United States Research Seminar

United States Research Seminar

The Family History Library and the Research Specialists of the United States and Canada Reference team invite you to a free, never before offered, week-long seminar from the 12th through the 16th October 2015. The focus will be exclusively U.S. research. The seminar is perfect for beginning and intermediate genealogists interested in learning about U.S. records, FamilySearch resources, and Family History Library collections. Come and spend a week learning from our expert staff of genealogists on how to effectively use the FamilySearch Catalog, Historical Records, and Research Wiki. Explore such topics as cemetery, census, church, immigration, land, military, naturalization, newspaper, probate, and vital records. Learn more about African-American and American Indian research. And discover new techniques, strategies, and methodology to apply to your genealogical research problems.

Seating is limited to 50 participants, so be sure to register early to secure a spot. Each participant will be provided a free spiral-bound syllabus containing all class handouts and materials. To register for the seminar, send an email to bingamantd@familysearch.org. Please include “United States Research Seminar Registration” in the subject line. Also, tell us your preferred name, the city where you live, and the best way for us to contact you.

We hope this seminar will not only be informative and instructive, but that it will also encourage and inspire you to continue your family history research. Perhaps this seminar will be just what you need to break through that 20 year old brick wall research problem. We look forward to meeting you!