Round-table Discussion Come to share your own ideas or completed projects; come to learn new ideas for intergenerational projects or for gift-giving to younger generations! Porter Meeting Hall.
This evening genealogy program at Skidompha Library will focus on 19th and 20th century US records, including the use of census, citizenship records, and local histories to inform family historians about their ancestors’ newfound neighborhoods,…
Intergenerational Project Designed for an adult (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc) with one or two children aged 6-10, this introduction to family history includes two simple crafts and encouragement for the whole family to enjoy…
Basic techniques for using your DNA results in family history research. Examples will be from ancestry.com tests, but theory and skills can be applied to other testing companies, too. 2nd floor Genealogy section.
Are your ancestors from the south-eastern part of Quebec? This region was predominately settled by Irish, Scottish, Loyalist, and American immigrants and the architecture, language, and surnames reflect that history. Learn about resources for researching…
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.
