St. George Family History Expo 2013

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Event Location Address

The Dixie Center
1835 Convention Center Dr.
St. George , Utah 84790
435-628-7003

Click Here to view the The Dixie Center website.

Event Date/Time

February 22, 2013 12:00 PM - February 23, 2013 4:30 PM

Description and Highlights

Family History Expos celebrates 10 Years in business at our 9th Annual St. George Family History Expo!

Opening Keynote

James L. Tanner : Has a B.A. Degree in Spanish, an M.A. Degree in Linguistics from the University of Utah, and a J.D. Degree in Law from Arizona State University. He has 37 years experience as a trial attorney in Arizona. He also has over 30 years experience in genealogical research and is the author of The Guide to FamilySearch Online. He is an avid Blogger and his genealogy blog, Genealogy's Star is on of the top genealogy blogs in the US. He has been a presenter at a number of Expos and Conferences. He is the former owner of a retail computer business and Apple Macintosh software company. James is the social media coordinator at Family History Expos.

Closing Keynote

Holly T. Hansen : President of Family History Expos, Inc. Through Family History Expos, Holly has helped thousands understand the techniques and technology to trace their roots in today's ever-changing technological environment. She received a B.A. in History from Weber State University and continues to dedicate time to education on a daily basis. She is also an author, lecturer, former editor of Everton's Genealogical Helper magazine, and editor of the 10th and 11th editions of the Handybook for Genealogists.

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1835 Convention Center Dr. St. George Utah 84790

Event Registration Fee

$ 79.00 - Full Registration

$ 55.00 - Friday Only

$ 55.00 - Saturday Only

$ 99.00 - At the Door

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Event Lodging

Fairfield Inn by Marriott - St. George
1660 S. Convention Center Drive St. George, UT 84790 Room - Run of House - $109.00

To make a reservation, please call 888-236-2427 and tell the reservationist you are with the Family History Expo group attending a conference at the Fairfield Inn in St. George, UT.

The cutoff date for reservations is February 3, 2013. After this date, any rooms not guaranteed will be charged at the regular rate based on availability.

The Fairfield Inn is located 1/4 mile from the Dixie Center and offers a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary internet and parking, and refrigerators and microwaves in each room. Check-in is at 3:00pm and check-out is at noon.
St George Clarion Suites
1239 South Main St. George, UT 84770 Room - Run of House - $79.00

To make reservations, call 435-673-7000 and tell the reservationist you are with the Family History Expo group.

The cutoff date for reservations is January 21, 2013. After this date, reservations will be taken on a space available basis only.

Clarion Suites is located 1/2 mile from the Dixie Convention Center. They offer a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, complimentary parking, wireless internet, and refrigerators/microwaves in each room. Check-in is at 3:00pm and check-out is at 11:00am.
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites â€“ St George
1450 S Hilton Dr Saint George, UT 84770 Room - Run of House - $75.00

To make a reservation, please call the Front Desk at 435-628-0464 and request the FHE13 rate.

The cutoff date for making reservations is January 4, 2013. Reservations made after the cutoff date are subject to availability and will be charged at the current daily rate.

The Crystal Inn is located just over 1 mile from the Dixie Center. A Hot Breakfast Buffet is included, as well as complimentary parking and internet. Rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out is noon.

Event Agenda

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- Click on the down arrow icon to read the class handout (registeration is required to view handouts)
- Agenda is subject to change without notice

St. George Family History Expo 2013 Agenda Friday, February 22, 2013
12:00 pm	Registration & Exhibits Open
1:00 pm	Opening Keynote Address
1	Ballrooms	Top 10 Techniques: Fishing for Ancestors & Other Persons of Interest ( All Levels )	James L. Tanner
2:00 pm	Visit Exhibits and Ask-the-Pros
2:30 pm	Class Session One Includes
2	Ballroom A	FamilySearch Photos (Beta) ( All Levels )	Timothy G. Cross
3	Ballroom B	Early Virginia Research: The Jurisdictional Challenge, Part I & II ( Experienced )	Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
4	Ballroom C	Newspapers: Critical Resource to Document Your Family Tree ( All Levels )	Thomas Jay Kemp
5	Ballroom D	Heritage Collector Software Suite ( All Levels )	Marlo E. Schuldt
6	Ballroom E	Writing Personal History ( All Levels )	Susan Easton Black
7	Ballroom F	Organizing, Researching, Mapping, Sourcing, and Sharing with Legacy Family Tree ( All Levels )	Geoff Rasmussen
8	Sunbrook A	Let's Go Fish! ( Beginner )	Joleen Aitchison
9	Sunbrook B	Beginning British Research ( Beginner )	Linda Snow Westover
10	Sunbrook C	Ancestral Quest 14: What's New? ( All Levels )	Gaylon Findlay
11	Exhibit Hall Classroom	Making Genetics Part of Your Genealogy ( All Levels )	Diahan Southard
3:20 pm	Visit Exhibits and Ask-the-Pros
3:50 pm	Class Session Two Includes
12	Ballroom A	Five C’s to Success in Genealogy Today ( Experienced )	Barbara Renick
13	Ballroom B	Early Virginia Research: The Jurisdictional Challenge, Part I & II ( Experienced )	Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
14	Ballroom C	My Ancestor Came to Colonial America as an Indentured Servant ( Experienced )	Nathan W. Murphy
15	Ballroom D	Effectively Using the Cloud: Dropbox, Evernote, Skype and similar programs ( All Levels )	James L. Tanner
16	Ballroom E	Getting Started on FamilySearch.org ( All Levels )	Michael Provard
17	Ballroom F	Use Legacy Family Tree to Create Shareable CDs, Books, Charts, and More ( All Levels )	Geoff Rasmussen
18	Sunbrook A	Cast Your Line Here First ( Beginner )	Joleen Aitchison
19	Sunbrook B	The Miller Roll Application A Source for Cherokee & Southern History ( All Levels )	Billy Dubois Edgington
20	Sunbrook C	Preservation Techniques for Documents, Newspaper, and Photos ( All Levels )	Sharon D. Monson
21	Exhibit Hall Classroom	10 Reasons to Preserve Your Family Heritage and One Great Way to Do It! ( All Levels )	L. A. (Butch) Hibben, CLA
4:40 pm	Meal Break, Visit Exhibits, Ask-the-Pros & Win Prizes!
6:00 pm	Class Session Three Includes
22	Ballroom A	MyHeritage – Using Record Matching, Smart Matching and the Online Tree ( All Levels )	Mark Olsen
23	Ballroom B	How to Operate a Successful Family Organization ( All Levels )	David J. Farr, CLU CHFC
24	Ballroom C	My Ancestor Came to Colonial America as a Transported Convict ( Experienced )	Nathan W. Murphy
25	Ballroom D	Jump Start Your Family History ( All Levels )	Marlo E. Schuldt
26	Ballroom E	A Review of Major Genealogical Libraries and Repositories ( All Levels )	James L. Tanner
27	Ballroom F	Legacy Family Tree for Your Mobile Device Plus Other Tips & Tricks ( Experienced )	Geoff Rasmussen
28	Sunbrook A	Insider's Guide to USGenWeb ( All Levels )	Joy Fisher
29	Sunbrook B	Records of the Poor in England – Pre-1837 ( Beginner )	Margo McKinstry, AG
30	Sunbrook C	Passwords for Humans: 5 Easy Steps for Greater Password Security ( All Levels )	Tom Underhill
31	Exhibit Hall Classroom	How to Organize and Manage Family Information - 4 Essential Elements ( All Levels )	Philipp M. Mayer
6:50 pm	Visit Exhibits and Ask-the-Pros
7:20 pm	Class Session Four Includes
32	Ballroom A	Evaluating What You Have Found: The Third Stage of Research ( All Levels )	Barbara Renick
33	Ballroom B	An In-depth Look at What Family Organizations Can Accomplish ( All Levels )	David J. Farr, CLU CHFC
34	Ballroom C	Tracing Colonial Immigrants: Strategies That Work ( Advanced )	Nathan W. Murphy
35	Ballroom D	WorldVitalRecords - An overview - Searching/Finding Records to Expand Your Research ( All Levels )	Mark Olsen
36	Ballroom E	Branch out with FamilySearch Family Tree ( All Levels )	Michael Provard
37	Ballroom F	Ancestry.com for Experienced Users ( Experienced )	James L. Tanner
38	Sunbrook A	Internet Gold – 10 Free Websites to Move Your Research Forward ( All Levels )	Yvonne Curry
39	Sunbrook B	Basic Irish Genealogy—Census, Church Records and Civil Registration ( Beginner )	Judith E. Wight, AG
40	Sunbrook C	Elisabeth: A German Immigrant’s Three Decades in America ( All Levels )	Jean Wilcox Hibben, Ph.D., MA, CG
41	Exhibit Hall Classroom	Freeware Note Programs: Evernote, Phrase Express, And Resoph Notes ( All Levels )	Donald R. Snow
St. George Family History Expo 2013 Agenda Saturday, February 23, 2013
9:00 am	Registration & Exhibits open
10:00 am	Class Session One Includes
42	Ballroom A	Top 10 Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs ( All Levels )	Barbara Renick
43	Ballroom B	So You Think You Want to Get Married…Marriage Laws and -Customs in Germany ( All Levels )	Baerbel K. Johnson, AG
44	Ballroom C	Obituaries: Clues to Look for and Tips for Making Sure You Get the Full Benefit From an Obituary Notice ( All Levels )	Thomas Jay Kemp
45	Ballroom D	Jump Start Your Family History ( All Levels )	Marlo E. Schuldt
46	Ballroom E	CONSULTANT TRAINING: Making Your Temple Experience More Sacred: Tying Family History to the Temple ( All Levels )	Lance Mclntosh
47	Ballroom F	Using the Google Gold Mine for Genealogy ( All Levels )	James L. Tanner
48	Sunbrook A	Celebrating Family History ( All Levels )	Holly T. Hansen
49	Sunbrook B	Beyond the Basics in Irish Research—Land and Estate Records ( Experienced )	Judith E. Wight, AG
50	Sunbrook C	Reading Old Style Handwriting ( All Levels )	Sharon D. Monson
51	Exhibit Hall Classroom	Autosomal DNA: Sleuthing and Searching ( Experienced )	Diahan Southard
10:50 am	Visit Exhibits and Ask-the-Pros
11:20 am	Class Session Two Includes
52	Ballroom A	What’s New in German Research on the Internet? ( All Levels )	Baerbel K. Johnson, AG
53	Ballroom B	Why Revolutionary War Military Records are Important ( All Levels )	Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
54	Ballroom C	What to Do With a Letter Collection Using Erastus Snow's Family Letters as an Illustration ( All Levels )	Donald R. Snow
55	Ballroom D	Mumbo Jumbo? 10 Tips for Learning to Read Scandinavian and Germanic Gothic Script ( Experienced )	Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
56	Ballroom E	Glimpses into our Pioneer Past ( All Levels )	Glenn Rawson
57	Ballroom F	Cemeteries Go Digital ( All Levels )	Geoff Rasmussen
58	Sunbrook A	Exploring the Waters of Online Books ( All Levels )	Joleen Aitchison
59	Sunbrook B	The Who and the Where of Ireland ( Experienced )	Judith E. Wight, AG
60	Sunbrook C	10 Techniques to Improve Your Cell Phone Photography ( All Levels )	Tom Underhill
61	Exhibit Hall Classroom	Ancestral Quest 14: What's New? ( All Levels )	Gaylon Findlay
12:10 pm	Meal Break,Visit Exhibits, Ask the Pros & Win Prizes
1:30 pm	Class Session Three Includes
62	Ballroom A	Overcoming Idiosyncrasies of Genealogy Database Sites ( Experienced )	Barbara Renick
63	Ballroom B	How to Research and Publish Your Family Histories ( All Levels )	David J. Farr, CLU CHFC
64	Ballroom C	Top Ten 21st Century Genealogy Websites ( All Levels )	Thomas Jay Kemp
65	Ballroom D	Assessing Scandinavian Information in New FamilySearch and Family Tree: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Cleaning it Up ( All Levels )	Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
66	Ballroom E	FamilySearch.org: Open Doors to More ( All Levels )	Michael Provard
67	Ballroom F	Mapping Your Ancestors Electronically: Using Software and the Internet ( All Levels )	Geoff Rasmussen
68	Sunbrook A	Favorite Fishing Holes ( Experienced )	Joleen Aitchison
69	Sunbrook B	Using Scotland’s People for Scottish Research ( Beginner )	Margo McKinstry, AG
70	Sunbrook C	How Do You Do That? 10 Tips for Prospective Genealogy Lecturers ( All Levels )	Jean Wilcox Hibben, Ph.D., MA, CG
71	Exhibit Hall Classroom	Present Your Family - Fundamentals Necessary to Create Dynamic Genealogical Presentations to Share with Your Family ( All Levels )	Philipp M. Mayer
2:20 pm	Visit Exhibits & Ask-the-Pros
2:50 pm	Class Session Four Includes
72	Ballroom A	Strategies for Solving German Research Problems ( Beginner )	Baerbel K. Johnson, AG
73	Ballroom B	Exploring Other Family Organizations ( All Levels )	David J. Farr, CLU CHFC
74	Ballroom C	GeneTech: Y-DNA Solutions to Common Genealogical Problems ( Beginner )	Nathan W. Murphy
75	Ballroom D	Effective Use of Scandinavian Gazetteeres: 10+ Sources To Use ( Experienced )	Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
76	Ballroom E	Will You Be Ready When Family Tree Replaces New FamilySearch? ( All Levels )	James L. Tanner
77	Ballroom F	Digital Images for Genealogists and Technologists - Restore, Organize, Preserve and Share ( All Levels )	Geoff Rasmussen
78	Sunbrook A	English Probate Records ( All Levels )	Margo McKinstry, AG
79	Sunbrook B	French Internet Sites ( All Levels )	Heidi G. Sugden, AG
80	Sunbrook C	Family History in Bulk--10 Times the Success ( All Levels )	Linda Snow Westover
81	Exhibit Hall Classroom	It's Time to do a Slideshow Biography ( All Levels )	Marlo E. Schuldt
3:40 pm	Last Chance to Visit Exhibits - Hall closes at 4:00 p.m.
4:00 pm	Closing Session and Grand Prizes Awarded
82	Ballrooms	Happy Birthday Family History Expos with 10 Grand Prize Give-aways ( All Levels )	Holly T. Hansen