Ogden Family History Conference/2018/class titles descriptions

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Ackerson, Virginia (Ginny)	Back Door & Rear Window Research Techniques	We will discuss 5 strategies to help you break through your brick walls. Case studies will help illustrate the validity of these methods and enable you to understand the thinking processes involved.
Ackerson, Virginia (Ginny)	The Tales Dead Men Tell	There can be over 20 different types of records created at death that have varying amounts of information in them. We will discuss what they are, what they contain and where to access them.
Ackerson, Virginia (Ginny)	A Survey of Midwest States Records	We will go over the general records of 12 Midwest states and how to access them. We will also go over collections unique to each state.
Astorga, Roland	Genealogy Tips and Tricks
Astorga, Roland	DNA: the 360 Degree View
Astorga, Roland	Brick Walls: Research Strategies
Ayers, Andi	Photo SOS for your vintage photos	The images you have collected or inherited from previous generations need proper care and attention to ensure they continue to survive for future generations to enjoy. Learn to scan, label, document, and share vintage images. Use metadata for tags and descriptions.
Ayers, Andi	Photo SOS for digital images	Your digital photos need preserved. Learn to “write on the back” of your digital photos to preserve your important stories and “tag” to organize your photos. Discover easy options for creating digital or print books to be treasured for generations to come.
Ayers, Andi	[LAB] FOREVER Storage	Every priceless photo deserves a permanent, secure home. Learn to upload, organize, and share your photos with FOREVER Storage. Use metadata and photo editing tools such as cropping, filters, & brushes to clean up & organize your images. (Students need basic computer skills; able to create folder, Save As, locate files/photos, etc.)
Ayers, Andi	[LAB] FOREVER Print	Your photos are more likely to be enjoyed in a printed book. FOREVER Print allows you to prepare a book in minutes that can be printed and viewed shared as a digital book. Brief introduction to FOREVER Artisan, a full function graphic art publishing tool. (Students need basic computer skills; able to create folder, Save As, locate files/photos, etc.)

Booth, Mike	Roots Magic Offline Home for Online Research	It has never been easier to find and learn about your ancestors through internet records and websites. But collecting and organizing that information can be challenging. RootsMagic genealogy and family tree software can be your "home base" for accessing all these different resources. Join us and learn how to use the RootsMagic to spot holes and problems in your family tree. See how to easily search online sites such as Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage, and more. You'll also learn how to easily share your findings with others.
Booth, Mike	Personal Historian 3: New Tools to Write Your Life Stories	Personal Historian 3 is the latest version of the unique software to organize, write, and publish personal histories for yourself and other individuals.  It takes this seemingly monumental task and breaks it into small, manageable pieces and then reconstructs it into a complete, publishable document. The included library of timelines and memory triggers give color and context to your writing.  You can even add documents, journals, photographs, social media, and genealogy to give it a personal touch.
Burch, Robert	Decendency Compilation for Lineage Proof	Teaches how to compile Decendency Documentation to substantiate lineage for the purpose of membership in a Lineage Association such as the FIRST & ONLY lineage association for the descendants of enslaved persons – Sons & Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage (SDUSMP).
Clark, Kimball
Dursteler, Linda
Enkle, Arlene
Findley, Gaylon	Sync FS Memories with Ancestral Quest Hinting
Findley, Gaylon	Sync FS Memories with Ancestral Quest Hinting
Findley, Melissa

Gillespie, Lori	Practical Ways to Record Family Stories	Everyone has family stories they want to record–either their own or those of parents, grandparents, or other family members. But how do you start? In this session, you will learn practical ways that are easy to incorporate into everyday life and special occasions.
Gillespie, Lori	Practical Ways to Record Family Stories	Everyone has family stories they want to record–either their own or those of parents, grandparents, or other family members. But how do you start? In this session, you will learn practical ways that are easy to incorporate into everyday life and special occasions.
Gillespie, Lori	How to Tell the Story of Your Lifetime	This session is for people who are ready to start writing their family histories and/or personal memoirs. We will discuss how to turn the memories in your head into an engaging narrative and a family treasure.
Gillespie, Lori	How to Tell the Story of Your Lifetime	This session is for people who are ready to start writing their family histories and/or personal memoirs. We will discuss how to turn the memories in your head into an engaging narrative and a family treasure.
Grunwald, Paulette	Evidence	The class teaches how to use documents as evidence to validate genealogical relationships. Considerations include primary, secondary and tertiary documents, corroborating facts in the document, and facts that can be ignored.
Hansen, Emil & Joanne
Hansen, Holly T.
Ives, Robert	Introduction to the Family History Guide
Ives, Robert	Introduction to the Family History Guide

Jaycox, Mindy Merrit
Jones, Daniel Rick
Juengling, Fritz	Tips for Genealogical Research	This class has been extremely popular. It is geared toward the beginner and intermediate.  It is based on 30+ years of my own research and some years of working as a Research Consultant at the Family History Library.  If people use these tips, they can save themselves many hours and make their research more efficient.
Koldewyn, Don	Family History research for your Dutch Ancestors	The primary focus of this class will be on the many excellent Netherlands online data bases and covering the two main genealogical sources, civil registration and church records.  Time will also be given to answer questions concerning Netherlands research.  (Handout at the beginning of the class)
Larsen, Amber amberaalarsen@gmail.com	The Ins and Outs of Danish Church Records
Larsen, Amber	Beginning Scandinavian Research
Larsen, Amber	Family Search Wiki
Lauritzen, Rhonda	<<SEE RACHEL TROTTER>>
Lower, Sam
Marchant, Bradley
Mitchell, Tarienne	Slave Records & Submission of Slave Records	The class teaches how to find, read, and understand slave records and how to submit found slave records into a new program that AAHGS has created.

Nelson, Gary	Top 10 Excuses for NOT Being a Published Author:  A Brief Guide to Successfully Publishing Your Work	The presenters will discuss the importance of publishing personal, family and social histories – and the use of related historical/genealogical research publications, indexes and databases – to reach a broader audience beyond one’s own immediate family members. A case study on the development and recent publication of a social history will be discussed.  Participants are encouraged to bring their ideas and proposals to the class. Editors from several publishers will be available to answer questions and provide expert advice to participants.
Nelson, Gary	Top 10 Excuses for NOT Being a Published Author:  A Brief Guide to Successfully Publishing Your Work	The presenters will discuss the importance of publishing personal, family and social histories – and the use of related historical/genealogical research publications, indexes and databases – to reach a broader audience beyond one’s own immediate family members. A case study on the development and recent publication of a social history will be discussed.  Participants are encouraged to bring their ideas and proposals to the class. Editors from several publishers will be available to answer questions and provide expert advice to participants.
Nelson, Gary	Gold Rush Saints:  Mormons in the California Gold Rush	The little-known history of groups of Mormon Pioneers that arrived in California as early as 1846. Some came by sailing ship, others arrived with the Mormon Battalion. They became the catalyst for the world’s greatest gold rush and unprecedented global economic development that began in January 1848.  Two Mormon Argonauts will be highlighted.  A name index of “gold rush saints” will be made available.
Peck, Caty
Perry, Tom
Preec, Bob	[LAB] Foreign Language Indexing	Although based in Spanish, the principles taught here are applicable to most indexing in languages other than English. Topics include: Finding an appropriate batch, discovering word meanings, Entering special characters and more. Familiarity with indexing is expected. Participants should be able to log in to FamilySearch.org without assistance.
Preec, Bob	[LAB] Web Indexing - a Beginning	Although this course is in English and designed for beginners, questions from all levels will be entertained. Learn how to find an appropriate batch, evaluate what you are being asked to do, and understand the operations menu.

Saunders, Wendell	Why You Might Want More than One Family Tree	This class assumes everybody should be using FamilySearch Family Tree. It also assumes you should be using another family tree program, perhaps even several. We will explore why you should, what types of family tree programs are available and how to make your own choice for a solution that is right for you.
Saunders, Wendell	Capturing Family Stories and Oral History
Saylor, Stephanie	Welcome to the World of Genetic Genealogy	Technical mumbo jumbo is often a major roadblock when exploring new tools and technology to assist with genealogical research. Beginning to use DNA in your research often feels like entering a whole new world for many genealogists. “Welcome to the world of genetic genealogy” is a class made especially for the people who are still taking their first steps into using DNA to help them learn about basic questions like what is DNA, how does it work, are there different types, what can be learned from it and a few other basic things you need to know to get started exploring this new tool. Genetic genealogy is not a solo-expedition and additional resources will also be discussed to help find others who can help when you are ready to continue this journey at your own pace. This class is especially for the people still taking their first steps in using DNA. You’ll learn what DNA is, the different types of DNA, how it works, what can be learned from it, how it helps genealogical research, plus a few other things to get started exploring this new tool. Genetic genealogy is not a solo-expedition. Additional resources will be discussed to help you find others who can help when you are ready to continue the DNA journey.
Saylor, Stephanie	Y-DNA: What you need to know	Learn the basics on what Y-DNA is and how its research progresses so you can understand what you can do simply. Straightforward examples and explanations guide students around the jumble of jargon so they can grasp the basic concepts of this wonderful area of research that can detangle research and uncomplicate our sometimes-screwy families.
Saylor, Stephanie	[LAB] DNA Visual phasing workshop	Visual phasing a technique that uses DNA tests from 3 siblings to map out what DNA they received from their 4 grandparents. If you have been DNA testing your family members, want to put those tests to good use and are interested in a puzzle, like so many of us are, visual phasing may be right up your ally. Bring your DNA tests or yourself if you want to work through an example instead of your own family puzzle to walk through the set up and solving of some visual phasing fun.

Sessions, Gene	Storytellers Rule the World	There is debate over who first said that 'storytellers rule the world,' but it is certainly true that there is great power in a story. We will discuss how to make Family History more than just names, dates, and places by reconstructing the stories of our ancestors, whether we have their own words or not.
Shuldt, Marlo & Leana
Singh, Sarah	WSU Library Special Collections
Stegelmeier, Daren	Decendency Research
Strawn, Annie
Stroud, Greg
Stubbs, Jennifer	Getting Started
Trotter, Mat	Harnessing the Combined Power of FamilySearch Partner Websites and Apps	There are many websites and apps that work hand-in-hand with FamilySearch to offer valuable tools that make the work of family history easier. Learn about these resources and discover more about your relatives and connect them to your tree.
Trotter, Mat	Tools for Helping Youth to be Involved with Family History	This class will offer tips and ideas to get youth interested and engaged in family history. We will focus on ways to help them contribute so family History will be a blessing in their lives and those around them.
Trotter, Rachel	Art of Family Story Telling	Family historians preserve stories to convey values and inspire future generations. We also know this…truth is better than fiction. This dynamic workshop, peppered with real-life examples, will help you write your story in an engaging way. Learn a storyboarding technique adapted from Hollywood for telling true stories, whether a single vignette or a whole book.
Trotter, Rachel	Video Stories: Free, Easy and Awesome New Video Tools You’ll Love	This class is for video novices and features the easiest, free tools for combining photos, audio, video clips and music. Create engaging stories that are sharable on social media, one of the best ways to reach younger family members. No fancy equipment or software required.
Trotter, Rachel	Audio Inspiration – Preserving Family Stories	A workshop on the easiest, most budget-friendly tools for preserving family stories with audio. This focuses on one of the most timeless and intimate formats - voice. Touching on interviewing tips, the class then delves into saving, sharing, transcribing, editing and combining audio with photos, music and free video tools. Ample time for Q&A.
Woodward, Scott	DNA, A Link to the Past