Layton FamilySearch Center/Classes



 FamilySearch Core Classes •  Getting Started with FamilySearch •  Home Page & Person Page •  Attaching Record Hints & Sources •  Getting Started with Help and Search •  Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio, etc. •  Descendancy Research •  Editing & Fixing Relationships •  Finding and Merging Duplicate Records

To Register & Additional Resources Click on  More Information/Register  to the right of the class title.

Classes Review the class information and signup options, below, or go directly to our class Reservation Page

 Class Schedule - entire month by date

June 2023 



 Saturday & Sunday - Reserve a Classroom



Saturday/Sunday - Reserve a Classroom


 * Reserve a Classroom for your group to work in FamilySearch on your own.
 * A staff member will help you work the projector/screen if you choose to use it.
 * Please bring enough helpers to accommodate your group.

To Register for the large classroom (28 seats) Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar) > To Register for the small classroom (18 seats) Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)



 Activities



Discover FamilySearch Activities

On-line FamilySearch activities designed for adults, teens, and even children.

To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)

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Childrens' Group Activity


 * For childrens' groups 8-11 years old - no more than 15 people.
 * Fun videos and activities page that highlights family history.
 * Group photo with background of your choice.

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<h3 style="color: green;"> Basic Skills

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Getting Started with FamilySearch

This class is great for people that need some direction on how to get started. Using the HELP icon, we can learn all the different family history activities that FamilySearch has to offer. After choosing an area of focus, FamilySearch uses some simple steps to help you get started.

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Home Page & Person Page in FS


 * The FamilySearch home page is unique for you.
 * Your ancestor chart can be viewed in different ways..
 * Each person in your family tree has their own Person Page.

Additional Resources from the Family History Blog Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
 * Your Ancestors Have a New Person Page (article)
 * Family Tree - Topics 1-7

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Attaching Record Hints & Sources in FS

Learn how to "Review and Attach" sources found in Record Hints in FamilySearch to a person page.

Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
 * Family Tree – Topics 8-9

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Getting Started with Help and Search

Learn to use the Help icon, and begin to search for historical records in FamilySearch.

Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
 * Get Help (FS) – Topic 1
 * FamilySearch Record Searches – Topic 4

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Mobile Apps for FS


 * Come to class with a FamilySearch account.
 * We recommend you have the Family Tree & Memories apps downloaded on your device.

<b> Additional Resources from The Family History Guide</b>
 * Family Tree App: Goals 1-7
 * Memories App: Goals 1-6

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Computer Basics

Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
 * Computer Basics- Topics: PC, Mac, &amp; Mobile Devices

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<h3 style="color: green;"> Group Class (Tues, Wed, Thurs evenings)

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Group Class - FamilySearch Overview


 * A unique class we teach to groups which highlights areas of FamilySearch.
 * Each guest needs to have a FamilySearch account in advance.
 * Please bring 2 helpers to help the group stay on task.

<b>To Register for Small Classroom (18 computers)<font style="color:lightskyblue">Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. <font style="color:red">(Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar) </b> <b>To Register for Large Classroom (28 computers)<font style="color:lightskyblue">Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. <font style="color:red">(Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar) </b>

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Reserve a Classroom


 * Reserve a Classroom for your group to work in FamilySearch on your own.
 * A staff member will help you work the projector/screen if you choose to use it.
 * Please bring enough helpers to accommodate your group.

<b>To Register for Small Classroom (18 computers)<font style="color:lightskyblue">Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. <font style="color:red">(Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar) </b> <b>To Register for Large Classroom (28 computers)<font style="color:lightskyblue">Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. <font style="color:red">(Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar) </b>

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<h3 style="color: green;"> Memories

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Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio, etc.

Learn to upload all kinds of memories to your FamilySearch account & attach them to your ancestors.

Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
 * Memories – Topics 4-11
 * Memories - Stories

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<h3 style="color: green;"> Ancestry.com

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Ancestry.com Basics

Learn the BASICS of the Ancestry.com website, such as how to build a family tree, how to download a GEDCOM family tree, editing people in the family tree using a GEDCOM tree provided to you in class. <font style="color:red">BRING YOUR ANCESTRY.COM USERNAME & PASSWORD

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<h3 style="color: green;"> Research

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Descendancy Research in FS

Learn to research all the descendants of one of your distant ancestors.

Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
 * Descendants – Topics 1-2

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Editing & Fixing Relationships in FS

Learn how to correct dates, other information and attaching husbands, wives and children to their respective family lines.

Class Handouts
 * Editing & Fixing Relationships in FS

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Finding and Merging Duplicate Records

Learn how to search for duplicate records, how merging works, and steps to follow during a merge.

Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
 * Family Tree – Topic 11

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FS Wiki & Catalog for Research Helps

In FamilySearch, learn what records exist in the places and time periods for your ancestors and find links to world-wide record connections.

FamilySearch Approved Handout Additional Resources from The Famiiy History Guide
 * A Researcher’s Golden Ticket: Using the Research Wiki
 * FamilySearch Research Tools-5B

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Searching & Research Strategies

This class covers how to access and search online (digital) historical records in FamilySearch. This class will provide the next steps in research including how to browse Historical Record collections and filters, Wild card searches, Google searches, and other helpful websites!

Additional Resources from the FamilySearch blog
 * Advanced Strategies for Searching Historical Records

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<h3 style="color: green;"> Get Involved with Indexing

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Indexing Basics

Listed below are excellent resources to help you learn different ways to Get Involved with indexing. If you desire your GROUP to learn indexing, you can show some of the following videos, and then have them index on their own mobile device using the Get Involved app.

<b> Additional Resources from the Family History Blog </b> Indexing Videos
 * Introducing Get Involved (indexing article)
 * Review Names
 * Improve Place Names
 * Reverse Indexing

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Advanced Indexing & Reviewer Training

This class will help those who have some experience In Web Indexing with tips and tricks that will enhance your indexing experience. These hints will help you be more efficient and accurate. You will learn how to reorder fields, use different data entry forms, copy duplicate information from one entry into the next and learn how to share your batch when you need help and open a shared batch to help others. The class will include information for those who are or wish to become an Index Reviewer. This class will also be helpful for the Ward or Stake temple and family history consultant.

Class Handouts
 * Advanced Indexing & Reviewer Training

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<h2 style="color: green;"> Links to Online Classes at Other Centers FamilySearch Library Web-site FamilySearch Library Webinars Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library) BYU Webinars Los Angeles FamilySearch Center San Diego California FamilySearch Center St. George FamilySearch Center Ogden FamilySearch Center Lehi FamilySearch Center Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center