Genealogy 101

The National Archives-Northeast Region in Pittsfield is offering free genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 18, 2007 - Using Federal Census Records to Find Family Information

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/northeast/pittsfield/public/workshops.html

The National Archives in San Francisco is offering genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 17, 2007 - Preserving Your History

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/pacific/san-francisco/workshops.html

The National Archives-Northeast Region in Pittsfield is offering free genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 17, 2007 - Family Research Using Military Records at NARA

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/northeast/pittsfield/public/workshops.html

Family History Game Show at Ellis Island

As a contestant in their live game show, you can learn some basics about our immigrant ancestors and the documents that tell their story, including passenger arrival lists, Federal census records, and naturalization records. Shows are held in the Ellis Island learning Center, room 1 West.

Dates: August 16, September 20 and October 18, 2007

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/public/workshops.html

The National Archives-Northeast Region in Pittsfield is offering free genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 14, 2007 - Finding the Correct Ancestor

The National Archives-Northeast Region in Pittsfield is offering free genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 18, 2007 - Beginning Your Genealogy Research at the National Archives

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/northeast/pittsfield/public/workshops.html

The National Archives-Northeast Region in Pittsfield is offering free genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 10, 2007 - Using Federal Census Records to Find Family Information

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/northeast/pittsfield/public/workshops.html

The National Archives-Northeast Region in Pittsfield is offering free genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 7, 2007 - Using Pre-1850 Census to Find Family Relationships

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/northeast/pittsfield/public/workshops.html

The National Archives-Northeast Region in Pittsfield is offering free genealogical workshops. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate records as well as what one might expect to find in the records.

August 3, 2007 - Beginning Your Genealogy Research at the National Archives

Information and RSVP - http://www.archives.gov/northeast/pittsfield/public/workshops.html

BIFHS–USA’s 19th Annual Seminar (2007)

Chasing Your Ancestors ‘Round the U.K. & Ireland: Origins & Migration

Saturday, August 25, 2007, 8:00AM-4:00PM

Veterans Memorial Building, Culver City, California

Topics include:
Migration Patterns Within the United Kingdom and Ireland
The Basics of Irish Research: Names, Dates, Places, Relationships, Proof
Tracing Ancestors Who Lived in Cities — London, Glasgow, Dublin, etc.
The Most Important Records for Irish Research: Civil, Census, Church, Cemetery, Land, and Probate
Your Genealogy May Already Be Compiled: Using the Collections of Earlier Researchers
Internet Resources for Family History Research
Finding the Place of Origin of American Families in the U.K. and Ireland

Info: http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa/seminar/index.html