Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

OGDEN FAMILYSEARCH CENTER

Closed until further notice! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
FamilySearch are continuing to monitor the development of COVID-19. To stay up-to-date on news and reopening information,
visit:
Church Newsroom

FamilySearch Newsroom

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Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

Address: 321 22nd Street
Ogden, Utah 84401
Telephone: (801) 626-1132

Hours:
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Still Closed! Look for online classes in July

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and FamilySearch are continuing to monitor the development of COVID-19.

To stay up-to-date on news and reopening information, visit:

• Church Newsroom: At - http://www.Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

• FamilySearch Newsroom: At - https://media.familysearch.org/

Ogden FamilySearch Center Online Classes We Are Offering Online Classes at the Ogden FamilySearch Center.! The new class format will be taught using the Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform. You will be able to see and hear the instructor while you follow along on your own computer. You will be able to interact with the instructor, ask questions and make comments. To attend the class, you will need to make a reservation. Instructions for joining a class Zoom meeting are below. Beginning July 21, 2020, classes will be taught each week on Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Classes will be presented each week on the same day and at the same time. Tuesdays Family History Stake/Ward Consultants Thursday Basic FamilySearch Research Indexing Steps for Zoom Participant Registration and Download: On the Ogden FamilySearch Center's Webpage, find the class title you want to attend and click on the Title to Register The "meeting Registration" page appears. Fill out the reistration with you name and and email. Click Register. You will receive an email with a confirmation. Save your Confirmation for joining on the day of class. Don't have the Zoon app downloaded? You can do it now OR you can wait until you join the meeting and Zoom will direct you to download. To Join Class Meeting: To join the class meeting, return to your email confirmation and click on "Click Here to Join." If you haven't downloaded Zoom click "download and run Zoom." A window opens, click SAVE. It downloads and moves you to the next screen. Click "launch meeting" and "Test Computer Audio." A box appears that says "Wait for the host to start this meeting." You'll be in a Waiting Room until the host admits you. When the host admits you, you'll Click Join with Video. You're ready to go!

Services Provided at the Ogden FamilySearch Center

At the Center, we have state-of-the-art computers with access to many premium genealogical and historical websites.
We offer one-on-one assistance in accessing your FamilySearch family tree.

Ogden Family History Monthly Challenges Each month the Ogden FamilySearch Center will post two challenges. Challenge One FamilySearch: Go to your FamilySearch homepage and review Recommended Tasks. For each family name, review the blue record hints and attach the sources as applicable. Challenge Two Discovery: Go to “Record My Story” and select a story category or create your own story. This is a great time to record in your own voice your experiences and memories through this pandemic.

Ward Temple and Family History Consultants and Leaders: "Open a Treasure Box of Resources" Sign into FamilySearch.org and find a wealth of instruction and ideas for Ward Temple and Family History Consultants and Leaders! Stake and Ward Temple and Family History Callings - "Discover for Yourself"

Children's Area This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents. There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.

Genealogical Societies The Center enjoys hosting various private societies in their genealogical efforts in preserving and learning more about family history throughout the world. Please use the links above to book the appropriate sized classroom for your visit. The following is a list of societies that regularly meet at the Center: American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com Netherlands Genealogical Group Meet 4th Wednesday at 10:30-12:30 in the large classroom National Genealogical Society Family History Conference Echoes of Our Ancestors 20-23 May 2020 Salt Lake City, Utah NGS Conference Registration Homelands: Norway We are continuing our look at the emerging homeland of Norway this week. Below are current resources for Norway. Norway Research Wiki Community for Norway Archive Digital Norway (1805 and 1865 census)

What's New in FamilySearch Do you need to learn the latest tools in your own FamilySearch family tree, OR see what's happening in family history throughout the world? Click on the link and discover! What's New at FamilySearch

Resources on the Web Would you like to get involved with the Utah Genealogy Association (UGA)? Click on the link to learn more! Utah Genealogy Association The Salt Lake Family History Library (FHL) has on-line classes and webinars that you can watch. This is a great resource for finding training. Click the link to see all the classes available. Family History Library On-Line Classes & Webinars

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