September Staff Meeting
September 15
7 p.m.
Alice will give instructions for using the FHC email, blogs, dropbox, portal and desktop
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Genealogy Internet Sites
John Reid has a list of websites an their world ranking on
http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2011/09/genealogy-site-rankings.html
How have things changed? In parenthesis find the rankings I posted six weeks and three months ago.
Ancestry.com remains top ranked, slipping overall rank ever so slightly. Myheritage.com remains the top genealogy social networking site.
In the past six weeks 22 rankings have increased, 24 declined.
BIFHSGO.ca jumped over 2 million places in the rankings, no doubt related to the forthcoming conference.
One site is no longer included as it dropped below 20,000,000 in the rankings.
To compensate I've added in one of my regular visits, Chris Paton's Scottish GENES blog, scottishancestry.blogspot.com/.
check out all 50
http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2011/09/genealogy-site-rankings.html
Saturday, 3 September, 2011
Genealogy site rankings
Here are the global rankings for a selection of genealogy-related websites, using Alexa.com, as of 3 September 2011.How have things changed? In parenthesis find the rankings I posted six weeks and three months ago.
Ancestry.com remains top ranked, slipping overall rank ever so slightly. Myheritage.com remains the top genealogy social networking site.
In the past six weeks 22 rankings have increased, 24 declined.
BIFHSGO.ca jumped over 2 million places in the rankings, no doubt related to the forthcoming conference.
One site is no longer included as it dropped below 20,000,000 in the rankings.
To compensate I've added in one of my regular visits, Chris Paton's Scottish GENES blog, scottishancestry.blogspot.com/.
ancestry.com 1,103, (1,076), (984)
myheritage.com 3,524, (4,573), (3,886)
geni.com 7,768 (7,068), (8,086)
familysearch.org 8,497, (9,138), (9,120)
genealogy.com 12,295, (12,691), (12,190)
archives.gov 17,366 (17,053), (18,209)
check out all 50
Monday, September 5, 2011
Temple Submission Guidelines
Do not use a Family Ordinance Request if :
A- A living person wants to be sealed to their parents, children and/or spouse.
B- A living person wants to perform the work for a deceased parent, sibling, spouse or child.
Call the temple and make an appointment with them to do live sealings. They will need to coordinate the information on any live person involved with church records. If you bring a complete, up-to-date family group sheet it will assist them in their coordination.
For all other submissions, follow these guidelines to meet church standards and reduce the duplication.
Step 1 - Look up each of your ancestors you wish to do work for in new.FamilySearch.org.
A- Check for duplicates.
B- Using your Personal Ancestral File (PAF) and primary source documentation, add information to your family names.
C- Edit incomplete or incorrect information you submitted.
D- Reserve family names you wish to do the ordinances for.
Step 2 - Enter additional names from your records into new.FamilySearch.org and reserve the temple ordinances.
Step 3 - Go to Family Group view and print out and review your family information for accuracy and completeness.
A- Look for clerical and spelling errors.
Are places and dates complete?
Is gender correctly identified?
B- Is the data complete and accurate?
Have available primary source documents been used to obtain or verify family information?
Might some missing information be obtained from family members.
Step 4 - Do a FamilyInsight (you may use RootsMagic, Legacy or AncestralQuest) check for Ordinances and additional information.
Step 5 - Prayerfully select names to submit for temple ordinances.
A- Do not submit names found on the Internet, or from other secondary sources without careful checking and verification.
B- Do not redo ordinances because the genealogical data in new.FamilySearch.org contains an error or is incomplete.
C- Do not submit names of persons born in the last 95 years who are not listed on your pedigree chart, such as aunts and uncles, without the permission of their direct descendants.
D- Do not submit individuals who are less than 110 years of age unless you know they are dead. Don’t assume they are dead. If a proxy ordinance is done for a living person, it is invalid. Even worse, it prevents a valid ordinance from being done after the person dies.
E- Remember your first responsibility is to those people whose names are on your pedigree chart and their children.
F- If you have reason to believe an ancestor may have been baptized, endowed, Born In the Covenant or sealed in life, do not redo the work for them before searching other records.
Step 7 - The Temples prefer ordinances be completed within 3 months of a submission.
A- Prepare and submit 50 names or less at a time. The Jordan River Temple prefers 20 names or less.
B- Print all the names you wish to clear at this time on one Family Ordinance Request (FOR). Do not submit each name on a separate sheet.
C- When you are finished creating the FOR and before leaving the center, record the ordinances you have cleared in the Temple Submission Notebook.
A- A living person wants to be sealed to their parents, children and/or spouse.
B- A living person wants to perform the work for a deceased parent, sibling, spouse or child.
Call the temple and make an appointment with them to do live sealings. They will need to coordinate the information on any live person involved with church records. If you bring a complete, up-to-date family group sheet it will assist them in their coordination.
For all other submissions, follow these guidelines to meet church standards and reduce the duplication.
Step 1 - Look up each of your ancestors you wish to do work for in new.FamilySearch.org.
A- Check for duplicates.
B- Using your Personal Ancestral File (PAF) and primary source documentation, add information to your family names.
C- Edit incomplete or incorrect information you submitted.
D- Reserve family names you wish to do the ordinances for.
Step 2 - Enter additional names from your records into new.FamilySearch.org and reserve the temple ordinances.
Step 3 - Go to Family Group view and print out and review your family information for accuracy and completeness.
A- Look for clerical and spelling errors.
Are places and dates complete?
Is gender correctly identified?
B- Is the data complete and accurate?
Have available primary source documents been used to obtain or verify family information?
Might some missing information be obtained from family members.
Step 4 - Do a FamilyInsight (you may use RootsMagic, Legacy or AncestralQuest) check for Ordinances and additional information.
Step 5 - Prayerfully select names to submit for temple ordinances.
A- Do not submit names found on the Internet, or from other secondary sources without careful checking and verification.
B- Do not redo ordinances because the genealogical data in new.FamilySearch.org contains an error or is incomplete.
C- Do not submit names of persons born in the last 95 years who are not listed on your pedigree chart, such as aunts and uncles, without the permission of their direct descendants.
D- Do not submit individuals who are less than 110 years of age unless you know they are dead. Don’t assume they are dead. If a proxy ordinance is done for a living person, it is invalid. Even worse, it prevents a valid ordinance from being done after the person dies.
E- Remember your first responsibility is to those people whose names are on your pedigree chart and their children.
F- If you have reason to believe an ancestor may have been baptized, endowed, Born In the Covenant or sealed in life, do not redo the work for them before searching other records.
Step 7 - The Temples prefer ordinances be completed within 3 months of a submission.
A- Prepare and submit 50 names or less at a time. The Jordan River Temple prefers 20 names or less.
B- Print all the names you wish to clear at this time on one Family Ordinance Request (FOR). Do not submit each name on a separate sheet.
C- When you are finished creating the FOR and before leaving the center, record the ordinances you have cleared in the Temple Submission Notebook.
Consultant Checklist
“Family history consultants are truly the key to a successful family history program in a ward and stake. Diligent and timely preparation will help consultants to have the confidence and expertise needed to support members with their family history efforts.” Utah and Idaho release, prepare page.
✔ Please check off each action as you complete it.
☐ Go to https://www.familysearch.org/consultant/ and sign in with your LDS account
username and password. If you don’t have an LDS account, register. You will need your birth date and membership number, which you can get from you Ward Clerk in the form of an Individual Ordinance Summary. Once you have completed the registration, you
will be able to use the same username and password for all participating Church Web sites.
When you have signed into https://www.familysearch.org/consultant/ it takes you to the Training Page. There are three sections of training: Core, Additional Training and
Additional Resources. Start with the Core Training >> Online Training. Complete the
following lessons under Family History Consultants:
☐ Family History Consultant Training 1: Understanding Your Calling
☐ Family History Consultant Training 2: Providing Individual Help
☐ Family History Consultant Training 3: Problem Solving
Again on Core Training >> Online Training >> Tools for Family History >> New Family Search >> Launch This Course - complete all the New Family Search lessons:
☐ Viewing Information about Your Family
☐ Combining and Separating Records
☐ Displaying Correct Information
☐ Adding Missing Individuals
☐ Doing Ordinances for Deceased Ancestors
☐ Using Help
☐ Conclusion
Again on Core Training >> Online Training >> Tools for Family History >> Family Search Indexing >> Launch This Course - complete all the FamilySearch Indexing lessons:
☐ Introduction
☐ Overview
☐ Indexing Process
☐ Basic Indexing Guidelines
☐ Arbitration
☐ Conclusion
If you have not used PAF or another family history software, complete the PAF lessons. ☐ Read To Turn the Hearts: Leader’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work.
You may also read the Handbook and the Course Materials. Copies are in the FHC.
Under Additional Training click on See the Whole List - complete each of the following:
☐ Watch the new video Family History and Missionary Work
☐ Family History Research Wiki Training
☐ 5 Minute Genealogy
☐ Principles for Successful Family History Classes
☐ Family History Devotionals
☐ Getting Started with Family History Videos
☐ Helping Members with the New FamilySearch
☐ Answering Common Questions about the New FamilySearch
☐ Read through the Family History Consultants Guide to Temple and Family History Work. You can download it to your computer or print it out, I have chosen not to print it because I think it will change soon.
The following training is available on New.FamilySearch.org >> Learn How to Use
FamilySearch - go there anytime to review and share the lessons and videos with others:
☐ Getting Started with the Family Tree
☐ Viewing Information
☐ Correcting Information About a Person
☐ Correcting Relationships in a Family
☐ Working with Other People
☐ Combining Duplicate Records (The others are on the Consultant Pages)
From the Home page of new.FamilySearch.org >> Help Center >>Video Demos:
☐ Overview
☐ Click on Finding Records >> Searching Historical Records
☐ Searching the Research Wiki
☐ Searching the Catalog
☐ Click on Forums and then view FamilySearch Forums Overview
As you can see, there are a lot of training videos. I have listed the most current and relevant to your initial training. Please return often and go through the training programs that become available.
✔ Please check off each action as you complete it.
☐ Go to https://www.familysearch.org/consultant/ and sign in with your LDS account
username and password. If you don’t have an LDS account, register. You will need your birth date and membership number, which you can get from you Ward Clerk in the form of an Individual Ordinance Summary. Once you have completed the registration, you
will be able to use the same username and password for all participating Church Web sites.
When you have signed into https://www.familysearch.org/consultant/ it takes you to the Training Page. There are three sections of training: Core, Additional Training and
Additional Resources. Start with the Core Training >> Online Training. Complete the
following lessons under Family History Consultants:
☐ Family History Consultant Training 1: Understanding Your Calling
☐ Family History Consultant Training 2: Providing Individual Help
☐ Family History Consultant Training 3: Problem Solving
Again on Core Training >> Online Training >> Tools for Family History >> New Family Search >> Launch This Course - complete all the New Family Search lessons:
☐ Viewing Information about Your Family
☐ Combining and Separating Records
☐ Displaying Correct Information
☐ Adding Missing Individuals
☐ Doing Ordinances for Deceased Ancestors
☐ Using Help
☐ Conclusion
Again on Core Training >> Online Training >> Tools for Family History >> Family Search Indexing >> Launch This Course - complete all the FamilySearch Indexing lessons:
☐ Introduction
☐ Overview
☐ Indexing Process
☐ Basic Indexing Guidelines
☐ Arbitration
☐ Conclusion
If you have not used PAF or another family history software, complete the PAF lessons. ☐ Read To Turn the Hearts: Leader’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work.
You may also read the Handbook and the Course Materials. Copies are in the FHC.
Under Additional Training click on See the Whole List - complete each of the following:
☐ Watch the new video Family History and Missionary Work
☐ Family History Research Wiki Training
☐ 5 Minute Genealogy
☐ Principles for Successful Family History Classes
☐ Family History Devotionals
☐ Getting Started with Family History Videos
☐ Helping Members with the New FamilySearch
☐ Answering Common Questions about the New FamilySearch
☐ Read through the Family History Consultants Guide to Temple and Family History Work. You can download it to your computer or print it out, I have chosen not to print it because I think it will change soon.
The following training is available on New.FamilySearch.org >> Learn How to Use
FamilySearch - go there anytime to review and share the lessons and videos with others:
☐ Getting Started with the Family Tree
☐ Viewing Information
☐ Correcting Information About a Person
☐ Correcting Relationships in a Family
☐ Working with Other People
☐ Combining Duplicate Records (The others are on the Consultant Pages)
From the Home page of new.FamilySearch.org >> Help Center >>Video Demos:
☐ Overview
☐ Click on Finding Records >> Searching Historical Records
☐ Searching the Research Wiki
☐ Searching the Catalog
☐ Click on Forums and then view FamilySearch Forums Overview
As you can see, there are a lot of training videos. I have listed the most current and relevant to your initial training. Please return often and go through the training programs that become available.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Mormon Pioneer Records Online
The CD, Mormon Immigration Index is not online yet. However much of the material it contains can be accessed at
http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/
The Mormon Overland Travel, 1847-1868, is the most complete listing of individuals and companies in which Mormon pioneer emigrants traveled west to Utah from 1847 through 1868. It is an incomplete listing, as rosters have not been found for all companies. It also identifies sources to learn more about the experiences of each company.
http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch/1,15773,3966-1,00.html
http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/
The Mormon Overland Travel, 1847-1868, is the most complete listing of individuals and companies in which Mormon pioneer emigrants traveled west to Utah from 1847 through 1868. It is an incomplete listing, as rosters have not been found for all companies. It also identifies sources to learn more about the experiences of each company.
http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch/1,15773,3966-1,00.html
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Go to Consultant.FamilySearch.org
Consultant.FamilySearch.org has come up with new training for us and for our leaders. Please check it out. In order to get to the training through the site, you need to sign in. Here are the direct links to some of the training ---
Family HistoryMissionary work:
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Consultant/FH_Missionary/player.html
The New Guide to Temple and Family History work:
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Priesthood/T3H/En/To_Turn_the_Hearts.pdf
Family Search Wiki Training
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Consultant/BIG/index.html
There are a lot of other lessons you can do online. Please register and sign in and do some of the lessons. It keeps track so you know where you are, however, they are updated occasionally.
Family HistoryMissionary work:
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Consultant/FH_Missionary/player.html
The New Guide to Temple and Family History work:
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Priesthood/T3H/En/To_Turn_the_Hearts.pdf
Family Search Wiki Training
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Consultant/BIG/index.html
There are a lot of other lessons you can do online. Please register and sign in and do some of the lessons. It keeps track so you know where you are, however, they are updated occasionally.
Fall 2011 Classes for Staff, Consultants and Priesthood
We have an excellent opportunity coming in September. The Midvale Union Fort Multi-Stake Family History Center is having a series of classes which are designed especially for Family History Consultants, another for newly called staff members of the FHC and a class for priesthood leaders. It has been a long time since we have offered classes like these.
Family History Consultants help ward members begin family history and/or learn the tools the church has provided to clear names for temple ordinances. They can go into the homes or visit members on Sundays to lend support and encouragement. They may also teach a family history Sunday school class.
Family History Consultant classes
i 3 Thursday evenings, September 22, 29 and October 6
i 7 p.m.
i Melchizedek Priesthood room (north hall) in the Midvale Union Fort Stake Center at 7155 South 450 East, behind the Midvale Fire Station.
i Great teacher –– full of enthusiasm, practical knowledge and fun. New consultants often feel overwhelmed and under directed. Not knowing where to start. This is a wonderful introduction to the calling, as well as an update to new and exciting happenings in Family History.
FHC Staff (Family History Consultants assigned to work in the Family History Center)
We are in constant need of new staff as our dedicated and knowledgeable members move on. We need people who can serve a 3 hour shift once a week, either during the day or evening Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Anyone over 16 may serve in the FHC, but they need to know how to use a computer and the Internet. It is recommended that at least 2 people per ward serve in the FHC. A person may serve both on staff and as a consultant in the ward. On staff they will learn more about the computer programs and websites available through the Family History Center, serve with knowledgeable staff members and get great training.
Staff Training
i Thursday and Friday (Please plan to attend both evenings. Everyone invited.)
i September 8 and 9
i 7 p.m.
i Melchizedek Priesthood room (north hall) in the Midvale Union Fort Stake Center.
Priesthood Leadership is the key to a successful family history program. Trained consultants need minimal direction and support to go forward and serve ward members.
Priesthood leader training
i Thursday October 13
i 7:30 p.m..
i Melchizedek Priesthood room (north hall) in the Midvale Union Fort Stake Center.
If any of the wards in your stake do not have Family History Consultants to serve in the ward and/or assigned to serve in the Family History Center (staff members), this is a most advantageous time for bishops to make these calls. We would like to be informed of newly called staff members so we can welcome them and arrange a time for them to serve each week.
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