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== Cheyenne Wyoming Temple and Family History Consultants == | == Cheyenne Wyoming Temple and Family History Consultants == | ||
''This page will provide information and resources for you to be successful as a Temple and Family History Consultant. | ''This page will provide information and resources for you to be successful as a Temple and Family History Consultant. '' | ||
''If you are a new Temple and Family History Consultant, please contact Melanie Bosselman at rootstobranch@gmail.com to receive access to a shared drive containing documents and resources to support your work.'' | ''If you are a new Temple and Family History Consultant, please contact Melanie Bosselman at rootstobranch@gmail.com to receive access to a shared drive containing documents and resources to support your work.'' | ||
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'''New Temple and Family History Consultants''' have a [https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/family-history-consultants?lang=eng variety of resources] available to them on lds.org to support them in the responsibilities of their calling. | '''New Temple and Family History Consultants''' have a [https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/family-history-consultants?lang=eng variety of resources] available to them on lds.org to support them in the responsibilities of their calling. | ||
'''Additional Resources''' are also available to support ongoing efforts - | '''Additional Resources''' are also available to support ongoing efforts - [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/my-calling-as-a-temple-and-family-history-consultant?lang=eng Training Summary and Resources] available on lds.org | ||
'''Resources and information''' for [https://www.lds.org/topics/family-history?lang=eng individuals and families] you are working with are also available for use through lds.org. | '''Resources and information''' for [https://www.lds.org/topics/family-history?lang=eng individuals and families] you are working with are also available for use through lds.org. | ||
An '''overview of the Cheyenne Family History Center''' (including services, hours, how to locate the Wiki page and how to register for a class) is available to share with individuals and families you may be working with. | An '''overview of the Cheyenne Family History Center''' (including services, hours, how to locate the Wiki page and how to register for a class) is available to share with individuals and families you may be working with. Copies of this document are available through the shared drive established to support Temple and Family History Consultants. | ||
'''Trello Family History Resources blog''': https://trello.com/b/dS0oAPbN/selected-resources-for-temple-and-family-history-consultants | '''Trello Family History Resources blog''': https://trello.com/b/dS0oAPbN/selected-resources-for-temple-and-family-history-consultants | ||
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== Family History Center Classes == | == Family History Center Classes == | ||
The Family History Center offers classes for you and the individuals and families you may be working with. | The Family History Center offers classes for you and the individuals and families you may be working with. The [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cheyenne_Wyoming_Family_History_Center/Class_Schedule current class schedule] and [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cheyenne_Wyoming_Family_History_Center/Class_Descriptions class descriptions] for a three-month period are available on the Cheyenne Family History Wiki. | ||
''We ask everyone to register for classes on-line through the Wiki - this can be done through a link on the Class Schedule page.'' | ''We ask everyone to register for classes on-line through the Wiki - this can be done through a link on the Class Schedule page.'' | ||
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Writing about your life has never been easier...click [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/52-questions-52-weeks-writing-life-easier/?cid=HP_TH_10-15-2015_dFHD_fFHIS_xLIDyL2-2_ here] to see how. | Writing about your life has never been easier...click [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/52-questions-52-weeks-writing-life-easier/?cid=HP_TH_10-15-2015_dFHD_fFHIS_xLIDyL2-2_ here] to see how. | ||
'''''How to Help Your Ward Members Get Hooked on Family History''' | '''''How to Help Your Ward Members Get Hooked on Family History''' '' | ||
Great [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/ward-members-hooked-family-history/?et_cid=50072804&et_rid=762287280&linkid=https%3a%2f%2ffamilysearch.org%2fblog%2fen%2fward-members-hooked-family-history%2f&cid=em-2382 Article] with ideas for how to engage ward members in family history work | Great [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/ward-members-hooked-family-history/?et_cid=50072804&et_rid=762287280&linkid=https%3a%2f%2ffamilysearch.org%2fblog%2fen%2fward-members-hooked-family-history%2f&cid=em-2382 Article] with ideas for how to engage ward members in family history work | ||
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A list of individuals working with the Laramie County Library Special Collections Room (3rd floor), their specialty areas and their schedules is now available on the Temple and Family History Consultant Shared Drive. Check it out! | A list of individuals working with the Laramie County Library Special Collections Room (3rd floor), their specialty areas and their schedules is now available on the Temple and Family History Consultant Shared Drive. Check it out! | ||
'''''Family Search Blog''' | '''''Family Search Blog''' '' | ||
A terrific resource to keep up on what is going on and available in Family Search [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/ Blog] | A terrific resource to keep up on what is going on and available in Family Search [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/ Blog] | ||
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'''''Let’s Get Acquainted with the Family Search Wiki (WIK-ee)''''' | '''''Let’s Get Acquainted with the Family Search Wiki (WIK-ee)''''' | ||
Family Search users don’t always think to look at this valuable tool because they aren’t sure what it is and how valuable it can be to our research efforts. | Family Search users don’t always think to look at this valuable tool because they aren’t sure what it is and how valuable it can be to our research efforts. So, in Family Search’s words: “The FamilySearch Wiki is not about finding the names of your ancestors. It is not, in fact, about finding people at all. | ||
*''The Wiki is about finding records that may have been generated about your ancestors and the places in which the records might be found.''<br>*It is a vast record depository of the paper trail that people leave behind long after they are gone. <br>*The Wiki has records from the United States as well as from 244 countries. <br>*Here you will be able to find documents such as census records, marriage records, birth records and death records and much more. <br>*Probate documents are often very informative and may help you in your search. There is an extensive list of United States military records on the Wiki .” | *''The Wiki is about finding records that may have been generated about your ancestors and the places in which the records might be found.''<br>*It is a vast record depository of the paper trail that people leave behind long after they are gone. <br>*The Wiki has records from the United States as well as from 244 countries. <br>*Here you will be able to find documents such as census records, marriage records, birth records and death records and much more. <br>*Probate documents are often very informative and may help you in your search. There is an extensive list of United States military records on the Wiki .” | ||
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Recently a friend in Illinois went into the FamilySearch Wiki and found phone numbers for the Surrogate Court in New York that held wills. She found six missing wills! | Recently a friend in Illinois went into the FamilySearch Wiki and found phone numbers for the Surrogate Court in New York that held wills. She found six missing wills! | ||
Take time to explore the opening page of this site there are tutorials and examples and lots of help in learning the Wiki. Got stuck in your research? Look to the Wiki for help. | Take time to explore the opening page of this site there are tutorials and examples and lots of help in learning the Wiki. Got stuck in your research? Look to the Wiki for help. ''How do I find the FamilySearch Wiki?'' | ||
*Familysearch.org Search (drop down menu) Wiki <br>*(open FamilySearch.org and go to Search at top of page which will give you a drop down menu and then click on Wiki) <br>*How to Use the Wiki -- [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Help:Wiki_Help Help:Wiki Help] <br>*About the Wiki -- [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Find_an_ancestor_using_the_Wiki FamilySearch Wiki:About Us] | *Familysearch.org Search (drop down menu) Wiki <br>*(open FamilySearch.org and go to Search at top of page which will give you a drop down menu and then click on Wiki) <br>*How to Use the Wiki -- [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Help:Wiki_Help Help:Wiki Help] <br>*About the Wiki -- [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Find_an_ancestor_using_the_Wiki FamilySearch Wiki:About Us] | ||
'''''Resources to Capture Stories using Audio'' | '''''Resources to Capture Stories using Audio'' ''' | ||
The StoryCorps app and StoryCorps.me were created as a global platform for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience. | The StoryCorps app and StoryCorps.me were created as a global platform for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience. | ||
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The StoryCorps app is an app with a purpose—a way for individuals to connect in a meaningful way with those close to them, and to gain insight into the lives of others. | The StoryCorps app is an app with a purpose—a way for individuals to connect in a meaningful way with those close to them, and to gain insight into the lives of others. | ||
Go to | Go to [https://storycorps.me/ Storycorps] to download this app. | ||
'''''Resources to support German Genealogy''''' | '''''Resources to support German Genealogy''''' | ||
Any consultants, or patrons working on German Genealogy, there is a program and syllabus available to support this work. | Any consultants, or patrons working on German Genealogy, there is a program and syllabus available to support this work. Copies of this resource are available through the shared drive for Temple and Family History Consultants. | ||
'''''Family Search Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets''''' | '''''Family Search Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets''''' | ||
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