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= Legacy FamilySearch Classes with handouts = 

Repository of Descriptions & handouts from previous classes at various centers



FamilySearch Basics - Ralph Stephens & Marijo Young

 FamilySearch Intro and Family Tree 

Handout explaining the front-page capabilities of FamilySearch including account settings, help system, messaging, notifications, recommended tasks, the to-do-list, navigating in the Tree.

Class Handouts  Class Outline



FamilySearch Person Page



A handout to help discusses the PERSON page and it's functionality including the importance of having correct and sourced information, correct family relationships, layout settings, finding information using our FamilySearch Partners, examining the change history, etc.

Class Handouts  The Person Page



FamilySearch Records



A handout to help understand what source data is and how to search for it. How to use the search capabilities of FamilySearch under the "Search" / "Records" selection.

Class Handouts  Searching For Records (parts 3 & 4)



FamilySearch Records (continued)



A handout that focuses on using the other FamilySearch search capabilities "Images", "Genealogies", "Catalog", "Books", and the "Research Wiki.

Class Handouts  Searching For Records (parts 3 & 4) 

Discovering Descendancy Research - Neal Beecher



Those with pioneer heritage may find it challenging to discover new names. This class will teach you effective ways to find the names of your distant cousins. You should have experience with using FamilySearch before taking this Class.

Class Handouts  Discovering Descendancy Research Descendancy Class Exercise - Print Before Class

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Individuals and Relationships: Add, Edit & Delete - McKay Hendrix

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This class will cover a variety of scenarios as information is added, edited, or deleted from within a person's Details page in FamilySearch.

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Living Memories - Using the Memories App - Louise Harrington <font size=“2”>

Do you have favorite stories and photos you share at family gatherings? Will your loved ones benefit by learning more about their relatives? Do you feel an urgent need to preserve your memories, so they are never forgotten and are shared from generation to generation?

Come join us as we learn how to preserve our living memories. The FamilySearch Memory app makes collecting, preserving, and sharing your favorite family memories easy and convenient wherever you are. You’ll be the one everyone thanks for saving the most meaningful memories!

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Phone App Handout <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Using the FamilySearch Wiki – Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

The Family Search WIKI is an amazing but underused resource. It is a free tool for finding information about subjects, records that may have been generated by your ancestors, and places in which records may be found. It is like an online encyclopedia for family history research. Learn how to use this great tool to improve your own research.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> The  FamilySearch Wiki

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Finding Duplicates and Merging Records on Your Family Tree – Julie Wilcox

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Unfortunately we all have some duplicate records on our family trees. In this class you will learn how to find those duplicate records and then correctly merge them.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue>Finding Duplicates and Merging Records

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Using the FamilySearch Catalog and Browsing un-indexed Records – Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

Learn how to best use and search the catalog of genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) made available by FamilySearch online and in libraries and centers. Also, how to browse records that have not yet been indexed and link those records to the family tree. Included are hints for using the catalog on Ancestry.com.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue>Using FamilySearch Catalog <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Everything you need to Know About Attaching Sources – Art Robbins <font size=“2”>

Learn how to add sources using the Source Linker in FamilySearch.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue>Create a Source Document in Irfanview

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Do’s and Don’ts on FamilySearch Tree – Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

Join this class for suggestions of things you should DO on FamilySearch Family Tree (that maybe you aren't yet doing!), and also some common mistakes you should NOT do on Family Tree. Good advice for beginners and for those who are experienced researchers.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue>Do's and Don'ts on your Tree

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DISCOVER, GATHER & CONNECT CLASSES </b> </FONT>

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Writing your Personal and Family Histories - Mark VanOrden

<font size=“2”> Genealogies, family stories, historical accounts, and traditions - form a bridge between past and future and bind generations together in ways that no other keepsake can. Most people do not know where to begin when generating their personal or family history. This class will help you get started and teach you practical and easy ways to write a personal or family history using both text and pictures. (You do not need to be a trained writer.) The class covers how to use tools like Word, Powerepoint, Snippet, and the internet to generate your documents. We will also discuss ideas on how to print and publish and share your documents. Writing your story or a family history should be enjoyable and the value is priceless.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue>Writing Your Personal and Family Histories

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Building your own Family YouTube Video Library - Kent Gardiner <font size=“2”> Have you ever wanted to have all your family videos instantly accessible online so your children and grandchildren can enjoy them? This class will teach you how to create your own YouTube video library and how to create interesting video moments and video slide shows. We will discuss editing, copyright, and privacy settings for your videos.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue>Make your own Family YouTube Library

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Ancestor picture books – Inspire the next generation – Kent Gardiner <font size=“2”> Have you ever wanted to make a family history picture book? There are several different ways of formatting such a book. Which is the best fit for you? What are best practices? Learn the steps to writing, formatting and publishing a book that will inspire your descendants. Picture books will be available in class for viewing.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Ancestor Picture Books

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Find, Read, and Prepare German Documents for Translation - Kent Gardiner <font size=“2”> FamilySearch has thousands of German parish records that contain detailed information on your ancestors. This class will teach you how to find, read, and prepare them for translation. Discover your ancestors' professions, witnesses, immigration, location, cause of death along with their birth, marriage and death dates. In this class we will demonstrate how to read a little German script and where your documents can be translated. Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Find, Read, and Prepare German Documents for Translation <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

One-Page Family Stories and How to Share Them – Kent Gardiner <font size=“2”> Share your family stories. Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> One-Page Family Stories <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Best practices in Scanning Photos – Kent Gardiner <font size=“2”> Learn the ins and outs of scanning your family photos. Class Handouts Coming soon

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Making and Preserving Memories on FamilySearch – Kent Gardiner <font size=“2”> Learn the ins and outs of scanning your family photos. Class Handouts <font size=“1.5” color="blue" ,> Making and Preserving Memories

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Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources Using BYU Special Collections – Elaine Gunther <font size=“2”> Find your family stories using the BYU special collection. Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> BYU LIbrary Special Collections <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources Using the Church History Library – Elaine Gunther <font size=“2”> Finding your family stories using the resources at the Church FamilySearch Library. Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Using the Church History Library

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Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources - Using Hidden Gem Sites Plus one Free Newspaper Site - Elaine Gunther <font size=“2”> Find your family stories using various resources including the University of Utah collections. Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Hidden Gem Sites

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Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources - Using High Utility Research Sites and Free Newspaper Sites - Elaine Gunther <font size=“2”> Find your family stories using various resources including high utility research sites and free newspaper web site. Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Using High Utility Research Sites

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Introduction to IrfanView – Powerful easy-to-use photo editing and repair software – Larry Gunther <font size=“2”> This class will show you how to use this powerful, free photo editing tool. Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Introduction to Irfanview

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Boost your Research with Google Books and Internet Archive – Larry Gunther <font size=“2”> Discover how to use these powerful resources for genealogical research with searchable access to 76 million books.. Class Handouts Coming Soon <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Using Google Drive in Genealogy - Rachel Raisor <font size=“2”> This class will show you how to use Google Drive for your family history activities. Google Drive is a great place to store and share your family history pictures and documents. </b> Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Using Google Drive in Genalogy

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FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CLASSES

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Discover Family History Through Military Records - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

Military records can provide a wealth of information that can help you get to know your ancestors better and may even provide data found nowhere else. This class will discuss a variety of military records and how to find them.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Finding Family History Through Military Records <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Finding Death, Burial and Cemetery Records - Julie Wilcox

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Can't find a death certificate? This class will help you learn about death certificates and a variety of alternate sources for death and burial records. Each death record tells a story and may provide important clues to help you find and learn about your ancestors.

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Five Minute Family History Success - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

President Nelson has invited us to sacrifice a little of our time doing family history work. Even if you only have a few minutes of time, there are many family history activities you can do. This lesson will show you over twenty ways you can do a little family history every day.

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Crossing the Pond – Finding Emigration and Immigration Records - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

All of us have ancestors who arrived in the United States from another country. This class will offer help in finding your ancestors emigration, immigration, and naturalization records from early colonial times to more recent records.

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Newspapers Are a Genealogical Treasure - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

Everyone knows obituaries are a family history treasure. This class will help you understand that newspapers can help you learn so much more about an ancestor. We will show examples of news you can find and explain how to find the right newspapers and information about newspaper websites.

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Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search Results - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

We can all use a little help sometimes! We will demonstrate some of my tips and tricks for improving your family history search for information about your ancestors.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search

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All About Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

Puzzilla is a companion to the FamilyTree on FamilySearch. Learn the differences between the free version and the premium version (which is available to use free at family search centers). Puzzilla provides a unique view, enabling improved descendancy research. Plus, learn how Puzzilla can help you easily find possible duplicates, individuals with hints, etc. Learn the features of each of the “buttons” provided in the Premium version.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> All About Puzzilla.org

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Descendancy Research using Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

Learn how to use Descendancy Research through Puzzilla.org and FamilySearch to expand your family tree

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Descendancy Research - Expand Your Family Tree

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Finding your Family in City Directories - Julie Wilcox

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As an important resource for family history research, city directories can provide fascinating new discoveries for anyone exploring their family history in mid-19th to mid-20th century America.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Using City Directories to Find your Family

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Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 1 - Julie Wilcox

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You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research! In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 1

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Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 2 - Julie Wilcox <font size=“2”>

You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research! In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 2

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Ancestry.com Classes </b> </FONT> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Overview and Creating your Tree – Alvin Jones

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This is an introductory class to Ancestry.com. It is an established research tool which interfaces with FamilySearch. Please make sure you have an Ancestry username and password before attending this class.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Creating a Tree Download a Tree Mac Keyboard Shortcuts PC Keyboard Shortcuts Navigating your Treee Websites <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Ancestry – Research using your Tree – Alvin Jones <font size=“2”>

This class will cover research tools using your personal tree in Ancestry. Please have a tree established in Ancestry before attending this class.

Class Handouts <font size=“1.5” color="blue" ,> Hints and Search United Kingdom Census U.S. Census <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Ancestry – Exchanging Data with FamilySearch – Alvin Jones <font size=“2”>

This class will cover how you can share data between Ancestry.com and Family Search. Please have trees established in both Ancestry and FamilySearch before attending this class.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Eternal Reminder Merging Duplicates Transferring Ancestry data to FamilySearch <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">

Ancestry – Exchanging Media Files– Alvin Jones <font size=“2”>

This is a class on how to share media files with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.

Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> Printing in Ancestry

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Ancestry – Organize Your Research – Using FamilySearch & Ancestry.com – Alvin Jones

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This class will organize the way to do research by using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com. This class will cover a step by step process that will help you organize your research.

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Ancestry DNA Analysis – Art Robbins

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This class will help you understand how to use DNA in your family history research.

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Ancestry - Quick Overview – Art Robbins

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This class will help you understand the basics of how to use Ancestry.com.

Class Handouts <font size=“1.5” color="blue" ,> Quick Overview of Ancestry.com

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MYHERITAGE CLASSES </b> </FONT>

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MyHeritage - An Overview Including Powerful Photo Features - Marijo Young

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MyHeritage is a family-oriented, family history site available in 42 languages. This class is an overview of the program, how it functions, what it offers, and how it can be beneficial to your research. We’ll touch on the groundbreaking photo tools that set MyHeritage apart from other programs. You will get a brief look at the DNA function. '' It is helpful to have your account already set up and at least a basic tree started, a Gedcom tree imported, or a FamilySearch tree sync. (See the handout for instructions to set up your account). ''

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MyHeritage - Research Features and Additional Photo Tools - Marijo Young

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We will explore how to use the MyHeritage researching tools including, Smart and Record matches, the tree matching feature, as well as digging further into the new groundbreaking photo features.

Class Handouts Coming soon

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Geneanet CLASSES </b> </FONT>

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Geneanet - Let's Open the Door to this Amazing Free Site - Elaine Gunther <font size=“2”>


 * Learn how to navigate this site with 8 billion names from 1.7 million trees worldwide.
 * 6 million digitized records.
 * 4 million searchable books and newspapers.
 * Even the most experienced researcher will find something new.

<font size=“2”>Class Handouts <font size =“1.5”, color=blue> How to use Geneanet

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Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event.