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Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 am, Glenn Whicker will be teaching “Google Photos.” Google photos is a free online tool for genealogists who are looking for easy ways to collect, organize, preserve and share their photos and videos. Glenn will teach you how to manage your photos using this valuable tool. As a Records Preservation Service Missionary, Glenn has been serving at the Payson FamilySearch Center for the past five years. He has a lot of experience in family history and has been involved in genealogy for 40+ years. Glenn is an excellent instructor and very easy to follow.
Wednesday, May 15, 1:00 pm, Steve Lowry will be teaching “Descendancy Research.” Family History is in Steve’s blood and he loves sharing this knowledge with others. He has helped many of the members of his ward, as well as youth and adult groups throughout the stake. Steve has taught many Family History classes at church and over the web, and he continues to teach a class several times a year via zoom. We are blessed to have Steve as one of our regular instructors at the Payson FamilySearch Center. Join Steve’s class and allow him to share his knowledge about this tremendously valuable tool and how it can be used to expand your family tree. Whether you are just starting your family tree or have a completely developed one, this class is for you.  
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Thursday, May 9, 7:00 pm, Shaunese Luthy will be teaching “Find the County and Local Histories.” County and local histories are another record type that not many people think about using. County histories can include stories about ancestors, when the area was first settled, and who the first settlers were. Come join Shaunese and learn how to find and use the county and local histories to help find other records and bring your family history to another level. Shaunese has her degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University and runs her own genealogy business. She is well equipped to cover this topic and help you benefit from the information you learn.
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Thursday, May 16, 7:00 pm, Kristy Bloomer will be teaching “FamilySearch Partner Sites.” Do you know what the partner sites are and how they can help with your research? Kristy will share with you the partner sites available and what topics each one specializes in. This class will explain how these partner sites can assist you in being more time effective in finding your ancestors. We all need more time, especially with this important work. Bring your family history to the next level and participate in this class. Kristy is one of the Directors at the Payson FamilySearch Center along with her husband, Bob. They have served a mission at the Salt Lake FamilySearch Center as well as in Peru as missionaries for FamilySearch. Kristy has a lot of experience with genealogy and you will learn a lot from her class.
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Class Reminders for the Payson FamilySearch Center

We offer a variety of classes each month taught by amazing presenters. There just might be one listed below that you’ve been waiting for. Check it out; there’s no sign-up necessary.

Wednesday, May 15, 1:00 pm, Steve Lowry will be teaching “Descendancy Research.” Family History is in Steve’s blood and he loves sharing this knowledge with others. He has helped many of the members of his ward, as well as youth and adult groups throughout the stake. Steve has taught many Family History classes at church and over the web, and he continues to teach a class several times a year via zoom. We are blessed to have Steve as one of our regular instructors at the Payson FamilySearch Center. Join Steve’s class and allow him to share his knowledge about this tremendously valuable tool and how it can be used to expand your family tree. Whether you are just starting your family tree or have a completely developed one, this class is for you.

https://zoom.us/j/95589561172?pwd=ZHVjdC9HZ1d2QUx1TDJtZnpaY0ZkQT09

Thursday, May 16, 7:00 pm, Kristy Bloomer will be teaching “FamilySearch Partner Sites.” Do you know what the partner sites are and how they can help with your research? Kristy will share with you the partner sites available and what topics each one specializes in. This class will explain how these partner sites can assist you in being more time effective in finding your ancestors. We all need more time, especially with this important work. Bring your family history to the next level and participate in this class. Kristy is one of the Directors at the Payson FamilySearch Center along with her husband, Bob. They have served a mission at the Salt Lake FamilySearch Center as well as in Peru as missionaries for FamilySearch. Kristy has a lot of experience with genealogy and you will learn a lot from her class.






Advanced Registration is not required at this time.


  • Classes are hosted through Zoom.
  • Please be sure to create an account before your class begins at zoom.us.
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  • We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes early to resolve any connection issues.





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FamilySearch Connect Series
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Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch

There are handouts with each of these previous courses that helps a person learn an appropriate way to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree. This foundational course will teach how you and your patrons can collaboratively build a family tree.

Class Handouts
Class Handout

Connect - How to Introduce FamilySearch

Are you helping others start their family history? These handouts help you teach a person where to start, or restart, in FamilySearch.

Class Handouts
Class Handout 1
Class Handout 2



Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch

This handout helps how to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree while showing how to build a family tree.

Class Handouts
Class Handout

Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive

Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. These handouts explore how to help others record their family members memories.

Class Handouts
Class Handout


Connect - Basic Searching in FamilySearch.org

This class covers how to use the search menu in FamilySearch to add record sources to your FamilyTree.

Class Handout







Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event.


Center Hours
Payson FamilySearch Center
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Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Center Directors
Bob and Kris Bloomer
955 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
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