Saturday, November 15

Discovering Your Roots: A Beginner Genealogy Workshop

By Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society

Come join us at the Valparaiso FamilySearch Center to learn the basics of tracing your family tree!

Date and time

Location

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

503 Burlington Beach Road Valparaiso, IN 46383

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Check In and Networking

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Instructions and NWIGS Business Meeting

9:45 AM - 10:40 AM

Genealogy Basics

Cheryl Wooten-Wilcox

10:45 AM - 11:40 AM

The Research Process

KayLynn Mathews

11:45 AM - 12:40 PM

Keeping Track of Your Sources

Michael Longan

12:45 PM - 1:40 PM

Lunch, Networking, and FamilySearch Center Tours

1:45 PM - 2:40 PM

Finding Vital Records

Marlene Polster

2:45 PM - 3:40 PM

Census Records

3:45 PM - 4:40 PM

Online Databases

Carrie Newton

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Using a FamilySearch Center

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Highlights

7 hours 30 minutes
In person

About this event

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Welcome to the NWIGS Beginner Genealogy Workshop! Join us at the FamilySearch Center for an informative event designed for those new to genealogy. Learn how to trace your family tree, keep good records, discover primary source documents about your ancestors, and uncover fascinating stories about your ancestors. Our genealogists will guide you through the basics and help you get started on your genealogical journey. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about your family history and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts. See you there!

Lunch is provided! Please indicate it on your registration.

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Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society

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