It is our testimony to Him.

Every thought or word or act we direct at this sacred work is pleasing to the Lord. Every hour spent on genealogical research, however unproductive it appears, is worthwhile. It is pleasing to the Lord. It is our testimony to Him that we accept the doctrine of the resurrection and the plan of salvation. It draws us close to those who have gone before. It welds eternal links in family associations and draws us closer to Him who is our Lord.
— Elder Boyd K. Packer, The Holy Temple, p. 255

Pictured above:  Charlotte “Amanda” Bushman, her husband John Sabey,  their daughter Lexie and grandchildren.  Amanda (born in Lehi, Utah in 1860) is the daughter of Jacob and Charlotte Turley Bushman.