Ogden FamilySearch Center/Classes

 Current Hours of Operation: {| See 2022 Closure Dates See 2023 Closure Dates  "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?" Marcus Tullius Cicero  The Ogden FamilySearch Center is offering both ONLINE ZOOM CLASSES using the Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform and IN-PERSON CLASSES  at the Ogden FamilySearch Center. Each class title has the indication of how it will be taught. We make every effort to start classes on time. You may join Zoom classes at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the class has no participants, it will end 15 minutes after the start time. Instructions for Joining an Online Zoom Class.
 * Select an Online Zoom Class the day and hour of the class.
 * Next to each class title, click on the blue underscored text link Join Now 
 * You will enter the Waiting Room. Wait to be admitted by the Host. We look forward to seeing you!
 * Call our Helpline 801.626.1132 to troubleshoot Zoom problems.

Instructions for Attending an In Person Class.
 * No need to register just come to the Ogden FamilySearch Center and you will be directed to the classroom.

 Click here for Monthly Class Schedule      Read the class descriptions for details. Some classes are Online Zoom  and some are In Person  at the Ogden FamilySearch Center.
 * Review the class details to determine if they need to be taken in any order.

 

Ward/Stake Leadership & Consultant Classes

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Stake & Ward Temple & Family History Leaders & Consultants (In Person) (Wks 1-3) </SPAN>

Stake and Ward consultants and leaders learn FamilySearch tools for helping members with temple and family history work.
 * Week 1: Learn about your calling and about FamilySearch’s tools that will help you engage members in temple and family history work.
 * Week 2: Learn how to use the Temple and Family History Planner. Practice creating a family history experience with ward members.
 * Week 3: Practical application of what has been covered in the two previous weeks.

 Thursday </SPAN> 
 * 7:00 PM - Instructor-V. Neff/T. Nowland </SPAN>



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FamilySearch

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Getting Started with FamilySearch (Zoom) (Cancelled until November) </SPAN> </SPAN>

This is a basic review of all of the FamilySearch.org tools. This class is taught in four sessions. Participants may attend any session in any order.
 * Week 1: Learn everything about your Home Page and review different Pedigree Views of your family tree for research purposes.
 * Week 2: Learn how to edit, add, delete information and relationships on your Details Page.
 * Week 3: Learn the different options in the Search Menu: Records, Genealogies, Books, Images, etc.
 * Week 4: Learn how to reserve and submit Temple Ordinances using your Temple List and Ordinances Ready.
 * Fifth Tuesdays: Learn about your own FamilySearch activities and planner.

 Tuesday 
 * 9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - (Zoom)</SPAN> Click here to join
 * 7:00 P.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - (Zoom) </SPAN> Click here to join



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Hands-on Practice in FamilySearch (In Person) (Cancelled until November) </SPAN> </SPAN>

This class is designed for a hands-on practice experience in FamilySearch.

 Thursday 
 * 12:00 P.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun



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Enhancing Your Five Generation Tree (In Person) </SPAN>

This class will teach how to standardize vital information, attach hints and merge duplicate records, and prepare names for temple ordinances in your five generation pedigree of Family Tree. It is a one session class that is repeated each week.

 Monday </SPAN>
 * 2:00 P.M. - Instructor - Baker

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Moving Beyond Record Hints: First Steps in FamilySearch Research (In Person) </SPAN>

This class is an introduction to basic research in FamilySearch. This class is taught in four sessions.
 * Week 1: Learn the steps for researching family records.
 * Week 2: Learn how to use hints in FamilySearch, Ancestry, and other partner sites.
 * Week 3: Introduction to using Records, Images, Family Tree, Genealogies, Catalog, Books, and Research Wiki.
 * Week 4: Learn about the latest changes in FamilySearch, how to use Record Seek, Source Box, Snipping Tool, and Tree Sweeper.

 Wednesday 
 * 1:00 P.M. - Instructor - Baker

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Merging Ancestor Records in FamilySearch (In Person) </SPAN>

The FamilySearch merging process is always changing and becoming more efficient. Learn how to merge, restore and replace your ancestors’ duplicate records.

 Monday 
 * 11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Grua



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Finding Treasures Using Indexed and Unindexed Records (In Person) (Wks 1 & 3) </SPAN>

This class will teach researching techniques and processes for finding your ancestors in indexed and unindexed records in FamilySearch.
 * Week 1: Hints and other ways to find indexed records.
 * Week 3: Finding records that are not yet indexed in catalogs & books.

 Wednesday 
 * 10:00 A.M. - Instructor - Mortenson



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Memories: Keeping Them Safe and Preserved (In Person) </SPAN>

This class will teach how to add the different types of memories to your family records and organize your gallery.
 * Week 1 & 3: Adding and organizing photos.
 * Week 2 & 4: Adding and organizing documents and audio files.

 Tuesday 
 * 7:00 P.M. - Instructor - Evans

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Making Your Own Story Come Alive (In Person) </SPAN>

This class will teach you some writing techniques for creating an interesting life story.

 Tuesday 
 * 2:00 P.M. - Instructor - Hanson

 Thursday 
 * 4:30 P.M. - Instructor - Hanson



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FamilySearch in the Palm of My Hand (In Person) (Wks 2 & 4) </SPAN>

This class will teach you how to use the Family Tree app, Memories app, and the Get Involved app on your phone or electronic devices.

 Wednesday


 * 7:00 P.M. - Instructor - Beckstrom

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Indexing/Get Involved

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Indexing/Get Involved (In Person) </SPAN>

This class will teach the basics of FamilySearch indexing and Get Involved opportunities.
 * One on one help with indexing and Get Involved projects is available Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 and Thursdays from 11:00-12:30.
 * If you have an indexing question or a question about Get Involved projects, you may call the Ogden FamilySearch Center at 801.626.1132. A missionary will call to assist you.
 * We can also accommodate Ward and Stake groups that want a class on Indexing. Call the Ogden FamilySearch Center at 801.626.1132 to schedule.

 Tuesday </SPAN> 
 * 1:30 P.M. - Instructor - S. Cragun

 Thursday </SPAN> 
 * 11:00 A.M. - Instructor - S. Cragun

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Understanding How FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Work Together (Zoom) (Cancelled until November) </SPAN>

This two week class will teach how Ancestry.com and the FamilySearch.org family trees can communicate with each other in finding your missing ancestors.
 * Week 1: Getting Started
 * Learn how to create a church-affiliated Ancestry account, download your 4+ generations from your Family Tree to an Ancestry tree, and how to use Record Seek to attach Ancestry sources to your Family Tree.
 * Week 2: Working with your Ancestry Tree
 * Learn how to edit, manage and save your Ancestry family tree, search for missing ancestors in Ancestry public trees, attach new sources, edit names, dates, places, and add family members to your Ancestry tree.
 * Week 3: Adding information from your Ancestry Tree to FamilySearch Family Tree
 * Learn how to sync FamilySearch Family Tree and Ancestry Trees, adding new relatives, sources, detail information, fix relationships and merge records in Ancestry Tree.
 * Week 4: Growing your family lines through DNA matches and creating “Bare-Bones” trees on Ancestry
 * Learn how to search DNA matches, use DNA Thrulines, how creating a “Bare-Bones” tree can assist in finding new information on your collateral lines.
 * Week 5: 5th Thursday lesson
 * Other features of Ancestry will be covered such as LifeStory, Gallery and the Search tab.  There will also be time to address Ancestry questions students might have.

 Thursday 
 * 9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - Click here to join

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Practicing with Ancestry Family Tree (In Person) (Cancelled until November) </SPAN>

This class will give you hands-on practice in your Ancestry family trees. You’ll learn how to use sources, research other family trees, add new family members, and compare with FamilySearch. You will need your LDS Church-affiliated Ancestry account user ID and password and your FamilySearch account user ID and password. Having intermediate experience is recommended.

 Thursday 
 * 2:00 P.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun

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I Didn't Know That!: You Don't Know What You Don't Know (In Person) </SPAN>

Anyone involved in family history research has probably made the statement: "I didn't know that?" after hearing something new. There is so much to learn and the computer programs are always changing, so it seems. Clues and tidbits, even descriptions, are valuable bits of information that can help to educate even experienced researchers.

This class is a three-week class that will cover areas of research such as: getting organized, calendars, city directories, census records, vital records, immigration and migration, land, military, etc.

 Monday 
 * 12:30 P.M. - Instructor - Hansen

 Thursday </SPAN> 
 * 6:00 P.M. - Instructor - Hansen

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Finding Your Family in Sweden (In Person) (Weeks 1 & 3) </SPAN>

This class will focus on the processes and tools for researching Swedish records. You will learn about the Swedish history, people and place, and language. It will be taught in two sessions.
 * Weeks 1: Getting to know Sweden and its history, people, places, language and handwriting.
 * Weeks 3: Learning how to approach Swedish research in Church records, births, marriages, deaths, and household examination records.

 Tuesday </SPAN>
 * 10:00 A.M. - Instructor - Mortenson

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Swedish Research Group (In Person) (Fourth week only) </SPAN>

Learn how to do research for your Swedish ancestors from a group of experienced researchers.

 Tuesday </SPAN>
 * 10:00 A.M. - Instructor - Mortenson

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The Magic of Research Wiki: Enhance Your Research (In Person) (Wks 1 & 3) </SPAN>

This class will help you discover useful resources to find family records using Research Wiki.
 * Week 1 - Introduction to FamilySearch Research Wiki.
 * Week 2 - Learning to use helpful resources found within the Wiki menu.
 * Week 3 - Finding resources such as country, state, province resources, maps, etc.
 * Week 4 - Using the sidebar menu to access a wealth of information about each area you are researching.

 Tuesday 
 * 12:00 P.M. - Instructor - Mortenson



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Dutch Research Group (Third week only) </SPAN>

Learn how to do research for your Danish ancestors from a group of experienced researchers.

 Fourth Friday Only </SPAN>
 * 11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Dutch research experts



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Basic Skills

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Computer 101 (In Person) </SPAN>

This class will teach basic computer skills for beginners.
 * Week 1 - Understanding computer hardware and its use.
 * Week 2 - Understanding computer software and its use.
 * Week 3 - Learning the downloading process and its importance.
 * Week 4 - Independent help for those who have specific needs.

 Friday </SPAN> 
 * 1:00 P.M. - Instructor - Kippen/Cochran

<FONT SIZE="4.5"; color="#008080"> Spanish Speaking Classes 
 * Spanish Speaking classes on FamilySearch Basics are available on request.
 * We have Spanish speaking missionaries available to teach on Tuesdays 3:00 - 9:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
 * Please call the Ogden FamilySearch Center at 801.626.1132 to schedule a time and instructor.

<FONT size="3"> <FONT SIZE="4.5"; color="#008080">Large and Small Classrooms 
 * The Ogden FamilySearch Center is available for Stake and Ward groups to experience and give their own Temple and Family History instruction. The Center also offers an overview of FamilySearch, upon request.
 * Reservations must be made by calling the Center Help Desk during business hours at 801.626.1132. We encourage two weeks in advance for a reservation.
 * We encourage groups to bring their own instructors, but we can facilitate. Please include the subject matter, number of guests in the group, and whether you need assistance.
 * The Help Desk missionaries will be able to help you and answer your questions.

<FONT SIZE="4.5"; color="#008080"> FamilySearch Communities 
 * Do You Have a Question? Find the answer on Communities. Click on this link. FamilySearch Community and discover family history in a new way!”

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More Online Classes, Webinars and Quick Links </b> TheFHGuide.com Family History Library Webinars Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FHL) BYU Webinars Los Angeles FamilySearch Library St. George FamilySearch Center Lehi FamilySearch Center Layton FamilySearch Center Riverton FamilySearch Library