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Ogden FamilySearch Library 2015 Conference class descriptions

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'''12. What’s New in Ancestral Quest….Gaylon Findlay''' Come learn about the latest features in Ancestral Quest. Whether you use AQ's native database or are still using PAF 5, you'll find new tools to help you with your family history. Time permitting, if you have a question about something not on the outline, we may be able to answer it. '''13. LAB Descendancy Research in FamilySearch Family Tree….Linda Dursteler''' Offered twice, see class 52 Do you have missing cousins? Gaps in your family? Use descendancy research on FamilySearch/Family Tree to identify problems, to add information, eliminate duplicates, etc. This overview class gives you a hands-on experience and gets you started on completing your family. Second Session 11:15-12:15

'''12. What’s New in Ancestral Quest….Gaylon Findlay''' Come learn about the latest features in Ancestral Quest. Whether you use AQ's native database or are still using PAF 5, you'll find new tools to help you with your family history. Time permitting, if you have a question about something not on the outline, we may be able to answer it. '''13. LAB Descendancy Research in FamilySearch Family Tree….Linda Dursteler''' Offered twice, see class 52 Do you have missing cousins? Gaps in your family? Use descendancy research on FamilySearch/Family Tree to identify problems, to add information, eliminate duplicates, etc. This overview class gives you a hands-on experience and gets you started on completing your family. Second Session 11:15-12:15

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'''14'''. '''YOUTH LDS Family History Consultants….Kolten Nay and Brooke Bedke''' Youth learning from youth. Find out how you can move the work of salvation forward in your wards and among your friends. '''15. Expanding your Family Tree through Descendancy Research…Lisa McBride''' Looking for new cousins to add to Family Tree? Explore how working from FamilySearch Desendancy View, Puzzilla and other tools can help you build a complete tree—not just down your tree, but up also! Learn how to look for clues and to use the newest tools to zero in on those family members missing in your tree and to build the story of their lives. '''16. Early LDS newspapers: an underutilized resource….McKenna Cooper''' Have you ever heard of the Nauvoo Neighbor? How about the Wasp? Come learn how to access early LDS newspapers and other little known resources online. We will also discuss how these sources can enhance your research and add fascinating context to your ancestor’s story. '''17. 6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet….Janet Hovorka''' You can become an expert researcher and quickly document your family’s history online with six simple tips for working with multiple family history websites. Learn how to stay focused and in control of your family history searches. And understand how to record the results so that you don’t get tripped up as you move along your family tree. '''18. Storytellers Rule the World….Gene Sessions Ph.D.''' The past is rich with wonderful stories about fascinating lives and great adventures, sinking tragedies and soaring triumphs. History is so much more than just names, dates, and places. Sometimes, as family historians, we get overwhelmed with cataloging the data and miss the intricate and delightful drama of past lives. This session will discuss how to capture those stories from the record and how to tell them accurately and interestingly. ''' '''19. Researching in Great Britain….Jessica Taylor '''There are three record collections that are vital to British research: civil records, censuses, and parish records. Come learn how to locate and interpret these records for your ancestors in this beginning guide to British genealogy. '''20. Danish Research on the Internet....Annie Strawn '''Did you know that Denmark has put their national records online at no cost? Unfortunately, the website is a little difficult to use unless you speak Danish—or take this class which will teach you all the tips you need to know to navigate the website and find your Danish ancestors.''' 21. Technology and Techniques for Differentiating Two People with the Same Name….Geoff Rasmussen '''Learn techniques for recording and organizing your research when you're not sure if you've got the right ancestor, or when you find several people with the same name. Get ideas for easily picking up old research and sharing your findings.''' 22. Facebook for Family History….Amy Archibald '''Discover how to create family Facebook groups for ongoing virtual reunions. Uncover genealogy related organizations, societies, groups, conferences, companies, or experts. Learn about apps that help you build your tree and find out how simple it is to connect to distant cousins.''' 23. Heritage Collector Software Demo….Marlo Schuldt '''New ways to organize, find, and share your photos. Create Calendars, Storybooks, and slideshows. Share with family using a Cloud such as Drop Box. ''' 24. Making Magical discoveries Using MyHeritage….Mark Olsen''' '''25. SPANISH Investigación Genealógica Hispana….Jonathan Walker '''Esta clase se cubra como de buscar su ancestros en latinamerica. Vamos a cubrir las estrategias de investigación, cómo encontrar y entender los registros, y cómo tener éxito en la investigación para su Ancestros. '''26. LAB FamilySearch for Beginners….Kathleen Buckmaster '''Offered twice, see class 67. New to FamilySearch? Do you think you would benefit from a “hands on” experience? We are offering a lab class this year for you. If you have an LDS or Familysearch account, you are ready to attend. Volunteers in our One-on-One Circle of Service can help you register with FamilySearch during the conference (you would need to be able to access e-mail there to complete the registration), or visit the Ogden FamilySearch Library before the day of the conference. Third Session 12:30-1:30 '''

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'''14'''. '''YOUTH LDS Family History Consultants….Kolten Nay and Brooke Bedke''' Youth learning from youth. Find out how you can move the work of salvation forward in your wards and among your friends. '''15. Expanding your Family Tree through Descendancy Research…Lisa McBride
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''' Looking for new cousins to add to Family Tree? Explore how working from FamilySearch Desendancy View, Puzzilla and other tools can help you build a complete tree—not just down your tree, but up also! Learn how to look for clues and to use the newest tools to zero in on those family members missing in your tree and to build the story of their lives. '''16. Early LDS newspapers: an underutilized resource….McKenna Cooper''' Have you ever heard of the Nauvoo Neighbor? How about the Wasp? Come learn how to access early LDS newspapers and other little known resources online. We will also discuss how these sources can enhance your research and add fascinating context to your ancestor’s story. '''17. 6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet….Janet Hovorka''' You can become an expert researcher and quickly document your family’s history online with six simple tips for working with multiple family history websites. Learn how to stay focused and in control of your family history searches. And understand how to record the results so that you don’t get tripped up as you move along your family tree. '''18. Storytellers Rule the World….Gene Sessions Ph.D.''' The past is rich with wonderful stories about fascinating lives and great adventures, sinking tragedies and soaring triumphs. History is so much more than just names, dates, and places. Sometimes, as family historians, we get overwhelmed with cataloging the data and miss the intricate and delightful drama of past lives. This session will discuss how to capture those stories from the record and how to tell them accurately and interestingly. ''' '''19. Researching in Great Britain….Jessica Taylor
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 '''There are three record collections that are vital to British research: civil records, censuses, and parish records. Come learn how to locate and interpret these records for your ancestors in this beginning guide to British genealogy. '''20. Danish Research on the Internet....Annie Strawn '''Did you know that Denmark has put their national records online at no cost? Unfortunately, the website is a little difficult to use unless you speak Danish—or take this class which will teach you all the tips you need to know to navigate the website and find your Danish ancestors.''' 21. Technology and Techniques for Differentiating Two People with the Same Name….Geoff Rasmussen '''Learn techniques for recording and organizing your research when you're not sure if you've got the right ancestor, or when you find several people with the same name. Get ideas for easily picking up old research and sharing your findings.''' 22. Facebook for Family History….Amy Archibald '''Discover how to create family Facebook groups for ongoing virtual reunions. Uncover genealogy related organizations, societies, groups, conferences, companies, or experts. Learn about apps that help you build your tree and find out how simple it is to connect to distant cousins.''' 23. Heritage Collector Software Demo….Marlo Schuldt '''New ways to organize, find, and share your photos. Create Calendars, Storybooks, and slideshows. Share with family using a Cloud such as Drop Box. ''' 24. Making Magical discoveries Using MyHeritage….Mark Olsen''' '''25. SPANISH Investigación Genealógica Hispana….Jonathan Walker '''Esta clase se cubra como de buscar su ancestros en latinamerica. Vamos a cubrir las estrategias de investigación, cómo encontrar y entender los registros, y cómo tener éxito en la investigación para su Ancestros. '''26. LAB FamilySearch for Beginners….Kathleen Buckmaster '''Offered twice, see class 67. New to FamilySearch? Do you think you would benefit from a “hands on” experience? We are offering a lab class this year for you. If you have an LDS or Familysearch account, you are ready to attend. Volunteers in our One-on-One Circle of Service can help you register with FamilySearch during the conference (you would need to be able to access e-mail there to complete the registration), or visit the Ogden FamilySearch Library before the day of the conference. Third Session 12:30-1:30 '''

'''27. Genealogy Tips and Tricks….Roland Astorga''' 

'''27. Genealogy Tips and Tricks….Roland Astorga''' 

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 '''28. LDS Family History Consultant & Priesthood Leadership Training….Nicole Hepler''' For family history consultants and leaders; presents a new view of family history and how consultants can be a resource to leaders in missionary work, teaching the gospel, retaining new members, and reactivation. '''29. Making a Case for Re-Proving Old Work….Peg Ivanyo''' If the work has already been done, why should I spend time re-researching it? Using case studies, we will demonstrate how the process of personally “re-proving” a family using current technologies and standards could reveal relationships missed, false leads blocking the path, and temple work to be done. Audience Level: Beginning to intermediate '''30. Documentation Made Easy—It’s All About Sources!....Doris Bateman''' This class will help you learn in simple language why documentation is important and how to do it. We will discuss the changes in vocabulary and thinking concerning notes, sources, citations, and information. We will learn how to document your sources In FamilySearch Family Tree and Ancestry.com. We will also demonstrate how to sync sources and information from one to the other. '''31. Research Using the Ogden FamilySearch Library’s Website – Ogdenfsl.org….Emil O. Hanson ''' Family History is one of the most popular hobbies in the world and many of the hobbyists do not know why they are drawn to it. Others involved in family history see it as a sacred quest. The mission of the Ogden FamilySearch Library is to assist all those who are interested in family history, for whatever reason, to be able to have a place, tools, training and personal assistance in pursuing their research quest or hobby. This Website is designed to provide an orderly and time saving approach to their research efforts. The Website is an evolving project, because the family history software, research websites and related tools are spinning forward faster than we can keep up with it. We hope that people from around the world will access it and find research value in using it. '''32. How to Write your Personal History….Emma Lu Draper''' Writing a personal history will enhance strong and noble values in your life and the life of your family and friends. It is a story to be shared. The class goal is to show with proper formatting, using the magical formula of the five senses, writing a personal history showing strengths, struggles, and triumphs experienced in your life can be an enjoyable skill for both writer and reader. '''33. Grandpa's on my Ipad: Sharing your Family History with your Family Using Social Networking….Janet Hovorka''' Now that you have collected your family’s history, what are you going to do with it? This class will cover tons of ideas for creating excitement in your family about the people who came before. Inspire your kids by hitting them where they live. Using social networking such as blogging, podcasts, facebook, and twitter, you can share your family's history with the next generation of your family to create a feeling of belonging and a sense of grounding in their roots. '''34. Getting Started with your German Family History….Kelsee Jackson''' Do you have German family history but don't know where to begin with it? Come learn about things you need to know in both American and German records to begin tracing your German roots. '''35. I’m Irish, now what? – A Beginner’s Guide to Tracing your Immigrant Ancestor back to Ireland….Jessica Taylor ''' Learn how to get started tracing your immigrant ancestor from the U.S. to Ireland. In this course you'll learn about key strategies, common roadblocks, and important resources for discovering your origins in Ireland. '''36. Danish Probate Records….Fritz Juengling''' This class will cover the history of probates in Denmark, Danish probate jurisdictions, contents and value of Danish probate records, how to locate Danish probate records, and two case studies illustrating the value of Danish probate records. '''37. Personal Historian: Software to Bring Life to Your Life Stories….Mike Booth''' '''38. Ancestral Quest: Keeping Your AQ or PAF Data in Sync with FamilySearch….Gaylon Findlay''' Ancestral Quest received an award from FamilySearch for having the most comprehensive methods for syncing your personal data with FamilySearch data. Come get an overview of this easy to use, yet powerful set of tools for using FamilySearch Family Tree with your personal data file, whether you use the native AQ database or are still using PAF 5. '''39. SPANISH_ Búsqueda de Antepasados en Registros Históricos de FamilySearch….Carolina Espinoza'''

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 '''28. LDS Family History Consultant & Priesthood Leadership Training….Nicole Hepler''' For family history consultants and leaders; presents a new view of family history and how consultants can be a resource to leaders in missionary work, teaching the gospel, retaining new members, and reactivation. '''29. Making a Case for Re-Proving Old Work….Peg Ivanyo''' If the work has already been done, why should I spend time re-researching it? Using case studies, we will demonstrate how the process of personally “re-proving” a family using current technologies and standards could reveal relationships missed, false leads blocking the path, and temple work to be done. Audience Level: Beginning to intermediate '''30. Documentation Made Easy—It’s All About Sources!....Doris Bateman''' This class will help you learn in simple language why documentation is important and how to do it. We will discuss the changes in vocabulary and thinking concerning notes, sources, citations, and information. We will learn how to document your sources In FamilySearch Family Tree and Ancestry.com. We will also demonstrate how to sync sources and information from one to the other. '''31. Research Using the Ogden FamilySearch Library’s Website – Ogdenfsl.org….Emil O. Hanson ''' Family History is one of the most popular hobbies in the world and many of the hobbyists do not know why they are drawn to it. Others involved in family history see it as a sacred quest. The mission of the Ogden FamilySearch Library is to assist all those who are interested in family history, for whatever reason, to be able to have a place, tools, training and personal assistance in pursuing their research quest or hobby. This Website is designed to provide an orderly and time saving approach to their research efforts. The Website is an evolving project, because the family history software, research websites and related tools are spinning forward faster than we can keep up with it. We hope that people from around the world will access it and find research value in using it. '''32. How to Write your Personal History….Emma Lu Draper''' Writing a personal history will enhance strong and noble values in your life and the life of your family and friends. It is a story to be shared. The class goal is to show with proper formatting, using the magical formula of the five senses, writing a personal history showing strengths, struggles, and triumphs experienced in your life can be an enjoyable skill for both writer and reader. '''33. Grandpa's on my Ipad: Sharing your Family History with your Family Using Social Networking….Janet Hovorka''' Now that you have collected your family’s history, what are you going to do with it? This class will cover tons of ideas for creating excitement in your family about the people who came before. Inspire your kids by hitting them where they live. Using social networking such as blogging, podcasts, facebook, and twitter, you can share your family's history with the next generation of your family to create a feeling of belonging and a sense of grounding in their roots. '''34. Getting Started with your German Family History….Kelsee Jackson''' Do you have German family history but don't know where to begin with it? Come learn about things you need to know in both American and German records to begin tracing your German roots. '''35. I’m Irish, now what? – A Beginner’s Guide to Tracing your Immigrant Ancestor back to Ireland….Jessica Taylor
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''' Learn how to get started tracing your immigrant ancestor from the U.S. to Ireland. In this course you'll learn about key strategies, common roadblocks, and important resources for discovering your origins in Ireland. '''36. Danish Probate Records….Fritz Juengling''' This class will cover the history of probates in Denmark, Danish probate jurisdictions, contents and value of Danish probate records, how to locate Danish probate records, and two case studies illustrating the value of Danish probate records. '''37. Personal Historian: Software to Bring Life to Your Life Stories….Mike Booth''' '''38. Ancestral Quest: Keeping Your AQ or PAF Data in Sync with FamilySearch….Gaylon Findlay''' Ancestral Quest received an award from FamilySearch for having the most comprehensive methods for syncing your personal data with FamilySearch data. Come get an overview of this easy to use, yet powerful set of tools for using FamilySearch Family Tree with your personal data file, whether you use the native AQ database or are still using PAF 5. '''39. SPANISH_ Búsqueda de Antepasados en Registros Históricos de FamilySearch….Carolina Espinoza'''

'''40. LAB Indexing: Foreign Languages are Fun; Focus on Italian….Linda Poulter''' Get started indexing Italian civil registration records. You don’t need to speak Italian; with a little instruction, you can help families world-wide find their ancestors. The big secret is that these Italian projects are easy and fun once you learn the forms on which names, births and deaths are recorded. Ongoing instruction at the Ogden FamilySearch Library is offered. Fourth Session 1:45-2:45 '''41. Family History Adhesive: The Science of Why History Binds Families and the Simple Tech of How To Do It….Janet Hovorka''' Studies have shown that greater knowledge about family history strengthens your relationships and creates a core identity that empowers your current family. In this session you will learn to use the technology your family members already access every day to create a strong family narrative together. '''42. Getting Started on the Right Foot: Genealogy Standards for Beginners….Peg Ivanyo''' From basic data entry standards to the Genealogical Proof Standard to guidelines for reserving temple ordinances, this class will provide an overview of the guidelines and considerations that every beginning genealogist needs to know, but often only learns after several years of hard work. Let’s prevent having to “do it over” again. Audience Level: Beginner '''43. Overwhelmed …. Paralyzed? Time to get organized!....Amy Archibald''' Overwhelmed by all the new technology? Too many ancestors to research? So much to share with your descendants? Are you awake around the clock trying to figure out where to start? Come discover how to get it all sorted out and put together a personal priority plan. '''44. “I Didn’t Know That!”….Joanne Hanson ''' Often I am asked at the Ogden Family History Center, simple questions concerning some aspect of research. When the individual gets an answer, even when they are quite knowledgeable, the most common response is, “I didn't know that!”. Just a little explanation or a tip can help us with our research. Education is a must in family history research and it doesn't have to be something big although it may be, if not known by the researcher ahead of time. Tidbits can relate to naming patterns, handwriting, immigration, military records, the calendar, census and LDS records to name a few. You might even be heard to say, if you attend this session, “I didn't know that!” or share one of your own. '''45. Deductive Reasoning and Logic….Holly T. Hansen''' This class will introduce you to new levels of analysis and collaboration using deductive reasoning and logic. A case study of FamilySearch’s Family Tree will be used to assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other users to understand the strengths and snares of the database. Learning to use deductive reasoning and logic is critical to creating truthful and correct genealogies. '''46._Latin American Research….Jonathan Walker''' This class will cover how to search for and find your ancestors, in Latin America. Whether you were born in the United States or in another country. We will cover research strategies, how to find and understand the records, and how to be successful in researching for your Hispanic Ancestry. This class will be tailored taught, to those attending the class. 

'''40. LAB Indexing: Foreign Languages are Fun; Focus on Italian….Linda Poulter''' Get started indexing Italian civil registration records. You don’t need to speak Italian; with a little instruction, you can help families world-wide find their ancestors. The big secret is that these Italian projects are easy and fun once you learn the forms on which names, births and deaths are recorded. Ongoing instruction at the Ogden FamilySearch Library is offered. Fourth Session 1:45-2:45 '''41. Family History Adhesive: The Science of Why History Binds Families and the Simple Tech of How To Do It….Janet Hovorka''' Studies have shown that greater knowledge about family history strengthens your relationships and creates a core identity that empowers your current family. In this session you will learn to use the technology your family members already access every day to create a strong family narrative together. '''42. Getting Started on the Right Foot: Genealogy Standards for Beginners….Peg Ivanyo''' From basic data entry standards to the Genealogical Proof Standard to guidelines for reserving temple ordinances, this class will provide an overview of the guidelines and considerations that every beginning genealogist needs to know, but often only learns after several years of hard work. Let’s prevent having to “do it over” again. Audience Level: Beginner '''43. Overwhelmed …. Paralyzed? Time to get organized!....Amy Archibald''' Overwhelmed by all the new technology? Too many ancestors to research? So much to share with your descendants? Are you awake around the clock trying to figure out where to start? Come discover how to get it all sorted out and put together a personal priority plan. '''44. “I Didn’t Know That!”….Joanne Hanson ''' Often I am asked at the Ogden Family History Center, simple questions concerning some aspect of research. When the individual gets an answer, even when they are quite knowledgeable, the most common response is, “I didn't know that!”. Just a little explanation or a tip can help us with our research. Education is a must in family history research and it doesn't have to be something big although it may be, if not known by the researcher ahead of time. Tidbits can relate to naming patterns, handwriting, immigration, military records, the calendar, census and LDS records to name a few. You might even be heard to say, if you attend this session, “I didn't know that!” or share one of your own. '''45. Deductive Reasoning and Logic….Holly T. Hansen''' This class will introduce you to new levels of analysis and collaboration using deductive reasoning and logic. A case study of FamilySearch’s Family Tree will be used to assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other users to understand the strengths and snares of the database. Learning to use deductive reasoning and logic is critical to creating truthful and correct genealogies. '''46._Latin American Research….Jonathan Walker''' This class will cover how to search for and find your ancestors, in Latin America. Whether you were born in the United States or in another country. We will cover research strategies, how to find and understand the records, and how to be successful in researching for your Hispanic Ancestry. This class will be tailored taught, to those attending the class.