Logan Utah FamilySearch Center/Class Descriptions

Descriptions of Classes Offered at Logan Utah Family History Center

'''For a list of current class descriptions and handouts that may not appear below, click on the underlined blue class Title on the Classes &amp; Handouts page. You can download the handout to your computer or flashstick; or you can print the handout and take it to class with you.'''


 * FamilySearch Basic Indexing (Billy and Sherrie Jones, Instructors): One-week class on the new indexing web site and basic indexing.
 * FamilySearch Indexing Obituaries and Death Notices (Billy and Sherrie Jones, Instructors): One-week class on the new program for indexing obituaries.
 * FamilySearch Sources and Documents (Billy and Sherrie Jones, Instructors): Two consecutive weeks on what sources are, methods for creating sources  using FamilySearch, Tree Connect and Documents.
 * Family Search--Basics (John Burton, Instructor): This class is primarily an introductory overview and orientation for those who are new to Family Search. The class will cover "Why Family Search," what it is and isn't, as well as the purposes, parts, navigation and uses of Family Search. This is a one-week class.
 * Family Search--Search and Source Basics (John Burton, Instructor): This is a basic class on using the "Search" feature in Family Search/Family Tree. It covers "Search" principles, analyzing documents/data, and attaching sources to individuals and families.  The primary focus will be on searching "Records."  Using "Tree Connect" to attach sources outside of Family Search/Family Tree "Search" will also be covered.  This is a one-week class.  Handout
 * Introduction to Danish Records (Irene Burton, Instructor): .This class is an introduction to records which are available and how to use them. It is for those who are starting out and do not have the time or are unable to take the multi-week classes offered. This is a one-week class.
 * Introduction to Swedish Records (Irene Burton, Instructor): This class is an introduction to records which are available and how to use them. It is for those who are starting out and do not have the time or are unable to take the multi-week classes offered. This is a one week class.
 * Ancestral Quest--The Logical "Up" to PAF (Robert Gerber, Instructor): If you enjoyed your PAF software, you will love Ancestral Quest. It looks and acts very much like your PAF program, but has many improvements and is fully certified to work with FamilyTree. There is no need to learn a new software program to connect your PAF data to Family Tree. This is a three-week class.
 * Ancestry.com: Learn what is available at Ancestry.com and how to search the site more effectively. This is possibly the best research database available. Make it work for you! Handout
 * Ayudando los hispanos en su CHF o barrio - Helping Hispanic Researchers in Your FHC or Ward (Jonathan Walker, Instructor): Como uno puede ayudar a los hispanos bajo de su responsabilidad hacer su investigacion genealogica. Covers how to help the Hispanic researchers who are under your care in your Ward or FHC to do their Family History research. This is a one-week class.
 * FamilyTree y su programa de genealogia - FamilyTree and Your Genealogical Software (Jonathan Walker, Instructor): Se trata como de organizar su informacion genealogica y como preparar los nombres para el templo. Covers how to organize your genealogical information and how to prepare names for the temple. This is a one-week class.
 * La investigacion genealogica hispana - Hispanic Genealogical Research Tracing Your Hispanic or Mexican Ancestry (Jonathan Walker, Instructor): Aprender los medios, que se ayudara a los de descendencia hispana, buscar su ancestors en America Latina. Learn research strategies that will help those of Hispanic heritage trace their ancestors in Latin America. This is a one-week class.
 * British Research--19th and 20th Century Records (Maureen Nield, Instructor): To aid in your research, learn where to find these records and the not-so-well-known records. This is a one-week class.
 * British Research--17th and 18th Century Records (Maureen Nield, Instructor): Learn some detective works in finding your ancestors. This is a one-week class.
 * British Research--Understanding Your Family Names From England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (Maureen Nield, Instructor): Why you need to know the origins of your family to assist in your research to find them.
 * Recording Source Citations (Robert Curry, Instructor): This class will explain the importance of citing sources of family history information and what to include in the citation. Examples of source citations in FamilySearch FamilyTree and one or more of the popular personal programs will be given. This is a one-week class.
 * Introduction to Family History Research (Robert Curry, Instructor): An introduction to family history research, where to start, where to look and where to go for help. This is a one-week class.
 * Using Digital Imaging in Family History Work (Robert Curry, Instructor): Using digital imaging to take images of source documents and other artifacts. Why use digital imaging?-- considerations in taking a picture and general review of digital imaging devices. This is a one week class.
 * FamilySearch FamilyTree (Robert Curry, Instructor): An introduction to FamilySearch FamilyTree, its purposes and features. This is a four-week class.
 * What Now? Keys for Unlocking Your Ancestors' Stories (Yvonne Curry, Instructor):  This class is designed to help with those "brick wall" problems. This is a one-week class.
 * Descendancy Research -- Take a Cousin to the Temple (Derwin Merrill, Instructor):  In this class you will learn how to “glean” a cousin’s name from familysearch.org, print the Family Ordinance Request (FOR) to take to the temple, and do the ordinances for your cousin. Most beginners starting with this approach have been able to find several cousins’ names in just two or three hours. This is a very exciting way to get started in genealogy. There will also be a short introduction on how to use census and other records to extend your descendancy (cousin) “end of line” on Familysearch Family tree. There will almost certainly be new name submissions for whom you can do the temple ordinances. Class handout.
 * Family Search (Lynn Miller, Instructor): This class will teach you how to use Family Search as a research site. You will be instructed on how to use Family Search with several different search methods. This is a four-week class.
 * Family Tree (Lynn Miller, Instructor): This class will cover a mini-class on Family Search; instruction on Family Tree will include how to use the Source Box, how to add people, how to make corrections and how to merge possible duplicate records.
 * Family History Consultant Training: Overview of all the skills that are necessary to be a ward family history consultant. Introducing organization, searching compiled records, verifying and updating with today's technology, temple submission and sharing with others. A portion of this class will be used as a workshop for you to bring your questions and then to come up with solutions. Handout
 * Family Insight-Synchronization: Use PAF5 with Family Insight to (1) update your records (including LDS Ordinances) from New FamilySearch and, at the same time, (2) transmit new names, dates, places, and notes from your PAF5 file to New FamilySearch. This two-directional movement of data is called Synchronization. Handout
 * FamilySearch Wiki Goldmine: Learn how to use the FamilySearch Wiki effectively to determine what records are available and where to find them to jumpstart, extend or verify your family history research. Class Handout
 * For "Fee" Web Sites that are "Free" at our Center: Learn Where to access FamilySearch Portal Websites, What each web site contains, and How each web site can help you in your research.
 * Genealogy Boy Scout Merit Badge: Exploring your roots--where your family name came from, why your family lives where it does, what your parents and grandparents did for fun when they were your age--can be fascinating. Discovering your ancestors back through history is what genealogy is all about. You will learn basic terminology, some of the available tools, the role of computers, and how to record your information. For a worksheet go to: http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Genealogy.pdf
 * Google: Learn how to use the Google.com search engine more effectively to find research records available online. Google is a most effective family history research tool. Find what you're missing from this great web site. Handout- PowerPoint Presentation
 * How to Write Your Personal History (John Clark, Instructor): How to organize, document, and write about the person you know better than anyone else in the world–YOU! Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3, Handout 4
 * Learning Ancestral Quest: Learn how to use Ancestral Quest. Ancestral Quest is a family history database that allows you to utilize your PAF database but have more advanced features such as interfacing with new FamilySearch. Learn what it can do and how you can benefit from it. Prerequisite a knowledge of PAF.
 * Legacy - Getting Started: Learn the basics of the Legacy program to enter, source, print and share your family information. Learn how to sync with New FamilySearch. Learn how to use the publishing center, picture center, search &amp; tag, use events &amp; chronologies, sources, the research guide &amp; to do list. Class Handout
 * Microfilm Scanning:*MobileTree on your iPod Touch or iPhone: Download an app called MobileTree (a great gift idea) to an iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad. Access and download the Family Tree from new FamilySearch. Teenagers and adults alike love having their family tree on their own handheld device. Add photos, documents, and stories. Handout
 * My Precious Family History - Succession: You inherited precious Family History books and mementoes, and you have worked hard collecting and making additional precious family history. Where can it be preserved for future generations? (Who wants it?) The logical or creative approach! Handout
 * Organizing Your Family History Work on the Computer and with Paper: Whether it’s paper copies or computer files it’s very easy to lose track of what you have. This class will discuss methods for filing your papers, computer files and miscellaneous items so that you can easily find what you are looking for.
 * RootsMagic: Step up to a better way to keep your family history data. Sync with new FamilySearch. This is a great program and you will be happy you switched. PAF is so out of date with today's technology that you need to change. Why not choose the best! This is simply the easiest and most logical program to use. Handout
 * Scottish Research Series: In this class, there will be offered up to date web sights to aid you in your search for your Scottish ancestor. Help will be given in the areas of Census, Civil registration, Parish registers, probate records, maps and gazetteers and archives. The Scottish research class will be taught for two consecutive weeks, with hands on computer help. Each week, time will be set aside for you to do some of your own research. Handout
 * So You Want to Know Your Ancestors?: Introduction to family history research. Where to start, where to look, where to go for help. Handout- PowerPoint Presentation
 * Submitting Temple Names Using "All My Cousins: The Church Certified Affiliate Program "All My Cousins" will be used in conjunction with new FamilySearch to provide hundreds of your cousins' names for temple work. This program finds all cousins' names that have a green arrow/temple icon by their name. Handout
 * Swiss Research: Class covers some Swiss history, reformation and records that were kept. Records that are available today and how to access them..
 * Taking the Frustration Obstacles Out of Genealogy: Review of obstacles that I have encountered doing my own Family History, (especially using the “New Family Search Site”) as well as other obstacles encountered by Logan Family History Center Patrons. Help solve obstacles by providing direct operation information as well as suggesting other sites available to provide help. A beginning handout will be provided online with the power point presentation. This will change after the 1st class to incorporate any obstacles you may personally have. Handout
 * Using a Digital Camera In Family History Work: Using a digital camera to take images of source documents (and other artifacts). Why use a digital camera, considerations in taking a picture, how to select a camera. Handout