Beginning on March 1, CGS volunteers will host a series of fun, informal discussions on a variety of topics. These free in-person gatherings will be held Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Come to the FamilySearch genealogical library, meet other family history researchers, and learn to use the library’s databases, scanning and digitizing equipment, and many other resources!
March topics:
March 1: “Got Questions?” – led by Jane Lindsey. Bring your genealogical questions and learn how to use the Center’s photo and video digitizing equipment.
March 8: “Learning the Ins & Outs of FamilySearch” – with Kim Miller.
March 15: “Overview of Ancestry Institution” – Kathi Robertson gives an introduction to the many subscription-based genealogical databases you can access completely free at the OFSC! Includes Ancestry Institution, MyHeritage, Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank, and more.
March 22: “Finding the Homeland of Your Immigrant Ancestor” – with Jane Lindsey.
March 29: “Intro to Genealogy” – Lavinia Schwarz and Jennifer Dix lead discussion on the basics of starting your own family history research.
The Oakland FamilySearch Center is located at 4766 Lincoln Avenue. For more information, call 510-531-3905 or email [email protected]. More details will be posted soon on our website.
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