The Family Finder Series of classes will be held each Tuesday beginning May 5 and ending June 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Two classes will be held each week: Beginner Series from 10-11 a.m., and Advanced Series from 11-12 noon. All classes are free and will be taught by Mary H. Slawson, noted genealogist, author and radio personality. The church is located at 10675 N.E. 20th St.

Those interested can call the Bellevue Family History Center at 425.454.2690 to register.

Class schedule:

May 5: Beginner: The Basics of Getting Started; Advanced: Tips and Tricks for Making Legacy Work For You

May 12: Beginner: Gathering & Analyzing Home Records; Advanced: Doing Better Personal Interviews

May 19: Beginner: Jurisdictions and Record Types; Advanced: Surnames & Jumping the Pond

May 26: Beginner: Find Your Ancestor Using Research Strategy; Advanced: Preserving Your Family History

June 2: Beginner: Gazetteers & Maps Make All the Difference; Advanced: Proof, Standards, & Becoming a Professional Researcher

June 9: Beginner: On-Line Repositories for Vital Records; Advanced: Using Your Family History: Associations, Collective Research, Writing & Publishing