Ancestry.com offers one of the largest genealogical databases in the world. Rich Miles will help you understand how to search the database and offer tips and tricks for finding the documents your are looking for. The morning class from 10:30-noon will be followed by an optional hands-on help session. Free for all. Register >rvgslibrary.org >
Another great free class during Genealogy Week 2025! Don't stop with Ancestry.com. FamilySearch.org has an extensive database of genealogical information for free. Rich Miles will help you learn to navigate the website. The morning class from 10:30-noon will be followed by an optional Hands-on help session from 1:00-3:00. See our website to register. rvgslibrary.org>Classes and
Another free class during RVGS Genealogy Week! Every 10 years since 1790 census takers have collected information from U.S. residents. These records are now readily available online. Certified genealogist Barbara Northrop will help you understand what can be found in this gold mine of information. The morning class from 10:30-Noon will be followed by an
Newspaper articles can provide a wealth of information to help round out your family history. Kim Thurman will offer guidance in how to find publications and news items that may include your ancestor. Class is from 10:30 - Noon followed by an optional hands-on help session from 1:00-3:00. In person at the RVGS Library and
The Genealogy 101 class series meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the RVGS Library OR 6:00 - 7:30 PM via Zoom. The instructor will be Barbara Northrop, C.G. ® Participants must register separately for each class. Register at RVGSLibrary.org > Classes and Events The class schedule is:
Discover the power of FindMyPast with Kim Thurman! Known for British and Irish records, FindMyPast also offers valuable resources for non-UK researchers. This class will guide you through its rich collections and teach effective search techniques to uncover your ancestors. It's the ideal way to get ready for our British Research seminar with Paul Milner
Professional genealogist Paul Milner is an internationally recognized expert in British ancestry. The first class in the seminar will be "Finding Your English Ancestors: The Big Four." The Big Four include English civil registration, census, church records and probate. In the afternoon session, Paul will delve into other record groups while helping us learn "Effective
The German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of
Come join us for a FREE research day at the RVGS Library! All veterans and families who may have veteran ancestors are welcome to take advantage of this free day to research for records on Fold3, other subscription websites including Ancestry and FamilySearch, and in other sources at the RVGS Library. Volunteer research assistants will
The Genealogy 101 class series meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the RVGS Library OR 6:00 - 7:30 PM via Zoom. The instructor will be Barbara Northrop, C.G. ® Participants must register separately for each class. Register at RVGSLibrary.org > Classes and Events The class schedule is:
The German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of
The Genealogy 101 class series meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the RVGS Library OR 6:00 - 7:30 PM via Zoom. The instructor will be Barbara Northrop, C.G. ® Participants must register separately for each class. Register at RVGSLibrary.org > Classes and Events The class schedule is:
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