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'''Syllabus for class taught by Devin Ashby, of FamilySearch. Presented at the [[FamilySearch Presentations at BYU 2010|BYU 2010 Conference on Computerized Family History & Genealogy]].''' | '''Syllabus for class taught by Devin Ashby, of FamilySearch. Presented at the [[FamilySearch Presentations at BYU 2010|BYU 2010 Conference on Computerized Family History & Genealogy]].''' | ||
=== Ten Great LDS Family History Databases You’ve Got to Try === | === Ten Great LDS Family History Databases You’ve Got to Try === | ||
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'''Searching a database:''' | '''Searching a database:''' | ||
A database is just a bunch of information that has been collected, like a phone book. The following principle will help: in most cases, an electronic document or Web page is already indexed. Try Ctrl+F to locate keywords, such as a surname. If you have several fields to fill, start broad, and then refine with first names and dates. Remember to try alternate spellings. | A database is just a bunch of information that has been collected, like a phone book. The following principle will help: in most cases, an electronic document or Web page is already indexed. Try Ctrl+F to locate keywords, such as a surname. If you have several fields to fill, start broad, and then refine with first names and dates. Remember to try alternate spellings. | ||
=== Database #1: [http://www.FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org] === | === Database #1: [http://www.FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org] === | ||
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'''Why use it?''' The best thing is--it’s free! Collections include U.S. and state censuses, U.S. state deaths, Ellis Island Arrival Lists, the US Social Security Death Index, the International Genealogical Index (IGI), family history sites, Pedigree Resource File, Ancestral File, international projects, and much, much more. | '''Why use it?''' The best thing is--it’s free! Collections include U.S. and state censuses, U.S. state deaths, Ellis Island Arrival Lists, the US Social Security Death Index, the International Genealogical Index (IGI), family history sites, Pedigree Resource File, Ancestral File, international projects, and much, much more. | ||
'''How do I start?''' Go to [https://familysearch.org/ familysearch.org], and start searching. Sign up to index at [http://indexing.familysearch.org indexing.familysearch.org]. To prepare names for the temple, go to [https://new.familysearch.org new.familysearch.org].<br> | '''How do I start?''' Go to [https://familysearch.org/ familysearch.org], and start searching. Sign up to index at [http://indexing.familysearch.org indexing.familysearch.org]. To prepare names for the temple, go to [https://new.familysearch.org new.familysearch.org].<br> | ||
There is also a new site on the FamilySearch Research Wiki that is extremely helpful: [[Tracing LDS Ancestors]] | There is also a new site on the FamilySearch Research Wiki that is extremely helpful: [[Tracing LDS Ancestors]] | ||
=== Database #2: [[Family History Library]] === | === Database #2: [[Family History Library]] === | ||
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'''Offline Resources:''' | '''Offline Resources:''' | ||
*Ward Membership Records: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston, Section 5; LDS Church Records of Membership; US/Can 979.2258 A3j v2 | *Ward Membership Records: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston, Section 5; LDS Church Records of Membership; US/Can 979.2258 A3j v2 | ||
*Early Church Information File (ECIF): The Early Church Information File begins with film #1,750,655 (Aabbost, Ellen – Allen, Joseph W) and goes to film #1,750,729 (Young, Brigham – Zysling, Kornelisk) | *Early Church Information File (ECIF): The Early Church Information File begins with film #1,750,655 (Aabbost, Ellen – Allen, Joseph W) and goes to film #1,750,729 (Young, Brigham – Zysling, Kornelisk) | ||
*Church Censuses 1914-1960: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston; Section 2, Church Census, US/Can 979.2258 A3j v2, FHL FamilySearch Catalog | *Church Censuses 1914-1960: (Book) Register of Genealogical Society, by Laureen R. Jaussi & Gloria D. Chaston; Section 2, Church Census, US/Can 979.2258 A3j v2, FHL FamilySearch Catalog | ||
*Early Endowment House Records: Special Collections | *Early Endowment House Records: Special Collections | ||
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'''Online Resources:''' | '''Online Resources:''' | ||
*[[Journal History of the LDS Church|Journal History of the LDS Church]] (1830-1973): A day-by-day scrapbook of events in Church history. | *[[Journal History of the LDS Church|Journal History of the LDS Church]] (1830-1973): A day-by-day scrapbook of events in Church history. | ||
*[http://chperiodicals.lds.org/ LDS Church Periodical Index] (1976-present): An index to periodicals published by the church. | *[http://chperiodicals.lds.org/ LDS Church Periodical Index] (1976-present): An index to periodicals published by the church. | ||
*[ | *[https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/ Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel] (1847-1868): Database of pioneers who traveled overland to Utah and their companies. | ||
Library Resources: | Library Resources: | ||
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*Patriarchal Blessing Index: You can only request blessings for yourself or a direct line descendant. [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo click here for information] | *Patriarchal Blessing Index: You can only request blessings for yourself or a direct line descendant. [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo click here for information] | ||
'''How do I start?''' Start by searching online. Then take a trip to downtown Salt Lake City (15 East North Temple Street) to view the other collections and the library. | '''How do I start?''' Start by searching online. Then take a trip to downtown Salt Lake City (15 East North Temple Street) to view the other collections and the library. | ||
=== Database #5: [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fslab/ BYU Databases] === | === Database #5: [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fslab/ BYU Databases] === | ||
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*[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/index.cfm BYU Idaho Special Collections] | *[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/index.cfm BYU Idaho Special Collections] | ||
'''How do I start?''' Go to a Web site, and start searching. | '''How do I start?''' Go to a Web site, and start searching. | ||
=== Database #6: [http://www.dupinternational.org Daughters of Utah Pioneers] === | === Database #6: [http://www.dupinternational.org Daughters of Utah Pioneers] === | ||
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*[http://www.wix.com www.wix.com] - Wix allows you to create flash websites for free. The layout is really easy to use and there is no programming necessary and sites are search engine friendly. | *[http://www.wix.com www.wix.com] - Wix allows you to create flash websites for free. The layout is really easy to use and there is no programming necessary and sites are search engine friendly. | ||
*[http://www.myfamily.com MyFamily.com] - If you don’t want everyone out there to see and edit your content, build a private Web site. If you build a Web site here, you will need to log in with a user name and password. It’s easy to send out invitations to those people you want to see the site. Again, loading photos, files, and videos is really easy.<br> | *[http://www.myfamily.com MyFamily.com] - If you don’t want everyone out there to see and edit your content, build a private Web site. If you build a Web site here, you will need to log in with a user name and password. It’s easy to send out invitations to those people you want to see the site. Again, loading photos, files, and videos is really easy.<br> | ||
*[http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html Google Sites] allows you to create a Web site or a wiki of the Google server. Anyone can add file attachments, information from other Google applications, and free-form content. There are a few videos on YouTube that will take you through how to set up a Web site here. It’s easy and it’s all online. | *[http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html Google Sites] allows you to create a Web site or a wiki of the Google server. Anyone can add file attachments, information from other Google applications, and free-form content. There are a few videos on YouTube that will take you through how to set up a Web site here. It’s easy and it’s all online. | ||
[[Category:FamilySearch_Presentations_at_BYU_2010]] | [[Category:FamilySearch_Presentations_at_BYU_2010]] | ||
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