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= '''2013 Ogden Family History Conference '''<br> '''Of Roots and Branches <br>''' '''14 Sep 2013'''  =
= '''2013 Ogden Family History Conference '''<br> '''Of Roots and Branches <br>''' '''14 Sep 2013'''  =
== What's NEW for this Conference:  ==
&nbsp; * One on One Research help -&nbsp;Look for time slot sign-up sheets near the registration table as you arrive. Our experts are:&nbsp;Swedish: Curtis Larson and Kevin Capson; &nbsp;Danish and Norwegian: Annie Strawn; &nbsp;Netherlands: Don Koldewyn;&nbsp;British Isles: Barbara Lewis;&nbsp;Spanish: Carolina Espinoza<br>
&nbsp; * Free Fan Chart Banner - details to follow later
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== Maps  ==


[http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/WeberStateMap/CampusMap_5.12.pdf Weber State University campus map] - Free Saturday parking for the Conference is allowed in any parking lot, however do not park in any specific reserved or numbered parking space.  
[http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/WeberStateMap/CampusMap_5.12.pdf Weber State University campus map] - Free Saturday parking for the Conference is allowed in any parking lot, however do not park in any specific reserved or numbered parking space.  
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[http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/WeberStateMap/Union.pdf Weber State University Shepherd Union Building floor plan for classroom locations]  
[http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/WeberStateMap/Union.pdf Weber State University Shepherd Union Building floor plan for classroom locations]  


This Annual Conference is made possible by WSU History Department, the volunteers from the community and the&nbsp;'''''Ogden FamilySearch Library: [http://ogdenfsl.org/ ogdenfsl.org]'''''  
This Annual Conference is made possible by WSU History Department, the volunteers from the community and the&nbsp;'''''Ogden FamilySearch Library: [http://ogdenfsl.org/ ogdenfsl.org]'''''<br>


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== '''2013 CONFERENCE PRESENTERS'''  ==
== '''2013 CONFERENCE PRESENTERS'''  ==
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Come prepared to share a research problem, and you can sign up for one-on-one time with a specialist in the areas of Danish, Swedish, English, Irish, Scottish, Spanish or United States research.  
Come prepared to share a research problem, and you can sign up for one-on-one time with a specialist in the areas of Danish, Swedish, English, Irish, Scottish, Spanish or United States research.  


We are excited to welcome young and old, English and Spanish speakers, all religions and everyone who loves (or is learning to love) family history.
We are excited to welcome young and old, English and Spanish speakers, all religions and everyone who loves (or is learning to love) family history.  


== '''2013 CONFERENCE VENDORS'''&nbsp; ==
== '''2013 CONFERENCE VENDORS'''&nbsp; ==


The 2012 Ogden Family History conference will offer something for everyone interested in family history, including the opportunity to talk with vendors of a number of family-history products. Vendors of well-known products such as Ancestral Quest, Roots Magic and Legacy will have booths. Genealogy Wall Charts has offered a free black-and-white fan chart at the conference for those who go to their website, genealogywallcharts.com, and request the chart prior to the conference. Backblaze, an online computer backup, service has offered three months of service free to those who attend the conference. Family Roots Publishing will have a large collection of family history printed material for sale. Several companies offer video and movie transfers to other media. Many other specialty businesses will have booths to share their wares. At 4:15 p.m. a drawing will take place for vendor donated prizes. A complete listing of vendors will be available at a date closer to the conference.
The 2012 Ogden Family History conference will offer something for everyone interested in family history, including the opportunity to talk with vendors of a number of family-history products. Vendors of well-known products such as Ancestral Quest, Roots Magic and Legacy will have booths. Genealogy Wall Charts has offered a free black-and-white fan chart at the conference for those who go to their website, genealogywallcharts.com, and request the chart prior to the conference. Backblaze, an online computer backup, service has offered three months of service free to those who attend the conference. Family Roots Publishing will have a large collection of family history printed material for sale. Several companies offer video and movie transfers to other media. Many other specialty businesses will have booths to share their wares. At 4:15 p.m. a drawing will take place for vendor donated prizes. A complete listing of vendors will be available at a date closer to the conference.  


== '''2013 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE'''  ==
== '''2013 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE'''  ==
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Please be aware that SOME of these conference classes listed on the wiki MAY be changed, and the FINAL class schedule will be handed out to you when you register at the Conference.  
Please be aware that SOME of these conference classes listed on the wiki MAY be changed, and the FINAL class schedule will be handed out to you when you register at the Conference.  


To view the descriptions for the different 2013 Conference classes click [[Ogden FamilySearch 2013 Conference|Class Descriptions]] to see them listed in order of their Class #.
To view the descriptions for the different 2013 Conference classes click [[Ogden FamilySearch 2013 Conference|Class Descriptions]] to see them listed in order of their Class #.  


=== ''First Session 10:00-11:00 following Keynote Speaker''  ===
=== ''First Session 10:00-11:00 following Keynote Speaker''  ===
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| The Big 4 – about U.S. census, church, land, and probate records&nbsp;  
| The Big 4 – about U.S. census, church, land, and probate records&nbsp;  
| Marilyn Markham MLS, AG, CG<sup>sm</sup>
| Marilyn Markham MLS, AG, CG<sup>sm</sup>  
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=== ''Fourth Session 1:45-2:45''  ===
=== ''Fourth Session 1:45-2:45''  ===
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| U.S. Land Records  
| U.S. Land Records  
| Marilyn Markham MLS, AG, CG<sup>sm</sup>
| Marilyn Markham MLS, AG, CG<sup>sm</sup>  
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=== ''Fifth Session 3:00-4:00''  ===
=== ''Fifth Session 3:00-4:00''  ===
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=== Drawing 4:15  ===
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