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Announcements
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Legacy User Group
Thursday, October 1, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Sister Irene Burton
The Logan FamilySearch Library will be closed on Saturday, 2 October for our staff and patrons to participate in the fall General Conference. We will resume normal operation on Monday, October 5th at 9:30 am. Thank you for your support.
Our monthly Staff Training Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 14, in the tabernacle chapel, beginning at 9:00 am. This month we will have Sister Amy Archibald presenting "Piecing Together the Evidence". She will show us how to find the missing pieces of evidence, analyze if we have the right pieces, and what to do with the pieces that don't fit. We encourage all of the library staff to attend and please invite your ward family history consultants to attend.
Family History Fairs
Hyrum 15th Ward Family History Fair
Saturday, October 10th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
450 East 100 South
Keynote speaker at 9:00 am- 10:00 am -1:00 pm classes
Contact Maurine Ward (435) 245-3507 for additional information.
Logan Central Stake Family history Fair
Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1255 North 600 East
Everyone is welcome
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| Whats New in Family Search? |  What's New on FamilySearch-October, 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 the list.
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| Help Desk | 
Who can see the photos, documents, and stories I upload to Memories?
Can the items uploaded in Memories be found by search engines like Google?
Can people who are not signed in see items in Memories?
Answer:
- All photos uploaded to FamilySearch are public.
- Anyone can see them without logging in.
- They may also be returned by a Google search.
- They can be shared with others through social media.
- They can be sent to others by email.
- A family and friends sharing model will be developed later, but for now, every photo uploaded is public
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| Favorite Websites |
A Guide to Using Social Media for Genealogy
Are you using social media for your own genealogy? I realize it's not everyone's cup of tea, but seriously consider trying at least one social media network ( Twitter, Facebook, GenealogyWise, Google+, YouTube are examples), or create a family history blog so that you can take advantage of all that modern-day genealogy offers. Learn about each here.bsocial-media-for-genealogy.htmllog.genealogybank.com/a-guide-to-using-
When researching our ancestors, one of the most important events is obviously their death. Determining dates and location of death is important as we document the major events in their lives. Most folks limit their search to the obvious repositories, whether online or not. But there are many more ways to determine specifics about someone's death, as well as finding clues that help you narrow their death date to a decade, a year, or even less. Read more, click here.
Have You Searched the FamilySearch Catalog Lately?
One of the first stops for any research project is the free website FamilySearch. Sometimes in our excitement to look over their digitized collections of original records, we forget about the vast number of resources available in the FamilySearch Catalog. Why is the FamilySearch Catalog that important? The Catalog offers genealogists a place to search for books and documents digitized and available online, available through the Family History Library in Salt Lake and at select Family History Centers. Click here for more information.
Exploring the Hidden Features of Ancestry's New Image Viewer
Ancestry has changed its image viewer. If you've a long-time Ancestry user, you might be wondering where some features went. If you're a new Ancestry user, you might thing the image viewer is a bit lacking. It turns out that some of the most powerful features of the image viewer are hiding behind a simple icon. Read more- click here.
Five Common Genealogical Mistakes to Avoid When Using Census Records
Everyone makes mistakes ... even genealogists. This is especially true when it comes to U.S. census records (don't ask me how I know). I know what you're saying: "it's a FORM, how hard can it be to figure out?" Try this on for size: no two census enumerations are the same. The questions and instructions have changed from decade to decade since 1790. That alone can create problems when zipping from census to census looking for our ancestors. Click here for five common genealogical mistakes to avoid when using census records.
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| Family History Research Help | 
Finding a Record in Early Rhode Island
T he following is just general advice. there is no right answer until you account for all available information and weigh each piece of evidence, even contradictory evidence, to draw a reasoned conclusion. Sometimes only a broader search will yield results. Hang on, because these are not simple suggestions, and many are not available online. Click here.
Irish Genealogy: 70 Top Resources for Finding Your Irish Ancestors
For the 33.3 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry, it can be an overwhelming task to sift through the plentiful Irish genealogy and family history resources available on and offline. In the spirit of Irish-American Heritage Month, we've decided to offer up a helping hand in your big Irish family research by compiling a list of 70 Irish ancestry resources so you can fill in some genealogy research gaps, and discover new Irish family stories that might be missing from your family tree. Click here for a Comprehensive Collection of Irish Ancestry Resources.
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| Suggestion for Weekly Bulletin Thought | 
Elijah came to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the children to the fathers. With that, natural affection between generations began to be enriched. Elijah came not only to stimulate research for ancestors. He also enabled families to be eternally linked beyond the bounds of mortality. Indeed, the opportunity for families to be sealed forever is the real reason for our research.
~ Russell M. Neilson
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Remember...
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THE BLACK SPOT
One day a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor handed out the question paper, with the text facing down as usual. Once he handed them all out, he asked his students to turn the page and begin. To everyone's surprise, there were no questions....just a black dot in the center of the page. The professor seeing the expression on everyone's face, told them the following:
"I want you to write what you see there."
The students confused, got started on the inexplicable task.
At the end of the class, the professor took all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them with no exceptions, described the black dot, trying to explain its position in the middle of the sheet, etc. etc. etc. After all had been read, the classroom silent, the professor began to explain:
"I am not going to grade on you this, I just wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote about the white part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot - and the same happens in our lives. We have a white paper to observe and enjoy, but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is a gift given to us by God, with love and care, and we always have reasons to celebrate - nature renewing itself everyday, our friends around us, the job that provides our livelihood, the miracles we see everyday.......
However we insist on focusing only on the dark spots - the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the complicated relationship with a family member, the disappointment with a friend etc
The dark spots are very small compared to everything we have in our lives, but they are the ones that pollute our minds.
Take your eyes away from the black spots in your life. Enjoy each one of your blessings, each moment that life gives you.
Be happy and live a life positively!
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Upcoming Classes
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Free classes are offered almost daily at the Logan FamilySearch Library. This week you may be interested in one or more of the following:
Thursday, October 1 Sources Intermediate 10:00 am Presenter: Billy Jones
Friday, October 2 FamilySearch Family tree 10:00 am Presenter: Lynn Miller
Friday. October 2 Descendancy research 1:00 pm Presenter: Dedee Dalebout
Monday, October 5 RootsMagic 3:00 pm Presenter: Yvonne Curry
Tuesday, October 6 Ancestral Quest 10:00 am Presenter: Robert Gerber
Tuesday, October 6 Beginning Indexing 5:00 pm Presenter: Von Taylor
To book a class visit our website at'
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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