Cary Area Public Library

Church records contain surprises, not just baptisms, marriages and deaths. They provide clues to much more, including town of origin and immigration information, how active families were in their church, and their financial situation. Churches predate government, and often have information on under-represented people: women, minorities, immigrants, young children, Jacquie Schattner will teach us how to identify our ancestor’s place of worship, access surviving records, and solve problems such as maiden names and overseas birthplaces. Appropriate for all skill levels.

"The Family History Research "Circle": The Internet, LDS Family History Centers, and On-Site Research" Today’s family history researcher has access to a wide variety of resources, including the Internet, libraries, and local repositories—the Family History “Circle.” Using “real life” research examples, Maureen Brady will demonstrate how a successful research strategy can be developed by building on the strengths of each part of the “circle.” Appropriate for all skill levels

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