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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  
<u></u>1:00-1:40 <u>Keynote Address</u> - "Bonding With Our Ancestors" Jerry Earl Johnston  


''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 -&nbsp;</u>Learn the best ways to scan, edit, and preserve precious family photos and documents. Michael Palmer
1:50-2:50<br><u>Discovering Roots Through Interviews </u>- Learn techniques for talking to relatives to discover your family stories. Kathy Bradford


''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
<u>Getting Started with FamilySearch</u> - Learn the basics of navigation and strategies for editing, duplicates, sources, photos and more. Annette Shepherd


''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
<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


<u>RootsTech Videos </u><br> Four of the best talks from RootsTech 2015. Will be announced when available.  
<u>RootsTech Video - FamilySearch Family Tree 2014 and Beyond</u>, Ron Tanner
 
3:00 - 4:00
 
<u>Once Upon a Time </u>- Learn how to write your ancestors’ stories so they will be enjoyed for generations. Kathy Bradford
 
<u>Finding Names through Descendancy Research</u> - Learn how to find and document cousins that need temple ordinances. Annette Shepherd
 
<u>Beginning Research</u> - Learn the basics of getting started and using FamilySearch and other online resources. Linda Peterson
 
<u>RootsTech Video - You've Mastered teh Census and Basic Search, What Next?</u> Karen Auman
 
4:10 - 5:10
 
<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></u><u>What’s New in FamilySearch</u> - Learn the latest features and updates to FamilySearch. Barry Evans
 
<u>Sc</u><u>Genealogy Websites</u> - Explore the best websites for discovering your family. Susan LaVelle<u>anning and </u>
 
<u></u><u>RootsTech Video - 6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet</u><u></u> Janet Hovorka
 
<u>5:20 - 6:20</u>
 
<u>Scanning and Photo Editing -&nbsp;</u>Learn the best ways to scan, edit, and preserve precious family photos and documents. Michael Palmer
 
<u>Fixing Problems in Family Tree</u> - Learn strategies for correcting problems in Family Tree Barry Evans
 
<u>DNA for Family History</u> - Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how it can help your research. Julie Johnson
 
<u>Rootstech Video - Getting the Most Out of Ancestry.com</u> Crista Cowan


No registration is required.  
No registration is required.  
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'''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.'''  
'''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.'''  


Tuesday, Mar 3 - 6:00 p.m. - Ancestry.com Workshop, taught by Sue LaVelle
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.  
This is a follow-up class from the week before. This will be hands-on practical use of Ancestry.com.  
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