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3-5 March 2022 ~ RootsTech 2022 will be a virtual-only experience, with some enhancements and improvements.
Classes for the event will have a mix of on-demand, livestream, and interactive sessions that will allow attendees
to learn, grow and connect to people all over the globe. Participants will also be able to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, experts, and enthusiasts. In 2022, the planners of RootsTech are looking to take that experience to the next level. The conference is free and open to anyone.
Register for free NOW at www.rootstech.org
Classes for the event will have a mix of on-demand, livestream, and interactive sessions that will allow attendees
to learn, grow and connect to people all over the globe. Participants will also be able to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, experts, and enthusiasts. In 2022, the planners of RootsTech are looking to take that experience to the next level. The conference is free and open to anyone.
Register for free NOW at www.rootstech.org
The Family History Center on Ruth Street in Prescott is OPEN -- Closed for holidays - Dec. 20 to Jan. 2, 2022.
Mondays: 10 am to 2 pm.
Tuesdays: 4 to 8 pm.
Wednesdays:10 am to 2 pm & 4 to 8 pm.
Thursdays: 4 to 8 pm.
Help is available on site. FHC recommends wearing a mask.
At this time premium website is undergoing access issues.
The Epson High Speed Scanner is available
& can scan 20 photographs in 20 seconds!! Epson scans both sides of the photo!!
Mondays: 10 am to 2 pm.
Tuesdays: 4 to 8 pm.
Wednesdays:10 am to 2 pm & 4 to 8 pm.
Thursdays: 4 to 8 pm.
Help is available on site. FHC recommends wearing a mask.
At this time premium website is undergoing access issues.
The Epson High Speed Scanner is available
& can scan 20 photographs in 20 seconds!! Epson scans both sides of the photo!!
Seminars, Webinars, Programs and the Links
The most complete collection of Genealogy events online: conferencekeeper.org
If you would like to receive a once-weekly email from the conferencekeeper.org which includes only the new events added to the calendar from the previous week, plus upcoming deadlines for contests, calls for papers, or conference registrations, go to the above website, Get Updates tab and submit the form.
Family History Society of Arizona Upcoming ZOOM Speakers/Topics:
Virtual 24 Jan 2022 @ 7:00 PM
• The Association of Graveyard Studies will discuss gravestone carvings and symbolism.
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
• The Association of Graveyard Studies will discuss gravestone carvings and symbolism.
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
Fountain Hills 14 Feb 2022 @ 9:00 AM
• Hybrid Zoom/In-person meeting.
Peggy Ash will discuss "How to Tell If the Birthdate Is Correct"
• Hybrid Zoom/In-person meeting.
Peggy Ash will discuss "How to Tell If the Birthdate Is Correct"
Tempe 14 Feb 2022 @ 6:55 PM
• "Mapping Your Ancestors" by Suzanne Brayer
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
• "Mapping Your Ancestors" by Suzanne Brayer
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
Saturday, 19 March 2022 @ 9 AM - Open to Everyone - VIRTUAL on ZOOM
2022 Family History Society of Arizona Seminar and Annual Meeting -
Featuring: Judy Russell, Brian Rhinehart, Annette Burke Lyttle, and Cari Taplin
Topics: Brian Rhinehart: Navigating the Records from The War of 1812 - 9:30-10:30
Annette Burke Lyttle: Turn Family History Facts Into Stories You Can Share - 10:45-11:45
Judy Russell: Doing Time-Prison Records as Genealogy Resources - 12:30-1:30
Cari Taplin: Using Timelines and Tables to Analyze Your Research - 1:45-2:45
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Registration closes midnight Saturday, March 12th, 2022 - FREE for Members ($20 a year) & $25 for non-members. FHSA.org
2022 Family History Society of Arizona Seminar and Annual Meeting -
Featuring: Judy Russell, Brian Rhinehart, Annette Burke Lyttle, and Cari Taplin
Topics: Brian Rhinehart: Navigating the Records from The War of 1812 - 9:30-10:30
Annette Burke Lyttle: Turn Family History Facts Into Stories You Can Share - 10:45-11:45
Judy Russell: Doing Time-Prison Records as Genealogy Resources - 12:30-1:30
Cari Taplin: Using Timelines and Tables to Analyze Your Research - 1:45-2:45
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Registration closes midnight Saturday, March 12th, 2022 - FREE for Members ($20 a year) & $25 for non-members. FHSA.org
Spring 2022 - Prescott
Yavapai College Community Education Spring 2022
Yavapai College Community Education Spring 2022
Genealogy 101, Part 2 -- Course ID WS22-033 3 Sessions: Tuesdays - 2/15/2022 to 3/1/2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Bld 19 Room 206 Sharon Atkins $70
The focus in Part 2 will be on how to: foevaluate and organize the data discovered, position your ancestors in time and place, capture and preserve your ancestor’s stories. You will discover how to uncover your personal connection to history by learning how to search for information about your ancestors, trace your family’s lineage and history, evaluate relevant documents, and preserve your family’s unique story by utilizing online and offline genealogy resources. Students will benefit more from this class by having a subscription to and/or experience with at least one of the following: FamilySearch.org (FREE), MyHeritage.com, Ancestry.com or FindMyPast.com
The focus in Part 2 will be on how to: foevaluate and organize the data discovered, position your ancestors in time and place, capture and preserve your ancestor’s stories. You will discover how to uncover your personal connection to history by learning how to search for information about your ancestors, trace your family’s lineage and history, evaluate relevant documents, and preserve your family’s unique story by utilizing online and offline genealogy resources. Students will benefit more from this class by having a subscription to and/or experience with at least one of the following: FamilySearch.org (FREE), MyHeritage.com, Ancestry.com or FindMyPast.com
Genealogy Research: Breaking Down Brick Walls -- Course ID WS22-034 1 Session: 3/20/2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Bld 19 Room 206 Sharon Atkins $55
Have you encountered a "genealogy brick
Have you ever encountered a genealogy brick wall" during your genealogy journey? Most family history researchers have discovered ancestors who appear to create a dead end to further research. This class is an opportunity to learn some tips and tricks to finding solutions. Be sure to bring your brick wall to class and we will work together to help you crowd source potential solutions.
Have you encountered a "genealogy brick
Have you ever encountered a genealogy brick wall" during your genealogy journey? Most family history researchers have discovered ancestors who appear to create a dead end to further research. This class is an opportunity to learn some tips and tricks to finding solutions. Be sure to bring your brick wall to class and we will work together to help you crowd source potential solutions.
Free 20-minute Zoom consultations with an area expert at the Family History Library at Salt Lake City
to make an appointment , contact:
www.familysearch.org/family-history-library
to make an appointment , contact:
www.familysearch.org/family-history-library
