Ogden FamilySearch Center/Classes



Current Hours of Operation: {| See 2023 Closure Dates  "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?" Marcus Tullius Cicero  The Ogden FamilySearch Center is offering both ONLINE ZOOM CLASSES using the Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform and IN-PERSON CLASSES  at the Ogden FamilySearch Center. Each class title has the indication of how it will be taught. We make every effort to start classes on time. You may join Zoom classes at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the class has no participants, it will end 15 minutes after the start time. Instructions for Joining an Online Zoom Class.
 * Select an Online Zoom Class the day and hour of the class.
 * Next to each class title, click on the blue underscored text link Join Now 
 * You will enter the Waiting Room. Wait to be admitted by the Host. We look forward to seeing you!
 * Call our Helpline 801.626.1132 to troubleshoot Zoom problems.

Instructions for Attending an In Person Class.
 * No need to register just come to the Ogden FamilySearch Center and you will be directed to the classroom.

  Click here for Monthly Class Schedule in English        Click here for Monthly Class Schedule in Spanish       Read the class descriptions for details. Some classes are Online Zoom </SPAN> and some are In Person </SPAN> at the Ogden FamilySearch Center.
 * Review the class details to determine if they need to be taken in any order.

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FamilySearch and Ancestry

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Merging Records in FamilySearch </SPAN>

The FamilySearch merging process is always changing and becoming more efficient. Learn how to merge, restore and replace your ancestors’ duplicate records.

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 Monday 
 * 11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Clifford

 Friday 
 * 2:00 P.M. - Instructor - Grua

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Enhancing Your Five Generation Tree </SPAN>

This class will teach how to standardize vital information, attach hints, merge duplicate records, and other helpful tips for your five generation pedigree of Family Tree. It is a one session class that is repeated each week.

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 Monday </SPAN>
 * 2:00 P.M. - Instructor - Baker

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Getting Started with FamilySearch (Zoom) </SPAN> </SPAN>

This is a basic review of all of the FamilySearch.org tools. This class is taught in four sessions. Participants may attend any session in any order.
 * Week 1: Learn everything about your Home Page and review different Pedigree Views of your family tree for research purposes.
 * Week 2: Learn how to edit, add, delete information and relationships on your Details Page.
 * Week 3: Learn the different options in the Search Menu: Records, Genealogies, Books, Images, etc.
 * Week 4: Finding stories about your ancestors and preserving them in FamilySearch.
 * Week 5: Topics tailored the class needs.

 Class Handouts

 Tuesday 
 * 9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - (Zoom) </SPAN> Click here to join

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Introduction to MyHeritage (In person) </SPAN> </SPAN>

This class is a general overview of the MyHeritage program
 * Week 1: Introduction: Be prepared to be amazed.
 * Week 2: Using the search functions of MyHeritage to build and strengthen your family tree.
 * Week 3: Family history tools for the 21st century: "smart matches," "record hints," and "theory of family relativity."

 Class Handouts

 Tuesday 
 * 10:30 A.M. - Instructor - R. Cragun



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Memories: Keeping Them Safe and Preserved </SPAN>

This class will teach how to add the different types of memories to your family records and organize your gallery.
 * Week 1 & 3: Adding and organizing photos.
 * Week 2 & 4: Adding and organizing documents and audio files.

 Class Handouts

 Tuesday 
 * 7:00 P.M. - Instructor - Evans

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FamilySearch in the Palm of My Hand (Weeks 2 & 4) </SPAN>

This class will teach you how to use the Family Tree app, Memories app, and the Get Involved app on your phone or electronic devices.

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 Wednesday


 * 7:00 P.M. - Instructor - Egbert



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Understanding How FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Work Together </SPAN>

This two week class will teach how Ancestry.com and the FamilySearch.org family trees can communicate with each other in finding your missing ancestors.
 * Week 1: Getting Started
 * Learn how to create an Ancestry account, download your 4+ generations from your Family Tree to an Ancestry tree, and how to use Record Seek to attach Ancestry sources to your Family Tree.
 * Week 2: Working with your Ancestry Tree
 * Learn how to edit, manage and save your Ancestry family tree, search for missing ancestors in Ancestry public trees, attach new sources, edit names, dates, places, and add family members to your Ancestry tree.
 * Week 3: Adding information from your Ancestry Tree to FamilySearch Family Tree
 * Learn how to sync FamilySearch Family Tree and Ancestry Trees, adding new relatives, sources, detail information, fix relationships and merge records in Ancestry Tree.
 * Week 4: Growing your family lines through DNA matches and creating “Bare-Bones” trees on Ancestry
 * Learn how to search DNA matches, use DNA Thrulines, how creating a “Bare-Bones” tree can assist in finding new information on your collateral lines.
 * Week 5: 5th Thursday lesson
 * Other features of Ancestry will be covered such as LifeStory, Gallery and the Search tab.  There will also be time to address Ancestry questions students might have.

 Class Handouts

 Thursday 
 * 9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - Click here to join



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Getting Started with FamilySearch (In person) </SPAN> </SPAN>

This class is a basic overview of FamilySearch.org. There will be four sessions each month. These classes do not have to be taken in order.
 * Week 1: How to use the FamilySearch home page.
 * Week 2: Learning how to use the "Person Page."
 * Week 3: Family trees and how they can help with your research.
 * Week 4: Introduction to hints, sources, and merging.

 Class Handouts

 Friday 
 * 10:00 A.M. - Instructor - M. Dixon



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Getting Started with FamilySearch (In Spanish) </SPAN> </SPAN>

This class is a basic overview of FamilySearch.org. There will be four sessions each month. These classes do not have to be taken in order.
 * Week 1: How to use the FamilySearch home page.
 * Week 2: Learning how to use the "Person Page."
 * Week 3: Family trees and how they can help with your research.
 * Week 4: Introduction to hints, sources, and merging.

 Class Handouts

 Thursday 
 * 7:00 P.M. - Instructor - D. Vergara



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I Didn't Know That!: Research Pearls (Cancelled for the summer) </SPAN>

Anyone involved in family history research has probably made the statement: "I didn't know that?" after hearing something new. There is so much to learn and the computer programs are always changing, so it seems. Clues and tidbits, even descriptions, are valuable bits of information that can help to educate even experienced researchers.

This class is a three-week class that will cover areas of research such as: getting organized, calendars, city directories, census records, vital records, immigration and migration, land, military, etc.

 Class Handouts

 Monday 
 * 12:30 P.M. - Instructor - J. Hansen



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Moving Beyond Record Hints: First Steps in FamilySearch Research </SPAN>

This class is an introduction to basic research in FamilySearch. This class is taught in four sessions.
 * Week 1: Learn the steps for researching family records.
 * Week 2: Learn how to use hints in FamilySearch, Ancestry, and other partner sites.
 * Week 3: Introduction to using Records, Images, Family Tree, Genealogies, Catalog, Books, and Research Wiki.
 * Week 4: Learn about the latest changes in FamilySearch, how to use Record Seek, Source Box, Snipping Tool, and Tree Sweeper.

 Class Handouts

 Wednesday 
 * 1:00 P.M. - Instructor - Baker

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Making Your Own Story Come Alive (Cancelled for the summer)</SPAN>

This class will teach you some writing techniques for creating an interesting life story.

 Class Handouts

 Monday 
 * 2:00 P.M. - Instructor - J. Hanson

 Thursday 
 * 4:00 P.M. - Instructor - J. Hanson



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Exploring British Isles Records (3rd and 4th weeks in August Only) </SPAN>

Learn jurisdictions, records, and research methods for countries in the British Isles. England classes - January, April, July, October Ireland classes - February, May, August, November Scotland classes - March, June, September, December


 * Week 1: British Isles Part 1 - History, jurisdictions, church, and civil registration records. Learn what they are and where to find them.
 * Week 3: British Isles Part 2 – Probate, poor law, land, tax, legal, business, immigration records, etc. Learn what they are and where to find them.

 Class Handouts

 Friday 
 * 11:00 A.M. - Instructor - A. Snedaker

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Dutch Research Group (Third week only) </SPAN>

Learn how to do research for your Dutch ancestors from a group of experienced researchers.

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 Friday </SPAN>
 * 11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Dutch research experts



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Basic Skills

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Computer 101 (In Person) </SPAN>

This class will teach basic computer skills for beginners.
 * Week 1 - Understanding computer hardware and its use.
 * Week 2 - Understanding computer software and its use.
 * Week 3 - Learning the downloading process and its importance.
 * Week 4 - Independent help for those who have specific needs.

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 Friday </SPAN> 
 * 1:00 P.M. - Instructor - Kippen/Cochran

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Saturday Storytelling Revival

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Live Storytelling (In Person) </SPAN>

Come join our live storytelling revival. Listen to or share a story from your own life, or an ancestors life.
 * Tellers will place their names on a list as they arrive. We'll here up to ten stories per revival.
 * Stories need to be true experiences that happened during your own life, or the life of an ancestor.
 * Stories may be read or told.
 * Stories need to be family friendly and no longer than 6 minutes.

 3rd Saturday </SPAN> 
 * 10:00 A.M. - Instructor - Cragun

<FONT SIZE="4.5"; color="#008080"> Spanish Speaking Classes 
 * Spanish Speaking classes on FamilySearch Basics are available on request.
 * We have Spanish speaking missionaries available to teach on Tuesdays 3:00 - 9:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
 * Please call the Ogden FamilySearch Center at 801.626.1132 to schedule a time and instructor.

<FONT size="3"> <FONT SIZE="4.5"; color="#008080">Large and Small Classrooms 
 * The Ogden FamilySearch Center is available for youth and adult groups to experience and give their own Family History instruction. The Center also offers an overview of FamilySearch, upon request.
 * Reservations must be made by calling the Center Help Desk during business hours at 801.626.1132. We encourage two weeks in advance for a reservation.
 * We encourage groups to bring their own instructors, but we can facilitate. Please include the subject matter, number of guests in the group, and whether you need assistance.
 * The Help Desk missionaries will be able to help you and answer your questions.

<FONT SIZE="4.5"; color="#008080"> FamilySearch Communities 
 * Do You Have a Question? Find the answer on Communities. Click on this link. FamilySearch Community and discover family history in a new way!”

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More Online Classes, Webinars and Quick Links </b> TheFHGuide.com FamilySearch Library Webinars Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library) BYU Webinars Los Angeles FamilySearch Center St. George FamilySearch Center Lehi FamilySearch Center Layton FamilySearch Center Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center

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