Brigham City Utah FamilySearch Center/Classes

Monthly Class Schedule
'''All classes are held in the Training Room of the Family History Center. Please register in advance by calling the Brigham City Family History Center at 723-5995.'''

Monday, Jan 5 - 10:00 a.m. Scanning Workshop Michael Palmer This class teaches how to use various technology in digitizing your family photos and documents to use in your own personal projects and ways to preserve precious documents and stories.

Thursday, Jan 8 - 6:00 p.m. Beginning Research Linda Peterson Learn how to use Internet research sites as you begin your own Family History.

Saturday, Jan 10 - 10:00 a.m. Using FamilySearch Family Tree - Part 1 Susan LaVelle This 3-week class will teach the fundamentals of using Family Tree.

Tuesday, Jan 13 - 10:00 a.m. Family History Through DNA Studies Julie Johnson Julie has used DNA to further her family history. Learn how to use DNA in your family history research.

Tuesday, Jan 13 - 6:00 p.m. Solving Problems in Family Tree Anita Olsen AG This class will teach methods for solving problems with incorrect data in Family Tree.

Wednesday, Jan 14 - 6:00 p.m. Family History Through DNA Studies Julie Johnson Repeat of January 13th class.

Thursday, Jan 15 - 10:00 a.m. Legacy 8 User Group--Beginning Anita Olsen AG This class teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy 8. Current and new users are welcome.

Thursday, Jan 15 - 11:00 a.m. Legacy 8 User Group--Intermediate Anita Olsen AG

Saturday, Jan 17 - 10:00 a.m. Using FamilySearch Family Tree - Part 2 Susan LaVelle This is the second week of a 3-week class that will teach the fundamentals of using Family Tree.

Tuesday, Jan 20 – 6:00 p.m. Audio Files in Family Tree Michael Palmer One of the new features of Family Tree is the ability to add audio files. This class teaches how to make audio recordings and also capture clips from existing recordings to upload to Family Tree.

Wednesday, Jan 21 - 6:00 p.m. Finding Your Family in the Southern US Julie Johnson This class teaches the fundamentals of finding your family in the Southern United States. (continued on back)

Thursday, Jan 22 - 10:00 a.m. Solving Problems in Family Tree Anita Olsen AG Repeat of January 13th class.

Saturday, Jan 24 - 10:00 a.m. Using FamilySearch Family Tree - Part 3 Susan LaVelle This is the third week of a 3-week class that will teach the fundamentals of using Family Tree.

Monday, Jan 26 - 10:00 a.m. Using Partner Subscription Websites Joyce Palmer If you’ve signed up for subscriptions with the partner websites (Ancestry, Find My Past, and My Heritage) but are not sure what to do next, this class is for you! Come and learn the basics of these great new resources for finding your family.

Wednesday, Jan 28 - 10:00 a.m. RootsMagic User Group - Beginning Vicki Rasmussen This class teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic. This group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month. All levels of experience are welcome.

Thursday, Jan 29 – 6:00 p.m. RootsMagic User Group - Beginning Vicki Rasmussen Repeat of January 28th class.

Saturday, Jan 31 – 10:00 a.m. Audio Files in Family Tree Michael Palmer Repeat of January 20th class.

Monday, Feb 2 - 10:00 a.m. - My Heritage, taught by Annette Shepherd This class teaches how to use the website "My Heritage.com" for both researching and recording personal family trees.

Wednesday, Feb 4 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting the Most from Partner Website Subscriptions, taught by Joyce Palmer If you’ve signed up for subscriptions with the partner websites (Ancestry, Find My Past, and My Heritage) but are not sure what to do next, this class is for you! Come and learn the basics of these great new resources for finding your family.

Tuesday, Feb 10 - 6:00 p.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce This class teaches how to use US Census records to find clues about your family.

Tuesday, Feb 17 - 10:00 a.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce Repeat of Feb 10 Class.

Tuesday, Feb 17 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson This class teaches the basics of getting started and using Family Search and other online programs. This is the basics for anyone just beginning or needing a refresher course.

Wednesday, Feb 18 - 6:00 p.m. - Audio Files in Family Tree, taught by Michael Palmer One of the new features of Family Tree is the ability to add audio files. This class teaches how to make audio recordings and also capture clips from existing recordings to upload to Family Tree.

Tuesday, Feb 24 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com, taught by Sue LaVelle Ancestry.com is a powerful internet site that is a major factor in Family History Research. Learn how to navigate this site and learn the "ins and outs" of researching.

Wednesday, Feb 25 - 10 a.m. - RootsMagic Software Beginning Class, taught by Vicki Rasmussen Roots Magic is a data management program to record your family records, histories and pictures. This class teaches the basics in using this program.

Wednesday, Feb 25 - 6:00 p.m. - Scanning Workshop, taught by Michael Palmer This workshop offers hands-on help with scanning photos and documents and uploading them to Family Tree. Bring several photos or documents, a flash drive, and your FamilySearch log-in info.

Thursday, Feb 26 - 1:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson Repeat of Feb 17 class.

Thursday, Feb 26 - 6:00 p.m. - RootsTech Highlights, taught by Anita Olsen Come learn about all of the new ideas that were presented at the RootsTech conference.

Tuesday, Mar 3 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com Workshop, taught by Sue LaVelle This is a follow-up class from the week before. This will be hands-on practical use of Ancestry.com.

Staff Training Meeting
Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 pm