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INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY
For the curious and not so curious to discover family roots geared to the beginner and intermediate researcher. This PowerPoint presentation will acquaint you with the availability of various research documents. Topics for discussion include hints on organizing and keeping track of research as well as the reliability and accuracy of documents.
Central topics include: City Directories, U.S. Census, U.S. Naturalization, Ship Manifests, WWI Draft Registrations, Social Security Death Index, Newspapers, Cemeteries, Funeral Records and Vital Records. Each resource is accompanied with practice tips and an example.
We conclude with an overview of Internet genealogy sites, historical and authoritative treatises and joining genealogical societies as well as special interest groups [SIG] and birds of a feather [BOF].
Diane M. Freilich JD and Jim Grey CPA will be the presenters.
DATE SEPTEMBER 9. 2012
TIME 11AM - 2PM
PLACE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER
28123 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills MI 48334-1357
CHARGE MEMBERS FREE GUESTS $5.00