Family Tree
Workshop
October
2,
2010
9:30
am
-
4:00 pm
Grande
Prairie
Public
Library, Rotary Club Community Room
featuring
renowned
author
and genealogical lecturer
Dave Obee
Destination Canada - More than
seven million people arrived in Canada from Europe, the United States
and Asia between 1815 and 1930. This session deals with the wide
variety of sources that deal with immigration to Canada, including ship
passenger lists (available from 1865 through 1935), border crossing
records, and naturalization and citizenship documents. Many of these
sources have been indexed and placed online, making it possible to
access them quickly and easily. It pays to know, however, the scope and
limitations of those Internet resources, and how to obtain information
from other sources. Includes a list of websites to use. Dave is the
author of the book Destination Canada.
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More Than Just Dates and Names
- When you're compiling information on your ancestors, it's important
to be aware of the big picture - the historical events, local or
national, that affected their lives. But it's just as important to
collect as many details as possible: If they had a farm, what were
their crops? How did they spend their free time? This session is
designed to help you look above and below the obvious when doing
research.
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Newspapers in Family History Research
- Newspapers are a wonderful source for people looking to find out
about the lives led by their ancestors. Here's how to go beyond the
basics of obituaries and birth announcements, with insight from someone
who has been a journalist for three decades.
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Seven Habits of Highly Successful
Genealogists - It doesn't matter where you are
researching, certain practices will help increase your chances of
success - and the quality of the information that you collect. Keep
these seven points in mind as you work, and you will be less likely to
be led astray.
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Learn more about
Dave at his website CanGenealogy
Interlink
Books will be there with a wide selection of genealogical books and
maps for
purchase.
Further information and registration form
More information - contact
Maxine at 780-766-2920 or email at maxine3@xplornet.com
Thank you to ServicePlus
Inn & Suites in Grande Prairie for their help in sponsoring
this event.
Attendees requiring accommodation will receive a discount at
ServicePlus Inn & Suites.
When booking be sure to mention the workshop for a discounted rate.
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