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Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries. Perfect for beginners and seasoned researchers alike. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore your roots!
This lecture will be on using the census. U.S. census records can offer you a window into your ancestors’ stories—and clues about new relatives to add to your family tree. This lecture will focus on how to use U.S. census records to reconstruct your family history. When searching for information about ancestors who lived in the United States, federal census records should be one of the very first sources you consult.
Current schedule for the series:
April 9 - Using the U.S. Census
April 16 - Researching Vital Records
April 23 - Newspapers & Obituaries
April 30 - Researching Cemetery Records
May 14 - Researching Military Records
May 21 - Researching Immigration Records
May 28 - Using Ancestry.com
July 9 - Using FamilySearch.org
July 16 - Using Google for Genealogy
July 23 - Using Facebook for Genealogy
July 30 - Researching Female Ancestors
August 13 - Researching Criminal and Court Records
August 20 - Using Genetic Genealogy
August 27 - Using the Genealogical Proof Standard