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We don’t do your genealogy for you but will gladly assist in answering your questions and provide any needed instruction such as how to download pictures, stories, documents, how to add resources from Ancestry and other sites to Family Search., Teach you about new features and new programs.<br>
We don’t do your genealogy for you but will gladly assist in answering your questions and provide any needed instruction such as how to download pictures, stories, documents, how to add resources from Ancestry and other sites to Family Search., Teach you about new features and new programs.<br>


Ward Temple and Family History Consultant-Bro. Rick Williams
Family History Consultant-Bro. Rick Williams
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*'''Open by Appointment Only.'''
*'''Open by Appointment Only.'''


*'''For Appt - Call Sis. Eveyn Baldwin -Ward Temple and Family History Consultant 205-607-7368 - New Member Family History, Basic and Intermediate Family History, and Irish Family History.'''
*'''For Appt - Call:'''<br>
*'''Bro. Rick Williams Ward Temple and Family History Consultant 205-223-8041-Family Search, Ancestry,Roots Magic, and Google Advanced Researcher.'''
*'''Eveyn Baldwin - Family History Consultant 205-607-7368 - New Member Family History, Basic and Intermediate Family History, and Irish Family History.'''
*'''Rick Williams - Family History Consultant 205-223-8041 - Family Search, Ancestry, Roots Magic, and Google Advanced Researcher.'''


'''Holiday Schedule: '''  
'''Holiday Schedule: '''  
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*Adults accompanying youth groups should prepare to actively participate with their youth.  
*Adults accompanying youth groups should prepare to actively participate with their youth.  
*Local temple and family history consultants are an excellent resource to bring with your group and will provide continuity after your visit.
*Local family history consultants are an excellent resource to bring with your group and will provide continuity after your visit.


'''Printing'''<br>  
'''Printing'''<br>  
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*'''Please <u>DO NOT</u> bring food or drink to the Center.'''  
*'''Please <u>DO NOT</u> bring food or drink to the Center.'''  


*'''Church Account Registration: ''' Each member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the group needs to have an Church Login Account BEFORE coming to the Center. Please have them log into [https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/ https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/] or another church account site to make sure their username and password are working. For members who don't have a current account, have them register for one prior to your visit. They can do this by going to [https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/ https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/] and clicking on the Register for an Church Account button on the right side of the screen and entering the necessary information, which includes their church membership number and birth date. Their membership number is on their temple recommend or can be provided by their ward clerk.
*'''Church Account Registration: ''' For groups with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, each member needs an FS Church Account BEFORE coming to the Center. Log in to [https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/ https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/] or another church account site to test that username and password are working. Members who don't have a current account must register for one prior to the visit. Go to [https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/ https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/], click on the Register for an Church Account button on the right side of the screen, enter the necessary information (includes their church membership number and birth date).
*'''Personal Family History Information: ''' Except for Indexing visits, please have everyone bring a personal Pedigree Chart with as much family information as possible.  
*'''Personal Family History Information: ''' Except for Indexing visits, please have everyone bring a personal Pedigree Chart with as much family information as possible.  
*'''Specific Goal or Objective to Accomplish:''' Each group should have an idea or goal, before they arrive, of what they would like to accomplish during the visit to our Center.<br>  
*'''Specific Goal or Objective to Accomplish:''' Each group should have an idea or goal, before they arrive, of what they would like to accomplish during the visit to our Center.<br>  
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[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/youth-connecting-generations/ '''Youth Connecting with Generations''']&nbsp;  
[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/youth-connecting-generations/ '''Youth Connecting with Generations''']&nbsp;  


'''Remind the youth to bring with them for their hands-on visit'''  
'''Remind the youth to bring with them for their hands-on visit:'''  


*Their Church Account user name and password  
*Their Church Account user name and password  
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*Paper and pencil/pen for taking notes of information found.<br>
*Paper and pencil/pen for taking notes of information found.<br>


[http://www.dutytogod.com/ '''Duty to God'''] - The Duty to God Certificate Requirements (by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints):<br> Deacon - Family Activities:<br> 4. Keep a written record of your family history. Ask a parent or the ward temple and family history consultant to help you prepare a 4-generation pedigree chart.<br> Priest - Family Activities:<br> 9. Submit the names of one of your ancestors for temple work or write a 500-word personal history.<br> See also: Duty to God Award.
The Duty to God Certificate Requirements (by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints):<br> Deacon - Family Activities:<br> 4. Keep a written record of your family history. Ask a parent or the ward temple and family history consultant to help you prepare a 4-generation pedigree chart.<br> Priest - Family Activities:<br> 9. Submit the names of one of your ancestors for temple work or write a 500-word personal history.<br> See also: Duty to God Award.


=== BSA  ===
=== BSA  ===


[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boy_Scout_Merit_Badge_in_Genealogy '''Boy Scout Merit Badge''' ]in Genealogy - We can help you accomplish your BSA goals for this merit badge. <br>  
[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boy_Scout_Merit_Badge_in_Genealogy '''Boy Scout Merit Badge'''] in Genealogy - We can help you accomplish your BSA goals for this merit badge. <br>  


:'''Requirements to be completed''' before coming to the library:  
:'''Requirements to be completed''' before coming to the library:  
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'''Training Resources'''<br>  
'''Training Resources'''<br>  


'''American Ancestors''' - [http://www.americanancestors.org/online-seminars/ Online Seminars]<br>'''Ancestral Quest''' - [http://www.ancquest.com/AQTutorials.htm Tutorials]<br>'''Ancestry.com''' -[http://www.ancestry.com/cs/us/videos Learning Center<br>]'''BYU Center for''' [https://familyhistory.byu.edu/Pages/Home.aspx Family History and Genealogy]<br>'''FamilySearch''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center Learning Center]<br>'''FamilySearch''' - [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page Wiki]<br>'''Granite Genealogy''' - [http://granitegenealogytraining.blogspot.com/ Training]<br>'''Indexing '''[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Indexing_Project_Page Helps]<br>'''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'''[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/my-calling-as-a-temple-and-family-history-consultant?lang=eng Temple &amp; Family History Training] - Starting place for Ward Temple and Family History Consultants and Priesthood Leaders.<br>'''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints '''- [https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/youth-connecting-generations/ Youth Connecting with Generations]<br>'''Latter-day Saint Ancestry '''[[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]]<br>'''Legacy Family Tree '''- [http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Training.asp Training]  
'''American Ancestors''' - [http://www.americanancestors.org/online-seminars/ Online Seminars]<br>'''Ancestral Quest''' - [http://www.ancquest.com/AQTutorials.htm Tutorials]<br>'''Ancestry.com''' -[http://www.ancestry.com/cs/us/videos Learning Center<br>]'''BYU Center for''' [https://familyhistory.byu.edu/Pages/Home.aspx Family History and Genealogy]<br>'''FamilySearch''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center Learning Center]<br>'''FamilySearch''' - [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page Wiki]<br>'''Granite Genealogy''' - [http://granitegenealogytraining.blogspot.com/ Training]<br>'''Indexing '''[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Indexing_Project_Page Helps]<br>'''Latter-day Saint Ancestry '''[[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]]<br>'''Legacy Family Tree '''- [http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Training.asp Training]  


'''RootsMagic '''[http://www.rootsmagic.com/Webinars/ Learning Center]<br>
'''RootsMagic '''[http://www.rootsmagic.com/Webinars/ Learning Center]<br>
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*[http://www.findagrave.com/ '''Find a Grave''']  
*[http://www.findagrave.com/ '''Find a Grave''']  
*[http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Alabama.htm '''Free Public Records Directory''']  
*[http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Alabama.htm '''Free Public Records Directory''']  
*[http://www.interment.net/ I'''nterment.com''']  
*[http://www.interment.net/ '''Interment.com''']  
*[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives/?p_action=keyword&s_search_type=keyword&p_product=NewsLibrary&p_theme=newslibrary2&d_sources=location&d_place=NJNG&p_nbid=& '''North Jefferson News (2007-Present)''']  
*[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives/?p_action=keyword&s_search_type=keyword&p_product=NewsLibrary&p_theme=newslibrary2&d_sources=location&d_place=NJNG&p_nbid=& '''North Jefferson News (2007-Present)''']  
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/ '''Rootsweb''']  
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/ '''Rootsweb''']  
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