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*Would you like to start writing your personal history or the history of a parent or grandparent?  Many people do not know how to begin.  This class will give you some ideas on how to get started. There are many ways to write and share your history.  We will also discuss some tools you can use in writing histories.  <br>
Would you like to start writing your personal history or the history of a parent or grandparent?  Many people do not know how to begin.  This class will give you some ideas on how to get started. There are many ways to write and share your history.  We will also discuss some tools you can use in writing histories.  <br>
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*Find your family stories using the BYU special collection. <br>
Find your family stories using the BYU special collection. <br>
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*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/ETUUMp0oHiBJvjZMb9GavYwBQD0iFEFLg3kPitgNhHaw5g?e=FgKqsX  <u> <font color=blue>BYU LIbrary Special Collections </u>] <br>
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*Finding your family stories using the resources at the Church FamilySearch Library. <br>
Finding your family stories using the resources at the Church FamilySearch Library. <br>
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*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EVVM7EGEpMlAgRjkYnqrT2QB-9kTJrYghWaq0A-aWL9nFg?e=3YYmrJ  <u> <font color=blue>Using the Church History Library </u>] <br>
*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EVVM7EGEpMlAgRjkYnqrT2QB-9kTJrYghWaq0A-aWL9nFg?e=3YYmrJ  <u> <font color=blue>Using the Church History Library </u>] <br>
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*Find your family stories using various resources including the University of Utah collections. <br>
Find your family stories using various resources including the University of Utah collections. <br>
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*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EcUvTlZcbOlPtuWko5rYI_sBeQpplnN-NYgxv9YbuwVfBQ?e=TQ2Clf  <u> <font color=blue>Hidden Gem Sites </u>] <br>
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*Find your family stories using various resources including high utility research sites and free newspaper web site. <br>
Find your family stories using various resources including high utility research sites and free newspaper web site. <br>
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*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EQMJZcpD4k1NvR1eQ3or1ncBegy6-fEyUm6uMdINsKq36Q?e=t3IRRQ  <u> <font color=blue>Using High Utility Research Sites </u>] <br>
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*This class will show you how to use this powerful, free photo editing tool. <br>
This class will show you how to use this powerful, free photo editing tool. <br>
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*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EYYujPGUMDxBtR0qI2QUfTgB_QV1Pi5KYET6Low_9WIUww?e=lSJayf  <u> <font color=blue>Introduction to Irfanview </u>] <br>
*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EYYujPGUMDxBtR0qI2QUfTgB_QV1Pi5KYET6Low_9WIUww?e=lSJayf  <u> <font color=blue>Introduction to Irfanview </u>] <br>
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*Discover how to use these powerful resources for genealogical research with searchable access to 76 million books.. <br>
Discover how to use these powerful resources for genealogical research with searchable access to 76 million books.. <br>
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*This class is a basic introduction to The Family History Guide, a free website that represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history. Its scope is broad, but its focus is narrow enough to help you achieve your goals, step by step. Whether you are brand new to family history or a seasoned researcher—or somewhere in between—The Family History Guide can be your difference maker. </b><br>
This class is a basic introduction to The Family History Guide, a free website that represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history. Its scope is broad, but its focus is narrow enough to help you achieve your goals, step by step. Whether you are brand new to family history or a seasoned researcher—or somewhere in between—The Family History Guide can be your difference maker. </b><br>
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*[https://thefhguide.com <u> <font color=blue>Family History Guide] <br>
*[https://thefhguide.com <u> <font color=blue>Family History Guide] <br>
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*This class will show you how to use Google Drive for your family history activities. Google Drive is a great place to store and share your family history pictures and documents. </b><br>
This class will show you how to use Google Drive for your family history activities. Google Drive is a great place to store and share your family history pictures and documents. </b><br>
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<b>Class Handouts</b><br>
*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EaGOQ12Ce-xOqUzAhZWEs5wBYFlB6LdqPgIM0v_yLOTqoA?e=DCKezn  <u> <font color=blue>Using Google Drive in Genalogy </u>] <br>
*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EaGOQ12Ce-xOqUzAhZWEs5wBYFlB6LdqPgIM0v_yLOTqoA?e=DCKezn  <u> <font color=blue>Using Google Drive in Genalogy </u>] <br>
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*This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research. </b><br>
This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research. </b><br>
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*This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research. </b><br>
This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research. </b><br>
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*Make data searchable via indexing.  You will learn the basics of indexing records.
*Make data searchable via indexing.  You will learn the basics of indexing records.
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*Military records can provide a wealth of information that can help you get to know your ancestors better and may even provide data found nowhere else.  This class will discuss a variety of military records and how to find them.
*Military records can provide a wealth of information that can help you get to know your ancestors better and may even provide data found nowhere else.  This class will discuss a variety of military records and how to find them.
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*Can't find a death certificate? This class will help you learn about death certificates and a variety of alternate sources for death and burial records. Each death record tells a story and may provide important clues to help you find and learn about your ancestors. <br>
*Can't find a death certificate? This class will help you learn about death certificates and a variety of alternate sources for death and burial records. Each death record tells a story and may provide important clues to help you find and learn about your ancestors. <br>
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*President Nelson has invited us to sacrifice a little of our time doing family history work. Even if you only have a few minutes of time, there are many family history activities you can do. This lesson will show you over twenty ways you can do a little family history every day. <br>
*President Nelson has invited us to sacrifice a little of our time doing family history work. Even if you only have a few minutes of time, there are many family history activities you can do. This lesson will show you over twenty ways you can do a little family history every day. <br>
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*All of us have ancestors who arrived in the United States from another country. This class will offer help in finding your ancestors emigration, immigration, and naturalization records from early colonial times to more recent records. <br>
*All of us have ancestors who arrived in the United States from another country. This class will offer help in finding your ancestors emigration, immigration, and naturalization records from early colonial times to more recent records. <br>
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*Everyone knows obituaries are a family history treasure.  This class will help you understand that newspapers can help you learn so much more about an ancestor. We will show examples of news you can find and explain how to find the right newspapers and information about newspaper websites. <br>
*Everyone knows obituaries are a family history treasure.  This class will help you understand that newspapers can help you learn so much more about an ancestor. We will show examples of news you can find and explain how to find the right newspapers and information about newspaper websites. <br>
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*We can all use a little help sometimes!  We will demonstrate some of my tips and tricks for improving your family history search for information about your ancestors. <br>
*We can all use a little help sometimes!  We will demonstrate some of my tips and tricks for improving your family history search for information about your ancestors. <br>
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*Puzzilla is a companion to the FamilyTree on FamilySearch. Learn the differences between the free version and the premium version (which is available to use free at family search centers). Puzzilla provides a unique view, enabling improved descendancy research. Plus, learn how Puzzilla can help you easily find possible duplicates, individuals with hints, etc. Learn the features of each of the “buttons” provided in the Premium version. <br>
*Puzzilla is a companion to the FamilyTree on FamilySearch. Learn the differences between the free version and the premium version (which is available to use free at family search centers). Puzzilla provides a unique view, enabling improved descendancy research. Plus, learn how Puzzilla can help you easily find possible duplicates, individuals with hints, etc. Learn the features of each of the “buttons” provided in the Premium version. <br>
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*Learn how to use Descendancy Research through Puzzilla.org and FamilySearch to expand your family tree
*Learn how to use Descendancy Research through Puzzilla.org and FamilySearch to expand your family tree
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*You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research!  In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!
*You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research!  In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!
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*You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research!  In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!
*You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research!  In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!
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*This is an introductory class to Ancestry.com.  It is an established research tool which interfaces with FamilySearch.  Please make sure you have an Ancestry username and password before attending this class. <br>
*This is an introductory class to Ancestry.com.  It is an established research tool which interfaces with FamilySearch.  Please make sure you have an Ancestry username and password before attending this class. <br>
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*This class will cover how you can share data between Ancestry.com and Family Search.  Please have trees established in both Ancestry and FamilySearch before attending this class. <br>  
*This class will cover how you can share data between Ancestry.com and Family Search.  Please have trees established in both Ancestry and FamilySearch before attending this class. <br>  
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*This class will organize the way to do research by using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com.  This class will cover a step by step process that will help you organize your research. <br>
*This class will organize the way to do research by using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com.  This class will cover a step by step process that will help you organize your research. <br>
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*This class will help you understand how to use DNA in your family history research. <br>
*This class will help you understand how to use DNA in your family history research. <br>
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*This class will help you understand the basics of how to use Ancestry.com. <br>
*This class will help you understand the basics of how to use Ancestry.com. <br>
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*MyHeritage is a family-oriented, family history site available in 42 languages.  This class is an overview of the program, how it functions, what it offers, and how it can be beneficial to your research. We’ll touch on the groundbreaking photo tools that set MyHeritage apart from other programs.  You will get a brief look at the DNA function. <br> <br>
*MyHeritage is a family-oriented, family history site available in 42 languages.  This class is an overview of the program, how it functions, what it offers, and how it can be beneficial to your research. We’ll touch on the groundbreaking photo tools that set MyHeritage apart from other programs.  You will get a brief look at the DNA function. <br> <br>
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*We will explore how to use the MyHeritage researching tools including, Smart and Record matches, the tree matching feature, as well as digging further into the new groundbreaking photo features. <br>
*We will explore how to use the MyHeritage researching tools including, Smart and Record matches, the tree matching feature, as well as digging further into the new groundbreaking photo features. <br>
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*Learn how to navigate this site with 8 billion names from 1.7 million trees worldwide.  
*Learn how to navigate this site with 8 billion names from 1.7 million trees worldwide.  
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*Even the most experienced researcher will find something new.
*Even the most experienced researcher will find something new.
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*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EfsYaicC-2tNmsQjRLubpYMBbIHASdTtYz_2PB_z7IMcAA?e=lyioSV<br>  <u> <font color=blue>How to use Geneanet </u>] </font>
*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/EfsYaicC-2tNmsQjRLubpYMBbIHASdTtYz_2PB_z7IMcAA?e=lyioSV<br>  <u> <font color=blue>How to use Geneanet </u>] </font>
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