Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center/classes

  Reserve a Classroom for your Ward or Stake Group
 * A classroom with a podium, large screen, and 24 computers can be reserved at the center for a two hour slot.
 * Please plan on bringing your own teacher.
 * Click here to reserve a classroom for your group.



WARD/STAKE LEADERSHIP & CONSULTANT CLASSES





Ward and Stake T&FH Leadership Training - Mark VanOrden

This class will help stake and ward leaders understand their role in helping to make temple and family history a prominent focus in the life of children, youth, adults and families. Organizational principles on the stake and ward levels will be addressed.

Class Handouts Stake & Ward Council Leaders (T&FH) Leadership Training

Upcoming Dates
 * This class is taught by request from a ward or stake.
 * Contact the receptionist at the Lehi FamilySearch center at (801)356-5820.
 * The receptionist will contact Mark VanOrden and he will work with you to get your class scheduled.



Temple & Family History Consultant Preparation - Ralph Stephens

The goal is for the Consultants to gain a VISION and understanding of the RESPONSIBILITIES of their calling. A portion of the classes will provide an introduction to INSPIRATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Class Handouts T & FH Vision and Responsibilities Checklist for new Ward T&FH Consultants Click here to watch six minute video

Upcoming Dates 
 * Wednesday, May 3, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 7, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

FAMILY SEARCH CLASSES

 



FamilySearch Basics - Ralph Stephens & Marijo Young



FamilySearch Intro and Family Tree



This class discusses 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

Upcoming Dates 
 * Wednesday, May 3, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 7, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

FamilySearch Person Page

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This class 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

Upcoming Dates 
 * Wednesday, May 10, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 14, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

FamilySearch Records

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his class focuses on understanding what source data is and how to search for it. This class will teach how to use the search capabilities of FamilySearch under the "Search" / "Records" selection.

Class Handouts Searching For Records (parts 3 & 4)

Upcoming Dates 
 * Wednesday, May 17, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 21, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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This class focuses on using the other FamilySearch search capabilities "Images", "Genealogies", "Catalog", "Books", and the "Research Wiki.

Class Handouts Searching For Records (parts 3 & 4)

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, April 26, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, May 24, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 28, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Preserving your Memories Using FamilySearch - Ralph Stephens / Mark VanOrden

Pictures and stories are a wonderful way of preserving our family history. This class will assist you in learning how to use photos, documents, stories and audio in the FamilySearch program.

Class Handouts Class Outline

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

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Discovering Descendancy Research - Neal Beecher

Those with pioneer heritage may find it challenging to discover new names to take to the temple. This class will teach you effective ways to find the names of your distant cousins to take to the temple. 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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 * Monday, May 1, 2:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Monday, May 15, 2:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Monday, June 19, 2:00 PM - Click here to join this class

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

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

Class Handouts Worksheet Individuals and Relationships

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 * Friday, May 26, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 8, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Living Memories - Using the Memories App - Louise Harrington

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 Phone App Handout

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 * Thursday, June 15, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Using the FamilySearch Wiki – Julie Wilcox

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 The FamilySearch Wiki

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 * Tuesday, May 16, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Saturday, June 17, 10:30 AM - Click here to join this class

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

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 Finding Duplicates and Merging Records

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 * Thursday, May 18, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 22, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Using the FamilySearch Catalog and Browsing un-indexed Records – Julie Wilcox

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 Using FamilySearch Catalog

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 * Thursday, April 27, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 1, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Everything you need to Know About Attaching Sources – Art Robbins

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

Class Handouts Create a Source Document in Irfanview

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 * Friday, April 28, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Saturday, May 6, 10:30 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, May 31, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Do’s and Don’ts on FamilySearch Tree – Julie Wilcox

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 Do's and Don'ts on your Tree

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 * Thursday, April 27, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Tuesday, June 6, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

<font size=3; color=blue> FamilySearch Training Videos (Click on the link on the right - to view list of videos.) <font size="3"; color=blue>

These short training videos will help you get started using FamilySearch. Click on the "View Video" link below the class title you are interested in - to see the video.

<font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  The new FamilySearch Person Page<font size=2.5>  (8 minutes and 41 seconds) <font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  Navigating your Family Tree in FamilySearch <font size=2.5> </b> (8 minutes and 11 seconds) <font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  Uploading Memories to the FamilySearch Gallery<font size=2.5> </b> (5 minutes and 3 seconds)
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<font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  Merging in FamilySearch <font size=2.5> </b> (4 minutes and 53 seconds) <font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  What Happens with your FamilySearch Memories & Sources When you Die? <font size=2.5> </b> (2 minutes and 28 seconds) <font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  What Happens with your FamilySearch Record When you Die? <font size=2.5> </b> (5 minutes and 29 seconds) <font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  What Happens with your Temple Reservations When you Die? <font size=2.5> </b> (2 minutes and 51 seconds) <font size=3.5> <Font color=blue>  Serving as a Ward Temple and Family History Consultant <font size=2.5> </b> (6 minutes and 19 seconds) <FONT SIZE="4"; color="#006400">
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Writing your Personal and Family Histories - Mark VanOrden

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 Writing Your Personal and Family Histories Upcoming Dates 
 * Wednesday, May 17, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Monday, June 5, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

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Building your own Family YouTube Video Library - Kent Gardiner 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 Make your own Family YouTube Library Upcoming Dates 

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 * Friday, May 12, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Friday, June 23, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestor picture books – Inspire the next generation – Kent Gardiner 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 Ancestor Picture Books Upcoming Dates 
 * Friday, May 19, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Friday, June 30, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Find, Read, and Prepare German Documents for Translation - Kent Gardiner 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 Find, Read, and Prepare German Documents for Translation Upcoming Dates  <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">
 * Friday, May 26, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

One-Page Family Stories and How to Share Them – Kent Gardiner Share your family stories. Class Handouts One-Page Family Stories Upcoming Dates 

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 * Friday, April 21, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Friday, June 2, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Best practices in Scanning Photos – Kent Gardiner Learn the ins and outs of scanning your family photos. Class Handouts </b> Coming soon Upcoming Dates 


 * Friday, April 28, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Friday, June 9, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Making and Preserving Memories on FamilySearch – Kent Gardiner Learn the ins and outs of scanning your family photos. Class Handouts </b> Making and Preserving Memories Upcoming Dates 


 * Friday, May 5, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Friday, June 16, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources Using BYU Special Collections – Elaine Gunther Find your family stories using the BYU special collection. Class Handouts BYU LIbrary Special Collections Upcoming Dates 

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 * Friday, June 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources Using the Church History Library – Elaine Gunther Finding your family stories using the resources at the Church FamilySearch Library. Class Handouts Using the Church History Library Upcoming Dates 


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Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources - Using Hidden Gem Sites Plus one Free Newspaper Site - Elaine Gunther Find your family stories using various resources including the University of Utah collections. Class Handouts Hidden Gem Sites  Upcoming Dates
 * Tuesday, April 18. 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources - Using High Utility Research Sites and Free Newspaper Sites - Elaine Gunther </b> Find your family stories using various resources including high utility research sites and free newspaper web site. Class Handouts Using High Utility Research Sites  Upcoming Dates
 * Thursday, May 4, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Introduction to IrfanView – Powerful easy-to-use photo editing and repair software – Larry Gunther </b> This class will show you how to use this powerful, free photo editing tool. Class Handouts Introduction to Irfanview Upcoming Dates  </b>
 * Wednesday, May 17, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

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Boost your Research with Google Books and Internet Archive – Larry Gunther </b> Discover how to use these powerful resources for genealogical research with searchable access to 76 million books.. Class Handouts Coming Soon Upcoming Dates  </b> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">
 * Thursday, May 4, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 7, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Introduction to The Family History Guide - Ken Jacobsen </b> This class is a basic introduction to The Family History Guide, a free website that represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history. Its scope is broad, but its focus is narrow enough to help you achieve your goals, step by step. Whether you are brand new to family history or a seasoned researcher—or somewhere in between—The Family History Guide can be your difference maker. </b> Class Handouts Family History Guide Upcoming Dates  </b> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">
 * Tuesday, May 9, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Monday, June 27, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Using Google Drive in Genealogy - Rachel Taisor </b> 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 Coming Soon Upcoming Dates  </b>
 * Wednesday, May 31, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 29, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

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INDEXING CLASSES </b> </FONT>

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Indexing - Making Records Searchable – Melanie Bird

Make data searchable via indexing. You will learn the basics of indexing records.

Class Handouts Indexing Terms Indexing Icons Indexing Hints Indexing for Youth Indexing Ruler Indexing Reviewing Upcoming Dates
 * No class scheduled

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FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH CLASSES

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Discover Family History Through Military Records - Julie Wilcox

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 Finding Family History Through Military Records

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 * Tuesday, May 2, 10:00 AM
 * Thursday, June 8, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Finding Death, Burial and Cemetery Records - Julie Wilcox

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.

Class Handouts Finding Death, Burial and Cemetery Records

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 * Tuesday, May 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 8, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Five Minute Family History Success - Julie Wilcox

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.

Class Handouts Five Minute Family History Successes

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 * Thursday, May 11, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Tuesday, June 13, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Crossing the Pond – Finding Emigration and Immigration Records - Julie Wilcox

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.

Class Handouts Crossing the Pond

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 * Thursday, May 11, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 15, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Newspapers Are a Genealogical Treasure - Julie Wilcox

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.

Class Handouts Newspapers are a Genealogical Treasure

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 * Saturday, May 13, 10:30 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 15, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search Results - Julie Wilcox

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 Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search Upcoming Dates
 * Thursday, May 18, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Tuesday, June 20, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

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All About Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox

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 temple ordinances, possible duplicates, individuals with hints, etc. Learn the features of each of the “buttons” provided in the Premium version.

Class Handouts All About Puzzilla.org Upcoming Dates


 * Tuesday, May 23, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 22, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 22, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Descendancy Research using Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox

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

Class Handouts Descendancy Research - Expand Your Family Tree Upcoming Dates
 * Thursday, May 25, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Tuesday, June 27, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

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Finding your Family in City Directories - Julie Wilcox

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 Using City Directories to Find your Family Upcoming Dates


 * Wednesday, May 25, 3:30 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 29, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

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Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 1 - Julie Wilcox

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 Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 1 Upcoming Dates
 * Tuesday, May 30, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 29, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 2 - Julie Wilcox

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 Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 2 Upcoming Dates


 * Thursday, June 1, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

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Overview and Creating your Tree – Alvin Jones

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.

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 * Thursday, April 27, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 1, 1:00 PM

Ancestry – Research using your Tree – Alvin Jones

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 Hints and Search United Kingdom Census U.S. Census Upcoming Dates

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 * Thursday, May 4, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 8, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestry – Exchanging Data with FamilySearch – Alvin Jones

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.

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 * Thursday, May 11, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 15, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestry – Exchanging Media Files– Alvin Jones

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

Class Handouts Printing in Ancestry Upcoming Dates


 * Thursday, May 18, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 22, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

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

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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 * Thursday, May 25, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, May 25, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestry DNA Analysis – Art Robbins

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

Class Handouts Ancestry DNA </b> Upcoming Dates
 * Friday, May 12, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Tuesday, June 6, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Saturday, June 24, 10:30 PM - Click here to join this class



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Ancestry - Quick Overview – Art Robbins

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

Class Handouts Quick Overview of Ancestry.com </b> Upcoming Dates
 * Tuesday, May 2, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, May 24, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 21, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
 * Wednesday, June 28, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

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MYHERITAGE CLASSES </b> </FONT>

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MyHeritage - An Overview Including Powerful Photo Features - Marijo Young

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). ''

Class Handouts Creating a Tree in MyHeritage Upcoming Dates <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="" data-collapsetext="" style="width:100%; overflow:auto;">
 * Monday, May 8, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Monday, June 12, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

MyHeritage - Research Features and Additional Photo Tools - Marijo Young

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

Upcoming Dates
 * Monday, April 24, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Monday, May 22, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Monday, June 26, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

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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


 * 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.

Class Handouts How to use Geneanet Upcoming Dates
 * Tuesday, May 16, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
 * Thursday, June 22, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

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Links to Online Classes at Other Centers </b> FamilySearch Library Web-site FamilySearch Library Webinars Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library) BYU Webinars St. George FamilySearch Center Ogden FamilySearch Center Layton FamilySearch Center Utah FamilySearch Center#Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center_Online_Classes Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center

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