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Join us for an after-hours genealogy event to research your family history!
Meet, mingle, and share with fellow researchers as you uncover details of your ancestry. Genealogy lectures and technology classes will be offered. Library staff will also be available for research assistance. Registration is required. Register online, or if you do not have an Orange County Library System library card, please contact us by e-mailing genealogy@ocls.info or call 407-835-7651 for more information about attending.
Lectures |
Technology Classes |
5:15 PM DNA Problem Solving Techniques—Leeds Method Allison Ryall, Genealogy Specialist Developed by Dana Leeds, the Leeds method will help you to identify groups of people in your DNA match list who are likely to share a common ancestor with each other. Grouping your matches often makes it easier to identify a common ancestor. Learn how to utilize this method and see how it can help you with your DNA analysis. |
5:15 PM Genealogy, The Very Basics So you want to learn more about your family history but don’t know where to begin? This program will introduce you to genealogical terms and techniques. Learn how to complete an ancestor chart and how to garner information from living relatives and household sources. A very brief discussion of sources that can be used for family history research will also be covered. |
6:30 PM Finding Your Family History in Genealogical Periodicals – An Underused, Yet Rich Resource! Gregg Gronlund, Branch Manager Who knows what you might find digging into the pages of genealogical periodicals! These publications contain rich information, much of which will never be published anywhere else. |
6:30 PM Heritage Quest Online, Level 1 Interested in researching your family’s genealogy? Learn tips and tricks on how to find information by exploring the HeritageQuest online database offered free at the library.
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7:45 PM Stories of Our Ancestors: Using Newspapers in Your Genealogical Research Allison Ryall, Genealogy Specialist Newspapers can provide all types of information about the lives and activities of our ancestors. Historically, newspapers functioned as the day-to-day diaries of community events and happenings. Join us as we explore how you can use this rich source to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors. |
7:45 PM Ancestry Library Edition, Level 1 Want to trace your family history? Learn tips and tricks on how to find information by exploring the Ancestry Library Edition database offered free at the library. |
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