Genealogy – Searching for Your Ancestors
Who am I and where did I come from? It's that intriguing
question that has made genealogy research one of America's most popular
hobbies. But where does one begin such research? What resources exist? How can
you prove that what you find is true and valid? How do you go beyond America's
borders to find roots in other English speaking nations? This "new"
TCCC genealogy course - Searching for your Ancestors - offers the beginner and experienced
genealogist alike a fresh approach to genealogy research. Subjects cover the
full gambit from organizing your research to exploring your family history
using traditional and electronic research, social media, and our newest tool
DNA testing. Whether you are new to genealogy or have been family hunting since
microfilm days, this course will assist you in researching your family in the
21st century. This beginner/intermediate course is a prerequisite for advanced
genealogy courses offered at TCCC. 32.5 hrs.(13 weeks)
January 19 - April 12 - Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Genealogy – Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy
Genetic science can help you with your genealogy
research, but you are going to have to take a test first. That test is a
"low cost" autosomal DNA test available at DNA testing companies such
as Ancestry, Family Tree DNA or 23andMe. This course will cover the new and
expanding field of genetic genealogy basics and is designed for DNA newbies and
other genealogists who want to get the most from their DNA testing. Some of the
topics to be covered include an introduction to DNA testing and technical
terms, the different types of autosomal DNA tests available, how DNA testing
will help your genealogy research, what are your ethnic origins and how to
interpret your results. Special emphasis will be given to the AncestryDNA
autosomal test. If you want to demystify genetic genealogy, and you want to use
this new and exciting research tool in your family history study, then this
course is for you. This course is a prerequisite for the advanced DNA course.
7.5 hrs. (3 weeks)
January 21 - February 4 - Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Genealogy – Getting More Out Of Genetic Genealogy
Research
This advanced course is intended for the genealogist who
has a thorough understanding of genetic genealogy basics and has experience
applying DNA testing to family history research. The course will examine the
methods used by genetic genealogists to thoroughly and accurately analyze DNA
testing results to advance knowledge of an individual’s genealogy. Instruction
will include the incorporation of various types of DNA testing results,
analyzed in conjunction with documentary evidence. Part of this course will
include comparing DNA testing data from all of the companies offering products
to the genealogy community with explanations and demonstrations of the most
valuable features and tools for the genetic genealogist. Students in this
course will be exposed to skills for integrating DNA testing with traditional
genealogy research. Pre-Requisite: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy
course. 12.5 hrs. (5 weeks)
February 11 - March 10 - Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Genealogy – Genealogy Research in Military Records
Military records are from times of war and times of
peace. They identify individuals who served in the armed forces or who were
eligible for service. How can Military Records help in our genealogy research? Military records can help you learn more
about your ancestors who served their country and can often provide valuable
information on the veteran, as well as on all members of the family. It is
highly recommended that you have taken one of our beginner/intermediate courses
before you take this course. 7.5 hrs. (3 weeks)
March 17 – March 31 - Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Genealogy – Getting It Right
If you are one of the millions of people who research,
record, organize, or share family history, then this course is for you. You
will learn a systematic approach to recording information in your genealogy
databases and online trees. This course will teach you the rules and language
you need so that your research will fit smoothly and efficiently with the rest
of the family trees and histories being compiled worldwide. We will teach you
how to compile a style guide for all your data entry regardless of the
genealogy platforms you use. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned veteran in
the world of genealogy, this is a class you do not want to miss. 5 hrs. (2
weeks)
April 7 – April 14 - Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For more information or to get your name on the interest list contact Lisa Long at (828 835-4241).
