Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center/Online Classes

Instructions and Help
To attend the online classes, you will need to register. It is recommended that you review the class handouts before attending the class by viewing them online or by printing them. Review the class schedule below and your choice(s) of classes to attend. If you are not familiar with Zoom, the documents below should help you.


 * Instructions for Zoom Participant Registration


 * How to Navigate in Zoom

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FamilySearch Family Tree-Online

 * Presented by K. Gailey - Click the links for the class handouts. Week 1 - Week 2 - Week 3 - Week 4 - Week 5 - Week 6


 * The six-week course teaches the basic fundamentals of using the Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.


 * Note: The 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No registration is required to attend. Click to view our In Person class schedule.

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9:00 AM Classes


 * Tue - 05/23/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 1-Orientation, Navigation. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/30/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 2-Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/06/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 3-Sources Using Partner Websites. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/13/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 4-Merging Duplicate Records. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/20/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 5-Adding Memories. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/27/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 6-Temple Ordinances. - Click to register


 * Tue - 07/11/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 1-Orientation, Navigation. - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/18/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 2-Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources. - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/25/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 3-Sources Using Partner Websites. - Click to Register
 * Tue - 08/01/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 4-Merging Duplicate Records. - Click to register
 * Tue - 08/08/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 5-Adding Memories. - Click to register
 * Tue - 08/15/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 6-Temple Ordinances. - Click to register

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7:00 PM Classes


 * Tue - 05/23/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Orientation, Navigation. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/30/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/06/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Sources Using Partner Websites. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/13/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 4-Merging Duplicate Records. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/20/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 5-Adding Memories. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/27/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 6-Temple Ordinances. - Click to register


 * Tue - 07/11/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Orientation, Navigation. - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/18/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources. - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/25/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Sources Using Partner Websites. - Click to register
 * Tue - 08/01/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 4-Merging Duplicate Records. - Click to Register
 * Tue - 08/08/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 5-Adding Memories. - Click to register
 * Tue - 08/15/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 6-Temple Ordinances. - Click to register

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FamilySearch Arbol Familiar (en Español)-Online

 * Presentado por S. Radford - Ingles/Español - No se requieren folletos.


 * Estas clases enseñan las fundamentales básicas del Arbol Familiar de FamilySearch.org.

7:00 PM Clases


 * Jueves - 05/11/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Navigacion. - Click to register
 * Jueves - 05/18/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Buscando y Posibles Duplicados. - Click to register
 * Jueves - 05/25/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Ordenanzas y Recuerdos. - Click to register


 * Jueves - 06/08/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Navigacion. - Click to register
 * Jueves - 06/15/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Buscando y Posibles Duplicados. - Click to register
 * Jueves - 06/22/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Ordenanzas y Recuerdos. - Click to register


 * Jueves - 07/13/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Navigacion. - Click to register
 * Jueves - 07/20/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Buscando y Posibles Duplicados. - Click to register
 * Jueves - 07/27/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Ordenanzas y Recuerdos. - Click to register

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Ward Consultants-Online

 * Presented by C. Dutson - Click for the class handout.


 * Newly-called ward temple and family history leaders' and consultants' first question is, "What do I do?" You will gain confidence with the resources provided for your callings and FamilySearch's Consultant Resources. You will see many examples of ministering to others through personal family history experiences and will want to get started.


 * For Temple and Family History Leaders and Consultants. We have created a document that can be used for “Creating Successful Temple and Family History Consultants.” Click here to View or Download


 * Note: The 11:00 AM classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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11:00 AM Classes


 * Tue - 05/02/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/16/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register


 * Tue - 06/06/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register

* Canceled * Tue - 06/20/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance.


 * Tue - 07/18/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register

7:00 PM Classes


 * Note: The 7:00 PM classes will also be available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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 * Tue - 05/09/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/23/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register


 * Tue - 06/13/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/27/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register


 * Tue - 07/11/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/25/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader and Consultant Assistance. - Click to Register

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Cleaning Up Your Family Tree-Online

 * Presented by L. Moulton - Click the links for the class handouts. Week 1 - Week 2 - Week 3 - Week 4


 * This four-week class will teach you how to go through a Family Tree systematically, cleaning as you go. This results in a cleaner, more complete tree.  Patrons will learn how to add spouses and children, how to find and merge duplicates, and how to determine what is missing and where to find it.  Patrons will also get an overview of available records and search strategies.


 * Note: The classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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1:00 PM Classes


 * Wed - 05/10/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-What Do I Know? - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/17/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Record Hints and Search Engines. - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/24/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 3-Dig a Little Deeper. - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/31/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 4-Basic Overview of Records. - Click to register


 * Wed - 06/07/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-What Do I Know? - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/14/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Record Hints and Search Engines. - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/21/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 3-Dig a Little Deeper. - [Available soon.]
 * Wed - 06/28/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 4-Basic Overview of Records. - Click to register


 * Wed - 07/05/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-What Do I Know? Click to register
 * Wed - 07/12/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Record Hints and Search Engines. - Click to Register
 * Wed - 07/19/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 3-Dig a Little Deeper. - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/26/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 4-Basic Overview of Records. - Click to Register

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7:00 PM Classes


 * Wed - 05/10/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-What Do I Know? - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/17/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Record Hints and Search Engines. - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/24/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Dig a Little Deeper. - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/31/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 4-Basic Overview of Records. - Click to register


 * Wed - 06/07/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-What Do I Know? - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/14/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Record Hints and Search Engines. - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/21/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Dig a Little Deeper. - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/28/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 4-Basic Overview of Records. - Click to register


 * Wed - 07/05/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-What Do I Know? - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/12/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Record Hints and Search Engines. - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/19/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Dig a Little Deeper. - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/26/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 4-Basic Overview of Records. - Click to register

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Introduction to FamilySearch Research Wiki-Online

 * Presented by K. Gailey - Click for the class handout.


 * This class introduces the FamilySearch Research Wiki, which is a free, online, genealogical guide that helps you find the records of your ancestors from around the world. Learn how to effectively navigate and use the Wiki to find websites, databases, records, and research strategies.


 * Note: The class is also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No registration is required to attend. Click to view our In Person class schedule.

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9:00 AM Classes


 * Mon - 05/01/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It. - Click to register

* * Canceled * * Mon - 05/15/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It.

Holiday - No Class  - Mon - 05/29/23


 * Mon - 06/12/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It. - Click to register
 * Mon - 06/26/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It. - Click to register


 * Mon - 07/17/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It. - Click to Register
 * Mon - 07/31/23 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It. - Click to Register

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Finding Cousins Workshop-Online

 * Presented by R. Ray - Click the links for the class handouts. Week 1 - Week 2 - Week 3 - Week 4


 * This four-week series teaches you how to quickly find missing people in your family lines as well as helping others on their family lines. Great partner sites, nearly instant records, and descendancy research makes it easy to find thousands of your missing cousins in FamilySearch. With prior permission from an attendee, we will use their direct ancestor lines as examples in these classes.


 * Note: The 3:00 PM classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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3:00 PM Classes


 * Thu - 06/08/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 1-Five Minute Find Cousins (that are missing ordinances). - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/15/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 2-Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch. - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/22/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 3-Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips. - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/29/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 4-Review Plus UK-GRO Website, Capture and Attach Sources. - Click to register

7:00 PM Classes


 * Wed - 05/03/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Five Minute Find Cousins (that are missing ordinances). - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/10/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch. - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/17/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips. - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/24/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 4-Review Plus UK-GRO Website, Capture and Attach Sources. - Click to register


 * Wed - 07/05/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Five Minute Find Cousins (that are missing ordinances). - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/12/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch. - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/19/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips. - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/26/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 4-Review Plus UK-GRO Website, Capture and Attach Sources. - Click to register

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Virtual Pedigree-Online

 * Presented by J. Dethman - Click the links for the class handouts. - Week 1 - Week 2


 * You will learn how to use Virtual Pedigree created by BYU. It is a great tool that enables a user to find temple ordinances opportunities for direct-line and in-direct line aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Virtual Pedigree is a FamilySearch compatible solution. This means they retrieve your family tree directly from FamilySearch.org.  When you find a problem in your tree you can go directly to FamilySearch.org to fix it.  Virtual Pedigree allows you to intuitively navigate your tree without ever loading a new page.  You can actually see your entire tree at once!

1:00 PM Classes


 * Note: The Week 1 plus Week 2 classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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 * Wed - 05/03/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-How to use Virtual Pedigree software and all of its features. - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/17/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-How to use Virtual Pedigree software and all of its features. - Click to register


 * Wed - 06/07/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-How to use Virtual Pedigree software and all of its features. - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/21/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-How to use Virtual Pedigree software and all of its features. - Click to register


 * Wed - 07/05/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-How to use Virtual Pedigree software and all of its features. - Click to register
 * Wed - 07/19/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-How to use Virtual Pedigree software and all of its features. - Click to Register

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British Family History Research-Online

 * Presented by R. Moore - Click the links for the class handouts. Week 1 - Week 2 - Week 3 - Week 4 - Week 5


 * This five-week course teaches the basics of beginning British research. Learn where to find birth, marriage, and death records.  Learn where to find these records online. These classes will open doors for you to find your ancestors in the British Isles.


 * Note: The classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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1:00 PM Classes


 * Tue - 05/02/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-Introduction to British Family History Research. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/09/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 2-British Census Records. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/16/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 3-British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/23/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 4-British Church Records. - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/30/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 5-British Chest Records. - Click to register


 * Tue - 07/11/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 1-Introduction to British Family History Research. - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/18/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 2-British Census Records. - Click to register


 * Tue - 07/25/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 3-British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes. - Click to register
 * Tue - 08/01/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 4-British Church Records. - Click to register
 * Tue - 08/08/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk 5-British Chest Records. - Click to register

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Danish Research-Online

 * Presented by J. Black - Click for the class handout.


 * Learn some helpful hints about doing Danish research and learn about how to use Danish Parish Records, Census Records. and Military Records to find Birth, Marriage, and Death information about your ancestors.


 * Note: The classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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11:00 AM Classes


 * Thu - 05/04/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Wk 1-Introduction to Danish Research and How to Find and Read Parish Registers. - Click to register
 * Thu - 05/11/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Wk 2-How to Find and Read Danish Census Records. - Click to register
 * Thu - 05/18/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Wk 3-How to Find and Read Danish Military Records. - Click to register


 * Thu - 07/06/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Wk 1-Introduction to Danish Research and How to Find and Read Parish Registers. - Click to Register
 * Thu - 07/13/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Wk 2-How to Find and Read Danish Census Records. - Click to Register
 * Thu - 07/20/23 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Wk 3-How to Find and Read Danish Military Records. - Click to Register

7:00 PM Classes


 * Thu - 06/01/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Introduction to Danish Research and How to Find and Read Parish Registers. - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/08/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-How to Find and Read Danish Census Records. - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/15/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-How to Find and Read Danish Military Records. - Click to register

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Ancestry.com - Trees, Sources, and Sharing with FamilySearch-Online

 * Presented by R. Ray and R. Reagan - Click the links for the class handouts. Week 1 - Week 2 Week 3


 * This three-week course shows how to set up and use your own tree in Ancestry.com including attaching sources, pictures, and stories. It also shows how to copy people’s information and sources to and from FamilySearch using Ancestry.com.

3:00 PM Classes


 * Thu - 05/04/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 1-Learning How to Create and Use Ancestry.com Trees. - Click to register
 * Thu - 05/11/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Ancestry Sources and Sharing with FamilySearch. - Click to register
 * Thu - 05/18/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 3-More Ancestry Tools, Hints, and Extending Your Family Lines. - Click to Register


 * Thu - 07/06/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 1-Learning How to Create and Use Ancestry.com Trees. - Click to Register
 * Thu - 07/13/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Ancestry Sources and Sharing with FamilySearch. - Click to register
 * Thu - 07/20/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Wk 3-More Ancestry Tools, Hints, and Extending Your Family Lines. - Click to register

7:00 PM Classes


 * Wed - 06/07/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 1-Learning How to Create and Use Ancestry.com Trees. - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/14/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 2-Using Ancestry Sources and Sharing with FamilySearch. - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/21/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wk 3-More Ancestry Tools, Hints, and Extending your family lines. - Click to register

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Findmypast Website-Online
Presented by R. Moore - Click for the class handout.


 * This is a two-week course as an introduction on how to use the Findmypast website.


 * Note: The classes are also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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1:00 PM Classes


 * Tue - 06/13/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk1-Beginning Findmypast. - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/20/23 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wk2-Learning More About Findmypast. - Click to register

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Documenting and Saving Research-Online

 * Presented by R. Ray - Click for the class handout.


 * This course teaches how to use Microsoft Word to organize and document your research. All-in-one tool for storing sources, research logs, family timelines, and more.

3:00 PM Classes


 * Note: The 3:00 PM class is also available in person at our Center at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend. Click to View our In Person class schedule.

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 * Thu - 07/27/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Microsoft Word - Use it for Storing Sources, Research Logs, and Family Timelines. All-in-One. - Click to register

7:00 PM Classes


 * None scheduled.

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Newspaper Resources-Online

 * Presented by R. Ray - Click for the class handout.


 * This course teaches “What's New about News!” and where to find archived newspapers.

3:00 PM Classes

7:00 PM Classes


 * Wed - 06/28/23 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Read All About It… Where to Find News Articles About Your Ancestors. - Click to register

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Graphics Tools-Online

 * Presented by R. Ray - Click for the class handout.


 * This course teaches about different graphics tools including a free graphics program to use for editing pictures (photos and images) for use with your family history.

3:00 PM Classes


 * Thu - 05/25/23 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Free Graphics Program that Works like Photoshop. Doctor Photos, Many Tools. Click to register

7:00 PM Classes

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Maintained by: Elder T. Stubben

Last modified: 04/29/23