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Winter Genealogy Classes from Home

Some of my ancestors present unique research difficulties. When a class focusing on the problem becomes available, I try to participate.

This wintery month, I am lucky enough to find two:

  1. British Isles-Family History Records. Until last summer, I did not realize I had any recent Irish ancestry. Then I learned that a branch of my family came from Ireland in 1849. I needed a crash course in Irish research, and my local Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society came through. This month, a Family History Library volunteer spoke to us on the British Isles records they have available. His presentation was sprinkled with history, especially of Ireland. Armed with his wonderful syllabus, I am ready and eager to get started.
  2. Wanted! Dead or Alive: Researching Criminal Ancestors. I hope this upcoming webinar by American Ancestors will give me some new ideas for learning about some unsavory ancestors—the one who served time in Michigan for larceny, and the group of Illinois counterfeiters who were said to believe in homemade money.

Instead of requiring attendees to appear in person for these presentations, both groups offered them online. The American Ancestors class was always planned that way so that people across the country could participate. The local genealogy society was forced to switch to Zoom at the last minute when a snowstorm moved in.

Regardless of the reason, I am glad to have the option to get some continuing education from the comfort of home. Next up is RootsTech (www.rootstech.org), a free virtual convention scheduled for March 3-5.

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