Archive: "Sunday Classes" Category
March 15, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
One of the most valuable developments in genealogical research from the new artificial intelligence programs is the proliferation of record hinting on the major genealogy family tree websites. These record hints are valuable when they are properly used. This presentation will cover how, why, and when to use the content of record hints properly using …
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March 9, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Kathryn Grant teaches how to fix many of the relationship problems that can occur in the FamilySearch Family Tree. This class is from a Latter-day Saint perspective. Class Materials
March 4, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
We are all faced with constant technological changes. Genealogists are no exception. We have recently had some dramatic changes based on artificial intelligence and those will continue to happen. This class reviews the impact of technological changes and suggests some actions we can all take to keep up. These suggestions include using AI itself to …
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March 4, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Jerroleen Sorensen explores some of the new additions to FamilySearch. Slide Deck
February 28, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
Michelle Karren teaches how adding memories to our ancestors, using artifacts, can help us understand their lives better and love them more.
February 28, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
The statement “Genealogy is History and History is Genealogy” is meant to emphasize the need to know that trying to do genealogy without knowing the history is like trying to fly without wings. There is a lack of historical awareness abundantly evident from many online family trees, including much of the FamilySearch Family Tree. As …
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February 26, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Kathryn Grant gives examples of how to use the Timeline Grid for finding people and problems and also, fixing those problems. Class Material Timeline Grid Templates
February 14, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
Why Did Someone Change My Grandmother? The answer is complex if you are talking about changes made to the FamilySearch.org Family Tree. This class explains the basics of working with a collaborative, source based, user friendly family tree and explains some basic survival methods. Although the Family Tree seems to engender a lot of concern, …
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February 14, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Kathryn Grant explores what timeline grids are, how to use them and where to get a free template. Class Materials Timeline Grid Templates
February 12, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Vivien Brown explains what will are in the Principal Probate Registry and demonstrates how to find them online. Slide Deck