9th Annual Family History Fair
No Charge!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Registration Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Co-Sponsored by:
The Tyler Stake Family History Center and East Texas Genealogical Society
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Morning Sessions with Marynell Bryant, President of Texas State Genealogical Society
Session 1 – "Getting Started with your Genealogy Quest"
In this session, participants will learn organizational skills and basic research techniques. Topics in this session will include ancestor and family group charts, family resources, library resources, courthouse records, genealogical books and periodicals, evidence and documentation.
Session 2 – "Census Taker to Census Reader: Assembling a Family"
In this session, participants will learn how to make the most of available census records including online availability. Also, correlating maps of the US with each census year will demonstrate the migration settlement and types of information requested on census forms.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch -- Free Lunch Provided --
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Session with Tami Glatz
Session 3 – “Internet Researching”
In this session, participants will discover ways to locate seemingly hidden genealogical information on the Internet using a variety of often overlooked or underutilized websites. Learn tips and tricks for using search engines effectively, as well as some of Google® tools for genealogists.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
1617 Shiloh Road, Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8322
For more information, contact:
Ken Stegall, (903) 262-0276, k.stegall@att.net
June Everheart, (903) 877-4501, 1stvp@etgs.org, www.etgs.org
Or Email: TylerFamHist@aol.com
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