Genealogy Workshop

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Saturday, September 21st, 2013
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Victoria Genealogical Society ORGANIZING YOUR RESEARCH & Using GENEALOGY FORMS

PRESENTER: Sarah Hamster

Sarah Hamster has long been a practicing believer in organization and use of hardcopy forms. Her methodical approach is aimed at both providing family history information to the current generation and to handing her research to a relative to be maintained in the future.

This 2 part workshop is a combination of Sarah�s popular workshops on organizing and using forms.

NOTE: Part 1 and Part 2 will be held in sequence, the same day from 10:00 am until 12 noon.

Goal of Part 1: How to manage the mountain of research notes, documents, photographs, and family mementoes including:

Is there one right way to organize family history research?
Are there forms that can help with organization? (sample forms provided)
How to store paper records? File folders, envelopes, binder? (examples)
What can be done to organize both scanned and hardcopy family photos? (examples)
Reference number systems - should they be used? When? Which system?
How should source citations be included?
Suggestions on how to get started.

Goal of Part 2: How to use genealogical forms to best advantage including:
What are the main types of genealogical forms?
When should each type of form be used? (e.g. pedigree form versus family group sheet)
What are transcription/extraction forms and when should each be used?
How should completed forms be organized?
Are the interactive forms available on the internet practical?
A package of sample forms will be provided as part of the workshop.

Register by email to [email protected]