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<u><b>Classes, Learning and Training Resources</u></b>


<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i>Handouts will NOT be provided in class, please print the handout for the class from the links provided below.</i><br></div><br>
<h3><FONT SIZE="5.0">Classes are taught in our center Monday through Friday. You are welcome to attend in person in one of our classrooms or connect online via Zoom. <u> Topics or instructors may change after schedules are posted so please call the center at (435) 673-4591 the  morning of the class you are interested in for any possible updates.</u>
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===<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;>[https://drive.google.com/open?id=107w9yeseXXWJU3S5YESYqLPN9dq9vUNq <b>Click here for the April Class Schedule</b>]</div>===
<br><FONT SIZE="5.0"><B>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/12egfhWlhWwSGaGnx6dRBbqy7EV0n6LWT/view?usp=sharing June 2024]</u>
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==CORE CLASSES==
====<u>Ancestry.com</u>====
:This class describes how to obtain a free LDS membership.  Main topics include: Home Page navigation, creating and managing trees, importing GEDCOM files, linking people in FamilySearch to Ancestry, attaching hints, merging duplicates and research strategies.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cwHh327dbVOhxKTWS2tlF-3Ak2HtV4pg <b>Handout: Ancestry Course</b>]
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=165DWSV40y6tgb7gmoK2s3IsQsEXkOY6P <b>Handout: Ancestry</b>] (Sullivan)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-8sSqTA83dwVj0Zkqck_0neoQsehuxPj <b>Handout: Four Ways to Make Ancestry Work for You</b>] (Sullivan)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZwnBHT6u8TGepPnkd3X1qCadebUKDMCh <b>Handout: Researching with Ancestry</b>] (Sullivan)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Bl9YxsOVnw6Tp3Ql1J58MhLFkC6IjiKF <b>Handout: Introduction to Ancestry</b>]  (Bradford)


====<u>Family Tree: Descendancy</u>====
<u>[[St_George_Utah_FamilySearch_Center/ClassList_Handouts|*Class Descriptions and Handouts]]</u> <br>
:Add new family members to your tree using the Descendancy View in FamilySearch. Learn where to start searching for spouses and children.  Learn how to find, evaluate, and attach sources to find these new relatives.
<i><FONT SIZE="3.0">NOTE: Schedules or instructors may change.<br></i>
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DglAR8xItPVdxpPnNi9pCYlqTFEw1lxX <b>Handout: Using Descendancy in FamilySearch</b>]
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====<u>Family Tree: Duplicates (Matching and Merging)</u>====
<u><FONT SIZE="5.0"><b>*Our classrooms can also be reserved for groups who desire to bring their own teachers or request one of ours for family history related instruction.</U>
:It might be exciting to find your great-grandmother in FamilySearch Family Tree. But what about finding her four times—each record with a little different information?
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<u><FONT SIZE="4.0"><b>[https://go.oncehub.com/genealogynow '''Click here to reserve Classroom A (22 computers).''']
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<u><FONT SIZE="4.0"><b>[https://go.oncehub.com/StGeorgeAudioCassettetoMP3Converter '''Click here to reserve Classroom B (28 computers).''']
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:Duplication can feel bewildering and frustrating. And yet finding an ancestor more than once in Family Tree is a fairly common occurrence. The reason for these duplicates (the term used when there are multiple records for the same individual) is because information in the tree comes from a variety of sources and because users can enter their own information directly into the tree. This class will teach you how to use FamilySearch features to resolve these duplications.
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:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTT0tsWHkxb2IzM2c/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Matching and Merging Duplicates</b>]
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:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YzjisIlyeaKt2iNl1llL9-EU3oIR4A7w <b>Handout: Finding and Merging Duplicates in Family Tree</b>] (Montague)
<h3>Zoom Classes</h3>
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*Zoom is an online tool which allows us to provide live interactive classes to people throughout the world.  


====<u>FamilyTree: Record Hints and Sourcing</u>====
<b>If you want to join a Zoom Class, do the following:</b>
:If you’ve poked around on your family tree on FamilySearch.org, you may have seen little blue boxes to the right of some of the names of people on your tree or in a Research Help box on the top right side of the individual screen. These blue boxes indicate there are record hints, which are shortcuts designed to help you find information about your family as painlessly as possible. FamilySearch is constantly scouring their digitized, indexed records to identify records that may match your family and these blue boxes signal to you that they might have succeeded. Linked to actual records that may include your family, these little hints can make a big difference on your family tree.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1B-wwNuwsrzf_kbocT3TuNgG6yzUs0hLy <b>Handout: Record Hints and Sourcing</b>] (Pearson)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mHEvEmN9uvdmIVI5Da7ZrG0xSMvaJr_E <b>Handout: Record Hints and Sources</b>] (Sewell)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ewm_IV8bcU572x34M3HI7lHNnMNufApp <b>Handout: Sourcing and Record Hints</b>] (Schaefermeyer)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_X14V2pmg-VCQ4b9cWcmjGqx1ElJU8BL <b>Handout: Hints and Sources</b>] (Bradford)


====<u>FamilyTree: Memories</u>====
* To select a class, choose from the monthly schedule above under the <b>"Class Schedules"</b> heading.
:Learn how to upload and tag pictures, stories, documents and audio files using the FamilySearch Memories feature.
* Click on the link for the current month and you will see a menu of our classes with the date and time they are offered
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1L3rHlW6MetOSiTHJn8MdN-Y_nNe01mOe <b>Handout: FamilySearch Memories</b>]<br>
* <b> A Zoom account is not required to join a class!</b>
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ub57ydtt6ZayezEBl-mQ6U7dbrith6J0 <b>Handout: Memories</b>] (Montague)
* If you would like to know more about Zoom or create a Zoom account, scroll down to the <b>"For help with Zoom"</b> heading below and click on the links provided under the <br>heading.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mBWNlBhRWq3wCT__3V8CoO0H9K7rjIvH <b>Handout: FamilySearch-Memories</b>] (Bradford)
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====<u>FamilyTree: Navigation</u>====
<b>To join a zoom class, do the following:</b>
:The following topics are discussed:
# Navigate to this webpage on the date and time of the class you would like to join (we recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes before they start to <br>resolve any connection issues).
*<i>Personal settings:</i> Account, Contact, Notifications, Preferences
# <b> Click on <font color="#ff0000">"JOIN CURRENT CLASS"</font> below</b>
*<i>Home page:</i> Recent Ancestors, To-Do Lists, Quick Links to Partner Sites, Messages, Get Help, Indexing, Temple
# From the screen that pops up <b>select "Open Zoom Meeting"</b> - DO NOT SELECT "Launch Meeting"
*<i>Features:</i>Pedigree Views, Summary Card, Person Details, Memories, Find, Lists, What’s New, Record Hints, Research Suggestions, Data Problems, Lightbulb tips.
# Select "join with video" and "join with audio" when and if prompted to do so.
*<i>Memories:</i> Gallery of Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio
*<i>Search:</i> Historical Record Collections, Genealogies, Catalog, Books, Wiki
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-tGoywESqGM3wnduWvxaXdaI_5GXaqto <b>Handout: Navigation</b>] (Blake)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W58-xOG8Xg-FqcnKgIfU6PneypJZw5OO <b>Handout: FamilySearch - Navigation</b>] (Bradford)


====<u>findmypast.com</u>====
<u>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I09MP7Lz6PFICgJk93JaQcGY8ncXxIzH/view?usp=sharing For step by step instructions on how to use Zoom one-on-one help, please click here]</u>
:Learn how the features of this family history program.  Findmypast has the largest collection of UK and Irish Parish records. They have the largest British and Irish newspaper collection and most comprehensive British military service record collection.  Findmypast is a FamilySearch partner.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_peydhuCWC2KJNrkp57rhA9Ft5GxX7Mt <b>Presentation: FindMyPast</b>] (Orman)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FJSxqgRfDYIsIAfXwZLrNDFNqov2atDb <b>Presentation: FindMyPast</b>] (Schaefermeyer)


====<u>Find, Take, Teach for Ward and Stake Family History Consultants and Missionaries</u>====
:Learn how to help others using the Consultant Planner.  Learn ways to search their tree to find missing family members and how to make a lesson plan to lead others to find the missing family members.
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTamhBSU9MOEdlejg/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Find, Take and Teach</b>]
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=16M2edHo_B4DOVirI-0jv5uL_fSHFt7ze <b>Handout: Find, Take and Teach</b>] (Sewell)


====<u>Getting Started</u>====
[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/8197574852?pwd=NkxOc0xwNEtoeGtoekdTU1BNUGxQUT09 <font size="5"; color="#FF0000"><b>JOIN CURRENT CLASS</b></font>]
:Learn how to gather information from home, interview parents and relatives to get information about your ancestors and enter it into FamilySearch.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1S-dvib4uuNTV03zjhRbE021tviEeub6n <b>Handout: FamilySearch Getting Started</b>] (Bradford)


====<u>Web Indexing</u>====
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:Learn the ins and outs of how to be a successful web indexer. <br>
<b>For help with Zoom,</b> select one of the links below.
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTSnVZbVd6SFlkR1E/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Web Indexing</b>]
# [https://zoom.us/download <u>Download the App</u>]
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OCgkTeHn4KD9is5hxFL9KugtAyYjJ83c <b>Handout: Web Indexing</b>] (Montague)
# Technology requirements for [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201179966-System-requirements-for-iOS-iPadOS-and-Android <u>Mobile Devices/Tablets</u>], [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-requirements-for-Windows-macOS-and-Linux <u>Windows/Mac</u>]
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====<u>My Heritage.com</u>====
:MyHeritage is an online genealogy platform with web, mobile, and software products and services. Users of the platform can create family trees, upload and browse through photos, and search billions of global historical records, among other features.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A9BL2mlyVObVAMQ3XCe-TW0iNLE7yFYE <b>handout: My Heritage</b>] (Orman)


====<u>Research Strategies</u>====
<FONT size="5"><b><u>*Additional Learning and Training Resources</u>
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* Attaching sources using “Record Hints”.
* Searching with the FamilySearch search engine.
* Finding records including the “Browse Only” records.
* Using records in Ancestry.com.


==COUNTRY SPECIFIC CLASSES==
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====<u>British Research (1837-Present)</u>====
<FONT size="5"><b> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kSAIqP32qzV7aZAwUQ0l2HjeK30A8MeQ/view?usp=sharing *Quick Resource Book January 2024]
:The first effective census for researchers occurred in 1841 with the most recently released being 1911. Finding ancestors in households, with siblings and parents creates a snapshot in time, and opens up other avenues of family history research to family members.
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:In recognizing the need for more accurate record keeping, the government began Civil Registration on July 1, 1837. The records of births, marriages and deaths in England and Wales are available to everyone and a valuable resource for that time period.
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEuPmmd2XAbALJpKMlGG8_7QsLHx35or/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: England & Wales–Census & Civil Registration Records</b>] (McKinstry)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TA4cw-gBlJzgFB_uFAtvkUaAhZzVD-N8 <b>Handout: British Isles Research</b>] (Orman)


====<u>England & Wales – Records of the Church and Their Poor (Pre-1837)</u>====
:(Beginner/Intermediate)
:The Church of England and Wales, as the governing body for centuries, not only recorded parishioners’ life events but managed their affairs. They maintained the roads, paid the bell ringer and supplied spiritual guidance. One of their most enduring works was to serve the poor. Apprenticeship records, bastardy bonds and settlement/removal papers aid in identifying family lines accurately.
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uDryNAXxDCZy527HvzJGM1x9fOxD2AkJ/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Records of the Church & Their Poor (Pre-1837)</b>] (McKinstry)


====<u>Crossing the Pond</u>====
<FONT size=5"color="#008080"><b>*[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xGQlLqImRDBM0d66AlD_t5alSLwKdF_v?usp=sharing *Training Moment videos]
:Discussion of how to link your USA ancestors to their European roots.  Discussion of major immigration periods, what you might find and where to find records.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JeJv0HgtpxpV6dsbvCnMwjeNEoIQi6-8 <b>Handout: Crossing the Pond</b>] (Orman)


====<u>Danish Research</u>====
* These Training Moment videos are helpful in learning to navigate and use the various features of FamilySearch.
:The following topics are discussed:
* They are 3 to 5 minutes each and two new videos are added each month.
:Patronymic naming -- Danish Counties and Parishes -- How to read Danish Parish Records -- How to find names using Danish URL sites.
* Sample topics include; working with  Memories, photo albums, Topics Tags, restoring and adding photos, slide scanning, new FamilySearch features, attaching sources and un-attached people to FamilySearch, and more.
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTdU1TSFlqWlZ1R2M/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Denmark Class</b>] (Petersen)
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTZGxhWkhMclNCemc/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Danish Research Log</b>] (Petersen)


====<u>German, Swiss, Italian, Polish Research</u>====
:::(Campbell)


====<u>Hispanic Research</u>====
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:::(Ellsworth)
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====<u>Irish: America to Ireland</u>====
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====<u>Irish Research</u>====
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:It is not true that all the records of Ireland were destroyed. Civil Registration (1845-present), Census records (1901 & 1911) and Church records (pre-1845) can aid in your Ireland research. Understanding jurisdictions, immigration patterns and land records will enable you to locate your family and be proud of your Irish heritage.
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:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4jpUpplNi3tYPQIIl2GQJ915BEDgbs2/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Finding Irish Ancestors–19th & 20th Centuries</b>] (McKinstry)
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====<u>Norwegian Research</u>====
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The training lessons, activities and resources are provided for continuing education of our fabulous missionaries. This is for staff of the St.George FamilySearch Center only.


====<u>New England Research</u>====
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfPsCOcUh6V8WTMABD4YvJmOWysp60fW/view Family-Centered, Family History Activities Presentation]
:::(Hammons)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ilUDyz-c_tfvGaGmrysknTFea2m-Akfl/view Family-Centered Family History Activities Handout]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PPQqAuKoqrVlGsIXCDGm_7Y33ealvTdR/view 10-minute Leader Presentation: Family-Centered Family History Activities]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g4Nvzrj38TYoiRoH1VT8pevVFSNmp9RP/view?usp=sharing Quick Resources (24 March 2022)]


====<u>Pacific Isle Research</u>====
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:::(Au Quin)
<b>Discovery Center</b><br>
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqB_i1x7JvXtXL5kJPwb8AJqxXsz3fAn/view Lesson 1: Discovery Center] - This lesson covers texting a picture from the green screen and sending a famous relative relationship page via e-mail. Try it! (St George FamilySearch Center)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EiejixMv_Hq8dU5HW3F9bpN_gEAonn15/view Lesson 2: Using a Computer for the Discovery Center] - This lesson shows you how to use our 'touch screen' computers for a Discovery Center experience. Try it when the center is full and we need more touch screens! (St George FamilySearch Center)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/179UqFoULDwLS5DP7M8EANiZkNrsj3Ue4/view Lesson 3: Using the Computer for the Discovery Center] - (St. George FamilySearch Center Training)
* Tips for Recording in the Story Booths [coming soon]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDuy1uO7Z18wXxewpFDPwx_DArs4v3by/view Lesson 3: Creating a New FamilySearch Account and Building a Bridge] -  This lesson covers some tips and suggestions to creating a new FamilySearch account.


====<u>Scotland Research</u>====
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:(<i>Beginner/Intermediate</i>)  A safe and very reasonably priced pay-as-you-go web site, “ScotlandsPeople” is one of the largest online sources of original, digitized records. From census records to civil registration, old parochial & Catholic registers, wills, valuation rolls and military records, it is a treasure trove of affordable discoveries for anyone researching in Scotland either in the past or in the present.
<b>FamilySearch Family Tree</b><br>
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pptyBaTTUIM21MGcm2Uj4_4rtplGrgm6/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Scotland’s People – The Ultimate Research Web Site</b>] (McKinstry)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ITDUaN7x6-G7x1XyP2j3a4VqzCZNj3C0/view Recover a Forgotten Password] - A video from St George FamilySearch
* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2013-03-04-quick-start-to-familysearch-account?lang=eng Quick Start to a FamilySearch Account] - A video provided by Gospel Media Library
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vgrcr3U0YGl3Au2f_HCcSoAHFQJcFg6K/view Building A Bridge] - A video from St George FamilySearch
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6QAs4gtXuI Recover a Username and Password] - A YouTube video by the Web Genealogist
* [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/how-to-navigate-the-family-tree-tool-overview Navigating Family Tree - Overview] - A video and handout from the FamilySearch Learning Center
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJgAUT_Hqp4 Merging Duplicates] - A video from the BYU Family History Library
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ngPWq18D9Sw64J6fAPCb9O92XtSC-hg6/view Merging Duplicates] - St George FamilySearch Center Training
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oiuf6j6TRUmGoK4LMYIw1TpfnhHOVQ1w/view Unmerging A Record] - St George FamilySearch Center Training
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yOvBx2VmFjrgK4Uve1JQOIo_YLo32Unr/view Creating an Unconnected Person] - St George FamilySearch Center Training


====<u>Swedish Research</u>====
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:::(Montague)
<b>FamilySearch Research</b><br>
* [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/record-search-tips-on-familysearch Record Search Tips] - A video from the FamilySearch Learning Center
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn2VY-wSfkw Finding Elusive Records] (Browse Images and other search strategies) - A Webinar from FamilySearch by Robert Kehrer
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocT0Oon7QlQ FamilySearch Source Linker] - A Webinar from the BYU Family History Library
* [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/descendancy-research Descendancy Research] - A Webinar from FamilySearch by Tim Bingaman
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBQ7CqFh6A4 Using RECORDSEEK to Attach A Source Document to FamilySearch or Ancestry] - A YouTube Video by Holly Kauer


==OTHER CLASSES==
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====<u>Basic Computer</u>====
<b>Assisting in Finding Ancestor for the Temple</b><br>
:::(Codding)
* [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/descendancy-research Descendancy Research] - A Webinar from FamilySearch by Tim Bingaman


====<u>Breaking Brick Walls</u>====
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:At some point, every family historian encounters a barrier in their genealogy research. These barriers are known as brick walls and they can often appear impossible to work around. This class will give you ideas and resources to help you up and over your brick wall.
<b>Memories, Photos, Audio, Scanning</b><br>
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zi1EI4IACZ79t14DzjZuEDudf9xoDTcz/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Breaking Brick Walls</b>] (Hammons)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1InuPzLLa8fZuZ41TnTVVwOYrdruY0PYS/view Preparing Media for Memories] - St George FamilySearch Center Training
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DXVHmhHCIuEuXi7a1bqNJk-SiEupWssR/view Using a MEMORY as a Source] - St George FamilySearch Center Training
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KMP8KwwHdtQg1p3g2oXMJ0vq7PtcLfbq/view Download a Photo of an Ancestor That has been Shared by Someone Else] - St George FamilySearch Center Training
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wyrWl-vqXkDQQjnPzQ0r1M2pqovAOvmo/view Manipulating a Photo-turning and cropping] - St George FamilySearch Center Training
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sH-GH4_mVPdvzixcuYUjTMS_i9NZ7L_y/view?usp=share_link]


====<u>Census Records: Getting to Know about Your Family in the Federal Census</u>====
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:Discover how to find information in census records about you relatives. Learn how to locate, compare and find facts about names, marriages, home addresses, moves, children, occupations, siblings and parents, education level, grandchildren, birth dates, maiden names, property ownership and assets, new spouses, relatives next door, farms and more.
<b>Web Indexing</b><br>
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NQeKtkiygwFmEXiiaM8yYB_6TrtU-lgU <b>Handout: Census Research</b>] (Sullivan)
* Read this article: [https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/why-web-indexing/ Why Web Indexing]
* Read this article: [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2017/07/FamilySearch-Web-Indexing-handout.pdf FamilySearch Web Indexing]


====<u>City Directories</u>====
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<b>Family History Apps for Phone or Tablet</b><br>
* TBA - This training was developed for the St. George FamilySearch Center.
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====<u>DNA</u>====
:Your DNA can help you find family, break through brick walls and trace your lineage through time. There are multiple companies who sell ancestry DNA kits and provide you with ancestral information. To learn more about the specifics of DNA, click this link to the FamilySearch Research WIKI - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA <b>About DNA</b>]
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YVl703cLs8cqbR-fgbVJN7hrYw4Tm3uD <b>Handout: DNA Part 1</b>] (Harrison)


====<u>Family History Guide</u>====
(tba)
:::Spanish version [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zOL8DLCILV6vJtJxH7LmDPwI3lUm3WJg <b>Handout: Family History Guide-Spanish</b>] (Ellsworth)


====<u>FamilySearch Apps</u>====
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ok4jyoWQqHfw6zmZhb4oNIlsJSZPTmC/view?usp=sharing *Mini FamilySearch Lessons]
(tba)
:Many individuals equate genealogy with names, dates, and dusty old records. That can be part of it, but the worth of memories (pictures, stories, audio and video) is much greater. The free FamilySearch Memories app helps users capture family memories, photos and even conversations.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=19uJ3730131vZVohW6LmhpkWU8QY2n9BF <b>Handout: FamilySearch Memories App</b>]
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K5k2zE2KVkUYtMy6Eu12J04G51O7qpoP/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Family History on Your Tablet</b>]


====<u>FamilySearch: Fixing Relationships</u>====
* These Mini Lessons are designed for people who are busy, do not have much free time, or do not know much about family history.
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* Most of the lessons require only half an hour to complete.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UUS1fbjykCVnJYjNbbW58P7SmkMUB-ij <b>Handout: Fixing Relationships in FamilySearch</b>]
* Each lesson covers a simple feature of FamilySearch and can usually be done on your computer at home.
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====<u>FamilySearch: Games and Activities</u>====
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:This class teaches simple family history games and activities available online.  What a fun way to make a boring subject fun and exciting. Most of the games require a FamilySearch account and at least 30 ancestors in your family tree.
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:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTeWplY3JHSGFVZFE/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: No Time to Prepare Games and Activities</b>] (Merrell)


====<u>FamilySearch WIKI</u>====
Links to Online Classes at Other Centers
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<br>[[Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars|FamilySearch Library Webinars]]
<br> [[Classes_in_the_Learning_Center|Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library)]]
<br> [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/online-webinars/ BYU Webinars]
<br> [[Los Angeles FamilySearch Center/Online_Classes|Los Angeles FamilySearch Center]]
<br> [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qqrgc9-UaX_Cph8ZcOpNTEE3z0KZ1SPVAk5Xkqpw-7c/edit#gid=0 Layton FamilySearch Center]
<br> [[Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center#Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center_Online_Classes|Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center]]
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====<u>Find a Grave</u>====
[[Category:Utah FamilySearch Centers]]
:The following topics are discussed: Brief History of Find A Grave -- How to do the searches -- How to contribute information -- How to create a memorial page
[https://go.oncehub.com/genealogynow '''Click here to reserve your group in Classroom A (22 computers).''']
:::[https://www.findagrave.com/<b>FindAGrave</b>]
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:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e7Q1XknxBcCyHaR-RJIa7n2VyA3Ytoer <b>Handout: FindAGrave</b>] (Bradford)
[https://go.oncehub.com/StGeorgeAudioCassettetoMP3Converter '''Click here to reserve your group in Classroom B (28 computers).''']
 
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====<u>Finding An Ancestor to Take to the Temple</u>====
:Learn to use at least one of these search programs -- Find-A-Record, Puzilla, Hope Chest, Wooden Village, BYU Virtual Pedigree, and FamilySearch Descendancy -- to find ancestors who are prepared to go to the Temple.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-9tJZm8lrlGXlTRMmLZaVOLB5ghhkeG6 <b>Presentation: Find A Name</b>] (Orman)
 
====<u>Google and Internet Research</u>====
:The Internet is a source rich with Family History content, and much of that content is not on FamilySearch or Ancestry. This class will help you harness that power by showing you how to use the Internet safely and effectively. You will be shown other search engines, but most features will be shown using Google Tools for Genealogy, which are powerful and free.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Rb-wVwEV2y2Qs0ceHXMeGLfV8V4tRRc1 <b>Handout: Google and Internet Research</b>] (Hammons)
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yB3fvGb862zoIkAqiPSUPo5DfNEoJRE/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Google & Internet Searches 2018</b>] (Hammons)
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VKojbp5hTcW6eKj3UwBT_pbiEK9kuKfE/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Google Quick Sheet 2018</b>] (Hammons)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VFRdEDXs7giG7gp5gZixfe0WPusdLjKk <b>Handout: Advanced Google Search Strategies</b>] (Schaefermeyer)
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMlhhhN84FL2YjxfpwvB8R8bYtaqolyw/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Google Earth</b>] (Hammons)
 
====<u>Land and Probate Records</u>====
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=13wSKyM1wqszb1sr0jRl0rlwqUoi9JHQ1 <b>Presentation: Land and Probate</b>] (Sullivan)
 
====<u>Memories and Stories Workshop</u>====
:::(D Bradford)
 
====<u>Military Records</u>====
:Military records can often provide valuable information on the veteran, as well as on all members of the family. This class provides you with many websites to help you successfully search military records
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xPMywzt6vH1wiUZUkCEUUo0wcnEf0ux0 <b>Handout: Military Records</b>] (Stingel)
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xg0RCO1Fxff_9Vp_SdcKX4_7CAXzBPL5 <b>Handout: US Military Records</b>] (R Montague)
 
====<u>Online Libraries</u>====
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:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_A9No7YeZmC6w9a_GeDpeb3iEwqN_oOK <b>Presentation: Using Online Libraries</b>] (Schaefermeyer)
:::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JGDwFyMj0QCKSM1uCMKu2fvqUD0inJCg/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Using Free Online Archives and Libraries for Family History</b>]
 
====<u>Online Newspapers</u>====
:::(Ellsworth) (Sullivan)
 
====<u>Passwords: Making Them Secure</u>====
:::(Orman)
 
====<u>Photo Editing</u>====
:::(Orman)
 
====<u>Puzzilla</u>====
:Discover a free versatile and powerful tool that helps you find the holes in your family tree so you can focus your research on finding those missing ancestors. The premium version helps you extend your search parameters, keeps a log of ancestors who need ordinance work, and researches sources and ancestors with possible duplicates.
:::(Armstrong)
 
====<u>Unindexed Records<u/>====
:::(Campbell) (Ellsworth)
 
====<u>Vital Records Online</u>====
:::(Sewell)
 
====<u>What's New In FamilySearch</u>====
:::(Jensen)
 
====<u>Wooden Village</u>====
:Wooden Village is the newest website tool that can help you find names of relatives in need of ordinances.  It contains several apps that assist in finding sources, possible duplicates, data problems, and ancestors with missing spouses or children.
:::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ofegj9z5o4A5Ly2jkgja05vDjVjtsm1A <b>Handout: Wooden Village</b>] (Sullivan)
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 13:01, 8 June 2024

Home Discovery Classes and Learning Resources Scanning Audio/Video Group Activities Contact Us
St. George Utah FamilySearch Center Classroom B




Classes, Learning and Training Resources

Classes are taught in our center Monday through Friday. You are welcome to attend in person in one of our classrooms or connect online via Zoom. Topics or instructors may change after schedules are posted so please call the center at (435) 673-4591 the morning of the class you are interested in for any possible updates.

*Class Schedules:
June 2024

*Class Descriptions and Handouts
NOTE: Schedules or instructors may change.

*Our classrooms can also be reserved for groups who desire to bring their own teachers or request one of ours for family history related instruction.
Click here to reserve Classroom A (22 computers).
Click here to reserve Classroom B (28 computers).

Zoom Classes

  • Zoom is an online tool which allows us to provide live interactive classes to people throughout the world.

If you want to join a Zoom Class, do the following:

  • To select a class, choose from the monthly schedule above under the "Class Schedules" heading.
  • Click on the link for the current month and you will see a menu of our classes with the date and time they are offered
  • A Zoom account is not required to join a class!
  • If you would like to know more about Zoom or create a Zoom account, scroll down to the "For help with Zoom" heading below and click on the links provided under the
    heading.


To join a zoom class, do the following:

  1. Navigate to this webpage on the date and time of the class you would like to join (we recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes before they start to
    resolve any connection issues).
  2. Click on "JOIN CURRENT CLASS" below
  3. From the screen that pops up select "Open Zoom Meeting" - DO NOT SELECT "Launch Meeting"
  4. Select "join with video" and "join with audio" when and if prompted to do so.

For step by step instructions on how to use Zoom one-on-one help, please click here


JOIN CURRENT CLASS


For help with Zoom, select one of the links below.

  1. Download the App
  2. Technology requirements for Mobile Devices/Tablets, Windows/Mac



*Additional Learning and Training Resources


*Quick Resource Book January 2024


**Training Moment videos

  • These Training Moment videos are helpful in learning to navigate and use the various features of FamilySearch.
  • They are 3 to 5 minutes each and two new videos are added each month.
  • Sample topics include; working with Memories, photo albums, Topics Tags, restoring and adding photos, slide scanning, new FamilySearch features, attaching sources and un-attached people to FamilySearch, and more.




St. George FamilySearch Center Staff Classes

  • St. George FamilySearch Center Staff Training

The training lessons, activities and resources are provided for continuing education of our fabulous missionaries. This is for staff of the St.George FamilySearch Center only.

Discovery Center

FamilySearch Family Tree

FamilySearch Research

Assisting in Finding Ancestor for the Temple

Memories, Photos, Audio, Scanning

Web Indexing

Family History Apps for Phone or Tablet

  • TBA - This training was developed for the St. George FamilySearch Center.





*Mini FamilySearch Lessons

  • These Mini Lessons are designed for people who are busy, do not have much free time, or do not know much about family history.
  • Most of the lessons require only half an hour to complete.
  • Each lesson covers a simple feature of FamilySearch and can usually be done on your computer at home.



Links to Online Classes at Other Centers
FamilySearch Library Webinars
Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library)
BYU Webinars
Los Angeles FamilySearch Center
Layton FamilySearch Center
Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center

Click here to reserve your group in Classroom A (22 computers).
Click here to reserve your group in Classroom B (28 computers).