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'''Brigham City Family History Fair<br>Saturday, March 14, 2015<br>1:00 to 6:30 pm''' | '''Brigham City Family History Fair<br>Saturday, March 14, 2015<br>1:00 to 6:30 pm''' | ||
<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> | <u></u><u>Keynote Address</u> - "Bonding With Our Ancestors" Jerry Earl Johnston | ||
<br>''Preserving Memories Track:''<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> | |||
''<br>FamilySearch Track'':<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 Track:''<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. | |||
Come join us for an informative and inspiring day!<br> | Come join us for an informative and inspiring day!<br> | ||
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Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Brigham City Family History Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2015
1:00 to 6:30 pm
Keynote Address - "Bonding With Our Ancestors" Jerry Earl Johnston
Preserving Memories Track:
Discovering Roots Through Interviews - Learn techniques for talking to relatives to discover your family stories. Kathy Bradford
Once Upon a Time - Learn how to write your ancestors’ stories so they will be enjoyed for generations. Kathy Bradford
Using Audio and Video Recordings to Preserve Family Memories - Learn the techniques for capturing audio recordings and preparing for recording video journals to preserve family stories. Michael Palmer
Scanning and Photo Editing
FamilySearch Track:
Getting Started with FamilySearch - Learn the basics of navigation and strategies for editing, duplicates, sources, photos and more. Annette Shepherd
Finding Names through Descendancy Research - Learn how to find and document cousins that need temple ordinances. Annette Shepherd
What’s New in FamilySearch - Learn the latest features and updates to FamilySearch. Barry Evans
Fixing Problems in Family Tree - Learn strategies for correcting problems in Family Tree Barry Evans
Research Techniques Track:
Evidence Analysis - 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
Beginning Research - Learn the basics of getting started and using FamilySearch and other online resources. Linda Peterson
Genealogy Websites - Explore the best websites for discovering your family. Susan LaVelle
DNA for Family History - Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how it can help your research. Julie Johnson
RootsTech Videos
Four of the best talks from RootsTech 2015. Will be announced when available.
No registration is required.
Come join us for an informative and inspiring day!
Monthly Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
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.
Monday, Feb 2 - 10:00 a.m. - My Heritage, taught by Annette Shepherd
This class teaches how to use the website "My Heritage.com" for both researching and recording personal family trees.
Wednesday, Feb 4 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting the Most from Partner Website Subscriptions, taught by Joyce Palmer
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.
Tuesday, Feb 10 - 6:00 p.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce
This class teaches how to use US Census records to find clues about your family.
Tuesday, Feb 17 - 10:00 a.m. - US Census Records, taught by Shari Duce
Repeat of Feb 10 Class.
Tuesday, Feb 17 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson
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.
Wednesday, Feb 18 - 6:00 p.m. - Audio Files in Family Tree, taught by Michael Palmer
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.
Tuesday, Feb 24 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com, taught by Sue LaVelle
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.
Wednesday, Feb 25 - 10 a.m. - RootsMagic Software Beginning Class, taught by Vicki Rasmussen
Roots Magic is a data management program to record your family records, histories and pictures. This class teaches the basics in using this program.
Wednesday, Feb 25 - 6:00 p.m. - Scanning Workshop, taught by Michael Palmer
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.
Thursday, Feb 26 - 1:00 p.m. - Getting Started with your Research, taught by Linda Peterson
Repeat of Feb 17 class.
Thursday, Feb 26 - 6:00 p.m. - RootsTech Highlights, taught by Anita Olsen
Come learn about all of the new ideas that were presented at the RootsTech conference.
Tuesday, Mar 3 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com Workshop, taught by Sue LaVelle
This is a follow-up class from the week before. This will be hands-on practical use of Ancestry.com.
Staff Training Meeting[edit | edit source]
Thursday, March 19 at 6:00 pm