Family History Research: Reasons for immigration, Basic Ancestry Research Plan, Exploration in Usage of Research Websites, and Description of Research Software

Session 1

Registration for In-person Class Session 1

This session will be located in person at Cooper Memorial Library Room 221

Why did our ancestors venture to America? Their reasons can drive research to find more about them. Understand the research process and learn the steps! This class presents four research websites, real time how-to usage, as well as a look into one helpful research software. Class handouts will be highlighted during the presentation so participants can access them later at home. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM.

Enroll HERE,  Walk-ins are welcome!

Family History Research: Digging into Vital Records, Uncovering Census Basics, Avoiding Research Errors, etc.

Session 2

Registration for 

This session will be located in person at Cooper Memorial Library Room 221

In this family history research class, become acquainted with types of vital records, learn how to recognize first and second sources, interpret census, naturalization and military draft registration data.  You will see how to avoid common research mistakes and see varieties of simple family tree publications. Class handouts will be highlighted during the presentation and emailed after class completion. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM.

Enroll HERE, Walk-ins are welcome!

Family History Research: Obituary Notes, The Naturalization Process, Government Website Sources

Session 3

Registration for 

This session will be located in person at Cooper Memorial Library Room 221

This class will cover the various types of obituary notices and their genealogy value. The phases of the US Naturalization Process will be explored and their connection to the US Census. We will look at Alien Files in the National Archives Database, the history of US Visas needed/used by ancestors, and understand how the US Archives Publication List can uncover sourcing for research. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM.

Enroll Here, Walk-ins are welcome!