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<B><Font color="blue"><font face="Calibri"><font size="4"><B>We Are Offering Online Classes at the Ogden Family History Center.!</B></font>
<font color="blue"><B>We Are Offering Online Classes at the Ogden Family History Center.!</B></font>
<b><Font color="Black"><font face="Calibri"><font size="4:>  The new class format will be taught using the <br>Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform. You will be able to see and hear the instructor while you follow <br>
<b>  The new class format will be taught using the <br>Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform. You will be able to see and hear the instructor while you follow <br>
<b>''''' along on your own computer. You will be able to interact with the instructor, ask questions and make comments.'''''</b><br>
<b>''''' along on your own computer. You will be able to interact with the instructor, ask questions and make comments.'''''</b><br>
<B>''''' To attend the class, you will need to make a reservation. Instructions for joining a class Zoom meeting are below.'''''</b>
<B>''''' To attend the class, you will need to make a reservation. Instructions for joining a class Zoom meeting are below.'''''</b><br>
<B><font face"Calibri">'''''Review the class schedule below and</b><font color="blue">'''''  Come Join Us!'''''</B></font></p>
 
:*<b>Classes will be presented each week on the same day and at the same time.</b><br>
<B><Font color="blue"><font face="Calibri"><font size="4"><B>Classes will be presented each week on the same day and at the same time.</b></font><br>
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<Font color="blue><font face="Calibri"><font size="4"><b>Steps for Zoom Participant Registration and Download:</b></font>
 
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Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

Address: 321 22nd Street
Ogden, Utah 84401
Telephone: (801) 626-1132

Hours:
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.










Closed until further notice!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and FamilySearch are continuing to monitor the development of COVID-19.

To stay up-to-date on news and reopening information, visit:



Ogden FamilySearch Center Online Classes

We Are Offering Online Classes at the Ogden Family History Center.! The new class format will be taught using the
Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform. You will be able to see and hear the instructor while you follow
along on your own computer. You will be able to interact with the instructor, ask questions and make comments.
To attend the class, you will need to make a reservation. Instructions for joining a class Zoom meeting are below.

Classes will be presented each week on the same day and at the same time.

Steps for Zoom Participant Registration and Download:



  • Tuesdays



Services Provided at the Ogden FamilySearch Center

At the Center, we have state-of-the-art computers with access to many premium genealogical and historical websites.
We offer one-on-one assistance in accessing your FamilySearch family tree.

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Ogden Family History Monthly Challenges

Each month the Ogden FamilySearch Center will post two challenges.

Challenge One

  • FamilySearch: Go to your FamilySearch homepage and review Recommended Tasks. For each family name, review the blue record hints and attach the sources as applicable.

Challenge Two

  • Discovery: Go to “Record My Story” and select a story category or create your own story. This is a great time to record in your own voice your experiences and memories through this pandemic.


Ward Temple and Family History Consultants and Leaders: "Open a Treasure Box of Resources"

Sign into FamilySearch.org and find a wealth of instruction and ideas for Ward Temple and Family History Consultants and Leaders!


Children's Area

This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.
  • There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.
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Genealogical Societies

The Center enjoys hosting various private societies in their genealogical efforts in preserving and learning more about family history throughout the world. Please use the links above to book the appropriate sized classroom for your visit. The following is a list of societies that regularly meet at the Center:

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR)

  • If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com

Netherlands Genealogical Group

  • Meet 4th Wednesday at 10:30-12:30 in the large classroom

National Genealogical Society Family History Conference

  • Echoes of Our Ancestors
  • 20-23 May 2020 Salt Lake City, Utah

NGS Conference Registration

Homelands: Norway

  • We are continuing our look at the emerging homeland of Norway this week.

Below are current resources for Norway.

Norway Research Wiki

Community for Norway

Archive Digital Norway

(1805 and 1865 census)

What's New in FamilySearch

Do you need to learn the latest tools in your own FamilySearch family tree, OR see what's happening in family history throughout the world? Click on the link and discover!

What's New at FamilySearch

Resources on the Web

Would you like to get involved with the Utah Genealogy Association (UGA)? Click on the link to learn more!

Utah Genealogy Association


The Salt Lake Family History Library (FHL) has on-line classes and webinars that you can watch. This is a great resource for finding training. Click the link to see all the classes available.

Family History Library On-Line Classes & Webinars


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