Learn the basics of genealogy research in this introductory class. Topics include: gathering family information, using genealogical forms, accessing vital records, locating census records, and using the resources available in the Emily Fowler Special Collections. Seating is limited.
Call (940) 349-8752 to register.
Learn how to locate free, hard-to-find genealogy materials online. Discover search techniques to access genealogical and historical websites that may contain the answers to your most difficult family history questions. Seating is limited.
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Increasingly, genealogists are using social media such as Facebook and YouTube to assist them in their research. Join us as we discuss the major social media outlets and the exciting ways they can be used for genealogy. This class will last approximately two hours. Seating is limited.
Please call (940) 349-8752 to register.
Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference
Theme: Journey Through Generations
with local hosts
Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana
Allen County Public Library
Ancestry Day in Texas
Hosted by Ancestry.com and the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society
Saturday, September 21, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Arlington Convention Center
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011
New to Ancestry.com? A long-time user? Whichever description fits you, Ancestry Day in Texas is an event you don’t want to miss. Learn new ways to discover and celebrate your family history from Ancestry.com experts.
Sponsored by Ancestry.com and the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society, Ancestry Day will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, TX.
Ancestry Day will feature sessions taught by Ancestry.com staff members, Crista Cowan and Lisa Arnold. There is an optional lunch with featured speaker Meg Hacker, Director of the Southwest Regional Archives in Fort Worth.
Sessions include: Ancestry 101: New & Review, Getting the Most from Ancestry.com, Part I; Getting the Most from Ancestry.com, Part II; Texas Records on Ancestry.com: “Thick as Dew on Dixie!” and Sharing Your Family Story. The day will also include a panel discussion featuring the Ancestry.com and Texas experts. Submit your questions for the panel in advance by emailing them to conferences@ancestry.com prior to September 1, 2013.
Seating is limited so register today! If you have questions, please email ancestrydaytx@gmail.com
LINK TO REGISTRATION PAGE
Ancestry Day in Texas