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Announcements
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Quarterly Training for family History Consultants will be held in the Tabernacle on Wednesday, September 30. Newly called Family History Consultants and Priesthood Leaders will meet downstairs at 6:30 - 7:15 pm. The General Session will be in the Tabernacle Chapel beginning at 7:30 pm. Your support is appreciated.
Why Attend RootsTech?
Register for RootsTech 2016. RootsTech is the largest family history conference in the world! The upcoming sixth annual global conference "Celebrates Families Across Generations" and has seen tremendous growth and momentum across the globe. This annual event has become the largest of its kind in the world, attracting tens of thousands of participants. RootsTech is the perfect place to discover and share your family's stories and connections, regardless of knowledge or experience level. Click here to learn more and register.
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| Whats New in Family Search? | 
What's New in FamilySearch-September, 2015
Each month, FamilySearch publishes a list of new changes and updates to the FamilySearch.org website. This list includes changes to Family Tree as well as other parts of FamilySearch.org. In some cases, these changes will also be published as individual articles where the need to do so exists. Click here to review.
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| Help Desk | 
The Booklet "My Family Stories That Bring Us Together"
I had a question asked about the "My Family Stories That Bring Us Together" booklet at church yesterday. The Bishop and Ward Mission leader wanted to know if this booklet can be used for all patrons? If not the next question, is there a booklet like this that the Missionaries can use as a tool on their mission. If not will they be making one in the future?
Answer:
The booklet has a lot about temple work so may not be the best option for people who are not members of the Church. You could certainly use it, though. We are investigating a general public version but it will take some time to finish it.
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Five Ways to Improve the RootsMagic Genealogy App
Genealogy apps are a handy way to view your family tree data any time anywhere. I have been using Rootsmagic genealogy software on my PC for years. So, when I got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 earlier this year, I couldn't wait to download the Rootsmagic android app.
It was fairly easy getting my database to Dropbox, and then, onto my tablet. I love having my database handy when I am analyzing research away from my computer especially when I am working with someone in PM or email. While I enjoy the convenience of having my family tree available when I need it, this app is far from perfect. I'd like to detail some of the ways it could improve and make for a better user experience. Click here to see five tips.
What to Do When the Name on the Record Is Wrong
There are times when we find a record that has a few details wrong. Often, it's easy to think of a reason why. She didn't know where her father was born. He didn't know how old his mother really was. But what do we do when the name on the record is wrong? That can be harder to explain. Click here to see examples.
The Other Other Woman
Trying to locate the full name of someone accustomed to representing himself in public only by his initials can be frustrating. But it is possible-at least, if the person's initials do, in fact, stand for something. Check this out.
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Dutch Genealogy Webinar - Questions about Records
During the webinar " Researching Your Dutch Ancestors," the viewers had the most interesting questions. I got to address some of them during the webinar, but thought they all deserve a reply so I'm dedicating this post to answer some more. There were so many great questions that I will have inspiration for several follow-up articles, so please stay tuned and follow this blog or newsletter to read them all. In this first article, I will answer the questions about records in the Netherlands. Click here.
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Help From the Other Side
"...my grandfather...searched all his life to get together his genealogical records; and when he died... he had been unsuccessful in establishing his line back more than the second generation beyond him. I am sure that most of my family members feel the same as I do - that there was a thin veil between him and the earth, after he had gone to the other side, and that which he was unable to do as a mortal he perhaps was able to do after he had gone into eternity. After he passed away, the spirit of research took hold of...two distant relatives. ... The family feels definitely that the spirit of Elijah was at work on the other side and that our grandfather had been able to inspire men on this side to search out these records; and as a result, two large volumes are in our possession with about seventeen thousand names." Spencer W. Kimbal
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Remember...
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Most Important Question
During my second month of nursing school, our professor gave us a pop
quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the
questions, until I read the last one: 'What is the first name of
the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke.
I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired
and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper,
leaving the last question blank. Before class ended, one student
asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
Absolutely, said the professor. "In your careers you will meet many
people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if
all you do is smile and say hello". I've never forgotten that lesson. I
also learned her name was Dorothy.
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Upcoming Classes
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Logan FamilySearch Library
Schedule of Classes
All classes are free
To see a schedule and register for a class please visit:
http://www.loganfsl.org
You may call the library (435) 755-5594 for assistance
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Billy K. Jones
Director of Training
Logan Utah FamilySearch Library
Phone: (435) 755-5594 |
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