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Class Reminders for the Payson FamilySearch Center
We offer a variety of classes each month taught by amazing presenters. There just might be one listed below that you’ve been waiting for. Check it out; there’s no sign-up necessary. If you cannot attend in person, join us on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95589561172?pwd=ZHVjdC9HZ1d2QUx1TDJtZnpaY0ZkQT09.
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 pm, Virginia Temple will be teaching “Roots Magic.” This award-winning genealogy software makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, RootsMagic is the perfect tool for you! This program is easy-to-use to help you unite past, present, and future generations. Virginia is very knowledgeable, and we are confident you will benefit from this class. She will show you how it works with FamilySearch and Ancestry, allowing you to transfer information from one to the other. Come see for yourself why Family Tree Magazine called RootsMagic, “Probably the best all-around genealogy program, . . . offering a winning combination of features for both casual and serious genealogists.” Attend Virginia’s class to learn how your family history can be taken to the next level.
Thursday, April 11, 7:00 pm, Shaunese Luthy will be teaching “Using Military Records.” Family history is an “art” to Shaunese. Allow her to share her talent and knowledge with you by attending this class. Shaunese will show how military records can provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served in the armed forces. These wonderful records may include dates of birth and death, residence, names and addresses of family members, military rank and affiliation, among other details. Such valuable information will enhance your family history and be an incredible addition to what you have already found. Shaunese has her degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University and runs her own Genealogy business
- Classes are hosted through Zoom.
- Please be sure to create an account before your class begins at zoom.us.
- Click here if you need help setting up Zoom.
- We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes early to resolve any connection issues.
FamilySearch Connect Series [edit | edit source]
Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch
There are handouts with each of these previous courses that helps a person learn an appropriate way to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree. This foundational course will teach how you and your patrons can collaboratively build a family tree.
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Class Handout
Connect - How to Introduce FamilySearch
Are you helping others start their family history? These handouts help you teach a person where to start, or restart, in FamilySearch.
Class Handouts
Class Handout 1
Class Handout 2
Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch
This handout helps how to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree while showing how to build a family tree.
Class Handouts
Class Handout
Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive
Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. These handouts explore how to help others record their family members memories.
Class Handouts
Class Handout
Connect - Basic Searching in FamilySearch.org
This class covers how to use the search menu in FamilySearch to add record sources to your FamilyTree.
Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event.
Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Center Directors Bob and Kris Bloomer |
Payson, UT 84651 Map Directions (801)465-1349 |
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