Riverton FamilySearch Library



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While we are temporarily closed during these difficult times, please use the menu on the right to see what is and will be available once we are back in service. Meanwhile, the services that are now available may be explored by using the links in the boxes below or by scrolling down the page for a summary.


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Offerings During our COVID-19 Closure
''In all of us there is a hunger, marrow deep, to know our heritage-to know who we are and where we have come from. Without this enriching knowledge, there is a hollow yearning. No matter what our attainments in life, there is still a vacuum, and emptiness and the most disquieting loneliness.'' - Alex Haley

Create a FamilySearch Account
If you are interested in creating a free FamilySearch account, use this link to find information on:
 * 1) "How do you create a FS account?"
 * 2) "Why do you need a free FS Account?"
 * 3) "What to do if you have trouble making a FS account."

If you feel comfortable doing it on your own, visit FamilySearch to "Create a Free Account" by clicking this link.

For additional help, the following two items are available through the courtesy of the BYU Family History Library.
 * 1) If you would like to view a tutorial showing how it is done, Click this link.
 * 2) For a "FamilySearch Registration and Settings" handout, Click here.

Riverton FamilySearch Library Online Classes
The Riverton FamilySearch Library is offering online classes using the Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform. You will be able to see and hear the instructor as well as ask questions and make comments. Classes offered are listed below with the days, dates and times they will be taught.

To attend the class, you will need to register. It is recommended that you review the class handouts before attending the class by viewing them on line or by printing them. Review the class schedule below and Join us online! If you are not familiar with Zoom, the two documents below should help you.


 * Instructions for Zoom Participant Registration
 * How to Navigate in Zoom

Beginning Genealogy

 * Presented by Larry Whitaker - Click to access class handouts.

No classes are currently scheduled, but handouts are still available.

 * This series of classes teaches how to be effective with genealogy research. Students will learn about a research process, genealogy record types, several record search techniques, and a variety of genealogy web sites.

FamilySearch Family Tree

 * Presented by Kenneth Spencer - Click to access class handouts.


 * These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.

09:00 am Classes
 * Tue - 04/20/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 4 - Merging Duplicate Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 04/27/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 5 - Adding Memories - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/04/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 6 - Temple Ordinances - Click to register


 * Tue - 05/11/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 1 - Orientation, Navigation - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/18/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 2 - Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/25/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 3 - Sources Using Partner Websites - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/01/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 4 - Merging Duplicate Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/08/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 5 - Adding Memories - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/15/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 6 - Temple Ordinances - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes
 * Tue - 04/20/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 4 - Merging Duplicate Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 04/27/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 5 - Adding Memories - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/04/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 6 - Temple Ordinances - Click to register


 * Tue - 05/11/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 1 - Orientation, Navigation - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/18/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 2 - Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/25/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 3 - Sources Using Partner Websites - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/01/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 4 - Merging Duplicate Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/08/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 5 - Adding Memories - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/15/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 6 - Temple Ordinances - Click to register

FamilySearch Arbol Familiar (en español)

 * Presentado por Stan Radford - Ingles/Español - no se requieren folletos.


 * Estas clases enseñan las fundamentales básicas del Arbol Familiar de FamilySearch.org.

07:00 pm Classes
 * Jueves - 04/22/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm – Semana 1 - Navigacion - haga clic para registrar
 * Jueves - 04/29/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm - Semana 2 - Buscando y Posibles Duplicados - haga clic para registrar
 * Jueves - 05/06/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm - Semana 3 - Ordinanzas y Recuerdos - haga clic para registrar


 * Jueves - 05/13/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm - Semana 1 Navigacion - haga clic para registrar
 * Jueves - 05/20/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm - Semana 2 Buscando y Posibles Duplicados - haga clic para registrar
 * Jueves - 05/27/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm - Semana 3 Ordinanzas y Recuerdos - haga clic para registrar


 * Jueves - 06/10/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm – Semana 1 - Navigacion - [ haga clic para registrar
 * Jueves - 06/17/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm - Semana 2 - Buscando y Posibles Duplicados - haga clic para registrar
 * Jueves - 06/24/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm - Semana 3 - Ordinanzas y Recuerdos - haga clic para registrar

FamilySearch - Miscellaneous Topics

 * Presented by Maxine Rasmussen - Click to access class handouts.
 * You will learn: 1) Some exciting ways you can do Family History on the go, wherever you have cell coverage. 2) Only have a few minutes to devote to family history?  See how much you can get done in 5 minutes.  3) Make the most out of preserving those precious memories.

01:00 pm Classes
 * Tue - 04/20/21 - 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm - Week 3 - Scanning, Organizing and Preserving Memories - Click to register.


 * Tue - 04/27/21 - 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm - Week 1 - Connect Belong Using Mobile Devices - Click to register.
 * Tue - 05/04/21 - 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm - Week 2 - 5 Minute Family History Ideas - Click to register.
 * Tue - 05/11/21 - 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm - Week 3 - Scanning, Organizing and Preserving Memories - Click to register.


 * Tue - 05/18/21 - 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm - Week 1 - Connect Belong Using Mobile Devices - Click to register.
 * Tue - 05/25/21 - 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm - Week 2 - 5 Minute Family History Ideas - Canceled
 * Tue - 06/01/21 - 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm - Week 3 - Scanning, Organizing and Preserving Memories - Canceled

Tracing Pioneer Ancestors of Latter-day Saints

 * Presented by Ray Moore - Click to access class handouts.


 * This one-week course teaches how to find early Church records and histories. The class shows how to access Church censuses, pioneer journals, diaries, immigration, handcart records and much more.

01:00 pm Classes


 * Wed - 06/23/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Find the history and genealogy websites of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. - Click to register.

Finding Cousins Workshop

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click to access class handouts.


 * This four-week series teaches how to quickly find missing people in your family lines as well as helping others on their family lines. Great partner sites, nearly instant records, and descendancy research makes it easy to find thousands of your missing cousins in FamilySearch.
 * With prior permission from an attendee, we will use their direct ancestor lines as examples in these classes.

07:00 pm Classes
 * Wed - 05/05/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 1 - Five Minute Find Cousins (that are missing ordinances) - Click to register.
 * Wed - 05/12/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 2 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch - Click to register.
 * Wed - 05/19/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 3 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips - Click to register.
 * Wed - 05/26/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 4 - Review Plus UK-GRO website, Capture and attach Sources - Click to register.

03:00 pm Classes
 * Thu - 04/22/21 - 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm - Week 3 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips - Click to register.
 * Thu - 04/29/21 - 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm - Week 4 - Review Plus UK-GRO website, Capture and attach Sources - Click to register.


 * Thu - 06/03/21 - 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm - Week 1 - Five Minute Find Cousins (that are missing ordinances) - Click to register.
 * Thu - 06/10/21 - 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm - Week 2 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch - Click to register.
 * Thu - 06/17/21 - 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm - Week 3 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips - Click to register.
 * Thu - 06/24/21 - 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm - Week 4 - Review Plus UK-GRO website, Capture and attach Sources - Click to register.

Ward Consultants

 * Presented by Chris Dutson - Click to access class handouts.


 * Newly-called ward temple and family history leaders and consultants ask, “What do I do before and after I am sustained?” “With whom do I work?” “How do I create personal family history experiences?" Feel more confident and excited about your calling as you receive assistance in using FamilySearch’s Consultant Resources.

11:00 am Classes
 * Tue - 04/27/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register


 * Tue - 05/11/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/25/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register


 * Tue - 06/01/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/15/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/29/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes
 * Tue - 04/20/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register


 * Tue - 05/04/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 05/18/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register


 * Tue - 06/08/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register

Ancestry.com

 * Presented by Melanie Montgomery - Click to access class handouts.


 * This is a four-week course that will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable using Ancestry.  Learn how to create, build, and manage an Ancestry family tree, how to use FamilySearch and Ancestry together.  Learn how to effectively search Ancestry’s 24 billion records, and how to add photos and sources to your tree.

11:00 am Classes
 * Wed - 04/28/21 - 11:00 am – 12:30 am – Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/12/21 - 11:00 am – 12:30 am – Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch - Canceled
 * Wed - 05/26/21 - 11:00 am – 12:30 am – Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/09/21 - 11:00 am – 12:30 am – Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My! - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes
 * Wed - 04/21/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My! - Click to register


 * Wed - 05/05/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry - Click to register
 * Wed - 05/19/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/02/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/16/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My! - Click to register

Ancestry.com - Trees, Sources, and Sharing with FamilySearch

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click to access class handouts.


 * This two-week course shows how to set up and use your own tree in Ancestry.com including attaching sources, pictures, and stories. It also shows how to copy people’s information and sources to and from FamilySearch using Ancestry.com.

07:00 pm Classes
 * Wed - 06/02/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 1 - Learning how to create and use Ancestry.com Trees - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/09/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 2 - Using Ancestry sources and sharing with FamilySearch - Click to register


 * Wed - 06/16/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 1 - Learning how to create and use Ancestry.com Trees - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/23/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 2 - Using Ancestry sources and sharing with FamilySearch - Click to register

Newspapers, Graphics, and Microsoft Word

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click to access class handouts.


 * This three-week course teaches where to find archived newspapers, a Free graphics program and how to doctor pictures and use them.

07:00 pm Classes
 * Wed - 04/21/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 2 - Free Graphics program that works like Photoshop. Doctor photos, many tools - Click to register
 * Wed - 04/28/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 3 - Microsoft Word - use it for storing sources, research log, family timelines. All in one - Click to register

Newspaper Resources Online

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click to access class handouts.


 * This course teaches "What's New about News! and where to find archived newspapers.

07:00 pm Classes


 * Wed - 06/30/21 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Read all about it… Where to find News articles about your ancestors - Click to register

United States Census Records

 * Presented by Ray Moore - Click to access class handouts.

01:00 pm Classes
 * This one week class covers the United States Census Records from 1790 to 1940. The class will discuss what information is available in the census records and provide hints and suggestions for researching them.
 * Wed - 05/12/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records - Click to register
 * Wed - 06/09/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records - Click to register

British Family History Research

 * Presented by Ray Moore - Click to access class handouts.


 * This five week course teaches the basics of beginning British research. Learn where to find birth, death and marriage records.  Learn where to find these records online. These classes will open doors for you to find your ancestors on the British Isles.

01:00 pm Classes
 * Mon - 04/26/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 5 - British Chest Records - Click to register


 * Mon - 05/03/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Introduction to British Family History Research - Click to register
 * Mon - 05/10/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 2 - British Census Records - Click to register
 * Mon - 05/17/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 3 - British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage & Death Indexes - Click to register
 * Mon - 05/24/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 4 - British Church Records - Click to register
 * Mon - 06/07/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 5 - British Chest Records - Click to register

Note: Class now held on Tuesday.
 * Tue - 06/15/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Introduction to British Family History Research - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/22/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 2 - British Census Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 06/29/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 3 - British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage & Death Indexes - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/06/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 4 - British Church Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 07/13/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 5 - British Chest Records - Click to register

Danish Research

 * Presented by Jed Black - Click to access class handouts.


 * Learn some helpful hints about doing Danish research and learn about how to use Danish Parish Record, Census Records and Military Records to find Birth, Marriage and Death information about your ancestors.

11:00 am Classes
 * Thu - 04/29/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records - Click to register


 * Thu - 05/13/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers - Click to register
 * Thu - 05/27/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/10/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes
 * Thu - 04/22/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records - Click to register
 * Thu - 05/06/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records - Click to register


 * Thu - 05/20/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/03/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records - Click to register
 * Thu - 06/17/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records - Click to register

Roots Magic

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click to access class handouts.]


 * This four-week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the RootsMagic family tree software. RootsMagic is approved FamilySearch affiliate software,

03:00 pm Classes
 * Thu - 05/06/21 - 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm - Week 1 - RootsMagic- Basic Keys and Sharing Tree and Sources with Family Tree - Click to Register
 * Thu - 05/13/21 - 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm - Week 2 - RootsMagic- Attaching Images, Videos, PDF or any files - Click to Register
 * Thu - 05/20/21 - 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm - Week 3 - RootsMagic- Sharing Sources, People, Pictures with FamilySearch and Ancestry.com - Click to Register
 * Thu - 05/27/21 - 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm - Week 4 - RootsMagic- Creative Tools, Useful Reports, Sharing with Ancestry.com - Click to Register

Links to Online Classes at other Locations

 * Family History Library Webinars
 * Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FHL)
 * BYU Webinars
 * Idaho Falls FamilySearch Library
 * Layton FamilySearch Center
 * Lehi FamilySearch Center
 * Los Angeles FamilySearch Library
 * Ogden FamilySearch Center
 * Sacramento FamilySearch Library
 * St. George FamilySearch Center

Riverton FamilySearch Library's Missionary Helpline
Working on your family history? Miss visiting our library? We now have another way to help you! Our experienced missionaries are waiting to help you with any FamilySearch question or problem.

To request support from our staff, we ask that you fill out and submit an online form. The required information includes:


 * A valid email address.
 * A phone number.
 * Your first and last names.
 * Preferred method of contact, phone, email, or text message.
 * Category of the help you need (may select more than one).
 * Description of the problem you have.

Optional Information, needed if you would like us to investigate your issue on FamilySearch before we contact you. DO NOT INCLUDE any PASSWORD information.


 * Your complete FamilySearch account name.
 * Your FamilySearch user name.
 * Your Helper number. The helper number can be found by signing in to FamilySearch, clicking your display name, clicking settings and looking under the ACCOUNT tab.
 * Your birthday: month, day, and year.


 * Click here to Request Help

You can also call FamilySearch Support at (866) 406-1830. If you would like, you could call our library Helpline number at: (801) 240-9603. We check message throughout the day and will respond to your voice mail message by the next day.

Suggested Family History Webinars
A webinar is a class that is broadcast on the internet for anyone interested. There are many family history websites that offer webinars. Click on the link below and view some of our favorite sites. Some webinar sites still have access to older broadcasts.


 * List of suggested Webinars

What's New at FamilySearch.org
Click the links below to discover everything from the FamilySearch Blog's library of family history from all over the world to new FamilySearch Tree tools and features to make researching ancestors more successful.


 * What's New at FamilySearch
 * FamilySearch Blog

Stake and Ward Temple and Family History Leadership
FamilySearch.org has resources for Stake and Ward consultants as well as all leadership callings, Elders Quorum to Primary presidency. Discover descriptions for callings; teaching ideas for Church curriculum; activities for weekly or yearly youth activities and Sunday family lessons.
 * Click this link Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction where you'll find the resources for understanding and magnifying your leadership and Family history assignments.
 * After Signing in to your FamilySearch.org account, click the help icon ("?" inside a circle) at the upper-right of your screen.
 * From the drop down list, click "Helper Resources."
 * Take time to review each link for valuable information, especially the following:
 * -Calling Information
 * -Training
 * -Quick Links
 * -Your Planner

Family History Activities and More
Want some Family History activities to do as a family or to use with Stake and Ward children and youth? Click the links below and enjoy some creative memories!


 * Suggested Family History Activities from our staff.


 * FamilySearch Discovery Activities which include:


 * Where am I from? - Where in the world did you come from?
 * All About Me - What is special about your name and birth year?
 * Compare-a-Face - Compare your face to your relatives' faces and see whom you most resemble?
 * Record My Story - Tell your stories and the stories of your family?
 * Picture My Heritage - Connect to your heritage. Add your face to historical photos.
 * In-Home Activities - Family activities that help you discover, gather, and connect with your family--past and present.
 * My Pioneer Ancestors - See if any of your ancestors crossed the plains with the early pioneers.
 * Missionaries - View your ancestors' missionary journals, mission call letters, and mission stories.
 * Women of Faith - Honor the women in your Family Tree by discovering their photos and stories.
 * WWII Service Records - See if any of your relatives served in World War II.
 * WW1 Draft Card - More than 65 million men and women served in WW1. Your relative may have been one of them.
 * Ancestor Challenge - Take a quiz to see how well you know those who came before you.
 * Historical Records - Discover events in your ancestors' life with in historical records.

Maintained by: Elder Tom Stubben 

Last modified: 04/09/21