This session presented by Kathleen Maclachlan will emphasize the detailed information that careful research can uncover in census documents. Discussion will include alternatives to casually importing “hints” to your family tree, techniques for finding missing…
This presentation by Kathleen Maclachlan focuses on how to search for family Bible records online and in other repositories and how to use those records in your family history research. Resource sheets will be distributed…
by B.J. Jamieson $5 donation suggested to support genealogy programs
by Peggy McRae $5 donation suggested to support genealogy programs
This is an opportunity to share discoveries and remember stories from your ancestors’ kitchens – recipes, tools, traditions, feasts! Participants have many options for sharing during this roundtable event: Bring a story. Bring a document,…
Genealogist Kathleen Maclachlan will recount the details of researching and planning to visit four areas in Ireland and Scotland where her ancestors and her husband’s ancestors lived and the surprises which the trip held. She…
Designed for REAL beginners, this one-evening class will help participants know the basics of best practices for family research, giving a solid foundation for future research. Staff genealogist Kathleen Maclachlan will also recommend books and…
Join researcher Susan Handel in Porter Meeting Hall at Skidompha Library as she takes us along on her research journey and uncovers several surprises! Titled “Skeletons in My Closet” Susan’s carefully prepared presentation includes the…
Charles Dickens wrote a Tale of Two Cities. But who will write A Tale of Two Artifacts? You will! In this genealogy workshop, participants will be guided through the process of writing the stories of…
Wondering what’s new in the world of scanners, photobooks, archival storage, voice recorders, software, cloud storage, databases, and apps? Novice and experienced genealogists, family and friends, computer-savvy folks and paper file lovers are all welcome…
Introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar in the Genealogy Section. Please note that class size will be limited. Please email Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan for more information or to sign up.
Introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar in the Genealogy Section. Please note that class size will be limited. Please email Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan for more information or to sign up.
Wednesday, January 16th, 12:30-2:00 (Porter Hall) An introduction to the benefits of using software for your genealogy record-keeping plus the opportunity to see various genealogical software programs demonstrated. Hosted by Skidompha’s Staff Genealogist, Kathleen Machlachan.
Beginner series – AM. (Attendees must sign up in advance with Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan and must have completed the introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar)
What did your ancestors wear on their heads? Plain or fancy, furry or feathery, practical or whimsical – – hats have been popular for generations and hat styles can help us date photos! And knowing the…
Beginner series – PM. Attendees must sign up in advance with Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan and must have completed the introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar.
Frustrated with entering source information into your software program? Want help in navigating the eccentricities of those entry fields offered? Need encouragement to keep up this best practice of genealogical research? This small group format should help! Group size…
Beginner series – AM. (Attendees must sign up in advance with Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan and must have completed the introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar)
Beginner series – PM. Attendees must sign up in advance with Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan and must have completed the introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar.
Beginner series – AM. (Attendees must sign up in advance with Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan and must have completed the introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar)
Finding your ancestor’s name or photo in a newspaper can be a thrill, offering a deep sense of connection. News articles can also provide a wealth of new information by naming relatives, towns of residence…
Beginner series – PM. Attendees must sign up in advance with Staff Genealogist Kathleen Machlachlan and must have completed the introduction to Beginning Genealogy Seminar.
Join Skidompha Library and The Lincoln County News for our “Through the Pages” costume ball on February 22nd, 2019 from 6:30 to 11 pm. Deck out in your formal wear from any decade that…
Designed for REAL beginners, this 4-session course will help participants know the basics of best practices for genealogy, giving a solid foundation for future research. Staff genealogist Kathleen Maclachlan will also recommend books and other…
Join Kathleen Maclachlan, Skidompha’s Staff Genealogist, to learn about the enormous and exciting project of digitizing historic issues of the local newspaper. Kathleen will discuss how the final digital archive will look at function, using…
Designed for REAL beginners, this 4-session course will help participants know the basics of best practices for genealogy, giving a solid foundation for future research. Staff genealogist Kathleen Maclachlan will also recommend books and other…
Designed for REAL beginners, this 4-session course will help participants know the basics of best practices for genealogy, giving a solid foundation for future research. Staff genealogist Kathleen Maclachlan will also recommend books and other…
Flesh out the story of your ancestors’ lives by gleaning information from other census data collected in some decades – agricultural, manufacturing/industrial, enumerating people who were deaf/mute, mortality, plus the 1880 census of the dependent,…
Designed for REAL beginners, this 4-session course will help participants know the basics of best practices for genealogy, giving a solid foundation for future research. Staff genealogist Kathleen Maclachlan will also recommend books and other…
Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Lydia Keene’s Journey on Shipboard as Revealed by her Diary and Logbook Joan Gregoire of Nobleboro will discuss the journey of her grandmother, Lydia Keene, based on Lydia’s logbook and diary. These artifacts detail her…
Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Genealogy beginner class. Class size limited; participants must sign up for the 4-session course in advance. Please contact Kathleen Maclachlan by email to sign up: genealogy@skidompha.org
Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Genealogy beginner class. Class size limited; participants must sign up for the 4-session course in advance. To do so contact Kathleen Maclachlan by email at genealogy@skidompha.org
Genealogy beginner class. Class size limited; participants must sign up for the 4-session course in advance. Please contact Kathleen Maclachlan by email to sign up: genealogy@skidompha.org
Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Genealogy beginner class. Class size limited; participants must sign up for the 4-session course in advance. To do so contact Kathleen Maclachlan by email at genealogy@skidompha.org