Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center 2016 Conference/class description

1 DNA is the link to the past; What it is and how you use it
We carry with us in our DNA a history of who we are and how we are connected to all the people of the world. This lecture will focus on how we use DNA to discover these connections and how they can be used to reconstruct our unique genealogy.

2. Historical Events that Affect German Genealogical Research
In this class we will look at historical events, such as wars and foreign occupation, and their impact on German research, especially records, looking at examples where appropriate.

Audience Level:  all

3 Genealogy Standards for Beginners, part I: The Basics
Let’s take a detailed look at each of the guidelines and policies that every beginning researcher should know in order to avoid having to “do it all over again” later. This class will cover data entry standards, research tracking, basic research guidelines, and temple ordinance reservation policies.

Audience Level:  Beginner.

4 Get to Know your Geezers -Youth
Get started in genealogy by visiting the top sites used by professional genealogists. Explore how to start collecting your family history on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org and MyHeritage.com. Each of these sites have information on billions of individuals and many millions of records to search. Recommended for 18 and younger.

5 Mi Historia Familiar-- Maneras de Superar Obstáculos; Ways to Overcome Obstacles in Your Hispanic Family History Research
Juan Balderas will help you learn strategies to overcome problems in you Hispanic family history research. This class will be conducted in English. The same class will be taught in Spanish in class #38.

Audience Level:  all

6 Legacy Family Tree: Tips and Options
Legacy Family Tree is a full-featured program that has lots of little features and convenience options. This allows you to get the most from your database program. You will find that these little features greatly enhance your effectiveness and efficiency and makes for a very enjoyable experience while you work.

Audience Level:  all.

7 How to think Logically for Beginners and Intermediate Researchers: Work Smarter, not Harder
You might not be a professional genealogist but that doesn't mean you don't have to research like one. We'll focus on the basic steps of the genealogical research process, showing logical means of solving genealogical problems regardless of locality.

9 What's New in Ancestral Quest
Come learn about the latest features in Ancestral Quest. Whether you use AQ's native database or are still using PAF 5, you'll find new tools to help you with your family history. Time permitting, if you have a question about something not on the outline, we may be able to answer it.

10 Deductive Reasoning and Logic
This class will introduce you to new levels of analysis and collaboration using deductive reasoning and logic. A case study of FamilySearch’s Family Tree will be used to assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other users to understand the strengths and snares of the database. Learning to use deductive reasoning and logic is critical to creating truthful and correct genealogies.

11 Danish Research on the Internet
Researching Danish is difficult, but Annie Strawn's 30 years experience can help point you to those missing record which are actually available today on the internet.

12 How to find your ancestor's stories in All My Stories
Ever wonder what interesting events occurred in your ancestor's life? A tornado that saved the breakup of the family, or the stagecoach robbery, or the winter night that an Indian saved the life of your grandad? All My Stories ties your FamilySearch Family Tree to the memory section so you can see ALL their stories. FamilySearch Family Tree access is required for this class. The One-On-One section in the conference can assist you to get access.

14 A Rose By Any Other Name
Names have evolved over the years and through cultures as people have migrated and immigrated...and many times your lines will end because of it. Explanations of the changes and methods of tracing the changes will be discussed as will nicknames, accents and spellings.

15 DNA is the link to the past; What it is and how you use it
We carry with us in our DNA a history of who we are and how we are connected to all the people of the world. This lecture will focus on how we use DNA to discover these connections and how they can be used to reconstruct our unique genealogy.

16 Early LDS newspapers: an underutilized resource
Have you ever heard of the Nauvoo Neighbor? How about the Wasp? Come learn how to access early LDS newspapers and other little known resources online. We will also discuss how these sources can enhance your research and add fascinating context to your ancestor’s story.

17 Six (6) Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet
You can become an expert researcher and quickly document your family’s history online with six simple tips for working with multiple family history websites. Learn how to stay focused and in control of your family history searches. And understand how to record the results so that you don’t get tripped up as you move along your family tree.

18 Storytellers Rule the World
The past is rich with wonderful stories about fascinating lives and great adventures, sinking tragedies and soaring triumphs. History is so much more than just names, dates, and places. Sometimes, as family historians, we get overwhelmed with cataloging the data and miss the intricate and delightful drama of past lives. This session will discuss how to capture those stories from the record and how to tell them accurately and interestingly.

20 Legacy Family Tree: Family Search Made Easy
Learn how to easily interact with FamilySearch., including checking for duplicates, sharing information, and reserve names for ordinance cards. Learn how Legacy's percentage tracker can help you know when you're actually done with secions of your family tree.

21 Heritage Collector Software Demo
New ways to organize, find, and share your photos. Create Calendars, Storybooks, and slideshows. New exciting feature allows you to use our software as a way to organize and find all your genealogical research notes, documents, etc. and take them with you on an external hard drive or share them via Dropbox or other cloud services. We have added interactive QR codes for use on calendars, storybook pages and the pictures hanging on your wall, and more!

23 SPANISH - Investigacion Geneologica Hispana
Esta clase se cubra como de buscar su ancestros en latinamerica. Vamos a cubrir las estrategias de investigación, cómo encontrar y entender los registros, y cómo tener éxito en la investigación para su Ancestros.

25 LAB: FamilySearch for Beginners (offered twice)
Offered twice. New to FamilySearch? Do you think you would benefit from a “hands on” experience? We are offering a lab class this year for you. If you have an LDS or Familysearch account, you are ready to attend. Volunteers in our One-on-One Circle of Service can help you register with FamilySearch during the conference (you would need to be able to access e-mail there to complete the registration), or visit the Ogden FamilySearch Library before the day of the conference.

26 Genealogy Tips and Tricks
Learn the computer tricks and tips used by genealogists in the process of family history and research including using bookmarks, bookmark folders, browser history, print screen, keyboard shortcuts, Google searches, file folder naming and organization.

27 LDS Family History Consultant & Priesthood Leadership Training
For family history consultants and leaders; presents a new view of family history and how consultants can be a resource to leaders in missionary work, teaching the gospel, retaining new members, and reactivation.

Audience Level:  Specific training for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders and Family History Consultants.

28 Genealogy Standards for Beginners, part II: Making the Grade
Let’s take a look at the broadly accepted standards and practices that make it possible for us to actually “prove” a relationship, produce credible work, and publish accurate findings. This class will cover the Genealogical Proof Standard, writing and citation techniques, and standards for working with DNA results.

Audience Level:  Beginner

29 using The Family History Guide™ for training
"Introduction to The Family History Guide" helps you get familiar with the first two sections of the website: Introduction and Projects. You'll learn about how The Family History Guide is organized, how to find resources for beginners, and how to successfully work with the 8 Projects on the site: 1: Family Tree, 2: Memories, 3: Descendants, 4: Discover (Research), 5: Indexing, 6: Help, 7: Technology, and 8: DNA. You'll also learn how to do research in over 60 countries around the world.

31 Grandpa's on my Ipad: Sharing your Family History with your Family Using Social Networking
Now that you have collected your family’s history, what are you going to do with it? This class will cover tons of ideas for creating excitement in your family about the people who came before. Inspire your kids by hitting them where they live. Using social networking such as blogging, podcasts, facebook, and twitter, you can share your family's history with the next generation of your family to create a feeling of belonging and a sense of grounding in their roots.

32 Organizing Genealogy Files and Using Colored Folders
The class will demonstrate how to create a ‘Genealogy’ folder on your computer and have all your family surname folders in one place and organize all families with the same surname. We will also demonstrate how to color those surname folders in colors according to the fan chart from Family Tree. If time permits we will show how to use pedigree numbers and descendant numbering on family folders.

33 Tips for Genealogical Research
General research tips and strategies that will help you increase the quality of your research projects, and the efficiency of your work.

Audience Level:  Beginner.

34 Kids and the Ties That Bind
Want to get kids involved with family history without having them die of boredom? This class highlights ways to familiarize children with their family through journaling, birthday parties for ancestors, re-enactments of scenes in ancestor's lives, family recipe books, playing old time games and making antique toys, and many more activities that will keep them interested and learning about their family.

35 Ancestral Quest: Keeping your AQ or PAF Data in Sync with FamilySearch
Ancestral Quest received an award from FamilySearch for having the most comprehensive methods for syncing your personal data with FamilySearch data. Come get an overview of this easy to use, yet powerful set of tools for using FamilySearch Family Tree with your personal data file, whether you use the native AQ database or are still using PAF 5.

36 Introduction to the NEW FamilySearch Catalog: Use it Like a Pro!
Learn how to locate records available at the amazing FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Searching through 2.4 million reels of microfilm, 727,000 microfiche, 356,000 books, serials and other formats, over 4,500 periodicals, and 3,725 electronic sources can be done successfully. Or in other words: Come learn how to find and correctly document the lives of your ancestors without being intimidated by the sheer magnitude of the records available in the FamilySearch Library and through its FamilySearch Centers.

37 LAB: Indexing: Foreign Languages are Fun: Focus on Italian
Get started indexing Italian civil registration records. You don’t need to speak Italian; with a little instruction, you can help families world-wide find their ancestors. The big secret is that these Italian projects are easy and fun once you learn the forms on which names, births and deaths are recorded. Ongoing instruction at the Ogden FamilySearch Library is offered.

38 Sólo Si Tú Estás Decidida/o A Superar Toda Barrera Que Te Impide Organizar Una Unida Familia Sempiterna--  (To be conducted in Spanish)
Juan Balderas will help you learn strategies to overcome problems in your Hispanic family history research. This class will be conducted in Spanish. The same class will be taught in English in class #5.

39 Family History Adhesive: The Science of why History Binds Families and the Simple Tech of How to Do It
Studies have shown that greater knowledge about family history strengthens your relationships and creates a core identity that empowers your current family. In this session you will learn to use the technology your family members already access every day to create a strong family narrative together.

40 Using Technology to “See” Research More Clearly
 Ever ask yourself “how did I miss that?”  We will explore how three simple tech tools -  spreadsheets, mind maps, and timelines - can be used to help us “see” our research more clearly, find previously hidden clues, outline better research plans, reveal relationships, and find “the rest of the story.”

Audience Level:  Intermediate

41 Training with The Family History Guide™
"Training with The Family History Guide" helps you use The Family History Guide as a powerful tool to train others in learning family history. The areas of focus in the class include Presentations, Training Individuals and Beginners, Training Families and Children, Training Classes or Groups, Training Consultants, Using the Course Catalog, Tracking Progress, and Training Tips and Techniques.

42 Latin American Research
This class will cover how to search for and find your ancestors, in Latin America. Whether you were born in the United States or in another country. We will cover research strategies, how to find and understand the records, and how to be successful in researching for your Hispanic Ancestry. This class will be tailored taught, to those attending the class.

43 British Descendant Research Part A: 1837-1911
Researching in Queen Victoria's reign is fun. There are census, civil registration and church records to have work with. In this class, you will see real-life examples of research methodology, tactics and tricks to helping you track your cousins and extended family members. Learn how to think logically and utilize all available resources.

44 Creating Audio and Video Family History Stories: Creating/Recording, Enhancing, and Sharing
Marlo says that this class will be fun for all ages; bring the whole family and learn how to tell your family stories in a captivating way.

46 Find TempleReady Names Using FamilySearch and Approved Apps Part 1
This class will introduce you to the concept of descendancy research using FamilySearch, FamilyTree, Hope Chest and Find A Record.com. Greatly increase your opportunity to find relatives whose Temple work has not been accomplished yet.

47 What's New in RootsMagic 7?
An introduction to RootsMagic 7, the newest version of this award-winning genealogy software. Learn about features like WebHints, File Compare, DataClean, QuickGroups, and Online publishing. You’ll also learn about the many enhanced features as well. See for yourself why Family Tree Magazine named RootsMagic, “the best all-around genealogy program. .  for both casual and serious genealogists.”

Audience Level:  Beginner.

48 Shotbox to Preserve Photos and Documents
Greg Stroud will demonstrate the use and advantages of being able to use a controlled environment in Shotbox to copy your treasured photos.

49 A Survey of Online Canadian Records
New records come online every day and the main portal websites are featured along with smaller websites that will lead you to valuable online collections for your research. These are listed by province and some overall websites for Canada as a whole.

49 LAB: How to find your ancestor's stories in All My Stories
Ever wonder what interesting events occurred in your ancestor's life? A tornado that saved the breakup of the family, or the stagecoach robbery, or the winter night that an Indian saved the life of your grandad? All My Stories ties your FamilySearch Family Tree to the memory section so you can see ALL their stories. FamilySearch Family Tree access is required for this class. The One-On-One section in the conference can assist you to get access.

Audience Level:  Beginner.

50 How to find your ancestor's stories in All My Stories
This class will show you how to use the All My Stories program to see ALL of the stories for your family which have been contributed to FamilySearch FamilyTree.

51 Find TempleReady Names Using FamilySearch and Approved Apps Part 2
Part 2 will focus more on class questions and delve deeper into to the concept of descendancy research using FamilySearch, FamilyTree, Hope Chest and Find A Record.com. Greatly increase your opportunity to find relatives whose Temple work has not been accomplished yet.

53 Making Documents while Researching
This class will show how to document your research as you go to not lose any source while researching. We will also demonstrate how to make your own documents from those sources, making a permanent document of your ancestor.

54 British Descendant Research Part B: One-name studies and Pre-1837 Research
Ever wonder about what it would be like to really dig into one's family history, extracting out all of your cousins, aunts, uncles and their extended kin? Ever consider doing a one-name or one-family study? Curious about how to navigate lesser-used records like Probates, Manor records and early church records with less information than in Victorian times? If so, this class is for you. You'll learn methodology, logic and professionally developed practical advice.

56 RootsMagic: FamilySearch Made Easy
RootsMagic genealogy software won the FamilySearch award for “Easiest to Sync”. Learn how to use RootsMagic to easily search the FamilySearch Family Tree and to share data and collaborate with others using this tremendous online resource. You’ll also learn how RootsMagic’s WebHints will automatically find possible records for the people in your RootsMagic database.

57 Training with the Family History Guide™
"Training with The Family History Guide" helps you use The Family History Guide as a powerful tool to train others in learning family history. The areas of focus in the class include Presentations, Training Individuals and Beginners, Training Families and Children, Training Classes or Groups, Training Consultants, Using the Course Catalog, Tracking Progress, and Training Tips and Techniques.

58 Hot off the Press
Find interesting and informative newspaper articles available throughout the world to help you advance your family history research.

59 LAB: FamilySearch for Beginners (offered twice)
Offered twice. New to FamilySearch? Do you think you would benefit from a “hands on” experience? We are offering a lab class this year for you. If you have an LDS or Familysearch account, you are ready to attend. Volunteers in our One-on-One Circle of Service can help you register with FamilySearch during the conference (you would need to be able to access e-mail there to complete the registration), or visit the Ogden FamilySearch Library before the day of the conference.

Audience Level:  Beginner.

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