O'Fallon IL Family Search Center

08/31/2025

Just a reminder: The O'Fallon Family Search Center is closed this week. Please plan to visit when we re-open on Monday, Sep 8th.

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08/31/2025

Your story matters!



Recent tragedies, including floods, forest fires, mudslides, and heavy rains, serve as poignant reminders of the significance of cherishing and safeguarding our family stories, photographs, and historical records.



Devin Ashby mentioned at Roots Tech 2020, “Most people think that family history is about everyone else, but perhaps one of the most important contributions you can make to your family history is documenting your own story,” along with your family photos and stories. Losing these precious memories can be heartbreaking for families.



Remember, FamilySearch isn’t just a resource for archiving those who have passed away – it’s also a wonderful, simple, and free way to preserve your living family moments, stories, and photos in a secure place.

---Riverton FamilySearch Center

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07/23/2025

Have you tried Full-Text Search yet?

Now available in the catalog and all-collections search, full-text search can give you faster access to billions of unindexed records, using AI!

05/20/2025

Here is a 9-minute video about using the new Full-Text Function on FamilySearch! What an awesome opportunity to find records that would be otherwise difficult to search!

https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/instructional-videos/the-familysearch-full-text-function

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04/02/2025

Looking for your Civil War Ancestor? Now's your chance to search for free at Fold3

To commemorate the 160th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, we are opening our Civil War archives for FREE* for the next two weeks. Learn about the role your ancestors played during this important time in history. Access this offer here: https://www.fold3.com/go/freeaccess

04/01/2025

If you didn’t get to go to RootsTech 2025 or if you’re hunting for a “how to resolve a genealogical problem” – online webinars are here for you – anywhere and any time, ONLINE.

RootsTech has On-Demand webinars from 2020 to 2025!

Find these online classes at: .https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/search

01/22/2025

New records added from 49 different countries!

FamilySearch adds millions of free historical records every month. See new records from the Philippines, Chile, and more.

01/16/2025

Have you registered yet for RootsTech

10/23/2024

Missing out on this deal may haunt you! 👻 Early-bird pricing flies away on October 31—lock in your spot to RootsTech 2025!
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/?cid=SO-00043097

If you can’t attend in person, you can still register free for the online conference!

10/23/2024

Writing and publishing your genealogy is a fantastic way to preserve your family history for future generations and to share it with others. However, doing so is no simple task! Join our free lecture for tips on getting organization, choosing a format, creating a table of contents, writing and citing in a consistent style, and more! https://hubs.ly/Q02TTN-s0

10/23/2024

We are excited to announce the addition of the Daughters of the Revolution Patriots of Color Database to the 10 Million Names website!

This database features over 6,500 names of individuals of African, Native American, Iberian, Latin American, and multiracial ancestry who played significant roles in the American Revolution. This database aims to bring greater awareness to the often underrepresented Patriots who contributed to the founding of America. Read more about the collaboration here: https://bit.ly/3YfQBJa

Search the database here: https://bit.ly/3zGb28F

10/23/2024

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