Getting a good start in your genealogy research will depend in large part to doing it correctly from the beginning.  Many a seasoned genealogist has had to go back and make corrections after years of research.  We will cover the proper way to use names/dates/places, citing your sources, software, where to find information, and organizing the abundant information that your family has left for you to uncover.  Let’s avoid some common mistakes and get started!

Jenny Carlisle got started doing genealogy in 2010 when her mother asked her to ‘do her genealogy’.  Without any knowledge, she simply started copying other people’s family trees and did not search out the documents to support her ancestors.  After joining CRCGS in 2016 and attending the wonderful programs and classes offered by the society, it was apparent that doing genealogy correctly from the beginning would have been a lot easier!

Our ancestors have stories to tell well beyond their vital records. Please join us to learn how to research the social history surrounding our ancestors and fill in the blanks that made up their everyday life. Learn how, thru the use of Social History, you can build their life stories and in the process uncover a bit more of your family tree.

We’ll explore the benefits of using Social History, where to look and what to do with our new information. Let’s breathe some life into our ancestors and bring context to their daily lives!

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