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Tracing Your Roots: A Case Study in African American Genealogy
Tue, April 29, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a presentation by Natline Thornton focused on preparing for your research, setting goals, using oral history, staying motivated, and finding resources to help you find your ancestors. Drawing on her own genealogical journey, Thornton will cover the search for an African American…
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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Fri, May 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Part 1: Essential Tools and Techniques for Finding Your Roots Discover the foundational steps to building or enriching your family tree. This session will guide you through using online records to create a strong starting point for your genealogical journey. Learn how to conduct meaningful…
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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Part II: Black Genealogy on Ancestry and FamilySearch Join us for an engaging session tailored to simplify the intricate process of tracing African-American roots. Learn specialized methodologies and strategies designed for locating and discovering a diverse array of sources. Uncover the stories…
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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Wed, June 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Part III: Ancestral Paper Trails in Federal and Probate Records Uncover the many ways your ancestors may have interacted with the federal government through records such as Census, immigration, military, Freedmen’s Bureau, Freedman's Bank, and maps. This session will also explore local…