Family history workshops

Posted by on 11 February 2009

New Zealand Society of Genealogists Nelson Branch and Nelson Public Libraries are presenting (November 2009)

A series of Researching your Family History Workshops with keen Nelson genealogists Betty Lark and Judith Fitchett

If you have been thinking of doing genealogical research but haven't known where to begin then this is the workshop for you. It will be an exciting journey of discovery as you learn where and how to research and document your family information.

The course consists of three workshops Elma Turner Library on Mondays 2, 9 and 16 November 2009. Numbers limited to 10 students.

  • 2 November Introduction - Resources, Recording, Charting - Session One

    • 9.00am to 10.30am at  Elma Turner Library Activity Room. Participants will also discuss what material they already have eg birth and death certificates, family bibles and autograph books.

  • 9 November Research Methods - Session Two

    • 9.00am to 10.30am  at Elma Turner Library Learning Centre

  • 16 November Research Methods - Session Three

    • 9.00am to 10.30am  at Elma Turner Library Learning Centre

Participants will start with themselves and work backward to produce a family tree. Participants will learn where and how to search for information and what the Internet can offer them. Resources in the library will be a starting point. Enrolment at the Elma Turner Library Information Desk is required. Full 3 session course costs $10-00 payable on enrolment. Numbers are strictly limited. Enquiries phone the Library 546-8100 and ask for Information Services.