Why Family History is Important to Mormons

Have you ever wondered why "Mormons" research their family history? Why do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints take the time and effort needed to research their family history lines? The most important reason is to create eternal families that do not perish at the end of this mortal life.  Here is a great article about the importance that family history has to members of the LDS faith, the roles that our temples and the ordinances performed therein play and the promise of the Old Testament prophet, Elijah.

Mormons and Family History