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GENEALOGY 101 with Wayne Andrews |
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Have you always wanted to learn more about your ancestors but don’t know where to start? Join Wayne Andrews for this free series of genealogy workshops! Each 2-hour session will focus on a different aspect of genealogical research. Advance registration is required. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend all workshops in the series. |
Saturday, August 4 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This week will focus on how to start with yourself and work backwards by using personal sources, records, and materials, interviewing relatives, and organizing information.
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Saturday, August 11 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This week will focus on creating your family tree, including primary and secondary sources, identifying errors, and selecting a family tree format. We will also discuss how to use and understand the US, British, Irish, and Canadian census records.
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Saturday, August 18 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This week will focus on how to locate and use advanced record types, such as religious records, obituaries and cemetery records, immigration and naturalization records, military records and more.
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Sunday, August 19 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This week will focus on the successful use of internet resources, including how to structure your searches, using message boards, and finding a balance between traditional and electronic research. We will also discuss what to do when you feel you have “hit a wall” in your research and techniques to help you overcome obstacles.
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