Homestead application papers are good sources of genealogical information. Application papers often mention family members or neighbors, and previous residence as shown in dozens of papers, which may include land application forms, citizenship applications, family Bible pages, marriage or death certificates, newspaper clippings, and affidavits.

Instructor Christine Cohen’s interest in genealogy began in 1977 with the airing of the TV mini-series “Roots” and was piqued when she found a typed pedigree chart of her Dutch heritage from the New Netherlands in the 1660’s. She is a native Californian, and a graduate of UCLA in Political Science. Christine is a long time member of the Whittier Area Genealogical Society, and is currently the Program Director. In addition she is also a member of the El Redondo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of Daughters of Holland Dames, and the Association of Professional Genealogists

This class will be held live at the RVGS Library and via ZOOM. To register by noon, Friday, April 5th go to the RVGS website under Classes and Events