Introduction to Online Family History Research

Presentation Description

There are so many places to search for your family history online. Get started with this introduction to a variety of free and subscription resources where you can find information about your relatives and how they lived.

This presentation provides an overview of genealogy sites, newspaper databases, and digital collections that genealogists and historians use for their research. You will see several sample searches for records and come away with a list of places to start your genealogical research.

This presentation is ideal for those starting their family history research for the first time or for genealogists of any experience level looking for an overview of online genealogy resources.

Presentation Summary

    • Length: 60 minutes, including Q&A
    • Audience: Genealogists and family historians, educators, and students
    • Audience Level: Beginner to moderate
    • Resources: Handout