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Opening Exercises
Welcoming Remarks, Keynote Speaker, and Introduction of Classes by BT & Company.
President Bradley Miller , president of the Jamestown New York Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Why Mormons Do Family History?
Come learn what is driving genealogical work and why the work is accelerating. Explained by the Palmyra New York Temple President. Proselyting is not allowed at Family History events. This class will explain LDS beliefs and the Doctrine of Family History. For the general public and for the inquisitive mind. This class and Class 125 are the only classes LDS Doctrine is explained.
President and Sister Brighton. President and Matron of the Palmyra New York LDS Temple.
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Youth & Family History
Want to get your youth involved in Family History?
This class that we will do in the morning is Youth and Family History. Youth will be able to view the Youth Temple Challenge videos clips given by Elder Neil Anderson for 2014 and then again in 2015. We will discuss some of the things that youth can do to meet Elder Anderson's challenges and how to go about doing them. We will also discuss how the youth can help the adults around them when it comes to technology and Family History Research.
Proselyting is not allowed at Family History events. This class and Class 124 are the only classes LDS Doctrine is explained. This class is probably more suited to LDS youth. Non-LDS youth should consider Class 119. However, everyone, youth and parents, are welcome.
Frank & Peg Cloud. The Clouds have served in many capacities in the LDS Church and currently as Family History Advisors for the 9 stakes in the Pittsburgh Coordinating Council. Family History has always been important to them. They live in Butler, PA.
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Youth Family Tree Workshop
Two Hour Workshop. In the afternoon, we plan to offer two workshops (128 & 136) which will enable the youth to attend one and then change to the other so that they will get both workshops.
The first will be a hands on experience learning how to navigate and use the many resources in the Family Search/Family Tree Program . The second workshop held at the same time will focus on indexing and how to do it. This too will be a hands on experience and will show youth how to index various records so that they can be used digitally for utilization in Family History research.
Attendees will need to have an LDS account to be able to do these class sessions. Everyone, young and old, are invited to attend and participate. You need and LDS account whether you are an LDS member or not. See announcement above.
Frank & Peg Cloud. The Clouds have served in many capacities in the LDS Church and currently as Family History Advisors for the 9 stakes in the Pittsburgh Coordinating Council. Family History has always been important to them. They live in Butler, PA. Stephanie Kean.
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Youth Indexing Workshop
Two Hour Workshop. In the afternoon, we plan to offer two workshops (128 & 136) which will enable the youth to attend one and then change to the other so that they will get both workshops.
The first will be a hands on experience learning how to navigate and use the many resources in the Family Search/Family Tree Program . The second workshop held at the same time will focus on indexing and how to do it. This too will be a hands on experience and will show youth how to index various records so that they can be used digitally for utilization in Family History research.
Attendees will need to have an LDS account to be able to do these class sessions. Everyone, young and old, are invited to attend and participate. You need and LDS account whether you are an LDS member or not. See announcement above.
Frank & Peg Cloud. The Clouds have served in many capacities in the LDS Church and currently as Family History Advisors for the 9 stakes in the Pittsburgh Coordinating Council. Family History has always been important to them. They live in Butler, PA.Stephanie Kean.
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Getting Started on Your Family History
Beginning Family History: Start with your immediate Family History (you know it better than anyone else); record what you know
in the My Family booklet (bring your own or one will be provided FREE) to organize what you know and identify your starting place; gather/identify
family documents, photos and family pieces and organize; create a filing system and research log. How to build interest/cooperation
by sharing the history you have using: daily memories, stories, family pieces. How to contact and interview living relatives to get
more of the story. Introduction to Family Tree and Family Search. Spanish interpreter will be present.
Ralph Miller. - Creator of "Daily Memories"
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Researching Cemeteries
How to find and understand Cemetery Records.
Sam Genco 32 years as superintendant at the Lakeview Cemetery. Extensive knowledge of local knowledge which has been a great asset helping other doing their Family History.
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German Research
Understanding ancient Germany and review of the geo-political changes that influence the success or failure of finding your ancestors. How to read German handwritten records.
Walter Sedlmayer. Research on family and direct ancestry for over 45 years using various types of census records. Both grandfathers born in Germany, hence, many years doing German research. Member of the Chautauqua Genealogical Society.
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Italian Research
Finding and interpreting Italian Records. Topics will include:
Mormon microfilms for Italian towns
familysearch.org;
Ancestry.com;
Italian Records Portal;
Description of Napoleonic civil records;
Examples of civil birth, marriage and death records;
reading/translating Italian;
Ecclesiastic records;
reading/translating Latin;
Foundlings
Jeff Julian , Chair of the Maple Grove High School History Department.
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Swedish Research & ArkivDigital Online
Understanding how to search for your Swedish ancestors and necessary information needed for success. How to get the most of the ArkivDigital resource.
Arlene Olmstead. Involved in six Family History fairs & seminars and teaching many classes, active in many genealogical groups, been doing Family History for 30+ years.
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Irish Research
Review basic research strategies as they apply to Ireland (North and South)
Review the records that will be useful in doing the research
Census substitutes
Church Records
Civil Records
Property
Occupational Records
Wills Newspapers
Directories
Newspapers Demonstrate some of the Web sites specific to Irish Research
Janet Wahlberg. Janet has been working on her family history for about 20 years and has been focusing on her Irish ancestors for the last 10 years. She is a volunteer at the Hall House, the research Center for the Fenton History Center, and recently completed an on-line course written by John Grenham who is considered an authority on Irish Research.
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Internet Tools and Resources
Discover the latest tools available on-line to help find your Ancestors.
Arlene Olmstead. Involved in six Family History fairs & seminars and teaching many classes, active in many genealogical groups, been doing Family History for 30+ years.
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Being A Good Ancestor
As genealogist we are very good at reaching backward in time to find our ancestors. But, what about reaching forward to our descendants? Have you left clues about yourself that your great-great grandchild would want to know concerning you? In this class I will teach you tools to help you be a good ancestor. We will learn how to create heirlooms, keeping a journal and how to make sure those family traditions don't get lost in time. We will also learn about the best ways to preserve your family history records and just what the heck a 'codicil' is.
Jim Lawson is a professional genealogist (www.kindredquest.com) who has been researching family history for over twenty years. He is the President of the Niagara County Genealogy Society, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist, the National Genealogy Society and the Buffalo Historical Museum. He is a volunteer at the Family History Center as well as a Family History Consultant.
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Researching Military Records
Most (if not all) of us have ancestors that served in the military, and if they served in the military then they left a record behind. The government is very good at keeping records of individuals serving in the Armed Forces. We will discuss the difference between Service Records and Pension Records, what information is on them and where to find them. I'll tell you what NARA stands for and how to decipher veteran headstones. Take my class and learn how military records can help you in your genealogy research... That's an Order!
Jim Lawson is a professional genealogist (www.kindredquest.com) who has been researching family history for over twenty years. He is the President of the Niagara County Genealogy Society, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist, the National Genealogy Society and the Buffalo Historical Museum. He is a volunteer at the Family History Center as well as a Family History Consultant.
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Breaking Down Brick Walls
It happens all too frequently, you're cruising along in your family history search and suddenly you hit a brick wall. Frustration builds as you frantically search for that elusive ancestor that just doesn't want to be found? Are you ready to trade your brick wall in for a padded room?
Relax....... take a breath. The answer is out there, you just have to know where to find it. There are an endless number of resources at your disposal. The trick is to know the right tools for the job. In this class you will learn the tools you need to break down that pesky brick wall.
Jim Lawson is a professional genealogist (www.kindredquest.com) who has been researching family history for over twenty years. He is the President of the Niagara County Genealogy Society, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist, the National Genealogy Society and the Buffalo Historical Museum. He is a volunteer at the Family History Center as well as a Family History Consultant.
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Census Records
Have you ever wondered what information you can find on a census that will help you in your genealogy research? In this class you will learn valuable information on how to use the census to further your Family History Research. If you are old enough to be listed on the 1940 census, where were you and who gave the family information to the census taker?
Walter Sedlmayer. Research on family and direct ancestry for over 45 years using various types of census records. Both grandfathers born in Germany, hence, many years doing German research. Member of the Chautauqua Genealogical Society.
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Finding Your Cousins
Who were the kissing-cousins in your family?
Arlene Olmstead. Involved in six Family History fairs & seminars and teaching many classes, active in many genealogical groups, been doing Family History for 30+ years.
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Beginning Family Tree
Family Tree is the pedigree chart for the whole human family sponsored by the Mormons. A free and easy to use website designed for beginners. Find out how to get started and connect your family to the millions that are already there. Learn how to attach photos, stories and documents, too. This is a WORKSHOP . BYOD . Must already have an LDS account before class.
Jean Fairbank. Family History Center Director in Jamestown Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2010 and 2011. Family History Consultant since 2009. Actively involved in personal family history research for 20 years.
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Advanced Family Tree
Family Tree is developing into a tool similar to a desktop app. Issues such as duplicate records, multiple parents, collaboration, attaching documents and other complicated and difficult to comprehend aspects of Family Tree will be discussed. Not for the faint of heart. This is a WORKSHOP . BYOD . Must already have an LDS account before class.
Jean Fairbank. Family History Center Director in Jamestown Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2010 and 2011. Family History Consultant since 2009. Actively involved in personal family history research for 20 years.
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Beginning Family Search
Learn how to easily access the gazillion records the Mormon Church has in its granite vaults. The Church is digitizing millions of records a day. This is a WORKSHOP . BYOD . Must already have an LDS account before class.
Jean Fairbank. Family History Center Director in Jamestown Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2010 and 2011. Family History Consultant since 2009. Actively involved in personal family history research for 20 years.
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Advanced Family Search
No matter how well anything is organized or indexed, why can't you find it? You will learn the secrets and magic of Family Search to help you find those hard to find records. Given the fact that not everything is digitized, yes, you'll learn about microfilm in this class, too. This is a WORKSHOP . BYOD . Must already have an LDS account before class.
Jean Fairbank. Family History Center Director in Jamestown Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2010 and 2011. Family History Consultant since 2009. Actively involved in personal family history research for 20 years.
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How to Use Roots Magic
Roots Magic (Essential) The free version For the beginner and intermediate genealogist.
After finding out that the PAF program is no longer supported, I switched to Roots Magic recently. I love what the Roots Magic Essential can do! So, all of you LDS members, if you have used PAF in the past, and are trying to figure out where to go now. I highly suggest
that you learn how to use Roots Magic. Come see the basics and get started on the path to happiness!
Basic Roots Magic Instruction will be on:
How to install the program, converting from PAF to Roots Magic, How to enter new data, How to compare and share your data to and from Family Tree's data base, How to check your data for temple ordinances and submit those that need temple ordinances in a wink of an eye (instead of hours, days and weeks like it used to be). This is a WORKSHOP. BYOD .
Eileen Overturf was the Family History Director for 11 years and has been assisting off and on for about another 5-6 years. She has been working on her own line for 15 years. She loves going out and finding requested cemeteries to take photos for others that have requested photos on Find-A-Grave. She's connected with two very distant cousins through the Find-A-Grave connection. She has participated in the DNA program from Ancestry.
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Indexing Workshop
Bring your own device (BYOD ) with Indexing software installed and an active LDS account. This is for everyone (LDS and non-LDS) that wants to learn how to index. WORKSHOP
Stephanie Kean.
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How to Use Ancestral Quest
Can't decide what program to use to help document your family? Which ones work best with Family Tree? Find out the pros and cons in this class. I find this an excellent choice for those that are familiar with PAF. Made by the same people that made PAF, this has a familiar interface. It also interfaces perfectly with the internet and all the more popular family history web sites. Interfaces directly with Ancestry.com. (Workshop but BYOD is optional)
William Tonn. Has been using Ancestral Quest for more than 4 years, been doing his own family history for 25+ years and has served in family history callings for many years.
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Intro. to Indexing and Q&A
1.1 million records are indexed everyday and there is still lots to do. Come learn how to help others find their ancestors and become a member of 350,000+ indexers.
Stephanie Kean.
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Using and Contributing to Cemetery Websites such as findagrave.com
For the beginner and intermediate genealogist. Instruction will be on: How to get started using findagrave.com How to search for deceased individuals burial info How to enter new individual burial info that was not found How to submit pictures via computer or phone How to request photos How to use it as a youth service project
Eileen Overturf was the Family History Director for 11 years and has been assisting off and on for about another 5-6 years. She has been working on her own line for 15 years. She loves going out and finding requested cemeteries to take photos for others that have requested photos on Find-A-Grave. She's connected with two very distant cousins through the Find-A-Grave connection. She has participated in the DNA program from Ancestry.
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Getting the Most from Ancestry.com
Understanding the search process and and how to access ancetry.com resources. Hands on - bring your laptop (if possible) and your questions. This is a WORKSHOP.
Pat Dake , FH Consultant eight years, Served at the SLC Family History Library for 2 years. Has done 40 years of Family History Research.
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Maiden Names
We owe a debt of gratitude to our female ancestors. They were the mothers and grandmothers to an earlier generation. Unfortunately, searching for our foremothers can be a challenge. Women often changed their names upon marriage, most didn't own property and they generally left fewer historical records than their male counterparts. Searching for the maiden name of a female ancestor can be difficult but not impossible.
There are various methods available that will help you in your search for your female ancestors. Marriage records, obituaries, and bible records are just a few of the places you can search to find that elusive grandmother. Are you missing a Misses?
Jim Lawson is a professional genealogist (www.kindredquest.com) who has been researching family history for over twenty years. He is the President of the Niagara County Genealogy Society, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist, the National Genealogy Society and the Buffalo Historical Museum. He is a volunteer at the Family History Center as well as a Family History Consultant.
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Genealogy Research at the Fenton History Library
Just down the street is the Fenton History Library. Whether beginner or veteran researcher, learn how to get more out of your library research efforts.
Norm Carlson. Collection Manager at the Fenton History Center since 1995. Specializes in local historical and genealogical research.
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Polish Research
ABC's of Polish family history research. Exploring resources and putting them to work. Bringing an internet capable device would be good as there may be time to research at end of class.
Sheila Dombrowski Sanders-Pierce , PHe (Polish History Explorer). Many years of tracing her own family line into Poland.
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Organization Makes Family History Easier
For years, genealogists have created papers trails of all their searching in order to document and to keep everything straight. Learn how to scan and attach these documents, stories, or pictures to your ancestors online. Doing so will help organize your information and also share it with relatives. I will discuss in detail the different methods of scanning or digitizing your documents and review in detail how to capture images you find on the internet. There is more than one way to capture images and it's good to know them all. Demonstration of the FH Center scanner capable of scanning and uploading to your Family Tree account in one operation.
Julie Thompson , FHEE (Family Historian Enthusiast Extraordinaire)
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Vital Records, Pennsylvania
This class will examine research guides and present ideas for helping us find those elusive birth, marriage and death records. She also will discuss how to utilize the information found on census forms.
SUBSTITUTE Arlene Olmstead. Involved in six Family History fairs & seminars and teaching many classes, active in many genealogical groups, been doing Family History for 30+ years.
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Researching Local Government Records in New York State
In New York State, historical records that may be relevant to your research are held at the village, town, and county level. Knowing what records exist and where to find them can be overwhelming. In this session, I will discuss the records available at the County Archives, including court records, and the records that you can expect to find at the town and village levels of local government.
Michelle Henry. Has served as the County Records Manager/Historian since 2000. Prior to her current position, she directed the Chautauqua County Historical Society.
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Seneca/Iroquois Family Research/Beyond the Internet
CANCELLED Review some of the numerous census books I will bring. Let interested researchers know what is available at SUNY Fredonia and what will be added to the college's web site. This session will be for beginners and those already into Senca genealogy.
Jack Ericson , retired, Curator of Special Collections, Reed Library, SUNY Fredonia
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Puerto Rico Getting Started
A class for those just starting to find their ancestors in Puerto Rico. Learn where to start and the many resources that are available. Spanish interpreter will be present.
Shannon Guynn is an energetic substitute school teacher, a quick learner, and is looking forward to trying out her Spanish. & Dave Barber has been doing Puerto Rico genealogy for his family for several years with success.
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