Monthly Introduction Classes

Introduction to Genealogy classes are held the fourth Saturday of every other month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, and Oct.) Each class is two hours long, and pre-registration is required.

GFO Mini Classes

Do you have a limited amount of time for your genealogy? Do you want to pick up a new skill? Attend a GFO Mini-classes. They are held in the GFO Higgins Room. Registration is $15.00 per class, and class size is limited to 30.

Sep 22, Sat, 10 am - Noon: Introduction to Rootsweb, A Free Resource Worth its Weight in Gold, by Matthew Porter
The class is an overview of the available resources at the Rootsweb website and is intended for beginning or intermediate researchers. The talk concludes with an example of how online resources extended a family line back another generation.
Sep 29, Sat, 10 am - Noon: Scan with Sam – Part I, by Sam Butler
If you're going digital for photographs, scanned items, and items you've been emailed then you're not always going to have the best initial results. Learn how to tweak items to make them better looking, more readable and a better tool for sharing your information.
Sep 29, Sat, 1 pm - 3 pm: Researching in Family History Centers & Researching in Familysearch.org, by Sue LeBlanc
Learn about local Family History Centers and what they offer to help you in researching your Family History. We will discuss where they are located, who works in them, and what makes them unique. Learn about the many facets of familysearch.org and how it can lead you to new discoveries about your ancestors. We will discuss the databases available, changes that are coming soon and tips on making your research successful.
Sep 30, Sun, 1 pm - 3 pm: Census Research, Have Fun With Censuses, by Connie Lenzen
Attend this class to learn how to extend your ancestry with censuses, to learn about the family and their experiences, and to find clues to your ancestor's immigration. Plus, you may find some secrets that have been tucked away and forgotten.
Oct 20, Sat, 1 pm - 3 pm: Everything You Always Wanted to Ask About Your Computer, by Rex Bosse
Class will cover the basics of computer care as well as answer any questions you might have about how to get the best performance from your computer.
Oct 27, Sat, 10 am - Noon: Beginning Genealogy, by Carol Gibson
Are you unsure of where to begin the process or do you just want to get restarted? Do you need some guidance where to go next? We can help you Jumpstart your genealogy!
Nov 3, Sat, 10 am - Noon: Scan with Sam – Part II, by Sam Butler
Building on part I from Sep 29th: If you're going digital for photographs, scanned items, and items you've been emailed then you're not always going to have the best initial results. Learn how to tweak items to make them better looking, more readable and a better tool for sharing your information.
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