We reviewed several topics this month, including tips for using Familysearch, Ancestry and the census. Members picked up handouts from previous presentations and the census help sheets to use for research. This past week we looked at one of the new databases that Ancestry has acquired. The wills and probate information from U. S. records seems to be extremely useful. Several members provided names of ancestors from various states and there seemed to be information for each person. Be sure to check this out when you can.
This week we conducted a interesting roundtable. Each attendee was asked to choose an ancestor they would invite to a holiday dinner and relate a question they would like answered by that ancestor. Responses varied, but many chose one of their brick wall folks in order to solve that elusive mystery.
Thanks to Ray, Trish, Rick, and Deenie who helped at the craft fair genealogy table. Each time we are able to gain new members through this effort. We will have our final table in January and will be asking for volunteers to spend an hour talking with residents about our club.
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