Family History for Beginners

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We explore the basic sources to get a family tree started, using Census Returns, Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates along with a look at Parish Registers. Also up for discussion is the best method of recording research and which websites and tree-building programmes to use. There are opportunities to chat about family history in general; discoveries, pitfalls, brick walls to baronets. The aim is to have fun discovering the lives of our ancestors.
Group leader, Dawn.
When
Last Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am (except bank holidays)
Group Size & Availability
Minimum 3, maximum 40
How to join
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