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'''46A. British Descendant Research Part A: 1837-1911….Bradley Marchant'''<br> | '''46A. British Descendant Research Part A: 1837-1911….Bradley Marchant'''<br> | ||
Researching in Queen Victoria's reign is fun. There are census, civil registration and church records to have work with. In this class, you will see real-life examples of research methodology, tactics and tricks to helping you track your cousins and extended family members. Learn how to think logically and utilize all available resources.<br>'''47. Early LDS newspapers: an underutilized resource….McKenna Cooper'''<br>Have you ever heard of the Nauvoo Neighbor? How about the Wasp? Come learn how to access early LDS newspapers and other little known resources online. We will also discuss how these sources can enhance your research and add fascinating context to your ancestor’s story. <br>'''48. Identifying the German Hometown: Using Sources from Both Sides of the Ocean….Kelsee Jackson'''<br>One of the most difficult parts of German family history is identifying the German hometown. Learn about different methodologies and sources from both America and Germany that may be useful in discovering this important element of your German roots.<br>'''49. Creating Audio and Video Family History Stories, Creating/Recording, Enhancing, and Sharing….Marlo Schuldt'''<br>Marlo says that this class will be fun for all ages; bring the whole family and learn how to tell your family stories in a captivating way.<br>'''50.Rootsbid | Researching in Queen Victoria's reign is fun. There are census, civil registration and church records to have work with. In this class, you will see real-life examples of research methodology, tactics and tricks to helping you track your cousins and extended family members. Learn how to think logically and utilize all available resources.<br>'''47. Early LDS newspapers: an underutilized resource….McKenna Cooper'''<br>Have you ever heard of the Nauvoo Neighbor? How about the Wasp? Come learn how to access early LDS newspapers and other little known resources online. We will also discuss how these sources can enhance your research and add fascinating context to your ancestor’s story. <br>'''48. Identifying the German Hometown: Using Sources from Both Sides of the Ocean….Kelsee Jackson'''<br>One of the most difficult parts of German family history is identifying the German hometown. Learn about different methodologies and sources from both America and Germany that may be useful in discovering this important element of your German roots.<br>'''49. Creating Audio and Video Family History Stories, Creating/Recording, Enhancing, and Sharing….Marlo Schuldt'''<br>Marlo says that this class will be fun for all ages; bring the whole family and learn how to tell your family stories in a captivating way.<br>'''50.Rootsbid - overcoming family history obstacles worldwide, no matter where you are....Chad Winks''' <br>Do you have any obstacles you face in family history research? Have you hit any brick walls? If so, then RootsBid’s class is perfect for you! We are calling on all hobbyists and professionals to come see how you can overcome and assist others in overcoming the most common issues family history enthusiasts face. Whether those obstacles are on-location resources far away from you, not having enough resources at your finger tips, not being really good at research, or not being able to put your genealogy certification to work, we will talk through how RootsBid will be a vital tool to help overcome these obstacles. This won’t be your typical “This is who we are, this is what we do” bore-fest. We will discuss issues and solutions, and how RootsBid fits into those solutions, in a fun and engaging way.<br> | ||
'''51. Organizing, Researching and Sharing with Legacy Family Tree….Geoff Rasmussen'''<br>See how Legacy helps you write sources correctly and easily, Evidence Explained style, and learn how to create shareable CDs, migration maps, customized wall charts, publish books, get automated research suggestions, and much more.<br>'''52. What’s New in rootsMagic 7….Mike Booth'''<br>An introduction to RootsMagic 7, the newest version of this award-winning genealogy software. Learn about features like WebHints, File Compare, DataClean, QuickGroups, and Online publishing. You’ll also learn about the many enhanced features as well. See for yourself why Family Tree Magazine named RootsMagic, “the best all-around genealogy program . . for both casual and serious genealogists.”<br>'''53. LAB Descendancy Research in FamilySearch Family Tree….Linda Dursteler'''<br>Do you have missing cousins? Gaps in your family? Use descendancy research on FamilySearch/Family Tree to identify problems, to add information, eliminate duplicates, etc. This overview class gives you a hands-on experience and gets you started on completing your family.<br><br>'''Fifth Session 3:00-4:00'''<br><br> | '''51. Organizing, Researching and Sharing with Legacy Family Tree….Geoff Rasmussen'''<br>See how Legacy helps you write sources correctly and easily, Evidence Explained style, and learn how to create shareable CDs, migration maps, customized wall charts, publish books, get automated research suggestions, and much more.<br>'''52. What’s New in rootsMagic 7….Mike Booth'''<br>An introduction to RootsMagic 7, the newest version of this award-winning genealogy software. Learn about features like WebHints, File Compare, DataClean, QuickGroups, and Online publishing. You’ll also learn about the many enhanced features as well. See for yourself why Family Tree Magazine named RootsMagic, “the best all-around genealogy program . . for both casual and serious genealogists.”<br>'''53. LAB Descendancy Research in FamilySearch Family Tree….Linda Dursteler'''<br>Do you have missing cousins? Gaps in your family? Use descendancy research on FamilySearch/Family Tree to identify problems, to add information, eliminate duplicates, etc. This overview class gives you a hands-on experience and gets you started on completing your family.<br><br>'''Fifth Session 3:00-4:00'''<br><br> | ||
'''55. Working with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch Family Tree….Scott Allen'''<br>All LDS Church members age 13 and above are eligible for free personal accounts on Ancestry.com. This session is designed to help you get the most out of your ancestry.com subscription in conjunction with FamilySearch Family Tree. You will learn how to sign up for an ancestry.com account, create a tree on Ancestry.com, share information to and from FamilySearch Family Tree from Ancestry, use “shaky leaf” hints to discover more information about family members, and attach records, images, and other media to your tree on Ancestry.com.<br>'''56. Fixing Data in FamilySearch Family Tree….Edith Reeves '''<br>This class is for the Family Tree user with obvious problems and errors in their pedigree and offers guidelines for making corrections to the tree. The data in the FamilySearch Family Tree comes from a variety of sources. Some of these sources have introduced errors into the tree. This course will attempt to provide you with guidelines as you deal with correcting data and relationship errors in the Family Tree. For the experienced Family Tree user.<br> '''57. Indexing: Fuel the Find....Courtney Connolly'''<br>desc.<br> '''58. Using Technology to See your Research More Clearly….Peg Ivanyo '''<br>Even the simplest of research projects can benefit from a better “view” than databases or written reports offer. We will explore how spreadsheets, mind-maps, timelines, geographical and historical tools, and more can help us reveal hidden clues, fill in the gaps, and find the rest of the story.<br>Audience Level: Beginning to Intermediate<br>'''59. Linking the Generations: Sharing Eternal Family Keepsakes….Amy Archibald and Julie Judd'''<br>Come discover how to create the atmosphere and environment in your home and family that allow you to create, preserve, and pass on memories and memorabilia to the next generation. This interactive session will give you hundreds of ideas you can implement immediately in your own family.<br>'''60. Making Documents While Researching….Johnny Willis'''<br>Demonstrating how a researcher can make their own documents while doing research using the Snipping Tool and Microsoft Word; including adding their own text to the document, the indexer's record, copy of original document, and URL address. The document can be included in research documents and family history books.<br>'''61. Introduction to the NEW FamilySearch Catalog: Use it Like a Pro!....Holly T. Hansen'''<br>Learn how to locate records available at the amazing Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Searching through 2.4 million reels of microfilm, 727,000 microfiche, 356,000 books, serials and other formats, over 4,500 periodicals, and 3,725 electronic sources can be done successfully. Or in other words: Come learn how to find and correctly document the lives of your ancestors without being intimidated by the sheer magnitude of the records available in the Family History Library and through its FamilySearch Centers.<br>'''62. Germans in American Church Records….Kelsee Jackson'''<br>American church records often contain valuable information about our German ancestors. Find out more about American church records kept by Germans as well as the helpful book series German Immigrants in American Church Records. <br>'''63. British Descendant Research part B: One-name studies and Pre-1837 Research….Bradley Marchant''' <br>Ever wonder about what it would be like to really dig into one's family history, extracting out all of your cousins, aunts, uncles and their extended kin? Ever consider doing a one-name or one-family study? Curious about how to navigate lesser-used records like Probates, Manor records and early church records with less information than in Victorian times? If so, this class is for you. You'll learn methodology, logic and professionally developed practical advice.<br>'''64. Ways to Use a Smart Phone in Family History….Marlo Schuldt''' | '''55. Working with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch Family Tree….Scott Allen'''<br>All LDS Church members age 13 and above are eligible for free personal accounts on Ancestry.com. This session is designed to help you get the most out of your ancestry.com subscription in conjunction with FamilySearch Family Tree. You will learn how to sign up for an ancestry.com account, create a tree on Ancestry.com, share information to and from FamilySearch Family Tree from Ancestry, use “shaky leaf” hints to discover more information about family members, and attach records, images, and other media to your tree on Ancestry.com.<br>'''56. Fixing Data in FamilySearch Family Tree….Edith Reeves '''<br>This class is for the Family Tree user with obvious problems and errors in their pedigree and offers guidelines for making corrections to the tree. The data in the FamilySearch Family Tree comes from a variety of sources. Some of these sources have introduced errors into the tree. This course will attempt to provide you with guidelines as you deal with correcting data and relationship errors in the Family Tree. For the experienced Family Tree user.<br> '''57. Indexing: Fuel the Find....Courtney Connolly'''<br>desc.<br> '''58. Using Technology to See your Research More Clearly….Peg Ivanyo '''<br>Even the simplest of research projects can benefit from a better “view” than databases or written reports offer. We will explore how spreadsheets, mind-maps, timelines, geographical and historical tools, and more can help us reveal hidden clues, fill in the gaps, and find the rest of the story.<br>Audience Level: Beginning to Intermediate<br>'''59. Linking the Generations: Sharing Eternal Family Keepsakes….Amy Archibald and Julie Judd'''<br>Come discover how to create the atmosphere and environment in your home and family that allow you to create, preserve, and pass on memories and memorabilia to the next generation. This interactive session will give you hundreds of ideas you can implement immediately in your own family.<br>'''60. Making Documents While Researching….Johnny Willis'''<br>Demonstrating how a researcher can make their own documents while doing research using the Snipping Tool and Microsoft Word; including adding their own text to the document, the indexer's record, copy of original document, and URL address. The document can be included in research documents and family history books.<br>'''61. Introduction to the NEW FamilySearch Catalog: Use it Like a Pro!....Holly T. Hansen'''<br>Learn how to locate records available at the amazing Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Searching through 2.4 million reels of microfilm, 727,000 microfiche, 356,000 books, serials and other formats, over 4,500 periodicals, and 3,725 electronic sources can be done successfully. Or in other words: Come learn how to find and correctly document the lives of your ancestors without being intimidated by the sheer magnitude of the records available in the Family History Library and through its FamilySearch Centers.<br>'''62. Germans in American Church Records….Kelsee Jackson'''<br>American church records often contain valuable information about our German ancestors. Find out more about American church records kept by Germans as well as the helpful book series German Immigrants in American Church Records. <br>'''63. British Descendant Research part B: One-name studies and Pre-1837 Research….Bradley Marchant''' <br>Ever wonder about what it would be like to really dig into one's family history, extracting out all of your cousins, aunts, uncles and their extended kin? Ever consider doing a one-name or one-family study? Curious about how to navigate lesser-used records like Probates, Manor records and early church records with less information than in Victorian times? If so, this class is for you. You'll learn methodology, logic and professionally developed practical advice.<br>'''64. Ways to Use a Smart Phone in Family History….Marlo Schuldt''' | ||
'''65. RootsMagic: FamilySearch Made Easy….Mike Booth '''<br>RootsMagic genealogy software won the FamilySearch award for “Easiest to Sync”. Learn how to use RootsMagic to easily search the FamilySearch Family Tree and to share data and collaborate with others using this tremendous online resource. You’ll also learn how RootsMagic’s WebHints will automatically find possible records for the people in your RootsMagic database.<br>'''66. Using Timelines to Locate our Ancestors….Geoff Rasmussen'''<br>Learn how to easily create an effective timeline using genealogy software. Learn the 6 elements of a good timeline and how timelines solve difficult research problems.<br>'''67. LAB FamilySearch for Beginners….Kathleen Buckmaster'''<br> | '''65. RootsMagic: FamilySearch Made Easy….Mike Booth '''<br>RootsMagic genealogy software won the FamilySearch award for “Easiest to Sync”. Learn how to use RootsMagic to easily search the FamilySearch Family Tree and to share data and collaborate with others using this tremendous online resource. You’ll also learn how RootsMagic’s WebHints will automatically find possible records for the people in your RootsMagic database.<br>'''66. Using Timelines to Locate our Ancestors….Geoff Rasmussen'''<br>Learn how to easily create an effective timeline using genealogy software. Learn the 6 elements of a good timeline and how timelines solve difficult research problems.<br>'''67. LAB FamilySearch for Beginners….Kathleen Buckmaster'''<br> | ||
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