FACE TO FACE COURSE

Would you like to investigate your family history but have no idea where to start or have you previously signed up to an online platform but felt overwhelmed by all the information available?

The Society of Australian Genealogists, Australia’s oldest family history society, is excited to announce we will once again be holding a face to face intensive version of our "Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History” course at our library and research centre in Sydney as part of our  schedule of National Family History Month events.

Over the course of two days you will learn about:

• Key tools - family history software platforms, file organisation, research plans
• Traditional records (document based) research – types of records, locating records
• Electronic databases – Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Findmypast and more
• Using maps in family history
• Other resources such as Family History Societies, online forums and education options
• Introduction to DNA research including legal and ethical considerations
• Various ways to chart, share and publish your findings, including privacy and copyright concerns

While the course will focus on records available in Australia, North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland we will also touch on locating records in other countries and the skills you will learn can be applied to researching ancestors from anywhere in the world.

Lead Presenter: Vanessa Cassin, SAG Education Manager 

Skill Level: Beginner

Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided.

There will be a one hour break for lunch. Please bring your own lunch. There are also plenty of cafes close to the venue if you prefer to purchase something.

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