The Varnum Memorial Library is hosting a genealogy workshop, led by Patty Genadio on Saturday, August 12, 3-5pm. If you will be attending, please read below what you should bring with you.

Attendees:

Before the workshop:

Write at least a paragraph or two about yourself and your family:

Start with yourself, and work back from there.

Include names, events (birth, marriage, death, etc.), date, and places.

Include family relationships (parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.)

Optional: Identify at least one specific research objective (for example, your great-grandmother’s maiden name, or your grandfather’s birthplace).

Bring to the workshop:

Your family write-up.

Something for taking notes.

Optional: A few pertinent family records for yourself, your parents, and your grandparents.

We’ll work on: pedigree charts, family group sheets, and research plans.

Workshop topics include:

Home sources and family artifacts

Genealogy websites

Resources at the Varnum

Other genealogical resources

How your family can help

Recording source information

The Varnum Memorial Library is located at 194 Main Street in Jeffersonville.