Burley Idaho FamilySearch Center/Classes and Class Schedules: Difference between revisions

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<u>Ancestral Ques</u>t- A class on how to use Ancestral Quest as your personal database for family history. Ancestral Quest is the most like PAF if you like the PAF format. There is a free version available online- no need to purchase a program. A three week class. Class one and two about using Ancestral Quest, class three is about using Ancestral Quest for Sources and Ordinances with Family Tree. Taught by Kathleen Hedberg
<u>Ancestral Ques</u>t- A class on how to use Ancestral Quest as your personal database for family history. Ancestral Quest is the most like PAF if you like the PAF format. There is a free version available online- no need to purchase a program. A three week class. Class one and two about using Ancestral Quest, class three is about using Ancestral Quest for Sources and Ordinances with Family Tree. Taught by Kathleen Hedberg
<u>Attaching Obituaries (and Other Challenging Sources)</u> - Learn the ins and outs of using source linker to attach all those people listed in an obituary.  Change button and effective reason statements will also be covered.  Taught by Sharon.  All levels.


<u>Basic Computers</u>- Computers are amazing things, but can be very frustrating as well. This is a three week course offering the basics of computers in relation to family history. Things like: how to move around on your computer, organize files and folders, upload photos, using split windows, and some basics of searching the Internet, like using multiple tabs. Taught by Deanna Higens
<u>Basic Computers</u>- Computers are amazing things, but can be very frustrating as well. This is a three week course offering the basics of computers in relation to family history. Things like: how to move around on your computer, organize files and folders, upload photos, using split windows, and some basics of searching the Internet, like using multiple tabs. Taught by Deanna Higens
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<u>Roots Magic User Group</u>-learn to use Roots Magic to keep track of all your own genealogical information. There is a free version available for download- no purchase is necessary to use this program. This workshop is 1-1/2-2 hours.  You will work on your own family lines and are welcome bring your own questions. Taught by Sharon Bowers. Beginner to Intermediate.
<u>Roots Magic User Group</u>-learn to use Roots Magic to keep track of all your own genealogical information. There is a free version available for download- no purchase is necessary to use this program. This workshop is 1-1/2-2 hours.  You will work on your own family lines and are welcome bring your own questions. Taught by Sharon Bowers. Beginner to Intermediate.
<u>Tools for Descendancy Research</u> - There are a myriad of ways to to descendancy research.  Come see how Sharon uses FamilySearch, Puzzilla, Find-A-Record and RootsMagic to find those elusive cousins.  Beginner to intermediate.


<u>Using Find my Pas</u>t- One of the free websites offered to LDS members. Mostly UK Records, though some throughout the world. Bring your own names and learn how to research them using Find My Past and other free web sites. Taught by Mary Curtis Beginner to Intermediate.
<u>Using Find my Pas</u>t- One of the free websites offered to LDS members. Mostly UK Records, though some throughout the world. Bring your own names and learn how to research them using Find My Past and other free web sites. Taught by Mary Curtis Beginner to Intermediate.
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<u>Whoo's in my Tree?</u> (Adults) Come grandparents, parents, teachers and leaders. Learn how to invite children to feel the spirit of family history through listening, sharing and recording memories. Take home specific ways to help children interact with their family tree through stories, games, music and more. Apply in classroom, home and family settings. Taught by Trina Winn. Beginner.
<u>Whoo's in my Tree?</u> (Adults) Come grandparents, parents, teachers and leaders. Learn how to invite children to feel the spirit of family history through listening, sharing and recording memories. Take home specific ways to help children interact with their family tree through stories, games, music and more. Apply in classroom, home and family settings. Taught by Trina Winn. Beginner.
<u>Writing Good Reason Statements</u> - Are you at a loss when it comes to writing good reason statements when you attach sources?  This class will give you statement templates for vital records, census records, and military records.  Taught by Sharon.  All levels.


<u>Youth Family History</u>- A four-week how-to class designed for teaching youth. Basics of working with all aspects of family history, with an end goal of finding family names to take to the temple.  Wards or stakes can set up their own training for youth consultants, if desired. Contact Sharon Bowers. Beginner to Intermediate.
<u>Youth Family History</u>- A four-week how-to class designed for teaching youth. Basics of working with all aspects of family history, with an end goal of finding family names to take to the temple.  Wards or stakes can set up their own training for youth consultants, if desired. Contact Sharon Bowers. Beginner to Intermediate.
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