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GENEALOGY PRESENTATIONS 2008

The Jefferson County Library is sponsoring these educational presentations. These programs are free of charge.  However, advanced registration is required, and can be made by calling the host branch.

Northwest Branch Windsor Branch Arnold Branch
5680 St. Road PP 7479 Metropolitan Blvd. 1701 Missouri St. Rd.
High Ridge, MO Barnhart, MO Arnold, MO
636.677.8186 636.461.1914 636.296.5171
 
January 2008 Genealogy Discussion Group
Location: Northwest Branch
Saturday, January 19, 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Topic: Naturalization of foreign born individuals from colonial times to the mid twentieth century. We will also touch on immigration. Registration for discussion groups is not required.
 
February 2008 Preserving Your Oral Family History (Class)
Location: Northwest Branch

Day Class –
Wednesday, February 27, 12:00 to 1:30 pm

Evening Class –
Thursday, February 28, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Learn how to save your oral family history by interviewing family members and writing your own memories down on paper.
Preregistration requested.
 
March 2008 Genealogy Discussion Group
Location: Northwest Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Topic: to be announced

Beginning Genealogy Class
Location: Northwest Branch

Day Class –
Wednesday, March 26, 12:00 to 1:30 pm

Evening Class –
Thursday, March 27, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Find out the basics of family history research, including census, probate files, military and newspaper research. Preregistration requested.
 
April 2008
Online Genealogy Databases
Location: Arnold Branch
Friday, April 18, 11:00 to 12:30 pm.

The instructor will explain how to use Heritage Question and Ancestry, Library edition to advance your family history. A Jefferson County Library card is required to use the databases.   This program is free of charge. However, sign up is required by calling 636-296-2204.

Using the Census Class
Location: Northwest Branch
Registration is required. Call 636-677-8186

Day Class - Wednesday, April 23, 2:30 to 4:00 pm.

Evening Class - Thursday, April 24, 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
 

May 2008 Genealogy Discussion Group
Location:  Northwest
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Topic: Why Our Ancestor Traveled to America? Each ethnic group has its own migration pattern. This migration may be caused by Religious Persecution, Economic Hardships, Mandatory Military Enrollment, etc…. Find out the overview of immigration history in America and why our ancestors immigrated to this country.

Online Databases: Ancestry –Library Edition, Heritage Quest Class
Location:  Northwest
Registration is required. Call 636-677-8186

Day Class – Wednesday, May 28, 12:00 to 1:30 pm

Evening Class – Thursday, May 29, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
June 2008

Genealogical Treasurers of Old Photographs
Location:  The Northwest Branch
Registration is required. Call 636-677-8186

Day Class - Wednesday, June 25, 2:30 to 4:00 pm. 

Evening Class -  Thursday, June 26, 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

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