Brigham City Utah Family History Center/Classes

Calendar and Events
Brigham City Family History Fair Saturday, March 14, 2015 1:00 to 6:30 pm

Keynote Address - "Bonding With Our Ancestors" Jerry Earl Johnston

Preserving Memories Track: Discovering Roots Through Interviews - Learn techniques for talking to relatives to discover your family stories. Kathy Bradford Once Upon a Time - Learn how to write your ancestors’ stories so they will be enjoyed for generations. Kathy Bradford Using Audio and Video Recordings to Preserve Family Memories - Learn the techniques for capturing audio recordings and preparing for recording video journals to preserve family stories. Michael Palmer Scanning and Photo Editing - Learn the best ways to scan, edit, and preserve precious family photos and documents. Michael Palmer

FamilySearch Track: Getting Started with FamilySearch - Learn the basics of navigation and strategies for editing, duplicates, sources, photos and more. Annette Shepherd Finding Names through Descendancy Research - Learn how to find and document cousins that need temple ordinances. Annette Shepherd What’s New in FamilySearch - Learn the latest features and updates to FamilySearch. Barry Evans Fixing Problems in Family Tree - Learn strategies for correcting problems in Family Tree Barry Evans

Research Techniques Track: Evidence Analysis - This class will discuss the Genealogy Proof Standard (GPS), how to differentiate between primary and secondary sources and what constitutes direct and indirect evidence. A case study will be used to demonstrate the application of these principles. Boyd Nielsen, AG Beginning Research - Learn the basics of getting started and using FamilySearch and other online resources. Linda Peterson Genealogy Websites - Explore the best websites for discovering your family. Susan LaVelle DNA for Family History - Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how it can help your research. Julie Johnson

RootsTech Videos Four of the best talks from RootsTech 2015. Will be announced when available.

No registration is required.

Come join us for an informative and inspiring day!

Monthly 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.'''

Monday, Feb 2 - 10:00 a.m. - My Heritage, taught by Annette Shepherd This class teaches how to use the website "My Heritage.com" for both researching and recording personal family trees.

Wednesday, Feb 4 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting the Most from Partner Website Subscriptions, taught by Joyce Palmer If you’ve signed up for subscriptions with the partner websites (Ancestry, Find My Past, and My Heritage) but are not sure what to do next, this class is for you! Come and learn the basics of these great new resources for finding your family.

Tuesday, Feb 10 - 6:00 p.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce This class teaches how to use US Census records to find clues about your family.

Tuesday, Feb 17 - 10:00 a.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce Repeat of Feb 10 Class.

Tuesday, Feb 17 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson This class teaches the basics of getting started and using Family Search and other online programs. This is the basics for anyone just beginning or needing a refresher course.

Wednesday, Feb 18 - 6:00 p.m. - Audio Files in Family Tree, taught by Michael Palmer One of the new features of Family Tree is the ability to add audio files. This class teaches how to make audio recordings and also capture clips from existing recordings to upload to Family Tree.

Tuesday, Feb 24 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com, taught by Sue LaVelle Ancestry.com is a powerful internet site that is a major factor in Family History Research. Learn how to navigate this site and learn the "ins and outs" of researching.

Wednesday, Feb 25 - 10 a.m. - RootsMagic Software Beginning Class, taught by Vicki Rasmussen Roots Magic is a data management program to record your family records, histories and pictures. This class teaches the basics in using this program.

Wednesday, Feb 25 - 6:00 p.m. - Scanning Workshop, taught by Michael Palmer This workshop offers hands-on help with scanning photos and documents and uploading them to Family Tree. Bring several photos or documents, a flash drive, and your FamilySearch log-in info.

Thursday, Feb 26 - 1:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson Repeat of Feb 17 class.

Thursday, Feb 26 - 6:00 p.m. - RootsTech Highlights, taught by Anita Olsen Come learn about all of the new ideas that were presented at the RootsTech conference.

Tuesday, Mar 3 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com Workshop, taught by Sue LaVelle This is a follow-up class from the week before. This will be hands-on practical use of Ancestry.com.

Saturday, March 7 – 10:00 a.m. - Google Search Techniques, taught by Michael Palmer Learn how to utilize Google searches to locate family information.

Saturday, March 21 - 10:00 a.m. - Using Partner Subscription Websites, taught by Joyce Palmer If you’ve signed up for subscriptions with the partner websites but are not sure what to do next, this class is for you! Come and learn how these partnerships can provide new resources for finding your family.

Monday, March 23 – 1:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com, taught by Sue LaVelle Ancestry.com is a powerful internet site that is a major factor in family history research. Learn how to navigate this site and learn the "ins and outs" of researching.

Wednesday, March 25 – 6:00 p.m. - FamilySearch Tips and Tricks, taught by Anita Olsen AG Learn helpful tips and tricks to get the most out of FamilySearch.

Thursday, March 26 - 6:00 p.m. - RootsMapper and Other Fun Sites, taught by Linda Peterson Learn about programs that work with FamilySearch to help you learn more about your ancestors.

Monday, March 30 – 1:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com, taught by Sue LaVelle This is a follow-up to the March 23 class. This will be hands-on practical use of Ancestry.com.

Tuesday, March 31 - 6:00 p.m. - Online Sites for British Research, taught by Linda Peterson Learn about free online websites for British research and how to use them effectively.

Staff Training Meeting
Thursday, March 19 at 6:00 pm