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8:00-9:00am<br>• Free Subscription Websites at the FHC | 8:00-9:00am<br>• Free Subscription Websites at the FHC | ||
::The LDS church makes a number of genealogy websites that require a subscription to view their records available at no cost for patrons of family history centers through the Family History Portal. This class is an overview of the available sites and their content. A few other digital resources at the FHC will be discussed as well. | ::The LDS church makes a number of genealogy websites that require a subscription to view their records available at no cost for patrons of family history centers through the Family History Portal. This class is an overview of the available sites and their content. A few other digital resources at the FHC will be discussed as well. ([https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzS6FHVS1kuEYjFjYTAzOTUtODZkOC00NTRlLWE3NzMtN2MyNTQ5YTM2YTcy&hl=en_US handout]) | ||
• Fleshing Out Your LDS Pioneer History<br>• Records of the Poor | • Fleshing Out Your LDS Pioneer History<br>• Records of the Poor | ||
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• British Research for Beginners<br>• Google Searches for Genealogy Webinar <br>9:10-10:10am<br>• Comparing Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Legacy Family Tree, and Roots Magic | • British Research for Beginners<br>• Google Searches for Genealogy Webinar <br>9:10-10:10am<br>• Comparing Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Legacy Family Tree, and Roots Magic | ||
::These 4 software programs interface with the newFamilySearch website, allowing for transfer of data at the touch of a button. This class will discuss if there is an advantage to switching from Personal Ancestral File, and if so, to which programs. A overview of their capabilities and a discussion of special features that might sway a potential user towards one or another will be explored. | ::These 4 software programs interface with the newFamilySearch website, allowing for transfer of data at the touch of a button. This class will discuss if there is an advantage to switching from Personal Ancestral File, and if so, to which programs. A overview of their capabilities and a discussion of special features that might sway a potential user towards one or another will be explored. ([https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzS6FHVS1kuEODM3ZjBlZjYtNjQ2ZS00ZjFmLWIzZDYtNzIxZDMxNTY3YTNj&hl=en_US handout]) | ||
• Genealogy--From Chaos to Computers<br>• Using Military Records in Colonial America | • Genealogy--From Chaos to Computers<br>• Using Military Records in Colonial America | ||
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• German Research Tips<br>• Becoming Familiar with FamilySearch.org | • German Research Tips<br>• Becoming Familiar with FamilySearch.org | ||
::Become familiar with the most powerful genealogy website. There is something on the website for the beginner as well as for the advanced genealogist. | ::Become familiar with the most powerful genealogy website. There is something on the website for the beginner as well as for the advanced genealogist. ([https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzS6FHVS1kuEODI5ZTdhNDktZGRmNC00NGQ2LThlMTQtYTMxNGI4YWRiM2Q0&hl=en_US handout])<br> | ||
• British Isles Research—Beyond Parish Records<br>• Google Docs Webinar<br>10:20-11:20am<br>• Maps—the Best Kept Secret<br>• Mastering Roots Magic | • British Isles Research—Beyond Parish Records<br>• Google Docs Webinar<br>10:20-11:20am<br>• Maps—the Best Kept Secret<br>• Mastering Roots Magic | ||
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• Rebs or Yanks—Locating Civil War Records<br>• Beginning Hispanic Research—in Spanish<br>• Using Social Networking | • Rebs or Yanks—Locating Civil War Records<br>• Beginning Hispanic Research—in Spanish<br>• Using Social Networking | ||
::Overview of how to connect with family members as well as others who share your interest in genealogy and family history. | ::Overview of how to connect with family members as well as others who share your interest in genealogy and family history. ([https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzS6FHVS1kuEOTU4ZGE4MTItNzZlNS00NjY1LThhZGEtNTBjYjcxMzVmYzAy&hl=en_US handout])<br> | ||
• New.familysearch.org—Beginning<br>• Backing Up Your Genealogy Webinar<br> 12:00-1:00pm<br>• Mastering Family Insight<br>• Writing Personal and Family Histories<br>• How Do I Begin Working on My Family History-Part 1<br>• How To’s and Blessings of Family Reunions<br>• Publishing Your Family History | • New.familysearch.org—Beginning<br>• Backing Up Your Genealogy Webinar<br> 12:00-1:00pm<br>• Mastering Family Insight<br>• Writing Personal and Family Histories<br>• How Do I Begin Working on My Family History-Part 1<br>• How To’s and Blessings of Family Reunions<br>• Publishing Your Family History | ||