Tag Archives: research

Old Bones on YouTube!

Great news…I think!  I’ve finally figured out how to get my debut performance on Ludlow Community TV uploaded to YouTube.  Click here http://youtu.be/3GqKT2WEov4 to view. This one is about basics. But I just recorded the second session where we talked about interviewing relatives as a part of your family research.  I’ll be uploading that one later this week.  Comments are welcome!!  And don’t forget to visit www.oldbones.co where I try to keep up with all upcoming programs.

More Local Programs!

Two programs are coming up. I’ll be presenting “Introduction to Genealogy and Family Research” in at least 2 locations in the coming months.  First, at Wilbraham Public Library, a basic “Intro” program will take place in four sessions, one per month beginning November 19th.  The second and more comprehensive program will be held at YELLOW HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER for LEARNING on a weekly basis beginning Thursday, January 17th 2013 and continuing for at least 5 and possibly 6 weeks.  The curriculum for Yellow House has been submitted and is awaiting approval but will include census records, vital records, interviewing relatives, becoming a “genealogical detective”, soundex calculations, name variations, interviewing relatives effectively and will include individual assistance with pedigree charts and family group sheets.

Each of these are designed to open up into a more advanced sessions which may involve computer labs with hands on research by individual participants and designed around the needs of those who want to continue into deeper research strategies.

I’ll be updating my web site at www.oldbones.co to include these latest additions.  Feel free to comment and let me know if you’re interested in joining either of the groups!

“It’s All Relative”

“It’s All Relative!” That’s the title of the 3 session program I’ll be leading at the Palmer Public Library in Palmer, MA.  It begins September 20th at 6 PM and continues each Thursday until October 4th.

Mary Bernat, Assistant Director of the Palmer Public Library, is sponsoring the program for the library.  She’ll have it up on the library’s website here http://www.palmer.lib.ma.us/ in a couple of days.

Remember, you can always visit Old Bones at any time for this and other programs.