News and Events Page
The Family History Center on Ruth Street in Prescott is OPEN --
Monday 10 - 2.
Tuesday & Thursday 4 - 8.
Wednesday 10 -2 & 4 - 8.
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!!
Monday 10 - 2.
Tuesday & Thursday 4 - 8.
Wednesday 10 -2 & 4 - 8.
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:
Paradise Valley 21 Sep 2021 @ 6:30 PM
• Emily Garber will present: "Alien, Enemy, Declarant...Grief. Learning from Missteps in the Immigration and Naturalization Process."
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
• Emily Garber will present: "Alien, Enemy, Declarant...Grief. Learning from Missteps in the Immigration and Naturalization Process."
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
Virtual 28 Sep 2021 @ 7:00 PM
• Thomas MacEntee will present "Did I Get Everything? – Creating a Checklist for Genealogy Research" .
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
• Thomas MacEntee will present "Did I Get Everything? – Creating a Checklist for Genealogy Research" .
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
(Click link to start Zoom meeting.)
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
Fall 2001, Prescott Community Education REGISTER!
Visit www.yc.edu/commed to Register!
or call (928) 717-7755
Visit www.yc.edu/commed to Register!
or call (928) 717-7755
Genealogy 101 - Course ID FA 21-028 - 2:00 - 4:00 PM for 3 Tuesdays: 9/28/2021 - 10/12/2021 - Bldg: 19 Room 206
This class is one of a 2-part learning experience. Part 2 will be offered in the Spring. In this class, you will uncover your personal connections to history by learning how to research for information about your ancestors, trace your family’s lineage and history and document relevant events by utilizing on-line and o?-line genealogy resources. This class will focus on where to start, where information can be found and what data and clues can be derived from records. Each class will allow for time for you to work on your family tree. 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.
Instructor: Sharon Atkins
Tuition: $70 a 2-Part learning
his class is Part 1 of a 2-Part learning
This class is one of a 2-part learning experience. Part 2 will be offered in the Spring. In this class, you will uncover your personal connections to history by learning how to research for information about your ancestors, trace your family’s lineage and history and document relevant events by utilizing on-line and o?-line genealogy resources. This class will focus on where to start, where information can be found and what data and clues can be derived from records. Each class will allow for time for you to work on your family tree. 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.
Instructor: Sharon Atkins
Tuition: $70 a 2-Part learning
his class is Part 1 of a 2-Part learning
Genealogy: How to Maximize Ancestry.com - Course ID FA 21 - 029 - 2:00 - 4:00 PM for 3 Tuesdays: 10/19/2021 - 11/2/2021 - Bldg: 19 Room 206
Using the popular Ancestry.com subscription website, this beginner’s class will address the difference between “search” and “research.” You will learn how to build a family tree at Ancestry.com, locate relevant evidence to support tracing an ancestor’s life (including DNA matching tools) and how to connect generations. Basic computer skills and a subscription to Ancestry.com are required. (Note: If you have not previously used Ancestry.com, they typically offer a 14-day free trial, which could be partially used for the purpose of this course.)
Instructor: Sharon Atkins
Tuition: $70
Using the popular Ancestry.com subscription website, this beginner’s class will address the difference between “search” and “research.” You will learn how to build a family tree at Ancestry.com, locate relevant evidence to support tracing an ancestor’s life (including DNA matching tools) and how to connect generations. Basic computer skills and a subscription to Ancestry.com are required. (Note: If you have not previously used Ancestry.com, they typically offer a 14-day free trial, which could be partially used for the purpose of this course.)
Instructor: Sharon Atkins
Tuition: $70
Genealogical Resources and Records for Colonial Americans 1750-1850 - Course ID FA 21 - 030
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM for 2 Tuesdays: 11/9/2021 & 11/16/2021 - Bldg: 19 Room 206
Some of the most challenging evidence/records to find for American Ancestors include records dated between 1750-1850. This class will share tools to trace your family history to discover your “gateway” ancestor and/or resources to complete applications for popular lineage societies. Join us as we explore how to become more successful in connecting the generations from the beginnings of the United States up until 1850, when US Census records begin to list specific members of each household and the creation of Government Vital Records becomes more prevalent. This class will review available resources and records from this period of American History.
Instructor: Sharon Atkins
Tuition: $65
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM for 2 Tuesdays: 11/9/2021 & 11/16/2021 - Bldg: 19 Room 206
Some of the most challenging evidence/records to find for American Ancestors include records dated between 1750-1850. This class will share tools to trace your family history to discover your “gateway” ancestor and/or resources to complete applications for popular lineage societies. Join us as we explore how to become more successful in connecting the generations from the beginnings of the United States up until 1850, when US Census records begin to list specific members of each household and the creation of Government Vital Records becomes more prevalent. This class will review available resources and records from this period of American History.
Instructor: Sharon Atkins
Tuition: $65
