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AmericanAncestors.org- one of the free websites | AmericanAncestors.org- one of the free websites for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Come see a demonstration explaining all of the options on their home site. Then some hands on searching opportunities to try out the website for yourself. Great for those who lived in New England or came through on their way West. Also some databases from other countries. Intermediate level. | ||
Ancestry.com- One of the free websites offered to | Ancestry.com- One of the free websites offered to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A two week course on how to use the basic and advance search options ancestry.com. Also learn how to use the filters to refine searches. How to use the card catalog to narrow searches. What different types of records are available and the information contained in them. A must for all researchers! Intermediate. | ||
Ancestral Quest- 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 | Ancestral Quest- 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 | ||
Basic Computers- 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 Eileen Simmons | Basic Computers- 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 Eileen Simmons | ||
Basic Indexing- Hands on demonstration of the basics of indexing. Having | Basic Indexing- Hands on demonstration of the basics of indexing. Having a Church account or Family Search Account with sign in and password already established is helpful prior to coming to the class.- If you are interested in learning indexing, let us know and we will schedule a class. | ||
Basic Online Research- Ever wondered where to find records online- this is the class for you. This class will give you ideas of where to start on your Family Tree in looking for individuals, and how to search for records online for them using just a few websites. Handouts include a basic overview of research. | Basic Online Research- Ever wondered where to find records online- this is the class for you. This class will give you ideas of where to start on your Family Tree in looking for individuals, and how to search for records online for them using just a few websites. Handouts include a basic overview of research. | ||
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Legacy- classes on how to use Legacy for your personal database. There is a free version available online- no need to purchase a program. A two week class with basic of using Legacy as your personal database and how it syncs with Family Tree to sharing information back and forth. Beginner to Intermediate | Legacy- classes on how to use Legacy for your personal database. There is a free version available online- no need to purchase a program. A two week class with basic of using Legacy as your personal database and how it syncs with Family Tree to sharing information back and forth. Beginner to Intermediate | ||
MyHeritage- one of the many free websites to | MyHeritage- one of the many free websites to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Come see how to upload a tree, and how to use the automatic Record Matches and Smart Matches capabilities of their system. Plus how to search the site for records and how to attach them to people in Family Tree. Great way to contact family members from other countries working on your lines. MyHeritage just gained access to all of the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish church records- they will indexed and available online soon! Intermediate level. | ||
Online | Online Latter-day Saint Records- There are many websites with records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints available online. Some are paid websites (although free at the Family History Center) and some are free websites. Intermediate | ||
Online Immigration Records- Learn where to find immigration records online and how to search those websites. Taught by Adrianne Boyer. Intermediate | Online Immigration Records- Learn where to find immigration records online and how to search those websites. Taught by Adrianne Boyer. Intermediate | ||
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Technology in Research- Learn how to use different types of technology in all of the steps of research. Great review for basic research steps and as well as a look at some different technologies available. Intermediate. | Technology in Research- Learn how to use different types of technology in all of the steps of research. Great review for basic research steps and as well as a look at some different technologies available. Intermediate. | ||
Using Find my Past- One of the free websites offered to | Using Find my Past- One of the free websites offered to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. | ||
Ward Temple and Family History Consultants- A round table discussion forum for Ward Temple and Family History Consultants and for those wanting to learn more about the updates and new options available through Family Search and Family Search Certified Programs. A presentation by Tammy or Sharon, followed by an open discussion, question and answer for all Ward Temple and Family History Consultants to share ideas and information with one another. Held of 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. All levels. | Ward Temple and Family History Consultants- A round table discussion forum for Ward Temple and Family History Consultants and for those wanting to learn more about the updates and new options available through Family Search and Family Search Certified Programs. A presentation by Tammy or Sharon, followed by an open discussion, question and answer for all Ward Temple and Family History Consultants to share ideas and information with one another. Held of 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. All levels. | ||