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Organizing a family association or organization is great way to bring people together and accomplish more in learning new information and preserving that information to share with other family members.
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===The Purpose and Scope of a Family Organization===
=== Setting the Scope and Purpose of an Organization ===


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.  
Decide how large or small you want to focus your association. Some families may want to organize around one husband and wife and all their descendants. Others like the [http://www.broughfamily.org/ Brough Family Organization] may decide on a broader agenda in an effort to do more than just have annual reunions.


Family associations can be organized on different levels, such as ''immediate families''--which include a husband and wife and their children; ''grandparent families''--which include the descendants of siblings; and ''ancestral families''--which include the descendants of an earlier common ancestral couple. Other family associations, like the [https://sites.google.com/view/brough-family-organization/home Brough Family Organization] and [https://sites.google.com/view/osmond-family-organization/home Osmond Family Organization], may include ancestral families along with individuals who share a common surname (see below).
=== Guides ===


A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_family_organizations List of Mormon Family Organizations] is posted in Wikipedia, and links and information about Latter-day Saint Ancestral Family Organizations is available from the [https://sites.google.com/view/ldsafa/home Latter Day Saint Ancestral Families Association (LDSAFA)] .
Tips on Publishing a One Family Periodical  [http://www.genealogy.com/26_wylie1.html?cj=1&o_xid=0001029688&o_lid=0001029688 www.genealogy.com/26_wylie1.html]  
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===Importance of Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's)===


The [https://sites.google.com/view/brough-family-organization/home 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):
=== Examples  ===


"Ancestral family organizations are often able to accomplish much more than individual families or 'grandparent' family associations. Because of their extensive membership and databases, AFO's are often able to locate and obtain genealogical and historical information much faster and cheaper than individual families or grandparent associations.
*[http://www.broughfamily.org Brough Family Organization]
*[http://www.one-name.org/ The Guild of One-Name Studies]


"Also, AFO's often know about--and can find and acquire from different parts of the world--unique genealogical data and historical records, such as those found in family bibles, personal journals, private indexes and photographic collections. These sources can provide genealogical information not commonly found in ecclesiastical or government records.
== Importance of Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's)  ==


"Finally, because of its broad membership and extensive number of contributors, AFO's can usually afford and support extensive research by professional genealogists much easier and for longer durations than can most individual families or grandparent family associations."
The Brough Family Organization (BFO) has stated the following about Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's):


===AFO’s Can Sponsor Physical or Virtual Reunions===
"Ancestral family organizations are often able to accomplish much more than individual families or 'grandparent' family associations. Because of their extensive membership and databases, AFO's are often able to locate and obtain genealogical and historical information much faster and cheaper than individual families or grandparent associations.  
 
Since the late 1800's, family reunions have been held regularly or periodically by many large LDS ancestral family organizations (AFO’s). These reunions have often been held in towns, parks, ranches or churches located near ancestral homes. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic encouraged a number of AFO’s to hold online virtual reunions. One such reunion—the 2020 International Brough Reunion—included participation among family relatives located in the United States, the British Isles and New Zealand, and can be viewed at: [https://sites.google.com/view/brough-family-organization/reunions/2020-global 2020 International Brough Reunion]. Other examples of AFO virtual reunions have been posted online by the [https://sites.google.com/view/ldsafa/home Latter Day Saint Ancestral Families Association (LDSAFA)].
 
===AFO's Can Produce Family History Vidoes===
 
In 2009, the Brough Family Organization (BFO) freely released worldwide a 37-minute high-quality video documentary entitled "A Thousand Years of Family History", which detailed the Brough ancestry of England and their descendants in Europe, America and Australia.  


In several ways, this video was a "first" of its kind, as it described nearly a thousand years of history related to a well-known family surname in England--without dwelling on royalty or celebrities. Also, the documentary used over two dozen narrators and commentators, along with historical photographs, artifacts, and computer graphics, to succinctly tell the story of the Broughs of England and their descendants--who eventually embraced different religions and spread across several continents. In addition, the video described how genealogical research and DNA tests have been used to clarify family relationships and better understand family traditions.  
Also, AFO's often know about--and can find and acquire from different parts of the world--unique genealogical data and historical records, such as those found in family bibles, personal journals, private indexes and photographic collections. These sources can provide genealogical information not commonly found in ecclesiastical or government records.  


This video is family-friendly and faith-promoting, and is a good example of what other ancestral organizations around the world can do to visually show and explain their heritage to family members and relatives. The video can be freely viewed on YouTube at: [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BD2585B808562AAB A Thousand Years of Family History].
Finally, because of its broad membership and extensive number of contributors, AFO's can usually afford and support extensive research by professional genealogists much easier and for longer durations than can most individual families or grandparent family associations."


Also, additional information about the video--including its entire audio script--is available on the BFO website at: [https://sites.google.com/view/brough-family-organization/video-2009-2010 A Thousand Years of (Brough) Family History].
For an example of what an AFO can do, visit: http://www.broughfamily.org/ancestral_family_organizations.html


===AFO's Can Produce Monuments Promoting Faith and Family===
=== A Thousand Years of Family History (video documentary, 2009)  ===


In 2010-2015, 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:
On November 17, 2009, the Brough Family Organization (BFO)--one of the largest and oldest ancestral family organizations and surname associations in the world--freely released worldwide a 37-minute high-quality video documentary entitled "A Thousand Years of Family History", which detailed the Brough ancestry of England and their descendants in Europe, America and Australia.  


[https://sites.google.com/view/brough-family-organization/monuments Brough Family Monuments to Mormon Pioneeers] - erected from 2003 to 2015.
In several ways, this video is a "first" of its kind: It describes nearly a thousand years of history related to a well-known family surname in England--without dwelling on royalty or celebrities. Also, the documentary uses over two dozen narrators and commentators, along with historical photographs, artifacts, and computer graphics, to succinctly tell the story of the Broughs of England and their descendants--who eventually embraced different religions and spread across several continents. In addition, the video describes how genealogical research and recent DNA tests have been used to clarify family relationships and better understand family traditions.
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[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700029371/Log-cabin-where-Olive-Osmond-was-born-is-dedicated-in-Idaho.html?pg=all Olive May Davis Osmond Cabin &amp; Museum dedication in Samaria, Idaho], May 3, 2010 (''Deseret News'')<br>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeOHspBD6m0 Olive May Davis Osmond Cabin &amp; Museum in Samaria, Idaho,] April-May 2010 (''YouTube'' video)<br>[https://sites.google.com/view/osmond-family-organization/osmond-cabin Olive May Davis Osmond Cabin and Museum dedication and plaque photos ]- Osmond website, 2012


===Guides===
This video is family-friendly and faith-promoting, and is a good example of what other ancestral organizations around the world can do to visually show and explain their heritage to family members and relatives. The video can be freely viewed on YouTube at:


*[http://www.genealogy.com/26_wylie1.html Tips on Publishing a One Family Periodical]
Family History video on YouTube: [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BD2585B808562AAB A Thousand Years of Family History]  


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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].

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Organizing a family association or organization is great way to bring people together and accomplish more in learning new information and preserving that information to share with other family members.

Setting the Scope and Purpose of an Organization[edit | edit source]

Decide how large or small you want to focus your association. Some families may want to organize around one husband and wife and all their descendants. Others like the Brough Family Organization may decide on a broader agenda in an effort to do more than just have annual reunions.

Guides[edit | edit source]

Tips on Publishing a One Family Periodical  www.genealogy.com/26_wylie1.html

Examples[edit | edit source]

Importance of Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's)[edit | edit source]

The Brough Family Organization (BFO) has stated the following about Ancestral Family Organizations (AFO's):

"Ancestral family organizations are often able to accomplish much more than individual families or 'grandparent' family associations. Because of their extensive membership and databases, AFO's are often able to locate and obtain genealogical and historical information much faster and cheaper than individual families or grandparent associations.

Also, AFO's often know about--and can find and acquire from different parts of the world--unique genealogical data and historical records, such as those found in family bibles, personal journals, private indexes and photographic collections. These sources can provide genealogical information not commonly found in ecclesiastical or government records.

Finally, because of its broad membership and extensive number of contributors, AFO's can usually afford and support extensive research by professional genealogists much easier and for longer durations than can most individual families or grandparent family associations."

For an example of what an AFO can do, visit: http://www.broughfamily.org/ancestral_family_organizations.html

A Thousand Years of Family History (video documentary, 2009)[edit | edit source]

On November 17, 2009, the Brough Family Organization (BFO)--one of the largest and oldest ancestral family organizations and surname associations in the world--freely released worldwide a 37-minute high-quality video documentary entitled "A Thousand Years of Family History", which detailed the Brough ancestry of England and their descendants in Europe, America and Australia.

In several ways, this video is a "first" of its kind: It describes nearly a thousand years of history related to a well-known family surname in England--without dwelling on royalty or celebrities. Also, the documentary uses over two dozen narrators and commentators, along with historical photographs, artifacts, and computer graphics, to succinctly tell the story of the Broughs of England and their descendants--who eventually embraced different religions and spread across several continents. In addition, the video describes how genealogical research and recent DNA tests have been used to clarify family relationships and better understand family traditions.

This video is family-friendly and faith-promoting, and is a good example of what other ancestral organizations around the world can do to visually show and explain their heritage to family members and relatives. The video can be freely viewed on YouTube at:

Family History video on YouTube: A Thousand Years of Family History

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.

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