Brigham City Utah Family History Center/Classes

Quarterly Family History Consultants Training
Sunday, September 8 - 7:00 pm

All consultants and Priesthood leaders with responsibility for family history are invited to attend. Following the opening session, there will be a separate breakout session for Priesthood leaders.

Brigham City Family History Fair and Open House
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 25-minute appointment 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 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!

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 Aug 8 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Beginning, taught by Barry Evans 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.

Friday Aug 9 - 11:00 am - Family Tree Beginning, taught by Sue LaVelle 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.

Tuesday Aug 13 - 10:00 am - 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.

Wednesday Aug 14 - 10:00 am - RootsMagic Software Support, taught by Vicki Rasmussen This class teaches how to use RootsMagic Software to record ancestors and families. Learn the various features of the program to enhance your family research and connect to Family Tree. Class will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Bring your questions about RootsMagic.

Friday Aug 16 - 11:00 am - Family Tree Intermediate, taught by Sue LaVelle This class teaches how to reserve ordinances for the temple and editing information and relationships on our family tree

Tuesday Aug 20 - 6:00 pm - Replacing PAF: What is best for me taught by Anita Olsen This class compares Ancestral Quest, Legacy and RootsMagic software to help us learn which program is best to use. We do not endorse any but these programs will help in replacing our PAF databases.

Thursday Aug 22 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Intermediate, taught by Barry Evans This class teaches how to reserve ordinances for the temple and editing information and relationships on our family tree. Merging and sourcing are also taught.

Friday Aug 23 - 11:00 am - Family Tree Advanced, taught by Sue LaVelle This class teaches how to merge and fix problems on Family Tree. Come with questions and learn the details of restoring merges and other problems on your family.

Thursday Aug 29 - 6:00 pm - US Census Research, taught by Shari Duce This class teaches how to use various US Censuses and how to analyze the information these censuses can reveal.

Friday Aug 30 - 11:00 am - Family Tree: Source Box, taught by Sue LaVelle This class teaches how to use "Source Box" in sourcing your records for Family Tree and also using other websites to put into "Source Box".

Tuesday Sept 10 - 10:00 am - 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 Sept 12 - 10:00 am - 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 Sept 12 - 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.

Friday Sept 13 - 11:00 am - Records Search on Family Search, taught by Sue LaVelle Familysearch.org is an excellent place to research your family. This class teaches how to use the records search of Family Search and provide insight in finding information for your family.

Monday Sept 16 - 10:00 am - Family Tree Beginning, taught by Annette Sheperd 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.

Tuesday Sept 17 - 6:00 pm - Basic Danish Research, taught by Anita Olsen This class teaches the basics for researching Danish records. Anita is a board certified professional researcher in Danish. Come learn from the best.

Monday Sept 23 - 10:00 am - Family Tree Intermediate, taught by Annette Sheperd 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 Sept 24 - 10:00 am - Legacy Database Software, taught by Anita Olsen This class teaches how to use Legacy Software to record ancestors and families. Learn the various features of the program to enhance your family research.

Wednesday Sept 25 - 10:00 am - RootsMagic 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 Sept 25 - 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 Sept 26 - 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. 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, September 19 at 6:00 pm