Magrath Alberta FamilySearch Centre

INFORMATION

 * 21 E 1 St Ave S, Magrath, Alberta. T0K 1J0. Canada
 * Map
 * Directors Telephone : 403-393-6622
 * E-mail: [mailto:AB_Magrath@familyhistorymail.org AB_Magrath@familyhistorymail.org] (not operative currently)

PERSONNEL
DIRECTORS : Tom & Freida McElhinney [ Email : tf.mce@hotmail.com]

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ STAKE TRAINER : Stephanie Humphreys

STAKE FAMILY HISTORY CONSULTANTS : Lorelei Fisher, Sheldon Gurney, Ross Moore, Barbara Watanabe

STAKE YOUTH CONSULTANTS : Lorelei Fisher

STAKE INDEXING CONSULTANTS : Shelia Robinson, Callee Toly

OPERATING HOURS
WARD EXCLUSIVE RESERVATIONS ( 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm )
 * Monday : 9 am - 5 pm
 * Tuesday to Thursday : 9 am - 9 pm ( excludes Ward Exclusive Reservations below )
 * Friday : 9 am - 11 pm; 4 pm - 9 pm; Friday afternoons reserved for Youth FH Activities and Training
 * Saturday : 9 am - 9 pm
 * Sunday : 3 pm - 9 pm


 * Magrath 1 : None
 * Magrath 2 : None
 * Magrath 3 : 2nd Wednesday
 * Magrath 4 : 1st Wednesday
 * Magrath 5 : 2nd Thursday
 * Magrath 6 : 1st Tuesday
 * Magrath 7 : 4th Thursday
 * Welling : 1st Thursday
 * S Coulee : None
 * Del Bonita : None

'''ALL appointments are ON-LINE. You will need to ensure a Ward or Stake Consultant is free to attend the appointment'''

COVID : Please DO NOT attend the Centre if you are ill, have any of symptoms of Covid or are in isolation having have been in contact with someone with Covid.


 * Bookings are for 30/60/ 90/120 minutes as appropriate.
 * The Centre is available to book every 30 mins
 * All users MUST complete a SIGN IN sheet on entry and exit. Enter your unit as M1 for Magrath 1st Ward, WLG, SC, DB etc.
 * External and community bookings welcome. Contact Directors for further information.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

 * Please do not attend the Centre if you are sick
 * You will be required to enter your name, e mail and cell phone number during registration.
 * This information will be used to confirm your booking and send reminders as appropriate
 * Once a booking is made it is exclusive to the person/ family/ ward booking
 * Click on the URL link below to access registration and booking

 BOOK HERE  (Until Open Sessions return, please book in conjunction with someone who has a key/ Ward or Stake Consultant )_

Book appointments

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

''Please choose from the following list on the on-line booking portal. Enter any individual requirements in the comments box while booking. Your boking will be confirmed immediately to your email and a reminder will be sent 24 hours in advance of your appointment.''  TRAINING AVAILABLE   RESOURCES AVAILABLE 
 * SWC30/60/90/120 : Contact a Stake or Ward Consultant who will arrange to accompany you to the booking
 * Bookable by missionaries.
 * CBR : CHROMEBOOK RESERVATIONS
 * The Stake has 30 Chromebooks which may be used ONLY within Church buildings for Church related activity.
 * Bookings may be requested on line. Process is managed by Bro Tom McElhinney who will in turn confirm your e-mail request
 * Book a 30 minute slot in the Centre to SIGN OUT the Chromebooks before your session and another 30 minute slot to SIGN IN the equipment when the session is completed
 * Confirm number of Chromebooks Required ( 0 to 30 )
 * All aspects of Family Search from novice to advanced skills
 * Ancestral line specific research (please specify country of origin for research when booking )
 * Indexing support
 * Database Management
 * Classes will resume in 2023.
 * EXCLUSIVE access to wide range of research tools and Apps ONLY available in through Family Search Family History Portal at the Centre.
 * Microfilm readers with access to international collections ( not all records have been indexed )

UPCOMING EVENTS

 * THIRD WEDNESDAY : Meeting for Stake and Ward Consultants, 7 pm High Council Room.

WARD CONSULTANCY TEAMS (Youth in Italics )
MAGRATH 1 : Colin Wynder, Linda McKinstry, Russel Rollingson, Micah Brinton, Sadie Ririe

MAGRATH 2 : Ed Leavitt, Linda Leishman, Lynn McClung, Chad Miller, Sharon Ranger, Abigail Smith, Wanda Smith, Keagan Fletcher, Katia Taylor

MAGRATH 3 : Jamie McMahon, Sheldon Gurney, Janet Gurney, Edith Miller, Kendall Cahoon, Bonnie Jensen, Cort Arwood, Drayton Miller

MAGRATH 4 : Ken Dahl, Julia Moore, Alana Holladay, Myrna Law, Carla Simon, Melissa Dudley, Chase Wright, Lucy O'Neill, Allie Weller, Parker Wolsey

MAGRATH 5 : Heidy Chatwin, Doris Grunginer, Debbie Leishman, Vicki Maher, Jim Murray, Joan Olson, Nathan Maher, Brody Phillips, Paris Evanson

MAGRATH 6 : Robin Hansen, Jacquie Bly, Con Cole, Mark Atwood, Olea Wilde,

MAGRATH 7 : Wes Balderson, Linda Bourelle, Wayne Bourelle, Rebecca Perks, Elizabeth Thompson, Dack Hoy, Alenna Coleman

WELLING : Peter Scott, Dell Bullock, Jo Bullock, Marilynn Bullock, Ron Bullock, Bruce Gold, Sophie Smith, Daniel Bullock

SPRING COULEE : Nicholas McLaren, Andrea McLaren, Erick Stewart, Trina Stewart, Ty Thompson

DEL BONITA : Kim Foggin, Karen Morton

LINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

TRAINING VIDEOS

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLud6vEPlzI-p3tf2QMmVnsFnQdS-EWmJsAkySroGIM/edit?usp=sharing 

'You can access the hyperlinks for the following videos are available in the above document. Open URL and click on the appropriate video link.'

ANCESTRY : 12. Ancestry Overview - Judy Sharp - YouTube

ANCESTRY : 13. Sharing Information Between FamilySearch and Ancestry - Judy Sharp - YouTube

ANCESTRY : Best Ancestry Search Tips - Step-by-step tutorial - YouTube

ANCESTRY : Making the Most of Ancestry com - James Tanner - YouTube

ANCESTRY : Top Ancestry Search Tips and Tricks | Ancestry - YouTube

BLESSINGS : The Promised Blessings of Family History - YouTube

CLUSTERS : Bonanza! Strategies to Add a Lot of People to Your Family Tree - James Baker (15 December 2021) - YouTube

CLUSTERS : Creating a Research Plan for Cluster Research - YouTube

CLUSTERS : Locating Your Ancestors Using Clusters - James Tanner - YouTube

CONSULTANTS : 17. FamilySearch Consultant Planner - Judy Sharp - YouTube

CONSULTANTS : Family History Helpers: 2—One-on-One Teaching Skills for Consultants - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

CONSULTANTS : Teaching Family History with The Family History Guide - Bob Taylor (1 September 2021) - YouTube

DNA : Using DNA to Determine Relationships - YouTube

DNA : Using DNA to Find Unknown Parents: A Case Study - YouTube

DUPLICATES : 6. Merging Duplicates in FamilySearch Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Duplicates in Family Tree, Part 1: Why They're There and How to Find Them - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Duplicates in Family Tree, Part 2: How to Resolve Them - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Intermediate Series: 1: Duplicates in Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Intermediate Series: 2 Duplicates in Family Tree- How to Resolve Them - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Untangling the Mess on the FamilySearch Family Tree - James Tanner 59 minutes - YouTube

FAMILY TREE : 18. Using the Family Tree Mobile App - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FIND MY PAST : 15. Findmypast - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FIND MY PAST : Partner Programs: Findmypast - James Tanner - YouTube

FIND MY PAST : Using Census Records For Family History | Findmypast - YouTube

FS : 3. FamilySearch - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FS : 4. Editing Facts and Relationships in FamilySearch - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FS : 8. Descendancy FamilySearch Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FS : Demo: Getting the Most from FamilySearch Search - YouTube

FS : FamilySearch.org: 5 Tips for Free Genealogy Research (2020) - YouTube

FS : Hidden Tools on FamilySearch.org (2021) - YouTube

FS : Intermediate Series: 3 Mysteries of the Change Log Revealed - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS : Making the Most of FamilySearch org - James Tanner - YouTube

FS : Stop Making This Genealogy Mistake on the FamilySearch.org Family Tree - YouTube

FS : Understanding the Data in FamilySearch Family Tree - Kathryn Grant 45 minutes - YouTube

FS NOVICE : 1. FamilySearch Registration and Settings by Vivien Brown - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Beginner Series: 1 - Getting to know FamilySearch.org - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Beginner Series: 2; It Takes a Village - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Beginner Series: 3—Finding People to add to Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Demo: Getting Started with the FamilySearch Family Tree App - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Getting Started: Helpful Resources and Tools - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Getting Started: Where to Find Records on FamilySearch - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Introduction to FamilySearch.org - Getting Started – Tutorial - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Newbie's Guide to Navigating the FamilySearch.org Website - YouTube

GEDCOM : 16. GEDCOM Basics - Judy Sharp - YouTube

GEDCOM : Importing a GEDCOM File into Legacy Family Tree 9 - YouTube

GENERAL : Answers Hiding in Plain Sight: Using What You Know to Discover What You Don't Know - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

GENERAL : Checking the Person Page for Accuracy in FamilySearch Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

GENERAL : Everyday Family History for the Crazy-busy Life - Olivia Jewell - YouTube

GENERAL : Jumpstart Your Family History in Ten Steps - James Tanner - YouTube

GENERAL : Overcoming Brick Walls- Exploring the Possibilities - James Tanner - YouTube

GENERAL : Overcoming Brick Walls: Resolving the Outcome - James Tanner - YouTube

GENERAL : Secrets to Successful Irish Family Research | Masterclass | Findmypast - YouTube

GENERAL : Successful Remote Research Strategies - YouTube

GOLDIE MAY : Goldie May by Rayanne Melick - YouTube

GOLDIE MAY : Goldie May Demo - YouTube

GOLDIE MAY : The surprise research tool of the year? Goldie May could be the one. Will you agree? - YouTube

GOOGLE : Using the Google Goldmine for Genealogy - James Tanner - YouTube

GRAVE : Connect Your Family Using Find-A-Grave - YouTube

GRAVE : Getting the Most Out of Find a Grave - YouTube

INDEXING : 11. FamilySearch WEB Indexing - Judy Sharp - YouTube

INDEXING : FamilySearch Indexing | How it Works - YouTube

INDEXING : Getting Started with FamilySearch Indexing - YouTube

IRELAND : Everything you need to know about Irish family history records | Findmypast - YouTube

IRELAND : Irish Family History Research: The Essentials – Maureen Brady (17 November 2021) - YouTube

IRELAND : Irish Genealogy Expert Research Strategies - YouTube

IRELAND : Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Back to the Homeland | Ancestry - YouTube

LEGACY : Learn how to get Facebook notifications for Legacy Family Tree - YouTube

LEGACY : Legacy and FamilySearch - YouTube

LEGACY : Legacy QuickTip Video - How to Add Divorce Information - YouTube

LEGACY : Searches, Sources & More in Legacy - YouTube

LEGACY : What's New in Legacy Family Tree 9? - YouTube

MEMORIES : 7. Adding Memories in FamilySearch Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

MEMORIES : Adding Memories to the FamilySearch Family Tree - James Tanner - YouTube

MEMORIES : Demo: How to Add and Enrich Photos and Stories on FamilySearch - YouTube

MEMORIES : FamilySearch | Every Family Has a Story, Discover Yours - YouTube

MEMORIES : FamilySearch Memories (Roger Bell Live) - YouTube

MEMORIES : How to Use the Family Search "Memories" mobile app - YouTube

MERGES : Case Study: Double Trouble with Elizabeth Hepton by Kathryn Grant - YouTube

MERGES : Double Trouble: To Merge or Not to Merge? - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

MERGES : How to Repair Incorrect Merges in Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

MESSAGING : How to Use FamilySearch Messaging - YouTube

MY HERITAGE : 14. MyHeritage - Judy Sharp - YouTube

MY HERITAGE : Making the Most of MyHeritage com - James Tanner - YouTube

MY HERITAGE : MyHeritage: A Closer Look - James Tanner - YouTube

PRUNING : Intermediate Series: 4—Pruning Your Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

PUZILLA : 10. Descendancy Research in Puzzilla - Judy Sharp - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : 1. Getting Started with RootsMagic - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : 50. Using FamilySearch Family Tree with RootsMagic - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : People and Families in RootsMagic 8 - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : RootsMagic 8: How to Sync Ancestry and FamilySearch Family Trees - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : Sources, Citations, and Documentation in RootsMagic 8 - YouTube

SOURCES : 5. Adding sources in Family Search Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

SOURCES : Adding FamilySearch Historical Records as Sources in Family Tree by Kathryn Grant - YouTube

SOURCES : Family History Library Webinar: Attaching Sources to FamilySearch Family Tree - YouTube

SOURCES : Family Tree Reason Statements Made Easy - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

SOURCES : Support your Genealogical Conclusions with Reason Statements - James Tanner - YouTube

SOURCES : Using the Source Linker in FamilySearch Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

STANDARDS : The Ins and Outs of Standardized Places and Dates in the FamilySearch Family Tree - James Tanner - YouTube

TEMPLE : 9. Ordinances Ready Family Search - Judy Sharp - YouTube

TEMPLE : When Your Family History is "All Done" - Temple Work Through Desendancy Research - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

TIMELINE GRID : The Timeline Grid: An Easy Way to Track, Organize, and Use Your Research - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

WIKI : FamilySearch Wiki: How to Use the Free Genealogy Research Guide - YouTube

WIKI : Wiki Tips and Tricks (Amber Larsen Live) - YouTube

VOLUNTEER AT THE CENTRE
If you have a few hours to spare during the week and could help out during one of our shifts at the Family History Centre, we could do with your support. If you would be interested in learning more please call or email as appropriate.