01935 429609
Somerset & Dorset
Family History Society

Essential Family History

Start date: 22nd April 2020
End date: 20th May 2020
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Broadway House Family History Centre, Peter St, Yeovil BA20 1PN

Update 19.3.2020: This course has been postponed and will be rearranged as soon as the current situation allows.

A five week evening course, with SDFHS Secretary, Ted Udall, for those starting out on their family history or anyone wanting a refresher course. Also on 29 April, and 6, 13, 20 May. 7.00-9.00pm

The course is for absolute beginners and also for those who have been researching for some time and perhaps come to some dead-ends. The course consists of five two-hour sessions and covers basic research techniques both on and off the computer. Handouts will be supplied where necessary – just bring your own notebook and pen/pencil.

The course will cover:

  • Interviewing relatives
  • Has it been done already?
  • Certificates
  • The Census
  • Parish records
  • Other records (a summary)
  • Writing it up.

SDFHS Members: £35. Non-members: £40. Includes hand-outs.

Limited numbers, so please book in advance: phone: 01935 429609, email: [email protected]

Please note that the meeting room is on the second floor and there is no lift access.

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