Beginning Genealogy
Genealogy is a fascinating hobby that can connect you with ancestors and events that you never imagined. Join us for a five-part series of lectures and hands-on experiences to help you start your genealogical journey on the right foot. This series is for you if you are curious and want to know more about genealogy or if you are ready to start searching for your U.S or Canadian ancestors.
Pre-registration for the series is required. Register Here.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Please Note:
This series has a U.S./Canada focus.
January 4
January 11
January 18
February 1
February 15
What is genealogy? Research starting points. Staying organized, and other helpful tidbits. Attendance in this session is required to participate in the remaining sessions.
Sources for ancestry research and how to use them.
Hands-on experience searching in Ancestry.com. Attendance in the first two sessions is required to participate in this session.
- This session will repeat Jan. 25. Participants can choose to attend one of the two nights.
Hands-on experience searching in FamilySearch.org. Attendance in the first two sessions is required to participate in this session.
- This session will repeat Feb. 8. Participants can choose to attend one of the two nights
Wrap-up
- The Jan. 4 and 11 sessions will be at the Peter and Julie Cummings Library,
2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City. -
- All other sessions will be at the Blake Library, 2351 Monterey Road, Stuart. -