Soul’s Family Genealogy Research
Beginner to Intermediate Guide on African American Genealogy
FIRST WEEK – April 9, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. (PST)
African American Genealogy?
- How to get started?
Gathering your information:
- Interview family members.
- How to conduct oral interviews with family (Interview questions)
- What documents will I search for? (i.e., obituary, photo, newspapers)
- Where to look - Google, Facebook, Wiki
- Family Group Sheet
Organizing Data
Tools:
- Binder - 3”
- Divider Tab
- Label Maker
- Laptop/Desktop computer
- Printer/Scanner
- Option: Dual Monitors
SECOND WEEK – April 23, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. (PST)
Genealogy software: Why purchase software and the benefits?
- Tribal Pages Software (free)
- Legacy Family Software
- Root Tech family Software
Navigating Resource Sites: How to access?
- Ancestry.com
- FamilySearch
- Fold 3
- Newspaper.com
THIRD WEEK – May 14, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. (PST)
- Writing your research notes
- Three resources to verify the facts of your research.
FOURTH WEEK – May 28, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. (PST)
Analyzing and Sourcing Your Research Data. Part 1
- Writing your research notes
- Three resources to verify the facts of your research.
FIFTH WEEK – June 11, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. (PST)
Analyzing and Sourcing Your Research Data. Part 2
- Searching for deeds and land records.
- Searching for obituaries and city directories.
SIXTH WEEK – June 25, 2014 - 4:00 p.m. (PST)
Analyzing and Sourcing Your Research Data. Part 3
- Researching military records
- Researching the U. S. Freeman Bureau
SEVENTH WEEK – Bonus – July 9, 2024 – 4:00 p.m. (PST)
Using photo software
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