Have your ancestors been working on the railroad? If so, the library might be able to help you find family history through railroad records. “Working on the Railroad” is just one of the many genealogy classes Orange County Library System is offering this month. For more info on this and all of the library’s offerings, visit ocls.info.
Building Your Family Tree on Ancestry.com
Virtual
Tuesday, September 3, 1 p.m.
Discover all of the tools and resources Ancestry.com has to help you build your family tree online.
Finding Your Roots: Genealogy 101
Virtual
Wednesday, September 4, 6:30 p.m.
This series will cover the core elements needed to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover an introduction to genealogical research, techniques and resources.
West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center Overview
Virtual
Thursday, September 5, Noon
Learn about the services and resources that are offered by the library to help you with your genealogical research.
Genealogy in the States: Illinois
Virtual
Tuesday, September 10, 1 p.m.
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Illinois. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Finding Your Roots: Census Records
Virtual
Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 p.m.
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week is census records. Discover how to use the information from the census in your research.
Genealogy Research Report Writing & Numbering
Virtual
Thursday, September 12, Noon
Learn to craft precise genealogy reports and master numbering systems in this focused lecture, enhancing your family history documentation skills.
Working on the Railroad
Virtual
Tuesday, September 17, 1 p.m.
Do you have an ancestor who worked for the railroads? Join us and learn where to turn to discover information about the railroad, its records and where you might find them.
Finding Your Roots: Vital Records
Virtual
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week is vital records, which are important pieces of information for your family history.
Genealogy in the States: Massachusetts
Virtual
Thursday, September 19, Noon
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Massachusetts. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Sunday Morning Genealogy
Virtual
Sunday, September 22, 11 a.m.
Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join us for this Sunday morning genealogy hangout. Feel free to ask any type of genealogy question or propose a genealogy discussion topic.
Social Security Records for Genealogy
Virtual
Tuesday, September 24, 1 p.m.
The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 and helped to create records for genealogists. Learn how this act impacted your ancestors and what records were created as a result.
Finding Your Roots: Land Records
Virtual
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week is land records. Learn about deeds, mortgages, platting and surveys.
Hard to Find Ancestors
Virtual
Thursday, September 26, Noon
Embark on an exciting journey with us as we unveil hidden strategies for uncovering your ancestors’ stories, even in the absence of extensive records.
Finding Your Roots: DNA Testing
West Oaks Branch
Friday, September 27, 3 p.m.
Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how DNA testing can supplement your traditional genealogical research. Explore the different types of tests that are available.
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