Yet More Beginning Genealogy Classes Offered This Spring - Raleigh Senior TechEd

Raleigh Senior TechEd will present a comprehensive three-part series on Beginning Genealogy, perfect for those just starting their family history journey. Let instructor Jennie Gunther guide you through the fundamental aspects of beginning genealogical research.

Course Details

Dates and Times:

• Genealogy 101-A: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 3-5 PM

• Genealogy 101-B: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3-5 PM

• Genealogy 101-C: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3-5 PM

Location: Overture Centennial, 600 Bilyeu Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 (Theater Room)

Cost: $10 per session

Genealogy 101-A: Basic Genealogy Research - Relatives

This initial session of a 3-part Beginner Genealogy series introduces the 3R’s of genealogy research – RELATIVES, RECORDS & RESOURCES.  Class will cover:  how and where to start; beginning the family tree with known information; interviewing Relatives; basic recording forms to document ancestral family history.  Topics include:  preparation of a Family Group Sheet, a Pedigree Chart, and basic organizational methods & resources.  Attendees may bring any family information to start their tree.     

Genealogy 101-B: Basic Genealogy Research - Records

Part 2 of the Beginner Genealogy series continues the study of basic concepts of genealogy research.  This class will focus on Records that provide clues and facts to genealogists tracing their family history.  Topics covered include:  Census records; Military records; Land records; Church records; immigration records and others.  Some hands-on exercises will be included to search online databases. Prerequisite - 101-A

Genealogy 101-C: Basic Genealogy Research - Resources

This is part 3 of the Beginner Genealogy series and supports the topics covered in parts A & B. This class will explore various Resources available to researchers – both “on-the-ground” physical sites, and online databases and training websites. Handout:  a spreadsheet of useful website links.    Prerequisite - 101-A and 101-B    

Registration

To register, visit www.raleighseniorteched.org. Payment can be made online via PayPal or by check at the class. All are welcome, including those from outside the Overture Centennial community.

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Online Learning Event Nov. 19 - Use State Court Records

Join Robyn N. Smith, genealogist and blogger at Reclaiming Kin, on Sunday, November 19 at 1pm EST for her webinar and live demo on the topic of , "Researching Your Family in State Court Records." This webinar will illustrate how to navigate state court records effectively. Attendees will learn through extensive examples what information court records hold about our ancestors and the communities where they lived, including the lives of the enslaved. 

At over an hour long, this is more of a workshop. There will be a live demo after the webinar using Familysearch. 

Attendees will receive a link to re-watch this webinar for one month afterwards. All attendees will also receive a free copy of Robyn's PDF, "Beginner's Guide to Using Court Records," a $12 value.

The registration fee is $15. Register Here:

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New Fall OLLI Schedule Offers Content of Genealogical Interest

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at NC State opens it Fall 2023 registration Thursday, July 27. Our own Barbara McGeachy will follow her Intro Genealogy class with Genealogy: Intermediate Research Skills (Oct 24 - Dec 5).

Barbara notes that in addition to this class, there are several others that fit genealogy, local and family history, black history and Wake County interests. She shares the following information.

OLLI membership is required - minimum age is 50 and cost is $50/year plus the fee for each class. No affiliation with NCSU is required.  Almost all classes are held at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh between 9 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

• Historic Preservation in Wake County
• Battles of the American Revolution 1782-1783 is a six-week class; the instructor is so popular that he's teaching it twice 
• Genealogy: Intermediate Research Skills taught by myself (Oct 24 - Dec 5).
• Historical Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh
• Wake County Enslaved Persons Project
• Talkin’ Tar Heel: History, Voices, Culture, Legacy
• The History and Evolution of the Outhouse
• The Transnational Context of “1619”
• Discovering the Dead at Oakwood Cemetery

OLLI offers classes that cater to a multitude of interests and genres. View their Fall 2023 course offerings here. There are other schedule viewing options at the OLLI schedule and registration webpage here. 

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Member Spotlight: Barbara McGeachy will teach Genealogy Basics class at OLLI in March

OLLI is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at NorthCarolina State University.  It is open to anyone age 50 or over; no affiliation with NCSU is required.  Membership is $50 per year and allows you to take classes, go on study trips, and attend Special Interest Groups.

Barbara McGeachy is a longtime WCGS member, teacher and friend. She is my very knowledgeable go to person when I am stumped for a new research resource or technique. It is your great good fortune that she is teaching this “Genealogy- Starting with the Basics” class in a couple months. Her class begins in March 2023.  It's a six week, 90 minutes per session  class taught at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh.  Registration is already open so sign up now if you are interested. 

Here is a little bit more about the class from an OLLI email feature:

Interested in exploring your family history?  OLLI has two perfect opportunities for you! First is our spring course “Genealogy- Starting with the Basics” taught by Barbara McGeachy. This course will teach you how to research your family history in the U.S. You will discuss what records are available and where to find them, which websites and software programs are best, and how DNA can help. Find out how to record and analyze the information you find. 

If this course doesn’t mesh with your schedule or if you have already started researching your family tree, join the Family History Group! Also led by Barbara McGeachy, members exchange information about genealogical searches and resources. Contact barbnral@gmail.com for more information. This Special Interest Group tends to meet on Friday mornings at the McKimmon Center.

If you are well into your genealogical journey, this is a great chance to have a reset moment to add in all those details and techniques you wish you had known about as a newbie. If you are just starting out or have a friend who is interested in genealogy but timid to get started, this is a perfect opportunity to start on the right track. 

Check out the OLLI course book for details and pricing. You will be surprised at all the classed offered!

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Virtual Genealogy Classes from Raleigh Senior Tech Ed - Spring 2021 Schedule

Raleigh Senior Tech Ed continues to offer genealogy classes and more via Zoom. Check out their Spring 2021 schedule here. It is bursting with genealogy goodness.

Raleigh Senior Tech Ed Schedule - Spring 2021

Classes are free or for a minimal fee. This is a great way to boost your genealogy skills to boss level. Check them out!

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Senior Tech Ed Update - April Genealogy Classes will be hosted on Zoom

WCGS member, Jen Gunther, sends us this update from Senior Tech Ed in Raleigh. They have started offering some of their classes on Zoom in view of the restrictions on public gatherings. This provides a unique opportunity to use some of our (now copious) downtime for some learning. Think of it as a "staycation" where the classes come to you.

From Jen -

We will be offering a limited selection of seminars during April using the Zoom video conferencing app.

Most of the seminars being hosted in April are genealogy-based. Henry Spencer will host his entire Ancestry.com series via Zoom starting on Friday, April 3.  Instructions as to how to register for these classes are on the STE website (https://www.raleighseniorteched.org/).  After registering, the instructor will contact all registered students with instructions as to how to get on Zoom, will share the access link for the seminar, and will forward the Handout  What could be easier?  And it gives us all something to do while sheltering-at-home and stimulates our brain to learn something new. duirng this challenging time.
Take a look at the seminars offered and see if you are interested in any of them.

Genealogy topics include:
Genealogy Overview, Making Sense of Ancestry DNA Test Results, Getting Started with Ancestry.com, More Topics in Ancestry.com

Note: Classes are starting as early as this Friday, April 3 so don't delay in checking this out.

View their Schedule page to Register. 


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Genealogy Skillbuilder offerings for SeniorTechEd for 2020

I counted no less than 14 different genealogy topic offered by SeniorTechEd starting next week! I see everything from DNA and Genealogy Basics, to Citing Sources and Organizing Strategies. Don't just take my word for it. Check it out now. There is still time to get signed up...

Scheduled Offerings for Eary 2020

Course Descriptions

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