The Riverton FamilySearch Library will
host a free seminar on
Saturday, January 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
that will offer help to genealogists of
all skill levels.
Riverton, Utah ¾
Start with Family Stories: Find, Organize, Preserve, and Share
Stories make up who we
are, and with the miracle of modern technology, we can share family stories in
new ways. Learn how to upload photos, stories, and documents online; capture
stories in the Family Story Room; explore the future at RootsTech 2014; and engage children, youth, and adults along the
way.
Devin Ashby is a
project manager for FamilySearch, the largest genealogical organization in the
world. Devin has been involved in family history for over ten years and holds
bachelor degrees in history and Spanish and a masters degree in educational leadership
from Northern Arizona University.
Following the keynote presentation from 9:00 to 10:00
a.m., two blocks of four classes each are offered that cover topics of interest
for beginning, intermediate, and advanced family history enthusiasts.
10:15
a.m.
Choose one of the following four classes:
·
“Using
British Naming Patterns to Find Your Ancestors”¾Craig
Foster
·
“How
Photos and Stories Can Lead to Temple Work”¾Fran Jensen
·
“Ancestral Quest Basics”¾Bud Wood
·
“United States Statewide Collections on FamilySearch.org”¾Adele Marcum
11:30 a.m. Choose one of
the following four classes:
·
“Canadian
Vital Records”¾Yvonne Sorenson
·
“I'm Irish, now what? Beginner's Guide to
Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestor Back to Ireland”––Jessica Taylor
·
“The
Research Journal: Your New Best Friend”––Katie Ledbetter
· “My Family Have Been Latter-day Saints for Generations: What
Can I Do with Respect to Family History?”––Michael Grimshaw
Registration
is not required for this free seminar. The Riverton FamilySearch Library is
located in the LDS Riverton Office Building at 3740 West Market Center Drive.
The facility is near the intersection of Bangerter Highway and 13400 South,
just east of The Home Depot.
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