Genealogy Research: How to Construct an Accurate Family Tree

Age Group:

All Ages
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Event Details

This class is for those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

· A review of genealogy research definitions and conventions.

· Introduction and demonstration of three research aids.

· A detailed examination of ten source types: where to find them, what they look like, and how to use them.

· How to indicate the accuracy of the data once in your tree. 

· Examples of how to identify incorrect source data and how to correct the same.

Presenter: Don Williams member and class presenter for the San Diego Genealogical Society.

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