Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center/classes

  Although our building is currently closed for in-person classes, we offer classes online using Zoom technology. Below is a list of classes, when they are being offered, and links to register.   Zoom  Zoom is an online communication tool, which allows us to provide classes for you wherever you are in the world. An account is not required to use this service. You can register for one of our classes by clicking on the Details link to the right of any of the classes, then clicking on the registration link for the date and time you wish to attend. For help with Zoom, select one of the links below.  
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Online Class Offerings
Class Schedules: November 2020



Ward/Stake Leadership & Consultant Classes





Stake & Ward Council Leaders: Temple & Family History Work - Mark Van Orden

This class will help stake and ward leaders understand their role in helping to make temple and family history a prominent focus in the life of children, youth, adults and families. Organizational principles on the stake and ward levels will be addressed.

Class Handouts Stake & Ward Council Leaders (T&FH) Leadership Training

Upcoming Dates


 * None scheduled at this time



Temple & Family History Consultant Preparation - Ralph Stephens

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.

Class Handouts T & FH Vision and Responsibilities

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, November 4, 7:00 PM Click here to register



FamilySearch

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FamilySearch Basics - Ralph Stephens



Part 1: FamilySearch Intro and Family Tree

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This class is an overview of FamilySearch, concentrating on the front page information, account settings, the help menu and navigating in the Tree.

Class Handouts FamilySearch Overview

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 PM Click here to register



Part 2: FamilySearch Person Page

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This class covers how to use the Person page in FamilySearch tree. Please have a family tree established in FamilySearch before attending this class.

Class Handouts The Person Page

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, November 11, 1:00 PM Click here to register



Part 3: FamilySearch Records

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This class covers how to search for sources in FamilySearch and other sites. Please have a family tree established in FamilySearch before attending this class.

Class Handouts Searching For Records

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, November 18, 1:00 PM Click here to register



Part 4: FamilySearch Records (continued)

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This class is the second part of How to search for records in FamilySearch and other sites. Please have a family tree established in FamilySearch before attending this class.

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Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 PM Click here to register

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Turning Hearts with Memories in FamilySearch - Ralph Stephens

Pictures and stories are a wonderful way of preserving our family history. This class will assist you in learning how to use photos, documents, stories and audio in the FamilySearch program.

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Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, November 11, 7:00 PM Click here to register

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Discovering Descendancy Research - Neal Beecher

Those with pioneer heritage may find it challenging to discover new names to take to the temple. This class will teach you effective ways to find the names of your distant cousins to take to the temple. You should have experience with using FamilySearch before taking this Class.

Class Handouts Discovering Descendancy Research Descendancy Class Exercise

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 AM Click here to register
 * Wednesday, November 25, 10:00 AM Click here to register
 * Wednesday, December 2, 10:00 AM Click here to register
 * Wednesday, December 16, 10:00 AM Click here to register

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Individuals and Relationships: Add, Edit & Delete - McKay Hendrix

This class will cover a variety of scenarios as information is added, edited or deleted from within a person's Details page in FamilySearch.

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Upcoming Dates
 * Thursday, November 12, 10:00 AM Click here to register

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Using the FamilySearch Wiki – Julie Wilcox

The Family Search WIKI is an amazing but underused resource. It is a free tool for finding information about subjects, records that may have been generated by your ancestors, and places in which records may be found. It is like an online encyclopedia for family history research. Learn how to use this great tool to improve your own research.

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Upcoming Dates
 * Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM Click here to register

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Finding Duplicates and Merging Records on Your Family Tree – Julie Wilcox

Unfortunately we all have some duplicate records on our family trees. In this class you will learn how to find those duplicate records and then correctly merge them.

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Upcoming Dates
 * Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 PM Click here to register



Discover, Gather & Connect

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Using Google to Organize Your Photos - Judi Rowe



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Manage and organize your photos with Google Photos. Make an Album, Collage, movie animation or photo book. Back up all your photos and have Google Photo sort them by facial recognition, objects or location.

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Upcoming Dates


 * Tuesday, November 10, 1:00 PM Click here to register



Part 2

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This class is a continuation of the Part 1 Google Photos class.

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Upcoming Dates


 * Tuesday, November 17, 1:00 PM Click here to register

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Writing your Personal and Family Histories – Mark Van Orden

Many members of the Church do not know where to begin in generating their personal or family history. This class will help you get started and teach you the basics on effective ways to write a personal or family history using both text and pictures.

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Upcoming Dates


 * Tuesday, November 10, 10:00 AM Click here to register

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Quick and Easy Family History Activities – Mark Van Orden

This class will introduce you to some quick, easy and fun family history activities that you can do with your family. It is a great way to get started with family history.

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Upcoming Dates


 * No Classes in November



Indexing

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Indexing - Part 1 - Kathy Farnes

Indexing is a great way to help with family history. Learn how to index data, such as birth and death records, marriage certificates, census documents, etc.

Class Handouts Indexing Terms Indexing Helps Indexing Guidelines Indexing Ruler

Upcoming Dates

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 * Wednesday, November 11, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

Indexing - Part 2 - Kathy Farnes

This class will teach you more about indexing and how to become a reviewer.

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Upcoming Dates


 * Wednesday, November 18, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

Research

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Basic Family Research and Census Records - David Brewer

Country, State, and local census records track the location, family members, and many other bits of information that can often lead to profound discoveries. Learning how to find your family in them can often be a tricky task. We will talk about some of the ways to get the most out of those valuable records.

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 * Monday, November 2, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Monday, November 9, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Monday, November 16, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Monday, November 23, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

Discover Family History Through Military Records - Julie Wilcox

Military records can provide a wealth of informtion that can help you get to know your ancestors better and may even provide data found nowhere else. This class will discuss a variety of military records and how to find them.

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 * Monday, November 2, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, November 24, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

Finding Death, Burial and Cemetery Records - Julie Wilcox

Can't find a death certificate? This class will help you learn about death certificates and a variety of alternate sources for death and burial records. Each death record tells a story and may provide important clues to help you find and learn about your ancestors.

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 * Thursday, November 5, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

Five Minute Family History Success - Julie Wilcox

President Nelson has invited us to sacrifice a little of our time doing family history work. Even if you only have a few minutes of time, there are many family history activities you can do. This lesson will show you over twenty ways you can do a little family history every day.

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 * Monday, November 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

Newspapers Are a Genealogical Treasure - Julie Wilcox

Everyone knows obituaries are a family history treasure. This class will help you understand that newspapers can help you learn so much more about an ancestor. We will show examples of news you can find and explain how to find the right newspapers and information about newspaper websites.

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 * Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search Results - Julie Wilcox

We can all use a little help sometimes! We will demonstrate some of my tips and tricks for improving your family history search for information about your ancestors.

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 * Monday, November 16, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

Finding Your Cousins Through Descendancy Research and Puzzilla - Julie Wilcox

Learn how to use Descendancy Research through Puzzilla.org and FamilySearch to expand your family tree

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 * Thursday, November 19, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Julie Wilcox

You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research! In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!

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Upcoming Dates


 * Monday, November 23, 10:00 AM - Click here to register