genealogy

Genealogy Lock-In

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Submitted 06-03-2016 under

Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer, save images, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the...

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Genealogy Class: Research Analysis Sheet

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Submitted 09-17-2015 under

This class will illustrate the hands-on method used to resolve issues and confirm evidence. The Research Analysis Sheet is a versatile grid used to contrast and compare information, ferret out impossible issues and confirm the validity of...

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Genealogy Class: Record Types

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Submitted 09-17-2015 under

Learn what information various public records may provide and where to find them. Some examples include census, military, immigration, land, death and cemetery records.

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Genealogy Class: Common Mistakes in Genealogy Research

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Submitted 09-17-2015 under

If you are new to genealogy research, there are key mistakes that you will want to avoid in order to make your search a successful and pleasant experience. Learn more under the guidance of an expert genealogist.

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Genealogy Lock-In

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Submitted 08-18-2015 under

Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer, save images, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the...

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Genealogy Lock-In

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Submitted 06-01-2015 under

Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer, save images, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the...

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Genealogy Class: Dutch Heritage Databases

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Submitted 03-12-2015 under

WieWasWie and Zeeuws Archief are online databases for locating vital records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database for the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 million records. WieWasWie is an official Dutch database with...

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Genealogy Class: Find-a-Grave

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Submitted 03-12-2015 under

Find-a-Grave is a resource for anyone seeking the final disposition of family, friends, and famous individuals from around the world. It is a virtual cemetery experience. Learn more about this website and how to use it.

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Genealogy Class: Bringing Your Family Story to Life – Tips and Ideas

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Submitted 03-12-2015 under

You've spent many hours (or years) doing research, poring over documents, visiting libraries, and interviewing people. Now you want to write up your family history to be more than charts, or lists of names and dates. How can you bring your...

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Genealogy Class: Googling Your Ancestor

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Submitted 02-12-2015 under

Have you tried to find your ancestor on the internet? If so, you might have had thousands of results, most of which did not apply to your genealogy. Since Google started in 1998, it has changed the way people search the internet. Today, many...

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