Fall 2010 Workshop Series:
Genealogy & Local History
To register by phone, please call Parkland College at 217-353-2055. You may also register online at Parkland College Community Education at parkland.edu/communityed/ (select Recreation and Leisure), in person at Parkland College, or pick up an application form in the Champaign County Historical Archives on the second floor at The Urbana Free Library.
Genealogy Software Showcase
Expert demonstrations of multiple genealogical software programs for both PC and MAC platforms. Walk-ins welcome, and everyone is invited!
Co-sponsored by The Urbana Free Library and the Champaign County Genealogical Society.
Saturday, August 7
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
FREE! workshop
No registration required
Location: Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Introduction to Genealogy
Genealogist Nicole Miller will help you get started on your family history by learning how to collect information from a variety of sources, including vital records, census data, maps, land records, and websites. You will also learn the crucial task of organizing and analyzing your information.
Thursdays, August 26 - October 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Course Number: WCE 616-001
Fee: $65 • Registration Deadline: August 19
Location: Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library
Finding Grandma’s Ancestors
Learn how to find the vital records for your ancestors in the “old country.” Steve Szabados will discuss how he found the Polish records for his grandmother’s ancestors and tips he used to translate them. Steve will also share some resources beyond the traditional documents that have helped him to gather information that enriched his understanding and knowledge of his heritage. The presentation will be applicable for researchers of all European backgrounds.
Saturday, October 16, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Course Number: WCE 504-001
Fee: $15 • Registration Deadline: October 8
Location: The Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
Mining Census Records
Census records are constantly being used by genealogy researchers to add ancestors to their family trees. Discover how to look beyond the first couple of columns and review the wealth of information that can be found in the U.S. census records. Steve Szabados will discuss ways to deal with the lack of information in the census records for 1790 through 1840 and show you how to identify which records belong to your family. Uncover methods to find the census records that were indexed incorrectly and now are “missing” when using normal search methods.
Saturday, November 13, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Course Number: WCE 551-001
Fee: $15 • Registration Deadline: November 5
Location: Lewis Auditorium at The Urbana Free Library
