Family History Lessons
Video Tutorials - FamilyInsight
"Synchronize with FamilySearch™ Family Tree" Length: 5:39
::New:: "Reserve and Print Ordinances" Length: 13:39
"How to Add a Person to FamilySearch Family Tree" Length: 1:43
"Change Summary Information" Length: 1:56
"Separate Incorrectly Combined Records with FamilyInsight" Length: 3:30
"Edit Places" Length: 5:41
"The Guide Me Button: Your Personal Tutor" Length: 00:56
"Edit RINs and Pedigrees" Length: 3:08
In-depth Webinar Classes
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Webinar Archive Page - Previous classes-These have been recorded and made available on video.
Video Tutorial - Ordinance Tracker Stand Alone
Ordinance Tracker Length: 2:50
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FamilyInsight Lessons
FamilyInsight will appear on the Tools menu of PAF 5 or you can use it directly with GEDCOM files, PAF 5 file or PAF 5 backup files. Use these lessons to help you with the many different tasks that you can do with FamilyInsight. FamilyInsight is available for Mac and for Windows.
To open the lessons click on the PDF link by the lesson you want to view or print
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Other FamilyInsight Handouts and Lessons
These lessons and handouts were not created by Ohana Software but by others that are fans of FamilyInsight. They have been generous enough to share them with others on our website.
New May 2009
Author: Karen Pittman
Karen has graciously shared her quick guide to synchronizing you PAF file with the new FamilySearch website and her overview of FamilyInsight. These files are in WORD doc format.Other PAF Insight/FamilyInsight PowerPoint Presentations by Ohana Software
Author: Ohana Software <Ohana Software has created this PowerPoint to answer the question of what to do with the "Research-for-Merge" and "Research-for-Trim" notes that you can add in PAF Insight or FamilyInsight.
| Making a Custom Report for PAF Insight and FamilyInsight Research Notes --PowerPoint Presentation |
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PAF Insight Power Point Presentations by those not affiliated with Ohana Software
The following lessons are the work of their respective authors. Please check with the author to determine how you may use them. Ohana Software LLC disclaims any responsibility for the content, accuracy, or applicability of any lessons not written by Ohana Software.
Author: Regine Brindle
Regine had composed this Powerpoint presentation on updating information from the online IGI at www.familysearch.org using PAF Insight with mention of other methods of updating.
| PAF Insight 2006 --PowerPoint Presentation ***New Sept 20, 2006 |
| PAF Insight 2006 --Présentation de Powerpoint en français ***New Jan 26, 2007 |
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Free Video Presentations for Family History
New September 7, 2007Mastering Family History is a free website (no log in required) that contains e-learning videos on computer programs and websites that are useful in building a family history. The videos are designed for persons who want to learn how to prepare and maintain family history or genealogical information. You can view the videos through your internet connection (streaming video) or you can download the video to your computer.
Some of the topics covered are:
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PAF Insight
Author: Liz Snow
New March 25, 2004
An Introduction to PAF Insight as a means to prepare names for Temple Submission.
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Data Entry Standards for PAF Files
With the use of computers for Family History, it is necessary to have some standardization of entry methods. Without standardization, it is difficult for files to accurately be displayed in or interface with the online IGI and other databases. Correction of incorrectly entered places in temple submissions causes needless extra work for those maintaining the online IGI, etc. and to manually make corrections so that information will display correctly. B. Nielson of Upland, California has graciously shared his standards for data entry as a guide for correct entry of information. This file is in WORD format.
Data Entry Standards for PAF Files by B. Nielsen
Standard Approach for Using Insight and Pal
New Jan 8, 2007This document will help you use Insight to search the IGI for completed ordinances and update your file. Proper searching technique will help avoid duplication of ordinance work. Thank you to B. Nielsen for developing and sharing this document.
Standard Approach for Using Insight and PAL by B. Nielsen
PAF Summary
Author: Denney Pugmire
Updated June 23, 2006
Denney has taken the high points of the PAF users manual and made a quick overview to help users understand what can be done in PAF.
This file is divided into three sections:
Section #1 consists of 8 pages of detailed usage of PAF and its advanced features;
Section #2 consists of 4 pages of a more simplified usage of PAF for beginners;
Section #3 lists 14 activities to clean up a database.
Hispanic Family History Helps
AYUDAS PARA HISTORIA FAMILIAR
These pages include presentations on Family History created by generous Spanish speaking Family History devotees. They are created in the Spanish language.Página Hispánica *** Added Oct 28, 2006
Beginning PAF
Author: Liz Snow
This 4 week class covers the basics of using Personal Ancestral File version 5. It includes information on the most commonly used features of PAF 5. Each class is designed to be about one hour long.
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Beginning Family History
Author: Liz Snow
These lessons were created to be used in conjunction with "A Member's Guide to Temple and Family History Work". I tried to put more emphasis on doing temple work or at least verifying if Ordinance Work has been done. I also tried to make them very simple. They can be taught in a Sunday School setting or a Ward Family History Consultant can use them during in-home visits. If you have suggestions or comments please contact me . Good Luck in your Family History Endeavors. I feel it is a great blessing to be a part of this tremendous work.
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PowerPoint Presentations for Teaching PAF5
Author: Kathleen Kimble
*NEW Jan 15, 2005*
Kathleen Kimble of the West Chester, PA Ward FHC and the Valley Forge, PA FHC has created these PowerPoint presentations for teaching and learning how to use Personal Ancestral File 5. She is generously sharing them for others to use. Kathleen says, " Please let everyone know that they are welcome to make corrections or suggestions to make it better and that anyone is allowed to copy it and give it to someone else. We're all in this together for our ancestors."
Choose the lessons that fit your needs.
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Family History Presentations
*Updated-Mar 8, 2004*
Author: Cindy Newell
- PAF5--PowerPoint Presentation
- TempleReady--PowerPoint Presentation
- Checking the Ordinance Index--PowerPoint Presentation --- This file is 15 MB so it will take a while to download.
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Ascending The Temple Steps
Author: Dawn Bushman
This 4 week class starts with the basics of data entry in PAF and focuses on the process of submitting names for temple ordinances. Dawn also has links to other genealogical web sites.
To access this class, please go to author's website >>
Introduction to Family History
This web site provides a thorough set of lessons in the basics of Family History. It is designed to be a part of the Religion 261 - Introduction to Family History class at Brigham Young University. However, it can be used by anyone wanting to learn about Family History.
To visit the website click here >>
Brigham Young University's Free Family History Courses
Brigham Young University's Department of Independent Study is offering free web courses in Family History. There is quite a variety of Family History Classes including Military Records, Vital Records and an assortment of classes on French, German and Scandinavian Research. Visit their website for a complete list of classes offered.
To visit the website click here >>
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