Independent historian of Latter-day Saint history
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Key moments and achievements from Ardis Parshall's life.
Ardis was born
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In 2008, Ardis Parshall founded Keepapitchinin, a blog dedicated to forgotten moments and people in Mormon history. She described it as a digital library of the Mormon people with special emphasis on those who were forgotten by mainstream historical narratives.
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In 2008, Ardis Parshall founded Keepapitchinin, a blog dedicated to forgotten moments and people in Mormon history. She described it as a digital library of the Mormon people with special emphasis on those who were forgotten by mainstream historical narratives.
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Parshall earned the nickname "the angel of FamilySearch" for her extraordinary expertise in genealogical research. She was renowned for her ability to trace the untraceable, helping countless individuals discover their Latter-day Saint heritage and family connections.
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Parshall earned the nickname "the angel of FamilySearch" for her extraordinary expertise in genealogical research. She was renowned for her ability to trace the untraceable, helping countless individuals discover their Latter-day Saint heritage and family connections.
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As an independent historian, Parshall dedicated her life to finding lesser-known people in Mormon history and giving a voice to the voiceless. Her research uncovered the stories of women, ordinary members, and forgotten figures whose contributions had been overlooked.
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As an independent historian, Parshall dedicated her life to finding lesser-known people in Mormon history and giving a voice to the voiceless. Her research uncovered the stories of women, ordinary members, and forgotten figures whose contributions had been overlooked.
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In 2021, the Mormon History Association created the annual Ardis E. Parshall Public History Award in her honor, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to making Latter-day Saint history accessible and engaging for a broad public audience.
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In 2021, the Mormon History Association created the annual Ardis E. Parshall Public History Award in her honor, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to making Latter-day Saint history accessible and engaging for a broad public audience.
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Ardis wrote her final post on Keepapitchinin on April 10, 2025, which was her 8,400th post. Over 17 years of dedicated blogging, she created an extraordinary digital archive of Mormon historical stories, anecdotes, and primary source material.
Life Event
Ardis wrote her final post on Keepapitchinin on April 10, 2025, which was her 8,400th post. Over 17 years of dedicated blogging, she created an extraordinary digital archive of Mormon historical stories, anecdotes, and primary source material.
Ardis Parshall passed away
