Genealogy and Internet Classes: Connecticut Ancestor Connections

Connecticut Ancestor Connections

Historical and Genealogical Research Service

Free Lineage - Family Tree Workshop

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2007, 6:30--8:00

Has a branch of you family been in the United States as far back as your family can remember? Not sure which ancestor is an American Revolutionary Patriot or even if you have one? Have you wondered about joining a lineage society such as the Daughters of the American Revolution or related organizations? Learn more about your American roots and your family's role in America History! All are welcome to attend a free lineage - family tree workshop to be held at the Rathbun Memorial Library in East Haddam on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM sponsored by the Nathan Hale Memorial Chapter DAR. Local DAR Registrar, Deborah Tajmajer of East Haddam will be on-hand to guide you through your first experience with your family tree information also genealogy. A discussion about special DAR online resources and how they can jump-start your research will be included. As space is limited, please contact Deborah by email at NathanHaleDAR@aol.com or at 860-873-3330 to reserve your seat.

The Nathan Hale Memorial Chapter DAR was organized in June 1900 and meets monthly in various towns in the lower Connecticut River Valley region. Click here to lean more about the chapter.

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Starts February 26, 2008

Your Family Tree: Genealogy

Course: 6 weeks - 6:30-8:30

Uncover your family�s story using United States resources. Preserve your heritage for future generations! Learn how to network with researchers from a distance, record your family history, keep it organized, and document sources. Lessons include an explanation of library and government sources such as published materials, vital data, military records, and clues to immigration documents. An introduction to Internet research is included. We will spend the last evening in the computer lab.

"Your Family Tree: Genealogy" is a complete how-to course for beginners as well as those who would like to learn about traditional on-site research techniques at libraries and town halls along with learning about modern technology tools.

Sign-up here, or phone NL Adult ED at 860-437-2385, or

email the instructor with your questions.

Please bring a 3-ring binder to class. Textbook ($20) is included this semester and will be and available at the first class if registered in advance. Handouts: $5.

Individual - One-On-One help!

Tutoring: Learn to research and organize your own Family History through aprivat sessions. Usually conducted at Connecticut Libraries. Instructions are tailored to your family tree project.

Tutoring ideas:

~ How to choose and use your family tree software.

~ How to record family data on family tree charts.

~ Surfing the Internet for family. (Past and Present!)

~ Using digital and onsite databases to find family.

~ Documenting your family information.

~ Answers and suggestion: How do I find that?

~ Already know about a genealogical website but would like to know how to use it more effectively.