Free monthly family history workshops

The Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group (formerly the Silicon Valley PAF Users Group) meets monthly for free workshops on important topics in genealogy and family history. Anyone can attend -- membership isn't required! Each year we host seminars. This is our next meeting:

Seminar May 8, 2010
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
20 lessons every genealogist should learn
Featuring Barry Ewell

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Topics will include—

1. Verify, verify, verify data you receive
2. Document your sources
3. Check multiple sources
4. Hit a brick-wall? Be patient and persistent
5. Talk to your family—NOW!
6. Share your time, research and interest
7. Organize your data
8. Learn about your ancestors
9. Keep your genealogy research focused
10. Expect the unexpected
11. Don’t be afraid to ask questions
12. Bring ancestors to life with photographs
13. Effectively use the message boards
14. There are many ways to spell your last name
15. Conduct field research
16. Learn to read old script
17. Back up your data
18. Use genealogy software
19. Learn to use the census
20. Learning genealogy is a process

All meetings and seminars--

  • are free
  • are open to the public
  • have ample free parking
  • and no reservations are needed

Location:

875 Quince Avenue
Santa Clara, California, USA
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse)
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