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Current Hours of Operation:

Monday 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday 9 am to 9 pm Wednesday 9 am to 9 pm Thursday 9 am to 9 pm Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm Sunday 2 pm to 6 pm

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"To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.
For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?"
Marcus Tullius Cicero

The Ogden FamilySearch Center is offering both ONLINE ZOOM CLASSES using the Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform and IN-PERSON CLASSES at the Ogden FamilySearch Center.
Each class title has the indication of how it will be taught. We make every effort to start classes on time.
You may join Zoom classes at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the class has no participants, it will end 15 minutes after the start time.

Instructions for Joining an Online Zoom Class.

• Select an Online Zoom Class the day and hour of the class.
  
• Next to each class title, click on the blue underscored text link Join Now
  
• You will enter the Waiting Room. Wait to be admitted by the Host. We look forward to seeing you!
  
• Call our Helpline 801.626.1132 to troubleshoot Zoom problems.

Instructions for Attending an In Person Class.

• No need to register just come to the Ogden FamilySearch Center and you will be directed to the classroom.
  

Click here for Monthly Class Schedule in English


Click here for Monthly Class Schedule in Spanish

Read the class descriptions for details. Some classes are Online Zoom and some are In Person at the Ogden FamilySearch Center.

Review the class details to determine if they need to be taken in any order.

Ward/Stake Leadership & Consultant Classes

Stake & Ward Temple & Family History Leaders & Consultants (Wks 1-2; 3-4)

Stake and Ward consultants and leaders learn FamilySearch tools for helping members with temple and family history work.

Week 1: Learn about your calling and about FamilySearch’s tools that will help you engage members in temple and family history work.

Week 2: Learn how to use the Temple and Family History Planner. Practice creating a family history experience with ward members.

Class Handouts

Thursday

7:00 PM - Instructor-V. Neff/T. Nowland

FamilySearch and Ancestry

Merging Records in FamilySearch

The FamilySearch merging process is always changing and becoming more efficient. Learn how to merge, restore and replace your ancestors’ duplicate records.

Class Handouts

Monday

11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Clifford

Friday

11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Grua

Enhancing Your Five Generation Tree

This class will teach how to standardize vital information, attach hints and merge duplicate records, and prepare names for temple ordinances in your five generation pedigree of Family Tree. It is a one session class that is repeated each week.

Class Handouts

Monday

2:00 P.M. - Instructor - Baker

Getting Started with FamilySearch (Zoom)

This is a basic review of all of the FamilySearch.org tools. This class is taught in four sessions. Participants may attend any session in any order.

Week 1: Learn everything about your Home Page and review different Pedigree Views of your family tree for research purposes.

Week 2: Learn how to edit, add, delete information and relationships on your Details Page.

Week 3: Learn the different options in the Search Menu: Records, Genealogies, Books, Images, etc.

Week 4: Learn how to reserve and submit Temple Ordinances using your Temple List and Ordinances Ready.

Fifth Tuesdays: Learn about your own FamilySearch activities and planner.

Class Handouts

Tuesday

9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - (Zoom)Click here to join

7:00 P.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - (Zoom) Click here to join

Introduction to MyHeritage (In person)

This class is a general overview of the MyHeritage program

Week 1: Introduction: Be prepared to be amazed.

Week 2: Using the search functions of MyHeritage to build and strengthen your family tree.

Week 3: Family history tools for the 21st century: "smart matches," "record hints," and "theory of family relativity."

Class Handouts

Tuesday

10:00 A.M. - Instructor - R. Cragun

Memories: Keeping Them Safe and Preserved

This class will teach how to add the different types of memories to your family records and organize your gallery.

Week 1 & 3: Adding and organizing photos.

Week 2 & 4: Adding and organizing documents and audio files.

Class Handouts

Tuesday

7:00 P.M. - Instructor - Evans

FamilySearch in the Palm of My Hand (Weeks 2 & 4)

This class will teach you how to use the Family Tree app, Memories app, and the Get Involved app on your phone or electronic devices.

Class Handouts

Wednesday

7:00 P.M. - Instructor - Egbert

Understanding How FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Work Together (Zoom)

This two week class will teach how Ancestry.com and the FamilySearch.org family trees can communicate with each other in finding your missing ancestors.

Week 1: Getting Started

• Learn how to create a church-affiliated Ancestry account, download your 4+ generations from your Family Tree to an Ancestry tree, and how to use Record Seek to attach Ancestry sources to your Family Tree.

Week 2: Working with your Ancestry Tree

• Learn how to edit, manage and save your Ancestry family tree, search for missing ancestors in Ancestry public trees, attach new sources, edit names, dates, places, and add family members to your Ancestry tree.

Week 3: Adding information from your Ancestry Tree to FamilySearch Family Tree

• Learn how to sync FamilySearch Family Tree and Ancestry Trees, adding new relatives, sources, detail information, fix relationships and merge records in Ancestry Tree.

Week 4: Growing your family lines through DNA matches and creating “Bare-Bones” trees on Ancestry

• Learn how to search DNA matches, use DNA Thrulines, how creating a “Bare-Bones” tree can assist in finding new information on your collateral lines.

Week 5: 5th Thursday lesson

• Other features of Ancestry will be covered such as LifeStory, Gallery and the Search tab. There will also be time to address Ancestry questions students might have.

Class Handouts

Thursday

9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - Click here to join

Hands-on Practice in FamilySearch

This class is designed for a hands-on practice experience in FamilySearch.

Class Handouts

Thursday

12:00 P.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun

Practicing with Ancestry Family Tree

This class will give you hands-on practice in your Ancestry family trees. You’ll learn how to use sources, research other family trees, add new family members, and compare with FamilySearch. You will need your LDS Church-affiliated Ancestry account user ID and password and your FamilySearch account user ID and password. Having intermediate experience is recommended.
Class Handouts

Thursday

2:00 P.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun

Getting Started with FamilySearch (In person)

This class is a basic overview of FamilySearch.org. There will be four sessions each month. These classes do not have to be taken in order.

Week 1: How to use the FamilySearch home page.

Week 2: Learning how to use the "Person Page."

Week 3: Family trees and how they can help with your research.

Week 4: Preparing to take names to the temple.

Class Handouts

Friday

10:00 A.M. - Instructor - M. Dixon

Research

I Didn't Know That!: You Don't Know What You Don't Know

Anyone involved in family history research has probably made the statement: "I didn't know that?" after hearing something new. There is so much to learn and the computer programs are always changing, so it seems. Clues and tidbits, even descriptions, are valuable bits of information that can help to educate even experienced researchers.

This class is a three-week class that will cover areas of research such as: getting organized, calendars, city directories, census records, vital records, immigration and migration, land, military, etc.

Class Handouts

Tuesday

12:30 P.M. - Instructor - J. Hansen

Finding Your Family in Sweden

This class will focus on the processes and tools for researching Swedish records. You will learn about the Swedish history, people and place, and language.

Class Handouts

Tuesday

10:00 A.M. - Instructor - Mortenson

The Magic of Research Wiki: Enhance Your Research (Wks 1, 3, 4)

This class will help you discover useful resources to find family records using Research Wiki.

Week 1 - Introduction to FamilySearch Research Wiki.

Week 2 - Learning to use helpful resources found within the Wiki menu.

Week 3 - Finding resources such as country, state, province resources, maps, etc.

Week 4 - Using the sidebar menu to access a wealth of information about each area you are researching.

Class Handouts

Tuesday

12:00 P.M. - Instructor - Mortenson

Finding Treasures Using Indexed and Unindexed Records

This class will teach researching techniques and processes for finding your ancestors in indexed and unindexed records in FamilySearch.

Class Handouts

Wednesday

10:00 A.M. - Instructor - Mortenson

Moving Beyond Record Hints: First Steps in FamilySearch Research

This class is an introduction to basic research in FamilySearch. This class is taught in four sessions.

Week 1: Learn the steps for researching family records.

Week 2: Learn how to use hints in FamilySearch, Ancestry, and other partner sites.

Week 3: Introduction to using Records, Images, Family Tree, Genealogies, Catalog, Books, and Research Wiki.

Week 4: Learn about the latest changes in FamilySearch, how to use Record Seek, Source Box, Snipping Tool, and Tree Sweeper.

Class Handouts

Wednesday

1:00 P.M. - Instructor - Baker

Making Your Own Story Come Alive

This class will teach you some writing techniques for creating an interesting life story.

Class Handouts

Thursday

4:00 P.M. - Instructor - J. Hanson

DNA: Unlock Your Family Lines (Weeks 2 and 4)

This class is designed to help you use your DNA to break through those "brick walls."

Week 1: DNA and Ancestry.com.

Week 2: DNA and FamilySearch and GEDmatch.

Class Handouts

Thursday

6:00 P.M. - Instructor - J. Hendrickson

Exploring British Isles Records (1st & 3rd weeks)

Learn jurisdictions, records, and research methods for countries in the British Isles.
England classes - January, April, July, October
Ireland classes - February, May, August, November
Scotland classes - March, June, September, December

Week 1: British Isles Part 1 - History, jurisdictions, church, and civil registration records. Learn what they are and where to find them.

Week 3: British Isles Part 2 – Probate, poor law, land, tax, legal, business, immigration records, etc. Learn what they are and where to find them.

Class Handouts

Friday

11:00 A.M. - Instructor - A. Snedaker

Dutch Research Group (Third week only)

Learn how to do research for your Danish ancestors from a group of experienced researchers.

Class Handouts

Friday

11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Dutch research experts

Basic Skills

Computer 101 (In Person)

This class will teach basic computer skills for beginners.

Week 1 - Understanding computer hardware and its use.

Week 2 - Understanding computer software and its use.

Week 3 - Learning the downloading process and its importance.

Week 4 - Independent help for those who have specific needs.

Class Handouts

Friday

1:00 P.M. - Instructor - Kippen/Cochran

Spanish Speaking Classes

Spanish Speaking classes on FamilySearch Basics are available on request.

We have Spanish speaking missionaries available to teach on Tuesdays 3:00 - 9:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Please call the Ogden FamilySearch Center at 801.626.1132 to schedule a time and instructor.

Large and Small Classrooms

The Ogden FamilySearch Center is available for Stake and Ward groups to experience and give their own Temple and Family History instruction. The Center also offers an overview of FamilySearch, upon request.

Reservations must be made by calling the Center Help Desk during business hours at 801.626.1132. We encourage two weeks in advance for a reservation.

We encourage groups to bring their own instructors, but we can facilitate. Please include the subject matter, number of guests in the group, and whether you need assistance.

The Help Desk missionaries will be able to help you and answer your questions.

FamilySearch Communities

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