Magrath Alberta Family History Centre

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 * 21 E 1 St Ave S, Magrath, Alberta. T0K 1J0. Canada
 * map:https://www.google.com/maps/dir//49.4155788,-112.8644298/@49.4156069,-112.9343694,12z
 * Directors Telephone : 403-393-6622
 * E-mail: [mailto:AB_Magrath@familyhistorymail.org AB_Magrath@familyhistorymail.org]

PERSONNEL
DIRECTORS : Tom & Freida McElhinney

CONSULANTS : Lorelei Fisher, Sheldon Gurney, Stephanie Humphries, Barbara Watanabe, Falene Wolsey

CURRENT OPERATING HOURS
NOTES


 * Monday mornings are reserved for administrative purposes
 * Fridays are reserved for Youth training and "Pizza Fridays"
 * Special bookings are available on request. Please give as much notice as possible by contacting directors direct as above.
 * Masks and social distancing are currently required under Church and Provincial guidelines
 * Every individual attending the centre MUST complete the SIGN IN sheet on ENTRY and EXIT from the facility.

EVENTS
WED : 26 January 2022 : MONTHLY MEETING ( For all Stake, Ward and Branch Temple/ Family History Leads and Consultants )

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

 * By using this facility you affirm that everyone in your booking cohort is free of all  symptoms  of Covid and not under quarantine or other restrictions
 * You also confirm that you will adhere to current Church and Provincial guidelines governing Covid applicable on your appointment date
 * You also confirm that should this change, any individuals in your booking cohort so affected will NOT attend the Centre.
 * You will be required to enter your name, e mail and cell phone number during registration.
 * This information will be used to confirm your booking and send reminders as appropriate
 * On line bookings must be made at least 2 days in advance
 * Click on the URL link below to access registration and booking

https://magrathfhc.setmore.com/

 BOOKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE 

''Please choose from the following list on the on-line booking portal. Enter any individual requirements in the comments box while booking.''  TRAINING AVAILABLE   RESOURCES AVAILABLE 
 * A1 : Individual booking for one patron where you will receive support from Centre Staff as required
 * A2 : Individual booking for two patrons where you will receive support from Centre Staff as required
 * A3 : Individual booking for three patrons where you will receive support from Centre Staff as required
 * W3 : Ward booking for up to 3 patrons ( plus one consultant or mix thereof ). Support will normally be provided by Ward Consultants
 * G3 : Non Church Group booking for up to 3 patrons. Support available from Centre Personnel according to need and availability
 * SB : Special Booking – call Centre Directors with your requirements and prior approval.
 * Getting started on Family Search
 * Advanced Family Search Training (e.g. merging duplicates; sourcing; )
 * Ancestral line specific research (please specify country of origin for research when booking )
 * Database Management Software - Roots Magic, Legacy, Family Tree and others on request.
 * FREE Access to Ancestry, My Heritage, Find My Past; Geneanet and more...
 * Microfilm readers with access to international collections
 * Experienced consultants available as trainers/ mentors

LINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

TRAINING VIDEOS

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLud6vEPlzI-p3tf2QMmVnsFnQdS-EWmJsAkySroGIM/edit?usp=sharing 

'You can access the hyperlinks for the following videos are available in the above document. Open URL and click on the appropriate video link.'

ANCESTRY : 12. Ancestry Overview - Judy Sharp - YouTube

ANCESTRY : 13. Sharing Information Between FamilySearch and Ancestry - Judy Sharp - YouTube

ANCESTRY : Best Ancestry Search Tips - Step-by-step tutorial - YouTube

ANCESTRY : Making the Most of Ancestry com - James Tanner - YouTube

ANCESTRY : Top Ancestry Search Tips and Tricks | Ancestry - YouTube

BLESSINGS : The Promised Blessings of Family History - YouTube

CLUSTERS : Bonanza! Strategies to Add a Lot of People to Your Family Tree - James Baker (15 December 2021) - YouTube

CLUSTERS : Creating a Research Plan for Cluster Research - YouTube

CLUSTERS : Locating Your Ancestors Using Clusters - James Tanner - YouTube

CONSULTANTS : 17. FamilySearch Consultant Planner - Judy Sharp - YouTube

CONSULTANTS : Family History Helpers: 2—One-on-One Teaching Skills for Consultants - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

CONSULTANTS : Teaching Family History with The Family History Guide - Bob Taylor (1 September 2021) - YouTube

DNA : Using DNA to Determine Relationships - YouTube

DNA : Using DNA to Find Unknown Parents: A Case Study - YouTube

DUPLICATES : 6. Merging Duplicates in FamilySearch Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Duplicates in Family Tree, Part 1: Why They're There and How to Find Them - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Duplicates in Family Tree, Part 2: How to Resolve Them - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Intermediate Series: 1: Duplicates in Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Intermediate Series: 2 Duplicates in Family Tree- How to Resolve Them - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

DUPLICATES : Untangling the Mess on the FamilySearch Family Tree - James Tanner 59 minutes - YouTube

FAMILY TREE : 18. Using the Family Tree Mobile App - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FIND MY PAST : 15. Findmypast - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FIND MY PAST : Partner Programs: Find My Past - James Tanner - YouTube

FIND MY PAST : Using Census Records For Family History | Findmypast - YouTube

FS : 3. FamilySearch - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FS : 4. Editing Facts and Relationships in FamilySearch - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FS : 8. Descendancy FamilySearch Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

FS : Demo: Getting the Most from FamilySearch Search - YouTube

FS : FamilySearch.org: 5 Tips for Free Genealogy Research (2020) - YouTube

FS : Hidden Tools on FamilySearch.org (2021) - YouTube

FS : Intermediate Series: 3 Mysteries of the Change Log Revealed - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS : Making the Most of FamilySearch org - James Tanner - YouTube

FS : Stop Making This Genealogy Mistake on the FamilySearch.org Family Tree - YouTube

FS : Understanding the Data in FamilySearch Family Tree - Kathryn Grant 45 minutes - YouTube

FS NOVICE : 1. FamilySearch Registration and Settings by Vivien Brown - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Beginner Series: 1 - Getting to know FamilySearch.org - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Beginner Series: 2; It Takes a Village - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Beginner Series: 3—Finding People to add to Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Demo: Getting Started with the FamilySearch Family Tree App - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Getting Started: Helpful Resources and Tools - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Getting Started: Where to Find Records on FamilySearch - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Introduction to FamilySearch.org - Getting Started – Tutorial - YouTube

FS NOVICE : Newbie's Guide to Navigating the FamilySearch.org Website - YouTube

GEDCOM : 16. GEDCOM Basics - Judy Sharp - YouTube

GEDCOM : Importing a GEDCOM File into Legacy Family Tree 9 - YouTube

GENERAL : Answers Hiding in Plain Sight: Using What You Know to Discover What You Don't Know - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

GENERAL : Checking the Person Page for Accuracy in FamilySearch Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

GENERAL : Everyday Family History for the Crazy-busy Life - Olivia Jewell - YouTube

GENERAL : Jumpstart Your Family History in Ten Steps - James Tanner - YouTube

GENERAL : Overcoming Brick Walls- Exploring the Possibilities - James Tanner - YouTube

GENERAL : Overcoming Brick Walls: Resolving the Outcome - James Tanner - YouTube

GENERAL : Secrets to Successful Irish Family Research | Masterclass | Findmypast - YouTube

GENERAL : Successful Remote Research Strategies - YouTube

GOLDIE MAY : Goldie May by Rayanne Melick - YouTube

GOLDIE MAY : Goldie May Demo - YouTube

GOLDIE MAY : The surprise research tool of the year? Goldie May could be the one. Will you agree? - YouTube

GOOGLE : Using the Google Goldmine for Genealogy - James Tanner - YouTube

GRAVE : Connect Your Family Using Find-A-Grave - YouTube

GRAVE : Getting the Most Out of Find a Grave - YouTube

INDEXING : 11. FamilySearch WEB Indexing - Judy Sharp - YouTube

INDEXING : FamilySearch Indexing | How it Works - YouTube

INDEXING : Getting Started with FamilySearch Indexing - YouTube

IRELAND : Everything you need to know about Irish family history records | Findmypast - YouTube

IRELAND : Irish Family History Research: The Essentials – Maureen Brady (17 November 2021) - YouTube

IRELAND : Irish Genealogy Expert Research Strategies - YouTube

IRELAND : Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Back to the Homeland | Ancestry - YouTube

LEGACY : Learn how to get Facebook notifications for Legacy Family Tree - YouTube

LEGACY : Legacy and FamilySearch - YouTube

LEGACY : Legacy QuickTip Video - How to Add Divorce Information - YouTube

LEGACY : Searches, Sources & More in Legacy - YouTube

LEGACY : What's New in Legacy Family Tree 9? - YouTube

MEMORIES : 7. Adding Memories in FamilySearch Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

MEMORIES : Adding Memories to the FamilySearch Family Tree - James Tanner - YouTube

MEMORIES : Demo: How to Add and Enrich Photos and Stories on FamilySearch - YouTube

MEMORIES : FamilySearch | Every Family Has a Story, Discover Yours - YouTube

MEMORIES : FamilySearch Memories (Roger Bell Live) - YouTube

MEMORIES : How to Use the Family Search "Memories" mobile app - YouTube

MERGES : Case Study: Double Trouble with Elizabeth Hepton by Kathryn Grant - YouTube

MERGES : Double Trouble: To Merge or Not to Merge? - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

MERGES : How to Repair Incorrect Merges in Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

MESSAGING : How to Use FamilySearch Messaging - YouTube

MY HERITAGE : 14. MyHeritage - Judy Sharp - YouTube

MY HERITAGE : Making the Most of MyHeritage com - James Tanner - YouTube

MY HERITAGE : MyHeritage: A Closer Look - James Tanner - YouTube

PRUNING : Intermediate Series: 4—Pruning Your Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

PUZILLA : 10. Descendancy Research in Puzzilla - Judy Sharp - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : 1. Getting Started with RootsMagic - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : 50. Using FamilySearch Family Tree with RootsMagic - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : People and Families in RootsMagic 8 - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : RootsMagic 8: How to Sync Ancestry and FamilySearch Family Trees - YouTube

ROOTS MAGIC : Sources, Citations, and Documentation in RootsMagic 8 - YouTube

SOURCES : 5. Adding sources in Family Search Tree - Judy Sharp - YouTube

SOURCES : Adding FamilySearch Historical Records as Sources in Family Tree by Kathryn Grant - YouTube

SOURCES : Family History Library Webinar: Attaching Sources to FamilySearch Family Tree - YouTube

SOURCES : Family Tree Reason Statements Made Easy - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

SOURCES : Support your Genealogical Conclusions with Reason Statements - James Tanner - YouTube

SOURCES : Using the Source Linker in FamilySearch Family Tree - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

STANDARDS : The Ins and Outs of Standardized Places and Dates in the FamilySearch Family Tree - James Tanner - YouTube

TEMPLE : 9. Ordinances Ready Family Search - Judy Sharp - YouTube

TEMPLE : When Your Family History is "All Done" - Temple Work Through Desendancy Research - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

TIMELINE GRID : The Timeline Grid: An Easy Way to Track, Organize, and Use Your Research - Kathryn Grant - YouTube

WIKI : FamilySearch Wiki: How to Use the Free Genealogy Research Guide - YouTube

WIKI : Wiki Tips and Tricks (Amber Larsen Live) - YouTube