The Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (WMGS) proudly offered
Genealogy 101, a 4-session online course with accredited genealogist Peggy Clemens Lauritzen in 2023. These sessions were recorded and are now available exclusively to WMGS Members.
Click on the links below to access the Handouts and watch the Recorded Sessions.
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Genealogy 101: Part 1 – Identify What You Already Know
Description: This will include home sources, oral interviews of older relatives, obituaries, appropriate charts and forms. Basic forms, i.e. pedigree chart, family group records, etc. will be provided to find out what is already known.
Recorded on January 26, 2023 Video Recording Handout
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Genealogy 101: Part 2 – Filling in the Blanks
Description: Pedigree analysis will aid us in deciding where we need to go next. Following many recommendations from Tom Jones’ Mastering Genealogical Proof, we will focus on asking a genealogical question and setting a goal. Citing sources and learning to keep a research log will be emphasized. Time will also be spent on the value of maps.
Recorded on February 23, 2023 Video Recording Handout Naming Patterns
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Genealogy 101: Part 3 – How to Obtain and Read a Record
Description: After learning of the many ways to search for and obtain a record we will analyze the information it may contain. Specific class time will include evaluation of a death record, an obituary, and perhaps even birth/christening records.
Recorded on March 23, 2023 Video Recording Handout
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Genealogy 101: Part 4 – Organizing What You Have Gathered
Description: Organizing and preserving our data is essential. An overview of computer programs specifically for genealogy will be demonstrated. Different filing systems, sharing information with online databases, and leaving a legacy for future generations will be included.
Recorded on April 27, 2023 Video Recording Handout
