Beginning Genealogy Workshop series

Manitoba Genealogical Society

Learn the basics in this hands-on workshop to get you started in your genealogy and family history with expert Bill Curtis.

1045 St James St Unit E

You will learn how to find, and evaluate clues in actual case studies; helping you develop the skills necessary to pursue your own family history. Learn how to “dig out” the information that applies to your own specific family, and explore the ins and outs of DNA testing and learn what it can and cannot do for you.Class size limited to 10 spots in-house at Unit E – 1045 St. James Street, Winnipeg. Additional attendance via ZOOM. MGS members enjoy a discounted price.For those attending in-person, Covid-19 measures apply. Proof of vaccination, masks and social distancing.Your ticket price includes all three classes. Buy now to avoid disappointment! Classes fill up fast.Although the class format welcomes comments and questions all the way through the classes, Bill Curtis will be available after the class to answer your personal genealogy questions and we will keep ZOOM open until everyone has had their questions answered.Wed, Feb 2/22 7 pm - 9 pm Beginning GenealogyBill Curtis of the Manitoba Genealogical Society introduces the basics of genealogical research in this first of a 3-part workshop. In this session, you, along with the rest of the group, will become family history detectives. You will learn how to find, and evaluate clues in actual case studies; helping you develop the skills necessary to pursue your own family history. Wed, Feb 9/22 7 pm - 9 pm Finding Your Genealogy InformationOnce you have a basic understanding of the process of researching your family history, you will want to know where to find more information. Some of that information is “hidden” on the internet. Google is one of the best tools available to find it, but getting millions of “hits” during a search is not helpful. This session will show you how to “dig out” the information that applies to your own specific family. Google can also help you find libraries and archives that contain information not on the internet. The key to using google successfully for genealogy, is really understanding how it works.Wed, Feb 16/22 7 pm - 9 pm DNA Testing in Genealogy ResearchAre you thinking of doing, or have you done a DNA test? Can DNA testing help solve a family mystery, and if so, how? This session will give you a basic understanding of what DNA testing is, in simple and easy to understand language. It will explain what kinds of DNA tests are available, and what they can and cannot tell you. It will cover topics such as finding living relatives today, and how far back you might be able to trace your family. We will discuss which family members should do a test, and why. We will look at how ethnicity is determined, and discuss the different testing companies. Are you puzzled by your test results? We will also discuss that.

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