Genealogy for Beginners

About This Tutorial

Using various genealogy-focused databases, viewers will discover how to search for census records and city directories and develop strategies for finding and recording data.

During this recorded workshop, viewers will get an overview of the types of records that contain genealogical information, and will be able to identify typical characteristics of city directories and where to find local city directories collections.

Resource Files

 Transcript Part 1: Genealogy Workshop 2018 - Part 1 (Written)
Transcript Part 1: Genealogy Workshop 2018 - Part 1 (Time-Code)
Transcript Part 2: Genealogy Workshop 2018 - Part 2 (Written)
Transcript Part 2: Genealogy Workshop 2018 - Part 2 (Time-Code)
2018GenealogyForBeginners.pdf
CensusCopy.pdf
CensusForm.pdf
DickClarkSearch.pdf
PopulationCensusItems1790-2000.pdf
ResearchJournal.pdf

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