Internet Genealogy Class

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,528
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2018
End Date
March 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview

In this intensive genealogy course, participants will work with many popular genealogy websites, with a special emphasis on Minnesota sites. Attendees will bring in names and dates to research during the class.

Project Details

31 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,528
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn how to research their own family histories. In the extensive time allotted for the program we hope to answer attendees questions on how to research, and what tools to use for the research.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants expressed appreciation for the chance to conduct family history research using numerous websites available. For those experienced in genealogy research the class was useful as research work time - for those new to genealogy research the class offered great tips on ways to start researching to find family history information.

Source of Additional Funds

City of Dassel provided space.

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200