Family history online! Come along and learn about (insert topic for the month) as we explain what they are, what benefit there is to family historians and show you free websites to access. You will have an opportunity explore the sites on your own computer.
Handout notes provided. Some computer experience is necessary. Places are limited. Book at the Library.
FebruaryWed February 6th 10:00 – 11:30
Beginners guide to family history online
New to family history? Where do you start? What are the best sites to look? This eGen session will show you the most popular, free sites you can access to get you started.
March
Wed 6th 10:00 – 11:30
Googling for grandma
Google is a powerful tool for family history. Discover its capabilities in this eGen session, which will take you through how to search, images, books, translation and Google maps.
April
Wed 3rd 10:00 – 11:30
Organising your family history
So you have started your family history but how do you keep track of your research. In this eGen session we will show you where to look for free tools and programs that will keep you on track.
May
Wed 1st 10:00 – 11:30
Skeletons in the closet
Every family has some skeletons in the closet. History rarely speaks of such things as mental health, adoption, bigamy, crime and poverty. This eGen session will open the door on some of those hidden topics.
June
Wed 5th 10:00 – 11:30
Brick walls
Hit a brick wall? This eGen session will give you some tips that will help you take down that wall brick by brick.
July
Wed 3rd 10:00 – 11:30
Religion & Churches
The church played a vital role in our ancestors lives, from spiritual guidance to welfare and education. This month we look at some free websites that you can access on this topic.
August
Wed 7th 10:00 – 11:30
Finding living people
Trying to find people living is not always an easy task. With embargoes on vital records from 30 to 100 years it is fraught with challenges. There are however some resources that may assist you. This session is not intended for people trying to trace long lost ancestors or adoptive persons.
September
Wed 4th 10:00 – 11:30
Australian ancestors
Researching family in Australia? This session will look some of the best free websites that will assist you in finding your family in Australia.
October
Wed 2nd 10:00 – 11:30
Irish ancestors
Do you have Irish ancestors? eGen this month will focus on some free websites for the Emerald Isle.
November
Wed 6th 10:00 – 11:30
Scottish ancestors
Join us this month as we look at website that will assist you in learning more about your Scottish ancestors.
DecemberNo eGen this month.
