User:Jonescara

Education
MA Brigham Young University: American History

BA Brigham Young University: Family History/Genealogy

Cara’s research specialties include the Mid-Atlantic region and military records. She has vast experience as a genealogical researcher, working with guests at the Family History Library, teaching genealogy research classes, writing training curriculum and lecturing at conferences.

Employment and Service
US/CAN Research Specialist at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah

Credentials
Certified Online Instructor for Brigham Young University-Idaho

National Genealogical Society classes completed – Revolutionary War records

Memberships
National Genealogical Society (NGS)

Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)

Utah Genealogical Association (UGA)

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS)

South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society

York County History Center

Upcoming Presentations:
Utah Genealogical Association, South Davis Chapter: Centerville, Utah, 18 September 2019

Utah Genealogical Association, Virtual Chapter: 21 November 2019

Utah Genealogical Association, South Davis Chapter: Centerville, Utah, 22 January 2020

Past Presentations:
United States Research Seminar: Family History Library: Salt Lake City, Utah 10-13 September 2019

Family History Multi-Stake Fair: West Joran, Utah, 7 September 2019

BYU Family History and Genealogy Conference: Provo, Utah, 30 July 2019

FamilySearch Family History Library Guest Class: Salt Lake City, Utah, 18 July 2019

Classes and Lectures
Introduction to United States Protestant Church Records

Introduction to United States Military Records

Obituaries: A Family History Goldmine

FamilySearch Learning Center – Recorded Webinars
U.S. Seminar 2019 – United States Military Records

U.S. Seminar 2019 – United States Protestant Church Records

*updated as of September 2019