[shatros]

Can someone tell me at what point in Mormon history did the practice of performing genealogical research begin? When did the IGI begin? When did they first have a central library to store genealogical information of it's members?

[omiolo]

@shatros The need for it started in the early 1830's in Kirtland, OH with the visitation of Elijah the Prophet, who turned the hearts of the children to their fathers. The research I believe it started in the late 1830's in Nauvoo with a revelation too.

[nonphixional1]

but wouldnt god make sure they are in paradise. this has got to be a joke...

[LdsNanaAskMormon]

Another great video Lds9999:-)

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