These sessions are suggested for novice and intermediate researchers
Session 1: Reasons for Immigration, Basic Ancestry Research Plan, Exploration in Usage of 3 Research Websites, and Description of Research Software. Virtual Zoom class scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, from 01:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Why did our ancestors venture to America? Their important reasons drive research to find out more about them. Understand the research process and learn the steps! This class presents four research websites, real time how-to usage, as well as a look into one helpful research software for maintaining your tree. Class handouts will be highlighted during the presentation so participants can access them later at home. Ask questions any time during the presentation.
Join the Pastfinders of the South Lake County Genealogical Society for an online class. Family History Research classes are made up of three distinct sessions. Each session operates independently of the others, allowing you to participate in one or all three. These classes are available to you at no charge. Register Today!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FamilyHistoryR1105-1PM
Session 2: Family History Research: Digging into Vital Records, Uncovering Census Basics, Avoiding Research Errors, etc. Virtual Zoom class scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, from 01:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
In this class, become acquainted with types of vital records, learn how to recognize first and second sources, interpret census, naturalization and military draft registration data. You will see how to avoid common research mistakes and see varieties of simple family tree publications. Class handouts will be highlighted during the presentation so participants can access them later at home. Ask questions any time during the presentation.
Join the Pastfinders of the South Lake County Genealogical Society for an online class. Family History Research classes are made up of three distinct sessions. Each session operates independently of the others, allowing you to participate in one or all three. These classes are complementary and available to all. Learn more at PastfindersSLC.org
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FamilyHistoryR1112-1PM
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Session 3 – Family History Research: Obituary Notes, Steps in the Naturalization Process, Government Website Sources. Virtual Zoom class scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, from 01:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
This class will cover the various types of obituary notices and their genealogical value. The phases of the US Naturalization Process and their connection to the US Census will be explored. We will look at Alien Files in the National Archives Database, the history of US Visas needed/used by ancestors, and understand how the US Archives Publication List can uncover sourcing for research. Ask questions any time during the presentation.
Join the Pastfinders of the South Lake County Genealogical Society for an online class. Family History Research classes are made up of three distinct sessions. Each session operates independently of the others, allowing you to participate in one or all three. These classes are available to you at no charge. Register Today! To learn more please visit our website: PastfindersSLC.org.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FamilyHistoryR1119-1PM