Colorado Springs Colorado North FamilySearch Center/Classes and Workshops

 23 April - Ancestry.com--An Introduction to This Powerful Partner 

Presenter: Vint Atkinson

To Register go to: Ancestry.com--An Introduction to This Powerful Partner

Difficulty Level: Beginner Class Description:  This class introduces you to the Ancestry.com website and explains how to get started using this powerful family history research partner. Included are basic website navigation; setting up your profile and home page to get the most out of the website; starting your family tree; basic search techniques and the Ancestry catalog of sources. Handouts

Ѻ Ancestry.com

Ѻ Setting Up Ancestry Account

ѻSetting Up Ancestry Partner

    30 April - Ancestry.com--Better Research Leading to Powerful Stories 

Presenter: Vint Atkinson To Register go to: '''Ancestry.com--Better Research Leading to Powerful Stories "'

Difficulty Level: Intermediate Class Description: This class demonstrates how to find and/or assemble your family's stories using the powerful search tools and ever growing source catalog at Ancestry.com. Attendees will be shown and use some advance search techniques and latest innovations at Ancestry.com. It is recommended that each attendee already have an Ancestry.com account or set up an account before attending the workshop. Handouts provide directions for account setup. Handouts ѻ Ancestry.com                  ѻ Setting Up Ancestry Account                  ѻ Setting Up Ancestry Partner

 '''     7 May  Help! My Family is All Messed Up in FamilySearch''' Presenter: Vint Atkinson To Register go to: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/help-my-family-is-all-messed-up-in-familysearch-tickets-24682265320 '''Help! My Family is All Messed Up in FamilySearch'''] Difficulty Level: Beginner Class Description: For various reasons including the origins of data and the collaborative nature of FamilySearch Family Tree, there are many situations where incorrect data may exist in your family tree. Come to this presentation to learn strategies to understand and resolve commonly seen bad data situations. Handouts

      BSA Workshop:    Tuesday, May 17, 2016      7:00 PM to 8:30 PM 

Requirements MUST be done prior to coming to the Discovery Center. See requirement list. To Register go to: 17 May 2016 BSA Workshop

      21 May  My Heritage - Overview of Data and Research Capabilities Presenter: Steve Brandt To Register go to:  My Heritage - Overview of Data and Research Capabilities Difficulty Level: Beginner Class Description:

      4 June  Indexing the World’s Records to Find People and Dates Presenter: Connie Powell Difficulty Level: Beginner Class Description:

      11 June Surefire Search Strategies Presenter: Melanie Montgomery Difficulty Level: Beginner Class Description: Become the Sherlock Holmes of your family tree. Learn search strategies to find more and become a more effective genealogist.

    June 25: Research Tools Available in FamilySearch  Presenter: Courtney Smith Difficulty Level: Beginner Class Description: In this class we will discuss how to use the three search tools in Family Search’s Family Tree: Record Hints, Search Records and Descendancy View.