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What's new at the Lehi FamilySearch Center?

  • Click here to view the new July 2024 class schedule.
  • We offer a wide variety of classes in Spanish. Click here to view a list of the Spanish classes.
  • We have new machines to convert Betamax tapes.
  • Click here to watch video on how to split your computer screen before you join a zoom class.


Reserve a Classroom for your Ward or Stake Group

  • A classroom with a podium, large screen, and 24 computers can be reserved at the center for a two hour slot. Do NOT bring more than thirty people. Our classrooms cannot accomodate more than thirty individuals.
  • Please plan on bringing your own teacher.
  • Click here to reserve a classroom for your group.


Attend Classes Online or in the Center

  • Classes are taught live in the center and online, unless noted in the class description.
  • Scroll down to find a list of classes and when they are being offered.


Class Descriptions and Handouts

  • To see a class description, access handouts, or join a zoom class, click on the text "CLASS INFO - ATTEND CLASS" located to the right of each class title.

Class Offerings

  • All classes are available online, and unless noted below in the class description.
  • You may also attend the class in the center.

Class Schedules:

***Classes are subject to change. Please confirm the class schedule before attending.

Attend a Class Online Via ZOOM

  • Zoom is an online communication tool. A zoom account is not required to use this service.
  • Once you have identified a class you wish to attend, and it is time for that class: Click here to join the class via zoom.
  • Click here to watch video on how to split your computer screen before you join zoom.
  • You will automatically be taken to a receptionist who will help you join your class.
  • You may also join a zoom class by clicking on the "CLASS INFO - ATTEND CLASS" link to the right of the class you wish to attend.
  • Then Click on the "Click here to join this class" link.


FamilySearch Classes

FamilySearch Basics - Ralph Stephens & Marijo Young


FamilySearch Intro and Family Tree

  • This class discusses the front-page capabilities of FamilySearch including account settings, help system, messaging, notifications, recommended tasks, the to-do-list, navigating in the Tree.

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FamilySearch Person Page

  • This class discusses the PERSON page and it's functionality including the importance of having correct and sourced information, correct family relationships, layout settings, finding information using our FamilySearch Partners, examining the change history, etc.

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FamilySearch Records

  • This class focuses on understanding what source data is and how to search for it. This class will teach how to use the search capabilities of FamilySearch under the "Search" / "Records" selection.

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FamilySearch Records (continued)

  • This class focuses on using the other FamilySearch search capabilities "Images", "Genealogies", "Catalog", "Books", and the "Research Wiki.

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Preserving your Memories Using FamilySearch - Ralph Stephens

  • Pictures and stories are a wonderful way of preserving our family history. This class will assist you in learning how to use photos, documents, stories and audio in the FamilySearch program.

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Discovering Descendancy Research - Neal Beecher

  • Those with pioneer heritage may find it challenging to discover new names. This class will teach you effective ways to find the names of your distant cousins. You should have experience with using FamilySearch before taking this Class.

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  • No classes scheduled

Individuals and Relationships: Add, Edit & Delete - McKay Hendrix

  • This class will cover a variety of scenarios as information is added, edited, or deleted from within a person's Details page in FamilySearch.

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Living Memories - Using the Memories App - Louise Harrington

  • Do you have favorite stories and photos you share at family gatherings? Will your loved ones benefit by learning more about their relatives? Do you feel an urgent need to preserve your memories, so they are never forgotten and are shared from generation to generation?
  • Come join us as we learn how to preserve our living memories. The FamilySearch Memory app makes collecting, preserving, and sharing your favorite family memories easy and convenient wherever you are. You’ll be the one everyone thanks for saving the most meaningful memories!

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Using the FamilySearch Wiki – Julie Wilcox

  • The Family Search WIKI is an amazing but underused resource. It is a free tool for finding information about subjects, records that may have been generated by your ancestors, and places in which records may be found. It is like an online encyclopedia for family history research. Learn how to use this great tool to improve your own research.

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Hands-On Workshop: Finding and Merging Duplicates on Family Tree – Julie Wilcox

  • After a short presentation showing why we have duplicates on Family Tree, consultants will personally help you find duplicates on your tree and assist you in the merging process.

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Using the FamilySearch Catalog and Browsing un-indexed Records
– Julie Wilcox

  • Learn how to best use and search the catalog of genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) made available by FamilySearch online and in libraries and centers. Also, how to browse records that have not yet been indexed and link those records to the family tree. Included are hints for using the catalog on Ancestry.com.

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Do’s and Don’ts on FamilySearch Tree – Julie Wilcox

  • Join this class for suggestions of things you should DO on FamilySearch Family Tree (that maybe you aren't yet doing!), and also some common mistakes you should NOT do on Family Tree. Good advice for beginners and for those who are experienced researchers.

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FamilySearch Memories – Are you using All of the New Features? – Julie Wilcox

  • Join this class to learn about all the new features found in FamilySearch.

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Discover, Gather, and Connect Classes CLASSES

How do I Start Writing my Personal and Family History - Mark VanOrden

  • Would you like to start writing your personal history or the history of a parent or grandparent? Many people do not know how to begin. This class will give you some ideas on how to get started. There are many ways to write and share your history. We will also discuss some tools you can use in writing histories.

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Tools for Preparing and Improving Documents and Photos for Memories on FamilySearch – Larry Gunther

  • This class will show you how to use this powerful, free photo editing tool.

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Using Artificial Intelgence and Other Tools for Research – Larry Gunther

  • Discover how to use these powerful resources for genealogical research with searchable access to 76 million books..

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  • Coming Soon

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Introduction to The Family History Guide - Ken Jacobsen

  • This class is a basic introduction to The Family History Guide, a free website that represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history. Its scope is broad, but its focus is narrow enough to help you achieve your goals, step by step. Whether you are brand new to family history or a seasoned researcher—or somewhere in between—The Family History Guide can be your difference maker.

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Using Google Drive in Genealogy - Rachel Raisor

  • This class will show you how to use Google Drive for your family history activities. Google Drive is a great place to store and share your family history pictures and documents.

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Tips for Identifying Your Unknown DNA Matches (Workshop) – Alyson Johnson

  • This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research.

Class Handouts

  • Coming soon

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  • No classes scheduled

Assigning Relationships to your Ancestry DNA Matches (Beginner Workshop) – Alyson Johnson

  • This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research.

Class Handouts

  • Coming soon

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  • No classes scheduled

DNA – Using Ancestry’s ThruLines to Grow Your Tree (workshop) – Alyson Johnson

  • This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research.

Class Handouts

  • Coming soon

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Indexing Classes

Indexing - Making Records Searchable – Melanie Bird

  • Make data searchable via indexing. You will learn the basics of indexing records.


Class Handouts

  • Coming Soon


Upcoming Dates

  • No Class Scheduled


Family History Research Classes

Discover Family History Through Military Records - Julie Wilcox

  • Military records can provide a wealth of information that can help you get to know your ancestors better and may even provide data found nowhere else. This class will discuss a variety of military records and how to find them.

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Finding Death, Burial and Cemetery Records - Julie Wilcox

  • Can't find a death certificate? This class will help you learn about death certificates and a variety of alternate sources for death and burial records. Each death record tells a story and may provide important clues to help you find and learn about your ancestors.

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Five Minute Family History Success - Julie Wilcox

  • President Nelson has invited us to sacrifice a little of our time doing family history work. Even if you only have a few minutes of time, there are many family history activities you can do. This lesson will show you over twenty ways you can do a little family history every day.

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Crossing the Pond – Finding Emigration and Immigration Records
- Julie Wilcox

  • All of us have ancestors who arrived in the United States from another country. This class will offer help in finding your ancestors emigration, immigration, and naturalization records from early colonial times to more recent records.

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Newspapers Are a Genealogical Treasure - Julie Wilcox

  • Everyone knows obituaries are a family history treasure. This class will help you understand that newspapers can help you learn so much more about an ancestor. We will show examples of news you can find and explain how to find the right newspapers and information about newspaper websites.

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Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search Results - Julie Wilcox

  • We can all use a little help sometimes! We will demonstrate some of my tips and tricks for improving your family history search for information about your ancestors.

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All About Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox

  • Puzzilla is a companion to the FamilyTree on FamilySearch. Learn the differences between the free version and the premium version (which is available to use free at family search centers). Puzzilla provides a unique view, enabling improved descendancy research. Plus, learn how Puzzilla can help you easily find possible duplicates, individuals with hints, etc. Learn the features of each of the “buttons” provided in the Premium version.

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Descendancy Research using Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox

  • Learn how to use Descendancy Research through Puzzilla.org and FamilySearch to expand your family tree

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Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 1 - Julie Wilcox

  • You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research! In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!

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Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 2 - Julie Wilcox

  • You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research! In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!

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Swedish Genealogy Research - Chris Seaberg

  • Swedish research using ArkivDigital, FamilySearch images, Ancestry, and Swedish Death Index.

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  • No classes scheduled

Researching Using Spreadsheets – Rachel Raisor

  • Learn how to utilize spreadsheets while doing your family history.

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A Beginner's Guide to British Research – Jessica Morgan

  • An introduction to the three essential record sets for British research: censuses, civil records, and parish records. We'll discuss the importance of each set and how to access them on FamilySearch.

Class Handouts

  • Coming soon

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Ancestry.com Classes

Overview and Creating your Tree – Alvin Jones

  • This is an introductory class to Ancestry.com. It is an established research tool which interfaces with FamilySearch. Please make sure you have an Ancestry username and password before attending this class.

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Ancestry – Research using your Tree – Alvin Jones

  • This class will cover research tools using your personal tree in Ancestry. Please have a tree established in Ancestry before attending this class.

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Ancestry – Exchanging Data with FamilySearch – Alvin Jones

  • This class will cover how you can share data between Ancestry.com and Family Search. Please have trees established in both Ancestry and FamilySearch before attending this class.

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Ancestry – Exchanging Media Files– Alvin Jones

  • This is a class on how to share media files with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.

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Ancestry – Organize Your Research – Using FamilySearch & Ancestry.com
– Alvin Jones

  • This class will organize the way to do research by using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com. This class will cover a step by step process that will help you organize your research.

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MyHeritage Classes

MyHeritage - An Overview Including Powerful Photo Features - Marijo Young

  • MyHeritage is a family-oriented, family history site available in 42 languages. This class is an overview of the program, how it functions, what it offers, and how it can be beneficial to your research. We’ll touch on the groundbreaking photo tools that set MyHeritage apart from other programs. You will get a brief look at the DNA function.

  • It is helpful to have your account already set up and at least a basic tree started, a Gedcom tree imported, or a FamilySearch tree sync. (See the handout for instructions to set up your account).

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MyHeritage - Research Features and Additional Photo Tools - Marijo Young

  • We will explore how to use the MyHeritage researching tools including, Smart and Record matches, the tree matching feature, as well as digging further into the new groundbreaking photo features.

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  • Coming soon

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Geneanet Classes

Using Geneanet to find your ancestors in Europe, British Isles, and American Research - Elaine Gunther

  • Learn how to navigate this site with 8 billion names from 1.7 million trees worldwide.
  • 6 million digitized records.
  • 4 million searchable books and newspapers.
  • Even the most experienced researcher will find something new.


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Links to Online Classes at Other Centers



Center Hours
Lehi FamilySearch Center
Lost & Found
Monday & Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Center Directors
Jennifer and Bill Gray
3201 Garden Drive
Lehi, UT 84043
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(801)356-5820
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