Who am I? It’s among the most fundamental questions that, when answered, can give a person confidence and embolden them as they navigate life’s journey.

During Tempe’s 150^th anniversary celebration, Tempe Family History Center wants to help people not only answer that question but perhaps also discover how they might be related to key figures in the city’s history.

“Our website, is a helpful tool to people who are trying to start a family tree or preserve memories or learn about their families,” said Steve Bowles, 65, director of the center.

During the center’s celebration of the city’s anniversary, dubbed Connected Tempe: Tempe Arizona Relatives, the center has created a special reference website, connectedtempe.surge.sh, as a source of information.

“The project is supported by volunteers in the community and genealogists,” said Mike Ostler, 66, a volunteer at the center. “We want people to be able to piece their family trees together and see how they might be related to early Tempe settlers.”

During the pandemic, Tempe Family History Center is operating by appointment only. Anyone is welcome to use its…