Cynthia Hallen explains common Swedish naming practices, person name variations and describes “The Malachi Namesake Pattern”. She gives many examples and shows how using name variations can help in genealogical research
Cemeteries are places of history, memory, and respect. They can also be great sources of information for genealogists and family historians. In this video, you will learn some basic rules of etiquette when visiting a cemetery, such as how to avoid disturbing the graves, and how to ask permission before making rubbings. You will also …
Kathryn Grant teaches the steps and requirements for reserving Temple Ordinances in FamilySearch (for Latter-day Saints). Class Materials
Kent Gardiner demonstrates uploading a video to his YouTube Channel and shows some different types of Family History videos you can create and add.
Family Bibles are useful in solving some of the most difficult research challenges, including brick walls. Family Bibles can contain valuable information such as replacing missing vital records, finding elusive maiden names, and providing information not available anywhere else. Listen to this presentation to find out about the resources for finding your ancestors’ or relatives’ …
Kathryn Grant teaches basic genealogy research skills including the importance of research logs, how to use them and the research cycle. Class Materials
Military Records can provide important information for genealogical research. In this class, Julie Wilcox shares different way to find Military Records pertaining to United States conflicts and gives examples of what types of information these records may contain. She also, briefly discusses military records for veterans of other countries. Handout
Kathryn Grant teaches a basic course for beginners on how to add people to Family Tree. Class Materials
Probate records are some of the most valuable historical records for genealogical research. This class covers some of the basics of research using probate records. It is possible to use probate records to find some most difficult historical information such as women’s maiden names, missing children, difficult or unusual family relationships and other equally puzzling problems. …
Jerroleen Sorensen teaches how to look beyond vital records to find out who your ancestors were and why they did the things they did. She will also give several case studies as examples. Handout
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