Brigham City Utah Family History Center/Classes

Saturday, October 12, 2013
Location: Brigham City Famiy History Center, 531 N 100 W, Brigham City

Come as a family and enjoy activities for children, youth, and adults.

8:30 – 9:20 Keynote Speaker, Norm Albiston and Dedication of Center by President Robert Davis

1st Session – 9:30 am – 10:20 am Involving Youth in Family History – the Time is Now  -  Eleanor Jensen Solving Problems in Family Tree  -  Barry Evans Preserving Memories through Oral History  -  Michael Palmer Genealogy Merit Badge

2nd Session – 10:30 am – 11:20 am Strengthening Families through Generational Stories -  Eleanor Jensen Solving Problems in Family Tree  -  Barry Evans Digitizing Family Photos   -  Michael Palmer Genealogy Merit Badge

3rd Session – 11:30 am – 12:20 pm Beginning Family History -  Linda Peterson Preserving Memories through Oral History  -  Michael Palmer Genealogy’s NOT Just for Grandmas – How YOU can start your family history TODAY  -  Lisa Moncur Genealogy Merit Badge

Ongoing activities – 9:30 am – 1:00 pm


 * Research help - Sign up for a free 25-minute appointment with Boyd Nielsen, an accredited genealogist, to get help with a specific research problem. Look for the sign-up sheet at the welcome table in the main foyer.
 * Children’s activities - Crafts, story time, games, and more in the Cultural Hall. We request children be accompanied by a parent.
 * Family photos - Pose for a fun photo with your family
 * Center Open House - Come by and see the resources available at the Center
 * Videos - Relax a few moments while watching inspirational and informative videos
 * Refreshments - Enjoy a cookie break!

Monthly Class Schedule
'''All classes are held in the Training Room of the Family History Center. Please register in advance by calling the Brigham City Family History Center at 723-5995.'''

Thursday Oct 3 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Questions and Answers, taught by Barry Evans This class provides answers to questions about Family Tree. Brother Evans is a missionary for Family Search and has the answers to solve problems in Family Tree. Come with questions and learn more about Family Tree.

Wednesday Oct 9 - 10:00 am - Roots Magic Beginning, taught by Vicki Rasmussen This class teaches how to use Roots Magic Software to record ancestors and families. Learn the various features of the program to enhance your family research and connect to Family Tree.

Wednesday Oct 9 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Photos &amp; Stories, taught by Joyce Palmer This class teaches how to upload photos and stories to Family Tree. Participants should bring photos and stories stored on a removable drive to practice using these features of Family Tree.

Thursday Oct 10 - 2:00 pm - Internet Research Class, taught by Linda Peterson This class teaches how to use different sites on the internet to find information for genealogy and some basic research skills in helping find names for the temple.

Thursday Oct 10 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Questions and Answers, taught by Barry Evans This class provides answers to questions about Family Tree. Brother Evans is a missionary for Family Search and has the answers to solve problems in Family Tree. Come with questions and learn more about Family Tree.

Tuesday Oct 15 - 1:00 pm - Family Tree Beginning, taught by Ann Jones This class teaches the basics of Family Tree from logging on to maneuvering through different aspects on the tree page and the person page. Adding information and searching will also be taught if time during the lesson.

Monday Oct 21 - 1:00 pm - Ancestral Quest Beginning, taught by Mikhael Trimnal This class teaches how to use Ancestral Quest Software to record ancestors and families. Learn the various features of the program to enhance your family research and connect to Family Tree.

Tuesday Oct. 22 - 1:00 pm - Family Tree Intermediate, taught by Ann Jones This class teaches how to reserve ordinances for the temple, editing information and relationships on our family tree. Merging and sourcing are also taught.

Tuesday Oct 22 - 6:00 pm - Internet Research class, taught by Linda Peterson This class teaches how to use different sites on the internet to find information for genealogy and some basic research skills in helping find names for the temple.

Wednesday Oct 23 - 10:00 am - Roots Magic Users Group, taught by Vicki Rasmussen This class teaches how to use Roots Magic Software to record ancestors and families. Learn the various features of the program to enhance your family research and connect to Family Tree.

Wednesday Oct 23 - 6:00 pm - Oral History, taught by Michael Palmer This class teaches how to prepare for and create a video history of family events Sharing family memories through oral histories is an excellent way to connect generations.

Thursday Oct 24 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Questions and Answers, taught by Barry Evans This class provides answers to questions about Family Tree. Brother Evans is a missionary for Family Search and has the answers to solve problems in Family Tree. Come with questions and learn more about Family Tree.

Wednesday Oct 30 - 10:00 am - Oral History, taught by Michael Palmer This class teaches how to prepare for and create a video history of family events. Sharing family memories through oral histories is an excellent way to connect generations. Please call the Brigham City Family History Center at 435-723-5995 to register for the class you wish to attend.

Staff Training Meeting
Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 pm