St. George Utah FamilySearch Center/Classes: Difference between revisions

(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.<br>  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uDryNAXxDCZy527HvzJGM1x9fOxD2AkJ/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Records of the Church & Their Poor (Pre-1837)</b>] (McKinstry)

====Crossing the Pond====

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.<br>

[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JeJv0HgtpxpV6dsbvCnMwjeNEoIQi6-8 <b>Handout: Crossing the Pond</b>] (Orman)

====Danish Research====

The following topics are discussed:<br>

Patronymic naming -- Danish Counties and Parishes -- How to read Danish Parish Records -- How to find names using Danish URL sites. <br>

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTdU1TSFlqWlZ1R2M/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Denmark Class</b>]<br>

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTZGxhWkhMclNCemc/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Danish Research Log</b>]

====German, Swiss, Italian, Polish Research====

====Hispanic Research====

====Irish: America to Ireland====

====Irish Research====

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.<br>

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4jpUpplNi3tYPQIIl2GQJ915BEDgbs2/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Finding Irish Ancestors–19th & 20th Centuries</b>] (McKinstry)

====Norwegian Research====

====New England Research====

====Pacific Isle Research====

====Scotland Research====

(<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.<br>  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pptyBaTTUIM21MGcm2Uj4_4rtplGrgm6/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Scotland’s People – The Ultimate Research Web Site</b>] (McKinstry)

====Swedish Research====

====Basic Computer====

====Breaking Brick Walls====

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.<br>

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zi1EI4IACZ79t14DzjZuEDudf9xoDTcz/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Breaking Brick Walls</b>] (Hammons)

====Census Records: Getting to Know about Your Family in the Federal Census====

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.<br>

[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NQeKtkiygwFmEXiiaM8yYB_6TrtU-lgU <b>Handout: Census Research</b>] (Sullivan)

====City Directories====

====DNA====

====Family History Guide====

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

====Family Apps====

(explain) <br>

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.<br>

[https://drive.google.com/open?id=19uJ3730131vZVohW6LmhpkWU8QY2n9BF <b>Handout: FamilySearch Memories App</b>]<br>

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K5k2zE2KVkUYtMy6Eu12J04G51O7qpoP/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: Family History on Your Tablet</b>]

====FamilySearch WIKI====

====FamilySearch: Games and Activities====

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.<br>

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37fYs3Uz0vTeWplY3JHSGFVZFE/view?usp=sharing <b>Handout: No Time to Prepare Games and Activities</b>]

====Find a Grave====

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