Brigham City Utah Family History Center/Classes

Brigham City Family History Fair
Please join us for the 4th Annual

Brigham City Family History Fair

Discover and Preserve Family Memories

Saturday, March 12, 2016 -  1:00 to 6:30 PM Brigham City Family History Center, 531 North 100 West – 723-5995

1:00 - 1:50 PM  Chapel - Welcome and Keynote Address Eleanor C. Jensen - "Behold, there shall be a record kept among you" D&amp;C21:1    2:00 - 3:00 PM   Chapel - Getting Started in Family Tree - This class will help you learn to navigate the Tree and use the different sections to help you locate and do basic work in the tree. - Annette Shepherd Relief Society - The Family in the Bookcase: Discovery in a Secret Compartment - Be inspired by this story of discovery - Barr and Nancy Cannon  Cultural Hall - Finding Your Family in Newspapers and Obituaries - Discover what can be learned from newspapers and obituaries to enhance your family history.- Susan LaVelle  Primary Room - RootsTech Video  3:10 - 4:10 PM   Chapel Simply Stories - Learn to recognize, find, write, and organize family stories to teach lessons that can be a guiding beacon for your family while binding roots and branches together.-  Eleanor C. Jensen  Relief Society - Preserving Photos and Documents in Family Tree - Learn the basics of uploading, tagging, and linking photos and documents within Family Tree. - Michael Palmer Cultural Hall - Ancestry Tips and Tricks - Learn the best practices for using this excellent website to further your family research.- Susan LaVelle  FHC - Living with Your Computer - This is a hands-on class that will teach functions to help you feel more comfortable using your computer. - Deloss Everton Primary Room - RootsTech Video  4:20 - 5:20 PM   Chapel - Discovering the Story - You've learned the names and dates. Now learn how to discover the details to bring your ancestors to life. - Annette Handy Relief Society - Preserving Memories using Multi-Media - Learn how to make the best written, audio, or video projects to preserve family memories. - Michael Palmer  Cultural Hall - Pedigree and Evidence Analysis - This class discusses the Genealogy Proof Standard, how to differentiate between primary and secondary sources and what constitutes direct and indirect evidence. A case study will be used to demonstrate these principles. - Boyd Nielsen, AG Primary Room - RootsTech Video  5:30 - 6:30 PM   Relief Society - Scanning and Photo Editing - Learn the best ways to scan, edit, and preserve family photos and documents.-  Michael Palmer  Cultural Hal l - Teaching Children and Grandchildren about Family History - This class offers many suggestions on how to help children and grandchildren discover and learn about their heritage. Linda Peterson Primary Room - RootsTech Video  2:00 - 6:30 PM  FHC  - 30-minute One-on-One Research Consultations Sign up in the Family History Center day of Fair - Boyd Nielsen, AG, Anita Olsen, AG, and FHC Staff Refreshments and displays in the Multi-Purpose Room throughout the fair.  

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.'''

Tuesday, March 1 - 6:00 PM - Sources and Hints in Family Tree, taught by Joyce Palmer Sources increase the accuracy of Family Tree. Learn how to attach sources to document the life of your ancestors.

Tuesday, March 8 - 6:00 PM - Family Tree, Part 1, taught by Mikhael Trimnal This two-week class teaches the fundamentals of using FamilySearch Family Tree. Part 2 is Thursday March 24 at 6:00 PM. Tuesday, March 15 - 6:00 PM - FamilySearch Memories Gallery, taught by Joyce Palmer Come learn how to navigate the new Memories Gallery and how to upload photos, stories, documents, and audio to your family tree.

Thursday, March 17 - 2:00 PM - Using FamilySearch Wiki, Books, and Catalog, taught by Linda Peterson Come learn how to successfully search the FamilySearch Wiki, catalog, and books to gather information about your ancestors.

Saturday, March 19 - 10:00 AM - Use Puzzilla to Find Your Cousins, taught by Michael Palmer Learn how Puzzilla.org can help you find new research opportunities in descendant lines and identify names of cousins to add to your tree.

Thursday, March 24 - 2:00 PM - Finding Names for the Temple: Descendancy Research, taught by Linda Peterson Learn how to find your ancestors' descendants and add them to Family Tree.

Thursday, March 24 - 6:00 PM - Beginning Family Tree, Part 2, taught by Mikhael Trimnal This is the second part of a two-part class teaching the fundamentals of using FamilySearch Family Tree.

Tuesday March 29 - 10:00 AM - Beginning Research, taught by Linda Peterson Learn where to find records online that contain information about your ancestors and how to use them to verify your tree or extend your family lines.

Monday April 4 - 10:00 AM - Scottish Research, taught by Annette Shepherd Tuesday April 5 - 6:00 PM - Scottish Research, taught by Annette Shepherd Saturday April 9 - 10:00 AM - RootsMagic Users Group, taught by Michael and Joyce Palmer Tuesday April 12 - 6:00 PM - Scandinavian Forum, taught by Anita Olson, AG Wednesday April 13 - 10:00 AM - Family Tree Basics, taught by Nancy Sharp Wednesday April 13 - 2:00 PM - Netherlands Research and Reading Dutch Records, taught by Jolene Alberts Thursday April 14 - 6:00 PM - Online British Research, taught by DeeAnn Davis Tuesday, April 19 - 2:00 PM - US and British Census Records, taught by Linda Peterson Tuesday, April 19 - 6:00 PM - US and British Census Records, taught by Linda Peterson Wednesday April 20 - 10:00 AM - Research in Wales, taught by Vicki Rasmussen Thursday April 21 - 2:00 PM - Descendancy Research, taught by Linda Peterson Thursday April 28 - 10:00 AM - Norwegian Research, taught by Boyd Nielsen, AG Thursday April 28 - 6:00 PM - Norwegian Research, taught by Boyd Nielsen, AG Saturday April 30 - 10:00 AM - Canadian Research, taught by Susan LaVelle

Staff Training Meeting
Thursday, March17 at 6:00 pm