Genealogy & Computer Technology
Researching Genealogy: Offline Records & Beginning Genealogy
Judy Deeter
People often want to learn more about their ancestors, but do not know how or where to search for family information. This workshop is a two-part “how-to-start” class for beginning genealogists.
*1st session: Where Do I Begin? Students will learn how to link generations of ancestors to themselves. Types of historical and
genealogical records and how to document facts about ancestors will be covered.
*2nd session: End of Life Records Several types of records are created when a person dies. This class includes locating death records
& document contents.
Age: 12 - Adult
Fee: $25 per 2-day class
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Dates: April 11 & 18
*1st session: Where Do I Begin? Students will learn how to link generations of ancestors to themselves. Types of historical and
genealogical records and how to document facts about ancestors will be covered.
*2nd session: End of Life Records Several types of records are created when a person dies. This class includes locating death records
& document contents.
Age: 12 - Adult
Fee: $25 per 2-day class
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Dates: April 11 & 18
Judy Deeter
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Judy Deeter is a local historian writer and genealogist. She is the President of the Troy Historical Society and President Emeritus of the Overfield Tavern Museum in Troy. She has been involved in the fields of local history and genealogy for more than 25 years. She has written historical stories for both newspapers and online. Currently writes articles for the Troy Tribune and online for the My Miami County website. She previously resided in Southern California where she served as President of the South Orange County California Genealogical Society, the Lineage Chairman for the California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution and was a volunteer at the Pacific Southwest Region Branch of the National Archives.
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Online Genealogy: Beyond Ancestry.com
Barbara Moore
There are many excellent on-line websites to help you trace your family history besides Ancestry.com. Many are free and best of all, they’re open 24 hours a day. New information is being posted daily. Learn about specialized websites that help you find information based on specific geographic locations, ethnic backgrounds, occupations, and more. Learn about genealogy focused search engines and web portals. Also includes tips to filter Google results for genealogy and how to use Google to find photos of your relatives. Students will receive a disk loaded with links & resources. No need to bring anything. Suitable for computer beginners.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Thursday
6:00 - 8:30 pm
April 6
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Thursday
6:00 - 8:30 pm
April 6
Turn Your Photos into Beautiful Photo Books
Barbara Moore
Do you have a phone or camera full of photos after the holidays? Let’s get them out of your gadgets so you can enjoy them! It is easier than you might think to make a professional looking book using your computer. Photo Books make a great keepsake and are wonderful gifts. No need to bring anything. Suitable for computer beginners.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Date: February 21
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Date: February 21
Easy Technology for Older Adults
Barbara Moore
Feel left behind by technology? Not sure you can learn it? Join us and find out what good things may be waiting for you! The number of older adults continues to soar. The technology industry has finally realized there is a large market for simpler and intuitive tools to help seniors stay connected with friends and family, have fun, or to stay in their home longer. Today there are many easy-to-use tools designed to be extra simple for seniors. Some technology addresses declining vision or hearing. This class is suitable for computer beginners. Students do not need to bring anything to class. Complete handouts provided.
Age: Adult
Fee: $25 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: March 7
Age: Adult
Fee: $25 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: March 7
Things I Wish I Knew About Computers
Barbara Moore
Let’s take the mystery out of computers! Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, folks have questions about computers. Come to this fun, lively session to get answers to those pesky questions in plain language. Students do not need to bring anything to class. Complete handouts provided.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day: Thursday
Date: March 16
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day: Thursday
Date: March 16
Introduction to Digital Photography and Your Computer
Barbara Moore
Got a new camera for the holidays? Get a feel for fun and easy ways to use your computer with your photographs. Learn about different ways to get your pictures into the computer. See how to download photos from a digital camera. See how easy it is to make improvements that can be made to photo quality such as lightening dark pictures, removing red-eye and fixing scratches. See examples of fun things to do with photos on the PC and learn ways to share your photos once they are in your computer. Everyone will get a chance to try some of these techniques to see how easy they are. Students may bring
their camera, but it is not necessary.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: May 9
their camera, but it is not necessary.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: May 9
Barbara Moore
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Barbara Moore is a computer "geek" that can teach you technology in normal every day English. Computers don't need to be confusing. |
