Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown) Sunday, January 27, 2013, 2 – 3:30pm Enjoy learning about the many aspects of your family history research – what key resources exist and how to use them. Our Winter/Spring 2013 series covers how to begin your genealogy project, mine sources such as the Library and Archives Canada, Immigration Records, the Ancestry Library Edition database, and examine the documents you locate. A special St. Patrick’s Day treat on March 17 - research your Irish genealogy. We end our series with a look at DNA in genealogy research and searching Canadian census records. Something for everyone with an interest in family history! Genealogy 101 - Winter/Spring 2013 - Sunday Program series January 13 - 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Introduction to Genealogy Family history research is often daunting to beginners. This presentation is an introduction to basic genealogy resources. Become acquainted with: fundamental guidebooks; learn how to discover print resources, take a virtual tour of the library's electronic genealogical tools, and find out about other services the public library offers the genealogist. Learn about this remarkable pastime that is captivating individuals in a journey of enrichment and self-discovery. Presenter: Lyn Meehan Where: Stanley Milner Library, 6th Floor, Room 7 January 27 - 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Canada's National Treasure Don't know where to begin with your Canadian research? Unlock the uncertainties. This presentation electronically introduces you to the Library and Archives Canada collection. Learn to navigate through this website and find an endless variety of federal Canadian resources: censusus, land records, immigration and naturalization information, military records, photographs, along with a greater wealth of knowledge that will benefit genealogists in their heritage quest. Presenter: Lyn Meehan Where: Stanley Milner Library, 6th Floor, Room 7 February 17- 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Finding the Ancestral Trail: Immigration and Migration Puzzled about where to begin? Narrow down the possibilities by exploring the "out of the ordinary lists", local histories, biographies, and bizarre record sets. Learn how to tap into foreign databases; consult maps and interlibrary loan print and microfilm material. Suggested reading material and ideas to further your research will be discussed. Presenter: Lyn Meehan Where: Stanley Milner Library, 6th Floor, Room 7 Monday, February 18 - Family Day - 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Shaking the Family Tree: working with Ancestry Database Ancestry.com provides access to hundreds of millions of fully searchable individual records from numerous countries. Learn the secrets of searching this collection of databases. Ancestry's collection contains Canadian, UK and US full-text census records; vital records, immigration and naturalization, passenger lists, military records, World War I draft registrations and so much more. Avoid frustration; Ancestry is a valuable tool for any genealogical researcher to peruse before writing or heading overseas. Presenter: Lyn Meehan Where: Stanley Milner Library, 3rd Floor, Computer Training Room March 3 - 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Records Interrogation 101: Persuading Your Records to Talk Find yourself repeatedly gazing at documents for a hot lead? A good genealogist needs to broaden themselves using the wealth of information available to them by crossing over and integrating savvy methodology with archaic resources, databases or Internet information. Discover how genealogical records and photographs reveal their secrets by identifying and separating important facts within clues. All you will need is an active curiosity, imagination, patience, a willingness to improvise, and the tenacity to see it through. Presenter: Lyn Meehan Where: Stanley Milner Library, 6th Floor, Room 7 March 17 St. Patrick's Day - 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Irish Resources: Locating the Tools Irish genealogy can be challenging! To master it, family historians first need to understand the nature and lasting effects of key events in Ireland's history. After suffering the ravages of civil war, priceless legal and historical records were lost in the permanent destruction of Dublin's Public Record Office. Whether starting an Irish genealogical library or researching your family tree, acquainting yourself with relevant books, periodicals, maps and electronic resources will help you overcome the hurdles imposed by such tragic loss. Presenter: Lyn Meehan Where: Stanley Milner Library, 6th Floor, Room 7 April 14 - 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Using DNA to Research Your Genealogy Have you ever wondered where your ancestors were really from - or if a person with the same surname is actually a cousin? Genealogical DNA testing may be able to answer your questions. Learn how the newest generation of DNA testing works, and what DNA can (and currently can't) tell you about yourself. This is an introductory class about DNA testing for genealogy. Presenter: Deanna Bullock Where: Stanley Milner Library 6th Floor, Room 7 May 12 - 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Researching in Canadian Census Records Online Researching your genealogy in Canada? Learn how to access Canadian census records on the internet. Find out what censuses are available, where you can find them and what information they can provide. Presenter: Deanna Bullock Where: Stanley Milner Library 6th Floor, Room 7 Neighbourhood : Downtown Cost : Free More info : www.epl.ca….
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