2024 Class Schedule
Hybrid: In person at the Sylvan Way Library and on Zoom (except where noted). Zoom link will be posted the day before class. Classes are usually 10:30am-12:30pm. Library doors open at 10am. The Zoom link will start at 10:15am.
| Jan 6 | Sat |
Deep Dive into Online Websites: FamilySearch.org. |
| Jan 27 | Sat |
Deep Dive into Online Websites: Ancestry.com. |
| Feb 3
Feb 24 |
Sat
Sat |
Deep Dive into Online Websites: Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Deep Dive into Online Websites: Fold 3.
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March-May
Mar 9 |
Sat |
Deep Dive into Online Websites: Internet Archive This will be Zoom only. |
Mar 23 |
Sat |
Deep Dive into Online Websites: Google Earth. |
Apr 6 |
Sat |
Mapping an Ancestor with Janet Camarata. |
Apr 27 |
Sat |
Using Historical Maps for Genealogy Research with Janet Camarata. |
May 11 |
Sat |
You Can Do the DNA with Diahan Southard: Get Started (or restarted) ZOOM only.
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May 13 |
Mon | You Can Do the DNA with Diahan Southard: Get Your Best Ethnicity Estimate. |
May 25 |
Sat |
You Can Do the DNA with Diahan Southard: What DNA Success Looks Like: Real Case Studies . |
June-August
| Jun 1 | Sat |
Basic Forms-Accurate Data Formats-Vital Records. |
| Jun 29 | Sat |
Genealogy Software Programs-Online and Off-line Sources-Census Records. |
| July 13 | Sat | What to Do with What is Collected-Transcription Tools-Research Planning |
| July 27 | Sat | Class rescheduled to Aug 3. |
| Aug 3 | Sat | Strategic Searching-Sources & Citations-Cemetery Records. ZOOM only. |
| Aug 24 | Sat | Evidence Analysis Process-Obituary Research-Newspapers & Periodicals. The |
September-November
Sep 7 |
Sat |
Keeping a Genealogical Diary/Journal-County Histories-Google Books & Internet. |
Sep 28 |
Sat |
Research Process; County Histories & Family Histories, Is Your Finding a Fact, Clues and Leads. |
Oct 5 |
Sat |
On-site Research Planning and Maps, Atlases & Gazatteers |
Oct 26 |
Sat |
Timelines & Chronologies and Land Records. |
Nov 2 |
Sat | Organizing Paper, Books & Digital Files and Courthouse Research including Wills & Probate. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83157664410 |
INov 23 |
Sat |
Genealogical Proof Standard and Military Records |
Dec 7 |
Sat | Immigration & Naturalization Records; Students share their research. |