You may know and use Excel to crunch your budget numbers, but have you thought about using it specifically for genealogy? Even if you're new to Excel, we will teach you the basics of building a database right, then we'll cover how to think through your options to make the exact database that meets your […]
Want to get started with a family tree project but unsure where to begin? Every Wednesday genealogy volunteer Lois Powell is here to steer you in the right direction and offer ideas and mentorship to help you with your genealogy and family history research. Registration required.
This one hour class defines DNA, gives examples of DNA inheritance patterns and discusses the different types of DNA tests and the companies that provide them. It gives ideas for the best ways to make the most of your DNA dollars and how you might want to "target test" some of your relatives. In addition, […]
Questions and answers and demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software.
This is an online database focused on digitized historical newspapers. It is a fee site that is free if accessed at or through the Largo Public Library. This presentation explains how to get the most out of using it.
August's Topic: "Honoring Heirlooms" presented by professional genealogist Lori Samuelson. Lori will provide insight into preserving stories and items from your family’s past. September's Topic: TBA See website for more info.
Want to get started with a family tree project but unsure where to begin? Every Wednesday genealogy volunteer Lois Powell is here to steer you in the right direction and offer ideas and mentorship to help you with your genealogy and family history research. Registration required.
This is a series of discussions led by David Vance, author of The Genealogist's Guide to Y-DNA Testing for Genetic Genealogy. We will cover the administration and use of the Family Tree DNA project groups and much more.
Timelines are exceptionally flexible tools that serve many purposes for genealogists. They can help you plan your research, and then help you organize and analyze the results of that research. This class will give several examples of the use of timelines, as well as provide tips on building and using them.
Want to get started with a family tree project but unsure where to begin? Every Wednesday genealogy volunteer Lois Powell is here to steer you in the right direction and offer ideas and mentorship to help you with your genealogy and family history research. Registration required.
Greece's unique history and culture can pose a challenge to Greek genealogical research, but new resources are becoming available to help, including access to data for the Dodecanese Islands.
Libraries are a great place for finding genealogy resources. This class will show you how to find libraries and archives that can help you in your search, how to get the most from catalog searches, and discover other helpful resources available through online catalogs.
Do you descend from royalty like King John or one of the Magna Carta barons? Can you trace your lineage back 40 generations or so to Charlemagne? Maybe there is a Mayflower passenger hiding in your tree. Or you descend from a colonial tavern keeper and don't know you are eligible for Flagon and Trencher. […]
This one hour class defines DNA, gives examples of DNA inheritance patterns and discusses the different types of DNA tests and the companies that provide them. It gives ideas for the best ways to make the most of your DNA dollars and how you might want to :target test" some of your relatives. In addition, […]
Every month on the 4th Tuesday. Learn how to interpret your DNA test results and apply those results to your current family history research. Join our casual group as we research and learn together. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. Seating for in-person attendees is limited due to room size.
Questions and answers and demonstration of how to use the RootsMagic genealogy database software program.
This class recounts the history of immigration and passenger lists from the 1700's to the 1900's. It shows what information the documents provide and where those documents can be found.
Want to get started with a family tree project but unsure where to begin? Every Wednesday genealogy volunteer Lois Powell is here to steer you in the right direction and offer ideas and mentorship to help you with your genealogy and family history research. Registration required.
DNA Basics II (Shared Matches): This class focuses on how to use DNA "cousin" matching in your research. Whether it is called "Shared Matches", "In Common With", or some other title, all of the primary DNA companies have tools that allow you to analyze your matches based on the groups that have DNA in common. […]
Questions & Answers and Demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. This will be an online only class via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIqcuusrjgj-d8heG8CDgJP3UdqO8QVYw