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Genealogy practice sessions with one computer per participant are given on the second Friday of some months. Presenters Cafi Cohen, Cheryl Storton, Martha Graham, Roma Miller, Mary Hansen and Barbara McCallum will help you for FREE in the San Luis Obispo City/County Library, second floor computer room.
Reservations required: email Barbara (mediate@charter.net). |
Hands-on Computer Genealogy10:30 AM to 12 NOONFriday, March 9, 2012 Genealogy in the Social Networks Mary Hansen and Michael Hansen, Presenters (Note: This class will be from 11:00-12:30) Friday, May 11, 2012 Deeds and Land Documents, Part One Barbara McCallum, Presenter This class will examine and analyze a variety of land documents and include class discussion. It is appropriate for beginning and intermediate genealogists. Friday, July 20, 2012 Old Legal Documents Collaborative Workshop Barbara McCallum, Presenter We will discuss and analyze some interesting legal documents. All participants are encouraged to submit a document that they would like to have discussed for its interest or to gain a greater understanding. These need to be submitted before the class so that they can be reviewed prior to the class to streamline discussion. This class is appropriate for all levels of genealogists. Friday, September 7, 2012 Internet Power Searches Cafi Cohen, Presenter |
San Luis Obispo City/County Library 995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA |
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Mary Hansen is a native of San Luis Obispo who has been researching her family tree for over a decade. She enjoys connecting with family through Facebook, including finding cousins. She receives notifications from several major genealogy sites on a daily basis, which helps her stay on top of what classes are offered online, and the latest news in the genealogy world.
Barbara McCallum is the Education Chair of the SLOCGS and has been researching genealogy for ten years. She is a member of the APG, Association of Professional Genealogists, NGS, National Genealogical Society, and the Utah Genealogical Association. She retired from the practice of law as a Certified Family Law Specialist in San Luis Obispo County. Further experience includes employment with the Department of State as a Social Worker, Teacher and Professional Mediator. Cafi Cohen is a professional genealogy researcher as well as the current Seminar Chair and past Education Chair of the San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society. Since 1997, she has presented many sessions on research techniques both locally and at regional conferences. As co-owner of Bridge to Yesterday, she combines genealogy research services with book publication – “We do the research and we make it beautiful.” She is a member of the National Genealogical Society and the Association of Professional Genealogists. |
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Genealogy computing applications at the KCBX Training Center, see topics and dates below. Cost is $6 per session for SLOCGS members or $12 for non-members.
Reservations required: email Barbara (mediate@charter.net). |
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KCBX Training Center 4100 Vachell Lane San Luis Obispo, CA |
Internet Genealogy SkillsSaturday, April 14, 2012 The Newly Released 1940 US Census Cafi Cohen, Presenter Saturday, June 9, 2012 Extracting Census Data and Genealogical Software Martha Crosley Graham, Presenter Saturday, August 11, 2012 Getting the Most Out of FamilySearch: Advanced Techniques Cafi Cohen, Presenter |
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