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Family History 101

In this ongoing class, we will learn various ways to research your family history!
Sara Bartnik
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:
(86)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
7 in-class hours

Class Experience

In this Multi Day class, we will learn about various ways to research our family history, we will cover different sources to uncover the past
**NOTE: THESE RESEARCH METHODS ARE ONLY APPLICABLE TO THE UNITED STATES**
Day 1: Introductions, Warm-Up Questions, How to Find Family Records (ex: Birth Records, Death Records, Marriage License)
Day 2: Introductions, Warm-Up Questions: How and Where to Find Family Photographs (Example: Digitized Museum records, Ancestry, Asking Family Members, Care of Old Photographs)
Day 3: Introductions, Warm-Up Questions, How and Where to Find Family Homes Information (ex: Sanborn Maps, Photographs, Old Maps, Directories
Day 4 Introductions, Warm-Up Questions, How to Find Family Records (Ex: Census Records, Local Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Local Archives)

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Family history basics
 How to research your family history 
105 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Family history research
 Research methods for family history 
105 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Local Family History Resources
 New research methods for family history 
105 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Final Family Research
 Research methods for family history 
105 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
4.5
86reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I have a BA in Public History (think Museum Studies) and have done multiple projects on family projects personally and professionally. 

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$40

for 4 classes

4x per week, 1 week
105 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-3 learners per class

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