This document provides an introduction to genealogy and family history research. It discusses why people enjoy researching their family's past, such as curiosity about one's origins and feeling a sense of connection to past relatives. It encourages the reader to begin their search and provides tips on where to start, such as using ancestry websites to create a family tree and adding details about close family members. Finally, it lists resources like family members, genealogical societies, archives and websites that can be used to continue exploring one's ancestry.
Everything librarians need to know to help genealogists but were afraid to askNicole Wedemeyer Miller
Nicole Wedemeyer Miller, the co-author of Fostering Family History Services, presents information from her book about how even librarians without genealogy/local history collections can serve genealogists.
Before setting out on a road trip, you have to have to plot your course. The same goes for Genealogical research. This class guides attendees on how to analyze records and resources, understanding Murphy’s “So, What?” principle, setting up a timeline, and developing a research plan.
Everything librarians need to know to help genealogists but were afraid to askNicole Wedemeyer Miller
Nicole Wedemeyer Miller, the co-author of Fostering Family History Services, presents information from her book about how even librarians without genealogy/local history collections can serve genealogists.
Before setting out on a road trip, you have to have to plot your course. The same goes for Genealogical research. This class guides attendees on how to analyze records and resources, understanding Murphy’s “So, What?” principle, setting up a timeline, and developing a research plan.
This presentation covers genealogy basics, important resources for researching Native American ancestries, and useful web sites for finding more information and documenting your family history research. Additionally, the session will provide a demonstration of Ancestry.com, which is available for use in the Library by anyone in the community.
This talk was presented at the RUSA Genealogy Preconference at ALA in Chicago on June 23, 2017 by Nicole Wedemeyer Miller, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois.
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Social Media in Genealogy & Family History cannot be ignored.
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What are the first steps in using these tools ?
This presentation provides the basic fundamentals to begin researching African American lines; including understanding the records and resources that are available, where to begin, and tips on combating the challenges of researching African Americans.
Just getting started exploring your ancestry? Learn how to find your ancestors and get genealogy research tips to begin your adventure into your family’s past.
Discover whom to talk to, what questions to ask, and where to access the key information that will help you find your long-lost ancestors and trace your family tree.
This presentation covers genealogy basics, important resources for researching Native American ancestries, and useful web sites for finding more information and documenting your family history research. Additionally, the session will provide a demonstration of Ancestry.com, which is available for use in the Library by anyone in the community.
This talk was presented at the RUSA Genealogy Preconference at ALA in Chicago on June 23, 2017 by Nicole Wedemeyer Miller, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois.
Hitching a ride in Old and New Lands in the Genealogy World on the Social Med...KerrieAnne Christian
Social Media in Genealogy & Family History cannot be ignored.
How can Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Blogs be used for Genealogy Groups & personal Family History Research ?
What are the first steps in using these tools ?
This presentation provides the basic fundamentals to begin researching African American lines; including understanding the records and resources that are available, where to begin, and tips on combating the challenges of researching African Americans.
Just getting started exploring your ancestry? Learn how to find your ancestors and get genealogy research tips to begin your adventure into your family’s past.
Discover whom to talk to, what questions to ask, and where to access the key information that will help you find your long-lost ancestors and trace your family tree.
2. Table of Contents
• Love a good mystery
• Photos in the attic
• Why get involved with
Ancestry
• My reasons why
• Where to begin
• On your mark
• Resources
• Extra Information
3. Do you love a
good mystery?
Do you like
CSI,
Cold Case,
Criminal Minds?
6. To find
origins, roots
To find out
family
heritage
Find lost
relatives
Find out
lost family
history
Make new
family
connections
7. Why this is so addicting
• Insatiable curiosity
of the your past
• To feel connected
• Fun, exciting, sense of
accomplishment
• “OH, for the Love of”
researching
• Plain and simple;
just because!
8. Let the addiction begin!! ….
• Choose the program you want to use
– Ancestry.ca and MyHeritage.com
• Register
– Create a log-in and password
• Follow set-up instructions
• Create and name your tree
– Thornton-Chittick Family Tree
• Enter the data into the dialog boxes
– Use the data you have, even incomplete
9. On your mark, get ready, get set …
Begin with people you know best
• Start with yourself
• Add your parents, siblings
Enter dates that you know
• Birth, death, marriage, divorce
• Other: wedding, baptism, immigration
Get to know your family
• Add your children, your spouse (s)
• Add grandparents, adding other family members
10. Resources
• Family members
– Family bible, birth records, death notices
• Genealogy Society/Groups
– Ontario Genealogy Society, Lambton Branch
• Newspapers, periodicals, historical
archives, microfiche
– Census records, death notices
• Libraries, Town Hall archives, Museums
12. Websites
– Ancestry.com, Ancestry.ca, Ancestry.uk
– MyHeritage.com
– Familysearch.org
– Commonwealth War Graves Commission
– Library and Archives Canada
– Bible Records Online
– Dead Fred.com
13. Summery
• Love a good mystery
• Photos in the attic
• Why get involved
with Ancestry
• My reasons why
• Where to begin
• On your mark
• Resources
Editor's Notes
Begin with people you know best
Start with yourself
Add your parents, siblings
Enter dates that you know
Birth, death, marriage, divorce
Other: wedding, baptism, immigration
Get to know your family
Add your children, your spouse (s)
Add grandparents, adding other family members
Family members
Family bible, birth records, death notices
Genealogy Society/Groups
Ontario Genealogy Society, Lambton Branch
Newspapers, periodicals, historical archives, microfiche
Census records, death notices
Libraries, Town Hall archives, Museums
Who are my ancestors? How do I find out who they are?
This course is designed for beginners. Learn how to organize and store the information you collect and about preservation of documents, photos, etc.
You will also learn research techniques and tools, including where to look on the internet.