SHELBY — Marvin Memorial Library’s popular genealogy series will now be delivered online. If you haven’t been able to attend, here’s your chance to spend a Saturday morning, wherever you are, honing your research skills.
The genealogy classes will be delivered online via Zoom the second Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Structure will include at least one hour of lecture and demonstration on a specified topic, followed by a question and answer period on the topic and other areas of research by participants.
Register at: https://forms.gle/RaC4s4JYe4pfjT4Z8 to receive a link to the classes.
June 13
Jumpstart your Genealogy Research
Are you interested in your family history but don’t know where to start? Whether you are new to research or have tried without much success, we will discuss how to get started, how to organize your work and where to look online for basic records.
July 11
Civil War Soldiers
Whether your ancestor was a Yankee or a Rebel, his unit’s battles were likely documented both in print and photos. Using Fold3, the Official Record of the War of the Rebellion, and other records to locate military records and units, we research battles and other information to create a story about those brave soldiers.
Aug. 8
Hidden Women in your Family Tree
Throughout history, women were usually identified by Mrs. and their husband’s name. It’s even harder to determine maiden names. Learn how to find records that can help identify those hidden women.
Sept. 12
Deciphering handwriting
We will examine examples of old-style handwriting and look at websites that can help translate those odd-looking A, B, C’s.
Oct. 10
Breaking through Barriers
After you have performed what genealogists call “a reasonably exhaustive research,” where else can you look? This session looks at some tips to help when your search runs dry.
Nov. 14
Turning Research into Family Stories
Birth and death records, newspaper clippings, maps, land deeds, wills – they are all pieces of a puzzle that can tell an ancestor’s story. Learn how to weave a tale, write an article, or publish a book that will interest even non-genealogists in the family.
Dec. 12
Weaving Historical Context into Family Storytelling
No family story is complete until you add historical context. Learn how to take your ancestor’s story to the next level by incorporating local history, as well as national and world history. Google Books, Project Gutenberg and other resources are explored.
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