Genealogy 101

Program Type:

Genealogy, Older Adults

Ages:

Adult
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Event Details

Now is a great time to start a genealogy journey. There are many online options for researching your family history. Ancestry.com/Library Edition is available for free onsite at any metro branch library. FamilySearch.org offers free access to records from your home computer. FindaGrave is always free to search for cemetery burials. Join Professional Genealogist Carol Cooke Darrow as she guides you to search techniques that will allow you to discover your roots.

This is a one-time basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:
* Introduction to the census using Ancestry.com
* Pedigree Charts and Family Group Sheets
* Other Major Record Groups

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To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org, 720-865-1111. Minimum notice: 5 business days

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