Brigham City Utah FamilySearch Center/Classes

Calendar and Events
Brigham City Family History Fair Saturday, March 14, 2015 1:00 to 6:30 pm

1:00-1:40

Welcome and Keynote Address - "Bonding With Our Ancestors" Jerry Earl Johnston

1:50-2:50 Discovering Roots Through Interviews - Learn techniques for talking to relatives to discover your family stories. Kathy Bradford

Getting Started with FamilySearch - Learn the basics of navigation and strategies for editing, duplicates, sources, photos and more. Annette Shepherd

Evidence Analysis - This class will discuss the Genealogy Proof Standard (GPS), how to differentiate between primary and secondary sources and what constitutes direct and indirect evidence. A case study will be used to demonstrate the application of these principles. Boyd Nielsen, AG

RootsTech Video - FamilySearch Family Tree 2014 and Beyond, Ron Tanner

3:00 - 4:00

Once Upon a Time - Learn how to write your ancestors’ stories so they will be enjoyed for generations. Kathy Bradford

Finding Names through Descendancy Research - Learn how to find and document cousins that need temple ordinances. Annette Shepherd

Beginning Research - Learn the basics of getting started and using FamilySearch and other online resources. Linda Peterson

RootsTech Video - You've Mastered teh Census and Basic Search, What Next? Karen Auman

4:10 - 5:10

Using Audio and Video Recordings to Preserve Family Memories - Learn the techniques for capturing audio recordings and preparing for recording video journals to preserve family stories. Michael Palmer

What’s New in FamilySearch - Learn the latest features and updates to FamilySearch. Barry Evans

Genealogy Websites - Explore the best websites for discovering your family. Susan LaVelle

RootsTech Video - 6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet  Janet Hovorka

5:20 - 6:20

Scanning and Photo Editing - Learn the best ways to scan, edit, and preserve precious family photos and documents. Michael Palmer

Fixing Problems in Family Tree - Learn strategies for correcting problems in Family Tree Barry Evans

DNA for Family History - Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how it can help your research. Julie Johnson

Rootstech Video - Getting the Most Out of Ancestry.com Crista Cowan

Other Activities

2:00 - 6:30 Free 30-minute Research Consultation with accredited genealogist. Sign up in the Family History Center day of fair.

1:40 - 6:30 Refreshments and exhibits in the Cultural Hall throughout the fair.

No registration is required.

Come join us for an informative and inspiring day!

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.'''

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.

Saturday, March 7 – 10:00 a.m. - Google Search Techniques, taught by Michael Palmer Learn how to utilize Google searches to locate family information.

Saturday, March 21 - 10:00 a.m. - Using Partner Subscription Websites, taught by Joyce Palmer If you’ve signed up for subscriptions with the partner websites but are not sure what to do next, this class is for you! Come and learn how these partnerships can provide new resources for finding your family.

Monday, March 23 – 1:00 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, March 25 - 10:00 a.m. - RootsMagic User Group. Taught by Vicki Rasmussen This group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month. Learn more details about the Roots Magic software program and get answers to questions about this program. Beginners are welcome.

Wednesday, March 25 – 6:00 p.m. - FamilySearch Tips and Tricks, taught by Anita Olsen AG Learn helpful tips and tricks to get the most out of FamilySearch.

Thursday, March 26 - 6:00 p.m. - RootsMapper and Other Fun Sites, taught by Linda Peterson Learn about programs that work with FamilySearch to help you learn more about your ancestors.

Monday, March 30 – 1:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com, taught by Sue LaVelle This is a follow-up to the March 23 class. This will be hands-on practical use of Ancestry.com.

Tuesday, March 31 - 6:00 p.m. - Online Sites for British Research, taught by Linda Peterson Learn about free online websites for British research and how to use them effectively.

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