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==''Classes will be hosted through Zoom. Please be sure to create an account before your class at the website | zoom.us. Your confirmation email from the registered class will include a zoom link to join your class. The day of the registered class click on the zoom link and be ready 5 minutes before your scheduled class. Also, please meet requested prerequisites. ''==

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Register, Class Description, Handouts
 You can register for one of our classes by clicking on the  Details/Register  link to the right of any of the classes, then clicking on the registration link for the date and time you wish to attend. Here you will also find a class description and class handouts.   *We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes before they start to resolve any connection issues.  

FamilySearch Classes 

FamilySearch Beginning Classes

 Beginning FamilySearch - Pam Kelly

Are you familiar with the FamilySearch program and what it has to offer? This class gets you started and helps you learn how to navigate your way around. Learn what's behind the tabs and where to look so you can work on your family information. The class is free, and will be taught using ZOOM.

Class Handouts Intro to FamilySearch  pdf 2021

Upcoming Dates
 * Saturday, February 9th, 2:00 PM - | Zoom Registration
 * Wednesday, March 31st 1:00 pm - No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join  for the live help Zoom.
 * Tuesday, April 20th, 6:00 pm - Registration required - click →| Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

 Help Center- Meredith Dangerfield

Have you ever come up empty when you search for help or ask a question? This class will show you that the Help Center can REALLY help.

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<p style= " font-size:16px">  Intro to Using Hints- Leslie Hackney

What are those blue boxes? Where can I find them? Can I trust them? Let FamilySearch’s computer system do some of your research for you. It’s painless and only takes a few minutes. This is a 20 minute class for FamilySearch beginners.

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 * Tuesday, March 16th 3pm - | Zoom Registration

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Fan Chart - Pam Kelly

Fan Charts is a fun class that shows how to use the fan charts and all the great information that can be found there. On the same tab as pedigree charts, there is also a descendancy chart that can be helpful in finding descendants. There are options and tools to use to get the most out of your experience.

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 * Tuesday March 9th 2pm Here to Join
 * Wednesday April 7th 11am - No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join for the live help Zoom.

<p style= " font-size:16px">  Beginning Sharing Sources Between FamilySearch & Ancestry- Leslie Hackney

Did you know that there’s a shortcut for transferring information and sources between FamilySearch and Ancestry.com? This tool requires a Church of Jesus Christ Membership Ancestry account (AKA a partnership account.) In 20 minutes you can learn how to save yourself hours of work with a few clicks of the mouse.

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 * Wednesday, March 24th 4pm - | Here to Join

<p style= " font-size:16px"> FamilySearch Wiki Intro - Leslie Hackney

In 20 minutes you can learn how to filter out what you don't need, so that you can successfully focus on the tools and sources that will help you get started on searching for your ancestors, wherever they came from.

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 * Wednesday March 10th 2pm - Here to Join
 * Wednesday, April 21st 6 pm No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join for the live help Zoom.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Journaling, Descriptions & Tagging - Meredith Dangerfield

Look at your photos, documents, and stories 50 years in the future. Will your family know who, what where, and when? You think you will always remember that vacation, that friend’s name, a family member’s birthday, but…

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 * Wednesday, March 25th, 6pm - Here to Join

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Tasks - Meredith Dangerfield

There is only so much one can do on the home page. Take care of hints, whose temple work needs to be done, a good place to keep notes of names or information you need and much more. We will go over the homepage with a fine toothed comb.

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 * Wednesday, March 31st, 6pm - No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join for the live help Zoom.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> 5 Minute FH Activities (so you don't have to feel guilty) - Meredith Dangerfield

Come and enjoy a short class showing you some fun things to do when you've only got five minutes.

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 * Saturday, March 6th, 2:00 pm - Here to Join
 * Saturday, April 17th 3:00 pm - Registration required - click → Here to register for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Editing/Adding/Deleting - Meredith Dangerfield

Learn how to add or edit names/dates and places on the details page. Got the wrong person with the wrong family? Learn how to delete or separate.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Top Research Sites - Meredith Dangerfield

This class will go over FamilySearch, Ancestry and WIKI to find your ancestors.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Adding Memories to FamilySearch - Lynnette Kelly

Learn how to add photos, documents and stories to the Memories section on FamilySearch. Come prepared with a photo ready to upload into FamilySearch.

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 * Tuesday, February 2nd, 2:00 PM - Zoom Registration

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Saving Documents as Sources - Lynnette Kelly

This class will help you learn to add scanned documents as sources. We will fill out the Sources window with the important information about a person contained in the document and then attach it to that person. We will also learn how to attach records in the Source Box to people. Please come prepared with a couple of scanned documents that you would like to attach to someone.

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 * Tuesday, February 9, 10:00 AM - Zoom Registration
 * Wednesday, March 24th, 2:00 pm Zoom Registration
 * Thursday, May 13th, 2:00 pm -Registration required - click →   Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px">Adding Records using the Source Linker - Cindy Mills

We will model and practice two ways to locate FS indexed records… finding selected Record Hints (those little blue squares) and exploring Search Records in FamilySearch. A Steps with Pictures handout will guide us through the process including how to attach records to our ancestors made easy by the specially designed Source Linker program. Importantly, you will have the opportunity to practice with a consultant attaching records to your ancestors. Due to the hands-on nature of this class, the duration is 1½ hours.

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 * Thursday, March 18th 6:00 pm - Zoom Registration
 * Thursday, April 22nd 2:00 pm - Registration required - click → Here to register for the class Zoom account.
 * Thursday, May 20th 6:00pm -  Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.
 * Thursday, May 20th 6:00pm -  Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

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 * Wednesday April 14th 6pm - No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Merging & Unmerging Duplicates - Cindy Mills

Merging – In this class we tackle the challenges of Merging and Unmerging Duplicates in a made-up family where we can practice the STEPS without doing harm to our own family in Family Tree. We refer to fictitious SOURCES to help us make merging decisions. Both STEPS and SOURCE handouts are provided ahead of class. Unmerging may be more difficult than merging, so there will be direction and practice in that. Due to the hands-on nature of this class, the duration is 1 ½ hours.

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 * Wednesday, March 10th, 6pm - Zoom Registration
 * Thursday, April 8th, 2pm - Registration required - click →| Here to register  for the class Zoom account.
 * Thursday, May 6th, 6pm   - Registration required - click →| Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Research FamilySearch Wiki – Cindy Mills 

Explore the Power of the Research Wiki - Family Search’s online family history encyclopedia. Learn how Locality pages, Record Type pages and more can help you do your family history research and how the new Guided Research links can take you to key birth, marriage, and death databases to find those precious vital records. You will have an opportunity to work with a consultant to see what is available to help you research your ancestor. Because this class includes hands-on guided research, the duration will be 1½ hours.

<p style= " font-size:15px">Class Handouts FS Research Wiki Exercise Research with Wiki Handout  pdf  2021 FS Research Wiki Exercise pdf 2021

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 * Wednesday March 24th 6pm Here to Join
 * Wednesday April 28th 6pm No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Fixing Relationships - Belinda Hanks

When you find your family tree a little mixed up, don't be alarmed, it can be fixed. You will have the opportunity to practice the steps that can straighten out your tree as you attend the class on "Fixing Relationships in FamilySearch."

<p style= " font-size:15px">Class Handouts Fixing Relationships in FamilySearch pdf March 2021 How to Fix and Edit Relationships Activity pdf March 2021 Sources for Fixing Relationships  pdf March 2021

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 * Tuesday, March 30th, 7pm - Registration required - click →Here to register for the class Zoom account.
 * Tuesday, April 27th, 7pm - Registration required - click →Here to register for the class Zoom account.
 * Tuesday, May 25th,  7pm - Registration required - click →Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Puzzilla - Lara Turner

You think that all the work has been done, but what about cousins, 2nd cousins once removed? Puzzilla can help you find these ancestors.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Beginning Merging - Janis Chandler

You have a duplicate. Three ways on FamilySearch to merge. We will show you now to merge by ID, merging using the source linker and merging by breaking a relationship.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Merging/Restoring - Meredith Dangerfield

You thought that it was the same person, so you did a merge. Now after more research it is two different people. Now what do you do? This class will show you how to restore the tree back before the merge.

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<p style= " font-size:16px">Beginning Research - Ted Kelly

Beginning Research So you’ve inherited a huge box of old photos and various bits of memorabilia and you’re finally committed to doing your family history. The question is now “how do I get started and what am I looking for?” In class we will begin our search for PSD’s (primary source documents), collaborative evidence, where to look for and how to attach sources to individuals in your tree. We will look at the basic process and how to document progress as well as an overview of research tools at our fingertips.

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 * Thursday, March 18th 2:00 pm - | Zoom Registration
 * Tuesday, April 13th 2:00 pm -Registration required - click → Here to register for the class Zoom account.

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<p style= " font-size:16px">Vital Records - Meredith Dangerfield 

What information can you find on a birth record, marriage record or a death record? More than just a birth date! Can’t find a birth date? Find it on the death record. Trying to find parents? Look on the children’s marriage record. This class shows you how to hunt for information when reading these records.

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<p style= " font-size:16px">U.S.Census Records- Marlene Lee 

Learn how to explore the Federal Census records to seek out your ancestors. Federal Census Records, from 1790 to 1940, are available online and contain valuable information about members of your family tree. Join us for an hour of instruction and then you can have one on one help to get you started.

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 * Thursday, March 11th, 2:00 pm - | Zoom Registration
 * Thursday, April 15th 2:00 pm -Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.
 * Friday, May 21st    2:00 pm - Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px">Every Census - Meredith Dangerfield 

The census comes out every 10 years but it is not always the same census. Depending what information you are looking for some census records are better than others. This class will show you each Census since 1850 and the different information on each one.

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 * Wednesday, March 7th 6:00 pm - Here to Join

<p style= " font-size:16px">Immigration and Naturalization - Sheryl Dunkle 

This class will help you find your immigrant ancestor, by not only the ships lists and naturalization records but more.

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 * Thursday, April 29th, 6:00 pm - Registration required - click →''Here to register for the class Zoom account.
 * Friday, May 28th, 2:00 pm -Registration required - click → Here to register for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px">Newspapers & Obituaries - Janis Chandler 

Learn how to explore the Federal Census records to seek out your ancestors. Federal Census Records, from 1790 to 1940, are available online and contain valuable information about members of your family tree. Join us for an hour of instruction and then you can have one on one help to get you started.

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 * Friday, April 23rd 2:00 pm -Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Guided Research on the WIKI - Ted Kelly 

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 * Tuesday, May 18th  2pm   Registration required - click →[ Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Finding the Elusive Ancestor - Lara Turner 

It’s all in the way the search is done. This class will show you how to find that ancestor that stays hidden. Depending if you are on FamilySearch or Ancestry there are different ways to search for a name. We will show you tricks on both sites to help find that elusive ancestor.

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This class focuses on adding memories using the Memories app. Participants will learn to add photos, add details and learn to add audio to make their photos more interesting.

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 * Tuesday, March 16th 1:00 pm - Join Now
 * Saturday, April 24th 4:00 pm - Registration required - click →Here to register for the class Zoom account.
 * Tuesday, May 4th 2:00 pm   Registration required - click →Here to register  for the class Zoom account.
 * Tuesday, May 4th 2:00 pm   Registration required - click →Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Using the FamilyTree App - Sherman/Kelly

Learn all about how to use the Family Tree app on your phone. FamilySearch has made using the app simple and convenient.

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 * Tuesday, March 9th 4:00 PM - | Zoom Registration
 * Tuesday April 6th 2pm - Join Now

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Reseña de FamilySearch -Sister Salazar

<p style= " font-size:13px">Una introducción a FamilySearch. Pautas para comenzar tu propio Árbol Familiar. Regístrate GRATIS.

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 * Saturday, March 20th, 3:00 PM - | Zoom Registration
 * Thursday, April 8th 6:00 pm No pre-registration required -click → Here to Join  for the live help Zoom.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Búsquedas Eficaces - Margarita Salazar

<p style= " font-size:13px">Estrategias para encontrar y adjuntar registros originales a tus antepasados en FamilySearch. Regístrate GRATIS.

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 * Saturday, March 27th, 4:00 pm - | Join Now
 * Saturday, April 10, 10:00 am     No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join  for the live help Zoom.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> La aplicación ‘Recuerdos’ en iPhone/Android - Salazar/Kelly C

Utilizando la aplicación Memories App para adjuntar fotos y documentos en FamilySearch. Regístrate GRATIS.

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 * Saturday, January 23rd, 10am - | Zoom Registration'

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> African American Research Part I - Jackie Ireland

<p style= " font-size:13px">AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET – PART 1 Inasmuch as African American research post-1870 is the same as United States research, focus is upon the two best websites for US research. Therefore, this class explores African American research on Family Search.org and Ancestry.com, the best free and paid subscription websites respectively for family history research.

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 * Saturday, February 6th, 2:00 PM - | Zoom Registration
 * Wednesday, February 17th, 7:00 PM - | Zoom Registration

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> African American Research Part II - Jackie Ireland

<p style= " font-size:13px">AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET – PART 2 African-American-specific family history websites are the focus of this class. Included are well-known sites, such as Afrigeneas, as well as outstanding sites selected annually as a part of the 101 best genealogy websites featured in Family Tree Magazine. Major websites that feature African American collections are also included.

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 * Saturday, February 13th, 2pm - | Zoom Registration

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<p style= " font-size:16px">African America History Research using Pre and Post 1870 Resources - Dr Edna Briggs

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 * Thursday, February 11th, 6-7:30pm - Live Help Now


 * Thursday, February 18th, 1-2:30 pm - Live Help Now

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<p style= " font-size:16px">Mexican and German Research - John Schmal

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Finding your Roots in Mexico - John Schmal 

This lecture will help people learn how to trace their roots in Mexico. Veteran genealogist John Schmal will show attendees how to access the records of their Mexican ancestors online and give them pointers about how to use that information once you have located it. Using a 45-page PowerPoint, John will point out some of the potential problems that arise with Mexican research and how to navigate those problems to get the results you need.

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 * Saturday, April 17th,    1pm - Registration required - click '''→ | Zoom Registration

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Search for your Indigenous Roots in Mexico - John Schmal

When most people think about the Indigenous people of Mexico, they think of the Aztecs and Mayans, but the Aztec Empire only ruled over eight of the current 32 states of Mexico and the Mayans inhabited only five states of present-day Mexico. We believe that every Mexican state has a story to tell and every one of Mexico's ethnolingistic groups has a story to tell. We hope to give them a voice by telling their stories.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Exploring Jalisco’s Indigenous People	- John Schmal

This is a lecture to help people learn about the wonderful diversity of Jalisco’s original inhabitants. Using a PowerPoint presentation, genealogist and historian John Schmal will discuss the languages and the history of the Indigenous peoples who lived in Jalisco during the Sixteenth Century. He will also discuss the Indian revolts of the Nineteenth Century and show Jalisco’s recent census data relating to indigenous languages.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Mexico’s Great Diversity in 2020 - John Schmal

A Look at the Past and the Present.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> German Research and Genealogy	- John Schmal

To understand your German ancestors and why they came to America, it is important to know about its history. In a 45-page PowerPoint presentation, John Schmal will discuss German history, as well as the primary motivating factors for Germans to emigrate to the United States during the 19th Century. He will also discuss online genealogical resources for German research, including some websites that have only become available in recent years.

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 * Saturday, May 22nd,    1pm - Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Indigenous Chihuahua: Past and Present - John Schmal

The Mexican state of Chihuahua has been a crossroads between the north and south for many centuries. Dozens of indigenous people inhabited the region, but the silver industry and the mission system transformed the region during the colonial period. However, in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Apaches terrorized the area, and many native people either joined the Apaches or fled to the Spanish settlements for protection. John P. Schmal will discuss Chihuahua’s indigenous people through five centuries from the early colonial period to the present-day status of its indigenous citizens.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Russian Research - Roy Sherman 

A review of how I found my Russian, Jewish ancestors. Using the tools that assist in research and status of Russian records.

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 * Thursday, April 22nd, 6:00 pm - Registration required - click →Here to register for the class Zoom account.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Swedish Research - Leslie Hackney 

Sweden's Church records are amazingly detailed, and navigating them is easy on Ancestry.com. Research strategies and helps will also be covered.

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 * Thursday, April 29th, 2:00 pm -Registration required - click →Here to register for the class Zoom account.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Beginning Research with Ancestry.com - Meredith Dangerfield

There are some quick and easy ways to find documents on ancestry.com. Come and join us.

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 * Thursday, March 11th 6pm - Here to Join

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Walking Through Places with Ancestry - Meredith Dangerfield

This is for Great Britain ancestry. The class will show you how to go to specific areas and parishes to find your family.

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Easy shortcuts to help research go faster and more efficient.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> How to Link Ancestry/FamilySearch - Meredith Dangerfield

Learn how to use FamilySearch and Ancestry together to get the most from both programs.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> ''' Ancestry.com Making it Work for You! Part I: Overview- Jackie Ireland'''

Take advantage of the power that is Ancestry. Prime focus is on understanding the power of public trees in Ancestry. On-line learning opportunities are also explored. Become familiar with the subscription types available to you.

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 * Thursday, February 4th 2:00 PM - | Zoom Registration
 * Thursday, May 20th    2:00 PM -Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> '''Ancestry.com Making it Work for You! Part II - Effective Searching on Ancestry Jackie Ireland'''

Be aware of three important things to consider prior to beginning your search. Explore in depth the places we generally begin our search – Tree Hints and their companion Suggested Records and the general All Records search. Learn the value of also beginning a search in the Ancestry Card Catalog.

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 * Friday, March 19th 2pm | Zoom Registration

<p style= " font-size:16px"> '''Ancestry.com Making it Work for You! Part III: Effective Searching-Jackie Ireland '''

Increase your familiarity with searching within Ancestry Specific Categories and Special Collections. Become conversant with the variety of options available to you as you decide what data elements to include in your searches.

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 * Tuesday, April 27th 2pm  Registration required - click →Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style= " font-size:16px"> Ancestry DNA - Alan Hackney

An overview of the features of Ancestry DNA and how it can lead to family history discoveries.

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Indexing Classes

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<p style="font-size: 15px> Beginning Indexing - Janis Chandler

<p style="font-size: 13px> What is indexing? What is indexing? It is so exciting to find a hint for that dear ancestor. Indexing is the process of taking information from historical records images and putting it into a digital format. Indexing turns the records into searchable sources, allowing researchers to find and attach them to ancestors in their family tree in FamilySearch, i.e. HINTS!  Your help is needed!  No matter your experience, a refresher course is always helpful and you might just learn new tricks. This class is also helpful for beginners.

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 * Friday, March 5th, 2pm | Zoom Registration
 * Friday, March 5th, 2pm | Zoom Registration

<p style="font-size: 15px> Intermediate Indexing - Janis Chandler

<p style="font-size: 13px>What is indexing? Indexing is the process of taking information from historical records images and putting it into a digital format. Indexing turns the records into searchable sources, allowing researchers to find and attach them to ancestors in their family tree in FamilySearch. Your help is needed.

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 * Friday, March 5th, 2pm | Zoom Registration
 * Friday, April 2nd, 2pm -  Registration required - click Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style="font-size: 15px> Advance Indexing - Janis Chandler

<p style="font-size: 13px>What is indexing? Indexing helps all people find their ancestors. Indexing is the process of digitizing records and we hope to give you some ideas of how to improve. Come and see how your help is needed!

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 * Friday, March 5th, 2pm | Zoom Registration
 * Friday, April 9th, 2pm Registration required - click →Here to register  for the class Zoom account.
 * Friday, April 9th, 2pm Registration required - click →Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

<p style="font-size: 15px">  Indexing - Handwriting Tips - Janis Chandler

<p style="font-size: 13px">How to Find Handwriting Tips - Indexing This class will help you find resources to help read handwriting from different eras as well as different countries. This is a helpful introduction for anyone who has needed to read records from another country.

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 * Friday, May 7th 2:00 pm   Registration required - click → Here to register  for the class Zoom account.

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<p style= " font-size:16px"> Mom, Let Me Help You With Your Family History ages 10 & Up - Meredith Dangerfield

I will teach your children how to add baptism information on the details page, how to correct mistakes on the details page, how to write a Life Sketch and make audio memories. An adult must be with the child for the lesson. Please talk about memories of living or deceased family members before the class so they can record them on FamilySearch.

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 * Saturday, March 12th, 6pm - Here to Join

<p style="font-size: 16px> Indexing for Youth - Janis Chandler

What is indexing? It is so exciting to find a hint for that dear ancestor. Indexing is the process of taking information from historical records images and putting it into a digital format. Indexing turns the records into searchable sources, allowing researchers to find and attach them to ancestors in their family tree in FamilySearch, i.e. HINTS! Your help is needed!

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Family History can be fun. This class will show you different activities you can do at home or with youth groups.

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Have you ever wondered how to get your children interested in doing family history? This class starts with a pedigree chart and helps children learn about using photos, memories and stories to enrich their connections with family members. We’ll also explore the Activities page on the FamilySearch website. This class is intended for children ages 8-11, but older children are welcome. A parent should accompany the child. It will also be helpful to have opened up your child’s account on FamilySearch and entered the beginning of their family tree.

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<p style= " font-size:16px">  Memories for Children - Lynnette Kelly

This class is intended for children ages 8-11. A parent should accompany the child. This class will focus on using the FamilySearch Memories app. Your child will be taught how to add memories (photos, audio recordings) using the Memories app. Since your child will likely not have their own phone, these Memories will be uploaded to a parent’s account.

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 * Tuesday, March 23rd 5:00 PM - Here to Join

<p style= " font-size:16px">  Fun Activities for Families - Meredith Dangerfield

Have you ever checked out the activity tab on the top of FamilySearch? Lots of fun screen activities, computer, IPad or phone. Get the family together and have fun with family history. (You don’t have to tell them it’s family history)

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<p style= " font-size:16px">  FamilySearch for Youth- Lynnette Kelly

Fun activities using the Family Tree ap. Family history is more than a family tree.

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 * Tuesday, March 23rd 5:00 PM - Here to Join

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<p style= " font-size:16px">Temple & Family History Consultant Preparation - Leslie Hackney

The goal is for the Consultants to gain a VISION and understanding of the RESPONSIBILITIES of their calling. A portion of the classes will provide an introduction to INSPIRATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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 * Saturday, March 13th, 2:00 pm Join Now
 * Saturday, April 10th 3:00 pm   No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join  for the live help Zoom.
 * Saturday, April 10th 3:00 pm   No pre-registration required -click →Here to Join  for the live help Zoom.

<p style="font-size:25px; color: #e65c00;">Online Class Offerings
Oakland FamilySearch Library  Sacramento FamilySearch Library  Orange County FamilySearch Library  St. George FamilySearch Center Ogden FamilySearch Center Layton FamilySearch Center Riverton FamilySearch Library Lehi FamilySearch Classes Classes in the Learning Center BYU Webinars