A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and presented/attended our 2018 Family History Expo! We hope everyone had as much fun learning as we did. Here are some links to helpful sites:
• Declo Family History Facebook Page
• Burley Family History Center Schedule Handout
• Burley Family History Center Google Calendar
• Burley Family History Center Facebook Page
• Available Videos from RootsTech 2018
• Priesthood Leadership Session at RootsTech 2018 announcing new “Discover, Gather, Connect” program
Class Descriptions
You’ll find the individual handouts listed under their specific classes below.
10am Classes
10am – IDX Web Indexing
Presented by Sisters Lloyd & Cole
A quick start class! Gain confidence and excitement to do indexing! Much more fun than the ol’ Brown Tree! Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: IDX WEB INDEXING HANDOUT
10am – Finding Your Ancestors–Tips for Beginning Researchers
Presented by Sister Blakeslee
This class is designed to help those who are just getting started in Family Search. You will learn about the different kinds of records available and how to find those records. You will learn how to interpret the information that you find and how and where to enter it in Family Search.
This class is taught at 10am, 1pm
Handout: Tips For Beginners
10am – Puzzilla: the Urim and Thumim of Decendancy Research
Presented by Brother Roberts
If you’ve ever felt lost or overwhelmed when searching out decendants and cousins, Puzzilla is the tool you’ve been waiting for! This free tool makes it easy to spot holes in decendancy trees so that you can find hundreds of temple ready names quickly. Basic vs Premium.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am
10am – Family DNA Research: How to get started
Presented by Sister Stevenson
What’s this new-fangled DNA research and how can it really help me in family history? Isn’t it invasive? Is it expensive? How do I start? We answer all these questions and more in this intro to family DNA reserach. This class is Part 1. Part 2 is called “DNA: What do with your results”
Part 1 is taught at 10am, 1pm
Handout: Basic_DNA_Word
Handout: AncestryDNA_ShortWord
10am – Old Family Photos: From Shoe Box to Family Search and Beyond
Presented by Sister Darrington
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” I say old family photos are priceless! Do you have shoe boxes or albums full of old photos that you want to preserve and share but don’t know where to start? Does the project seem overwhelming? Learn some basic tips to get started organizing, scanning, and sharing photos to Family Search and with family.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: Old Family Photos
10am – Decendency View
Presented by Sister Bowers
We’re staying in Family Search for this class. No need for additional tools or subscriptions. Family Search’s new Decendency View is an easy way to start finding cousins and bypassed branches. We’ll go over all the tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your research with this handy built-in tool.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am
Handout: Descendancy Research
10am – Genealogy isn’t just for LDS Members
Presented by Full Time Missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provides many free tools for its members as well as everyone else that’s interested. In this class we introduce you to all resources, help you get signed up and started, and give a brief overview of why we love genaeology so much!
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
10am – Writing histories and attaching memories: Preserving before it’s too late
Presented by Sister Warr
We all have so many stories to share with our posterity. But it doesn’t do anyone any good if they’re just sitting in your head. Lets get those precious moments written down and preserved in a way that benefits those who come after us. What should you include? What format is best for uploading to FamilySearch? We’ll cover all that and more.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am
Handout: Writing Histories-Warr
11am Classes
11am – IDX Web Indexing
Presented by Sisters Lloyd & Cole
A quick start class! Gain confidence and excitement to do indexing! Much more fun than the ol’ Brown Tree! Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: IDX WEB INDEXING HANDOUT
11am – Puzzilla: the Urim and Thumim of Decendancy Research
Presented by Brother Roberts
If you’ve ever felt lost or overwhelmed when searching out decendants and cousins, Puzzilla is the tool you’ve been waiting for! This free tool makes it easy to spot holes in decendancy trees so that you can find hundreds of temple ready names quickly. Basic vs Premium.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am
11am – Family Search 101
Presented by Sister Wardle
We cover all the basics in the class from creating an account to adding your first family name in the tree. Computers are scary and we’re here to help you really grasp the basics so that you can be on your way to becoming a Family Search Pro in no time!
This class is taught at 11am, 2pm
11am – DNA: What do with your results
Presented by Sister Stevenson
“So you’ve got your DNA results…what can you do with them? Sis Stevenson will walk you through the processes of connecting, researching and putting your DNA to use! This class is Part 2. Part 1 is called “Family DNA Research: How to get started”
Part 2 is taught at 11am, 2pm
Handout: Basic_DNA_Word
Handout: AncestryDNA_ShortWord
11am – Old Family Photos: From Shoe Box to Family Search and Beyond
Presented by Sister Darrington
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” I say old family photos are priceless! Do you have shoe boxes or albums full of old photos that you want to preserve and share but don’t know where to start? Does the project seem overwhelming? Learn some basic tips to get started organizing, scanning, and sharing photos to Family Search and with family.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: Old Family Photos
11am – Decendency View
Presented by Sister Bowers
We’re staying in Family Search for this class. No need for additional tools or subscriptions. Family Search’s new Decendency View is an easy way to start finding cousins and bypassed branches. We’ll go over all the tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your research with this handy built-in tool.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am
Handout: Descendancy Research
11am – Genealogy isn’t just for LDS Members
Presented by Full Time Missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provides many free tools for its members as well as everyone else that’s interested. In this class we introduce you to all resources, help you get signed up and started, and give a brief overview of why we love genaeology so much!
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
11am – Writing histories and attaching memories: Preserving before it’s too late
Presented by Sister Warr
We all have so many stories to share with our posterity. But it doesn’t do anyone any good if they’re just sitting in your head. Lets get those precious moments written down and preserved in a way that benefits those who come after us. What should you include? What format is best for uploading to FamilySearch? We’ll cover all that and more.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am
Handout: Writing Histories-Warr
Noon – Free Luncheon
Here are some links to the things mentioned during lunch.
• Available Videos from RootsTech 2018
• Priesthood Leadership Session at RootsTech 2018 announcing new “Discover, Gather, Connect” program
1pm Classes
1pm – IDX Web Indexing
Presented by Sisters Lloyd & Cole
A quick start class! Gain confidence and excitement to do indexing! Much more fun than the ol’ Brown Tree! Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: IDX WEB INDEXING HANDOUT
1pm – Finding Your Ancestors–Tips for Beginning Researchers
Presented by Sister Blakeslee
This class is designed to help those who are just getting started in Family Search. You will learn about the different kinds of records available and how to find those records. You will learn how to interpret the information that you find and how and where to enter it in Family Search.
This class is taught at 10am, 1pm
Handout: Tips For Beginners
1pm – Ancestry: British Research
Presented by Brother White
So you’ve crossed the pond and found yourself in unfamiliar territory…well Brother White is an expert in the tools and geography of ole Blighty and has come to help you excel in English research.
This class is taught at 1pm, 2pm
1pm – Family DNA Research: How to get started
Presented by Sister Stevenson
What’s this new-fangled DNA research and how can it really help me in family history? Isn’t it invasive? Is it expensive? How do I start? We answer all these questions and more in this intro to family DNA reserach. This class is Part 1. Part 2 is called “DNA: What do with your results”
Part 1 is taught at 10am, 1pm
Handout: Basic_DNA_Word
Handout: AncestryDNA_ShortWord
1pm – Intermediate Ancestry.com
Presented by Sister Bowers
One of the free websites offered to LDS Members. One will learn how to search the site, how to use the filters and wildcards. As well as information on how to sync with Family Search. A must for all researchers! Intermediate.
This class is only taught at 1pm
Handout: ancestry.search.handout
Handout: ancestry.familysearch.handout
1pm – Genealogy isn’t just for LDS Members
Presented by Full Time Missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provides many free tools for its members as well as everyone else that’s interested. In this class we introduce you to all resources, help you get signed up and started, and give a brief overview of why we love genaeology so much!
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
1pm – Writing histories and attaching memories: Preserving before it’s too late
Presented by Sister Durfee
We all have so many stories to share with our posterity. But it doesn’t do anyone any good if they’re just sitting in your head. Lets get those precious moments written down and preserved in a way that benefits those who come after us. What should you include? What format is best for uploading to FamilySearch? We’ll cover all that and more.
This class is taught at 1pm, 2pm
1pm – Basic Scandinavian Records Online
Presented by Sister Hedberg
Are you afraid to search for your Scandinavian Ancestors? Does their strange names system with its Nielsens, Anderssons, and Johansdotters scare you? Does it appear that there might be a lot of errors in your Scandinavian family tree?
Scandinavian research is different from research in other areas, and there are a lot of errors in Scandinavian family trees. But the Scandinavians kept excellent records! Those records are online, and many of them are indexed. This class will give you some basic information that will help you learn to use those records and correct problems in Family Tree.
This class will only be taught at 1pm.
Handout: Scandinavian Basics1
1pm – Old Family Photos: From Shoe Box to Family Search and Beyond
Presented by Sister Darrington
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” I say old family photos are priceless! Do you have shoe boxes or albums full of old photos that you want to preserve and share but don’t know where to start? Does the project seem overwhelming? Learn some basic tips to get started organizing, scanning, and sharing photos to Family Search and with family.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: Old Family Photos
2pm Classes
2pm – IDX Web Indexing
Presented by Sisters Lloyd & Cole
A quick start class! Gain confidence and excitement to do indexing! Much more fun than the ol’ Brown Tree! Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
Taught by Sister Lloyd and Sister Cole who are serving as Missionaries/ Specialist Family Search Records.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: IDX WEB INDEXING HANDOUT
2pm – Family Search 101
Presented by Sister Wardle
We cover all the basics in the class from creating an account to adding your first family name in the tree. Computers are scary and we’re here to help you really grasp the basics so that you can be on your way to becoming a Family Search Pro in no time!
This class is taught at 11am, 2pm
2pm – Ancestry: British Research
Presented by Brother White
So you’ve crossed the pond and found yourself in unfamiliar territory…well Brother White is an expert in the tools and geography of ole Blighty and has come to help you excel in English research.
This class is taught at 1pm, 2pm
2pm – DNA: What do with your results
Presented by Sister Stevenson
“So you’ve got your DNA results…what can you do with them? Sis Stevenson will walk you through the processes of connecting, researching and putting your DNA to use! This class is Part 2. Part 1 is called “Family DNA Research: How to get started”
Part 2 is taught at 11am, 2pm
Handout: Basic_DNA_Word
Handout: AncestryDNA_ShortWord
2pm – Hands On Ancestry.com
Presented by Sister Bowers
A Hands-on option, this is a class where participants work within their own trees searching, attaching sources, and syncing Ancestry.com with FamilySearch.org
This class is only taught at 2pm
Handout: ancestry.search.handout
Handout: ancestry.familysearch.handout
2pm – Genealogy isn’t just for LDS Members
Presented by Full Time Missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provides many free tools for its members as well as everyone else that’s interested. In this class we introduce you to all resources, help you get signed up and started, and give a brief overview of why we love genaeology so much!
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
2pm – Writing histories and attaching memories: Preserving before it’s too late
Presented by Sister Durfee
We all have so many stories to share with our posterity. But it doesn’t do anyone any good if they’re just sitting in your head. Lets get those precious moments written down and preserved in a way that benefits those who come after us. What should you include? What format is best for uploading to FamilySearch? We’ll cover all that and more.
This class is taught at 1pm, 2pm
2pm – What’s New In Swedish Research
Presented by Sister Hedberg
She will be focusing on the new research tools available online, including the new indexes and the Swedish National Arkives digitized records that are now free.
This class will only be taught at 2pm.
Handout: 2018 March New Swedish research handout
2pm – Old Family Photos: From Shoe Box to Family Search and Beyond
Presented by Sister Darrington
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” I say old family photos are priceless! Do you have shoe boxes or albums full of old photos that you want to preserve and share but don’t know where to start? Does the project seem overwhelming? Learn some basic tips to get started organizing, scanning, and sharing photos to Family Search and with family.
This class is taught at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Handout: Old Family Photos