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===Calendar and Events===
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====Monthly Class Schedule====
'''Brigham City FamilySearch Center'''


=== Calendar and Events  ===
531 N 100 W, Brigham City, Utah


'''Brigham City Family History Fair<br>Saturday, March 14, 2015<br>1:00 to 6:30 pm'''
435-723-5995


<u></u><u>Keynote Address</u> - "Bonding With Our Ancestors" Jerry Earl Johnston<br>Preserving Memories <br><u>Discovering Roots Through Interviews </u>- Learn techniques for talking to relatives to discover your family stories. Kathy Bradford<br><u>Once Upon a Time </u>- Learn how to write your ancestors’ stories so they will be enjoyed for generations. Kathy Bradford<br><u>Using Audio and Video Recordings to Preserve Family Memories</u> - Learn the techniques for capturing audio recordings and preparing for recording video journals to preserve family stories. Michael Palmer<br><u>Scanning and Photo Editing</u> - Learn the best ways to scan, edit, and preserve precious family photos and documents. Michael Palmer<br>FamilySearch <br><u>Getting Started with FamilySearch</u> - Learn the basics of navigation and strategies for editing, duplicates, sources, photos and more. Annette Shepherd<br><u>Finding Names through Descendancy Research</u> - Learn how to find and document cousins that need temple ordinances. Annette Shepherd<br><u>What’s New in FamilySearch</u> - Learn the latest features and updates to FamilySearch. Barry Evans<br><u>Fixing Problems in Family Tree</u> - Learn strategies for correcting problems in Family Tree Barry Evans<br>Research Techniques <br><u>Evidence Analysis</u> - This class will discuss the Genealogy Proof Standard (GPS), how to differentiate between primary and secondary sources and what constitutes direct and indirect evidence. A case study will be used to demonstrate the application of these principles. Boyd Nielsen, AG<br><u>Beginning Research</u> - Learn the basics of getting started and using FamilySearch and other online resources. Linda Peterson<br><u>Genealogy Websites</u> - Explore the best websites for discovering your family. Susan LaVelle<br><u>DNA for Family History</u> - Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how it can help your research. Julie Johnson<br><u>RootsTech Videos </u><br> Four of the best talks from RootsTech 2015. Will be announced when available.<br>No registration is required.
'''2024 FamilySearch Class Schedule'''
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Date'''
|'''Time'''
|'''Class'''
|'''Instructor'''
|-
|Thursday


Come join us for an informative and inspiring day!<br>
11 Jan
|'''6:00 PM'''
|
'''FamilySearch Family Tree Week 1'''


==== Monthly Class Schedule ====
'''“Getting Started With FamilySearch Family Tree"'''
|Barbara
Washburn
|-
|Thursday
18 Jan
|NO CLASS
|'''NO CLASS SCHEDULED'''
'''FamilySearch Center Staff Meeting'''
|
|-
|Thursday
25 Jan
|5:30 PM<br />
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and answer session for week 1, 5:30 - 6:00 PM
'''FamilySearch Family Tree Week 2'''


'''All classes are held in the Training Room of the Family History Center. Please register in advance by calling the Brigham City Family History Center at 723-5995.'''  
'''“Adding and Editing Family Tree Data”'''
|Barbara
Washburn
|-
|Thursday
1 Feb
|5:30 PM<br />
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and answer session for week 2, 5:30 - 6:00  PM


Monday, Feb 2 - 10:00 a.m. - My Heritage, taught by Annette Shepherd<br>This class teaches how to use the website "My Heritage.com" for both researching and recording personal family trees.
'''FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 3'''


Wednesday, Feb 4 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting the Most from Partner Website Subscriptions, taught by Joyce Palmer<br>If you’ve signed up for subscriptions with the partner websites (Ancestry, Find My Past, and My Heritage) but are not sure what to do next, this class is for you! Come and learn the basics of these great new resources for finding your family.
'''“Finding and Adding Sources”'''
|Barbara
Washburn
|-
|Thursday


Tuesday, Feb 10 - 6:00 p.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce<br>This class teaches how to use US Census records to find clues about your family.
8 Feb
|5:30 PM<br />
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and answer session for week 3, 5:30 - 6:00 PM
'''FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 4'''


Tuesday, Feb 17 - 10:00 a.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce<br>Repeat of Feb 10 Class.
'''“Resolving Hints, Standardizing Dates and Places”'''
|Barbara


Tuesday, Feb 17 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson<br>This class teaches the basics of getting started and using Family Search and other online programs. This is the basics for anyone just beginning or needing a refresher course.
Washburn
|-
|Thursday
15 Feb
|NO CLASS
|'''NO CLASS SCHEDULED'''
'''FamilySearch Center Staff Meeting'''
|
|-
|Thursday


Wednesday, Feb 18 - 6:00 p.m. - Audio Files in Family Tree, taught by Michael Palmer<br>One of the new features of Family Tree is the ability to add audio files. This class teaches how to make audio recordings and also capture clips from existing recordings to upload to Family Tree.
22 Feb
|5:30 PM<br />
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and answer session for week 4, 5:30 - 6:00  PM


Tuesday, Feb 24 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com, taught by Sue LaVelle<br>Ancestry.com is a powerful internet site that is a major factor in Family History Research. Learn how to navigate this site and learn the "ins and outs" of researching.
'''FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 5'''


Wednesday, Feb 25 - 10 a.m. - RootsMagic Software Beginning Class, taught by Vicki Rasmussen <br>Roots Magic is a data management program to record your family records, histories and pictures. This class teaches the basics in using this program.
'''“Third Party Company Memberships”'''


Wednesday, Feb 25 - 6:00 p.m. - Scanning Workshop, taught by Michael Palmer<br>This workshop offers hands-on help with scanning photos and documents and uploading them to Family Tree. Bring several photos or documents, a flash drive, and your FamilySearch log-in info.
These companies include Ancestry.com,


Thursday, Feb 26 - 1:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson<br>Repeat of Feb 17 class.
Findmypast, MyHeritage, American Ancestors by


Thursday, Feb 26 - 6:00 p.m. - RootsTech Highlights, taught by Anita Olsen<br>Come learn about all of the new ideas that were presented at the RootsTech conference.
the New England Historic Genealogical Society,


Tuesday, Mar 3 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com Workshop, taught by Sue LaVelle<br>This is a follow-up class from the week before. This will be hands-on practical use of Ancestry.com.<br><br><br>
Geneanet, and Filae.
|Barbara


<br>
Washburn
|-
|Thursday


<br>
29 Feb
|5:30 PM
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and answer session for week 5, 5:30 - 6:00  PM


<br>
'''FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 6'''


<br>
'''“Adding Memories - Photos, Documents, Stories”'''
|Barbara


==== Staff Training Meeting  ====
Washburn
|}
'''''Registration for classes is <u>not required</u>'''''


Thursday, March 19 at 6:00 pm<br>
{| class="wikitable"
|+2024 DNA Class Schedule
!Date
!Time
!Class
!Instructor
|-
|Wednesday
January 10
|'''6:00 PM'''
|                                                                                                                                          '''“DNA Basics and DNA Math”'''
|Julie Johnson
|-
|Wednesday
January 17
|5:30 PM
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and Answer session for week 1, 5:30 - 6:00  PM
'''“Autosomal DNA”'''
|Julie Johnson
|-
|Wednesday
January 24
|5:30 PM
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and Answer session for week 2, 5:30 - 6:00  PM
'''“Y-DNA and MT-DNA”'''
|Julie Johnson
|-
|Wednesday
January 31
|5:30 PM
'''6:00 PM'''
|Question and Answer session for week 3, 5:30 - 6:00 PM
'''“Navigating Ancestry Family Tree DNA'''


[[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]]
'''and other DNA Companies"'''
|Julie Johnson
|}
'''''Registration for classes is <u>not required</u>'''''
[[Category:Utah_FamilySearch_Centers]]

Latest revision as of 12:44, 2 January 2024

Calendar and Events

Monthly Class Schedule

Brigham City FamilySearch Center

531 N 100 W, Brigham City, Utah

435-723-5995

2024 FamilySearch Class Schedule

Date Time Class Instructor
Thursday

11 Jan

6:00 PM

FamilySearch Family Tree Week 1

“Getting Started With FamilySearch Family Tree"

Barbara

Washburn

Thursday

18 Jan

NO CLASS NO CLASS SCHEDULED

FamilySearch Center Staff Meeting

Thursday

25 Jan

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and answer session for week 1, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

FamilySearch Family Tree Week 2

“Adding and Editing Family Tree Data”

Barbara

Washburn

Thursday

1 Feb

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and answer session for week 2, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 3

“Finding and Adding Sources”

Barbara

Washburn

Thursday

8 Feb

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and answer session for week 3, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 4

“Resolving Hints, Standardizing Dates and Places”

Barbara

Washburn

Thursday

15 Feb

NO CLASS NO CLASS SCHEDULED

FamilySearch Center Staff Meeting

Thursday

22 Feb

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and answer session for week 4, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 5

“Third Party Company Memberships”

These companies include Ancestry.com,

Findmypast, MyHeritage, American Ancestors by

the New England Historic Genealogical Society,

Geneanet, and Filae.

Barbara

Washburn

Thursday

29 Feb

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and answer session for week 5, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

FamilySearch Family Tree Core Series: Week 6

“Adding Memories - Photos, Documents, Stories”

Barbara

Washburn

Registration for classes is not required

2024 DNA Class Schedule
Date Time Class Instructor
Wednesday

January 10

6:00 PM “DNA Basics and DNA Math” Julie Johnson
Wednesday

January 17

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and Answer session for week 1, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

“Autosomal DNA”

Julie Johnson
Wednesday

January 24

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and Answer session for week 2, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

“Y-DNA and MT-DNA”

Julie Johnson
Wednesday

January 31

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Question and Answer session for week 3, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

“Navigating Ancestry Family Tree DNA

and other DNA Companies"

Julie Johnson

Registration for classes is not required