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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

Registration Required
Friday August 30 3:00pm

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (Sarchet Community Room)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

Military records have been created throughout our history regardless of whether or not there was a war being waged. Learn how military records can help you to uncover information on your ancestors.

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Finding Your Roots

Genealogy 101

Registration Required
Wednesday September 4 6:30pm

Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

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.

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Finding Your Roots

Census Records

Registration Required
Wednesday September 11 6:30pm

Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

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.

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Finding Your Roots

Vital Records

Registration Required
Wednesday September 18 6:30pm

Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

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.

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Finding Your Roots

Land Records

Registration Required
Wednesday September 25 6:30pm

Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

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.

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Registration Required
Friday September 27 3:00pm

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (Sarchet Community Room)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

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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Finding Your Roots

Probate Records

Registration Required
Wednesday October 2 6:30pm

Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover probate records including what they are and how to utilize them in your research.

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Finding Your Roots

Immigration Records

Registration Required
Wednesday October 9 6:30pm

Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover the various types of immigration records and how to use them in your research.

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Registration Required
Friday October 11 3:00pm

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (Sarchet Community Room)

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

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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Finding Your Roots

Church & Cemetery Records

Registration Required
Wednesday October 16 6:30pm

Online

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover church and cemetery records.

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