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{{See also|Family Associations}}
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=== The Purpose and Scope of a Family Organization  ===
=== The Purpose and Scope of a Family Organization  ===
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Organizing a family association or organization is a great way to bring people together to accumulate, coordinate, learn, preserve and publicize genealogical and historical information among related family members.  
Organizing a family association or organization is a great way to bring people together to accumulate, coordinate, learn, preserve and publicize genealogical and historical information among related family members.  


Some families may wish to organize around a husband and wife and their descendants. Others, like the [http://www.broughfamily.org/ Brough Family Organization] and [http://www.osmondfamily.org Osmond Family Organization], may decide on a much larger agenda (see below). 
Some families may wish to organize around a husband and wife and their descendants. Others, like the [http://www.broughfamily.org/ Brough Family Organization] and [http://www.osmondfamily.org Osmond Family Organization], may decide on a much larger agenda (see below).   


According to the ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'' (David H. Ludlow, 1992, pages 497-498), "'''In 1978 the [LDS] Church asked all families to organize themselves at three levels: immediate families, grandparent families, and ancestral families. ''' The '''immediate family '''consists of husband and wife, and begins when they are married.... When the children marry and have children of their own, the '''grandparent organization '''is initiated.  Beyond that, each family is ideally involved in an '''ancestral organization''', which consists of all the descendants of an earlier common progenitors couple."  Additional information on these three types of family "levels"--or organizations--and their functions and purposes is detailed in the ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism.''
According to the ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'' (David H. Ludlow, 1992, pages 497-498), "'''In 1978 the [LDS] Church asked all families to organize themselves at three levels: immediate families, grandparent families, and ancestral families. ''' The '''immediate family '''consists of husband and wife, and begins when they are married.... When the children marry and have children of their own, the '''grandparent organization '''is initiated.  Beyond that, each family is ideally involved in an '''ancestral organization''', which consists of all the descendants of an earlier common progenitors couple."  Additional information on these three types of family "levels"--or organizations--and their functions and purposes is detailed in the ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism.''  


Also, the book ''Mormon Doctrine'' (Bruce R. McConkie, 1966, Second Edition, page 274), states the following about family organizations: "Church members who are descendants of common ancestors should form family organizations. These organizations serve four particular purposes: 1) They create family solidarity and honor the patriarchal system. Desires to work righteousness are enhanced, and members of the rising generations are encourage to keep the commandments and look forward to temple marriages and the fullness of the blessings of the priesthood. 2) They make it possible for large groups of saints, having a common purpose, to pool their skills and means in organized genealogical research. Incident to this research the preparation of family histories is a proper and desirable enterprise. 3) They keep current family genealogical data. 4) They make recreational opportunities available to groups bound together by a common tie. ...In keeping with the spirit of love and unity which should always exist in Latter-day Saint families, it is proper for families, both large and small, to hold frequent family reunions. Regular family organizations, as an aid in carrying out their important work, should hold these affairs from time to time."
Also, the book ''Mormon Doctrine'' (Bruce R. McConkie, 1966, Second Edition, page 274), states the following about family organizations: "Church members who are descendants of common ancestors should form family organizations. These organizations serve four particular purposes: 1) They create family solidarity and honor the patriarchal system. Desires to work righteousness are enhanced, and members of the rising generations are encouraged to keep the commandments and look forward to temple marriages and the fullness of the blessings of the priesthood. 2) They make it possible for large groups of saints, having a common purpose, to pool their skills and means in organized genealogical research. Incident to this research the preparation of family histories is a proper and desirable enterprise. 3) They keep current family genealogical data. 4) They make recreational opportunities available to groups bound together by a common tie. ...In keeping with the spirit of love and unity which should always exist in Latter-day Saint families, it is proper for families, both large and small, to hold frequent family reunions. Regular family organizations, as an aid in carrying out their important work, should hold these affairs from time to time."  


A list of well-known [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_family_organizations Mormon Family Organizations] is posted in Wikipedia, and two of these organizations--the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belnap_Family_Organization Belnap Family Organization] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brough_Family_Organization Brough Family Organization][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belnap_Family_Organization ]--have their own documented articles in Wikipedia.  
A list of well-known [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_family_organizations Mormon Family Organizations] is posted in Wikipedia, and two of these organizations--the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belnap_Family_Organization Belnap Family Organization] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brough_Family_Organization Brough Family Organization][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belnap_Family_Organization]--have their own documented articles in Wikipedia.  


=== Examples of Large Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's)  ===
=== Examples of Large Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's)  ===
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*[http://www.one-name.org/ The Guild of One-Name Studies]
*[http://www.one-name.org/ The Guild of One-Name Studies]


=== Importance of Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's) ===
=== Importance of Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's) ===


The [http://www.broughfamily.org/ Brough Family Organization] (BFO)--one of the largest and oldest ancestral family organizations and surname associations in the world--has stated the following about Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's):  
The [http://www.broughfamily.org/ Brough Family Organization] (BFO)--one of the largest and oldest ancestral family organizations and surname associations in the world--has stated the following about Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's):  
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For an example of what an AFO can do, visit: [http://www.broughfamily.org/ancestral_family_organizations.html http://www.broughfamily.org/ancestral_family_organizations.html]  
For an example of what an AFO can do, visit: [http://www.broughfamily.org/ancestral_family_organizations.html http://www.broughfamily.org/ancestral_family_organizations.html]  


=== AFO's Can Accomplish Unique Extraction Projects ===
=== AFO's Can Accomplish Unique Extraction Projects ===


In 2011, the [http://www.broughfamily.org/ Brough Family Organization] and [http://www.osmondfamily.org Osmond Family Organization] successfully participated in and completed a [http://www.broughfamily.org/research_methods.html Surname Index and Relationship Project (SIRP).]  
In 2011, the [http://www.broughfamily.org/ Brough Family Organization] and [http://www.osmondfamily.org Osmond Family Organization] successfully participated in and completed a [http://www.broughfamily.org/research_methods.html Surname Index and Relationship Project (SIRP).]  
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Also, additional information about the video--including its entire audio script--is available on the BFO website at: [http://www.broughfamily.org/family_history_video.html http://www.broughfamily.org/family_history_video.html].  
Also, additional information about the video--including its entire audio script--is available on the BFO website at: [http://www.broughfamily.org/family_history_video.html http://www.broughfamily.org/family_history_video.html].  


=== AFO's Can Produce Monuments Promoting Faith and Family ===
=== AFO's Can Produce Monuments Promoting Faith and Family ===


In 2010-2012, the Brough Family Organization (BFO) and Osmond Family Organization (OFO) produced physical memorials and historical monuments to their ancestors--which tell in considerable detail (or more than most gravestone inscriptions do) the faith and history of some of their ancestors.  Examples of these extensive memorials and monuments can be viewed here:  
In 2010-2012, the Brough Family Organization (BFO) and Osmond Family Organization (OFO) produced physical memorials and historical monuments to their ancestors--which tell in considerable detail (or more than most gravestone inscriptions do) the faith and history of some of their ancestors.  Examples of these extensive memorials and monuments can be viewed here:  
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*[http://www.genealogy.com/26_wylie1.html Tips on Publishing a One Family Periodical]
*[http://www.genealogy.com/26_wylie1.html Tips on Publishing a One Family Periodical]


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