Sunday, February 25, 2018

Check list of family history skills

I realize that not everyone can make it to every class.  However, over the past four months, you should have learned the following concepts:

PHOTOS:
using the shotbox to capture photos on your phone
how to upload, tag, and identify photos in familysearch

STORIES:
ideas for stories to share
how to write and upload a story to memories

making audio recordings

THE TREE:
different views (fan chart, pedigree, etc.)

SOURCES:
Is it a match? (rule of three, start with what you know and add from there)
how to attach documents
add sources

Find and attach vital records:
census, birth, marriage, death

access ancestry for free!

how to download documents and photos to your computer (and attach to ancestors)

Identify missing information (clues that there is work to be done!)

how to add family members (children, additional spouses, etc)

How to merge duplicates

organization of paper and digital files

how to use your phone to do family history research

using hints to expand your line

TEMPLE:
request temple ordinances
share ordinances with family and friends or the temple
how to print ordinance cards
there is a stake file for sharing the work

APPS:
take a name
Relative Finder

If you need a refresher course or further information on any of those topics, just contact me!

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