CLASS LIST

1. Researching those elusive Maiden Names - Overview of genealogical resources for locating the maiden names of the female members of our family. Gives a step by step outline of proper genealogical methods for resolving this common problem. Discussion will occur on both common and unique sources for maiden name identification.

(Inst. Davey, Derek)
2. Researching your New England Ancestors - This program will identify those sources within the New England region. Special attention will be done to point those resources available in each state. Those would include vital records, books and other special collections. Regional groups that cover this area will also be discussed.

(Inst. Davey, Derek)
3. New FamilySearch - Using New FamilySearch ( nFS ) to link your family tree.

(Inst. Eber, Charles)
4. FamilySearch - Search through hundreds of millions of records for information about your ancestors.

(Inst. Eber, Charles)
5. Five Steps to Genealogy Research Using Interactive Case Studies - This class will be taught using a Power Point presentation format. First, we will review the 5 steps to genealogy research. Second, we will use case studies to teach class members how to do the research – how to gather birth, marriage, and death information (dates and places). The first few case studies will be geared to beginners and we will use common Internet sites to gather genealogy information. The last few case studies will be geared to intermediate or advanced genealogists and we will use Internet, library, and courthouse documents to gather genealogy information. For each case study, class members will be asked questions about how they would find the missing information. Then the instructor will show the class how he solved the case study. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers throughout the class period.

(Inst. Heap, Jim)
6. Migration Trails to the Ohio - This lecture will focus on different groups that migrated to the newly-formed Ohio country and how the land was divided up as people began to settle. We will study these trails, as well as circumstances that brought people here.

(Inst. Lauritzen, Peggy)
7. Migrations into the Shenandoah Valley - The Shenandoah Valley beckoned to many different groups, including religious, ethnic, and outcast peoples. Learn what brought these different groups into the area, the migration trails they traveled, and the climate that developed as they merged together.

(Inst. Lauritzen, Peggy)
8. Using Tax Records to Age and Place Our Ancestors - Not unlike today, our ancestors were taxed on every turn. Tax records can provide a unique insight into their lives, possessions and coming of age.

(Inst. Lauritzen, Peggy)
9. Land Records - At first glance our ancestors may seem to “pop up” here and there and may seem elusive for the beginner genealogist. We constantly want to ask: “Why did they move?”  Census records will be a primary tool to track them from place to place…then what? Land Records and all the record types that contribute to the creation of these records, including maps, will be the next best source, yet are often overlooked because they may seem too difficult to obtain. Since many Americans have owned at least some land prior to the twentieth century, individual lands are a way of tracking ancestors when no other legacy was left behind!

(Inst. Merrill, Alexa)
10. Courthouse Research - This class will discuss what "courthouse" records might be available and how court records can establish family relationships and places of residence, provide information about occupations, descriptions of individuals, and other excellent family history information. We will also discuss how to prepare for the trip to the county courthouse!

(Inst. Merrill, Alexa)
11. Tips and Tricks for Successful Online Census Research - Learn useful tricks and tips to find those elusive ancestors in the online census records at Ancestry.com

(Inst. Palmer, Dana)
12. Digging Up Your Ancestors: Finding Tombstones & Cemetery Records - Discover how to unearth your ancestor’s tombstones by tracking down cemeteries, transcriptions and finding interment records. Tips on finding online cemetery photos will also be discussed.

(Inst. Palmer, Dana)
13. Military Records - Covers U.S. Military Records from the Revolutionary War to the present. Includes location of records, how to apply for copies, and what the researcher may expect to find. Also explores non-traditional methods of obtaining records.

(Inst. Phillabaum, Jim)
14. Getting Started - A simplified program to get started (or re-started),  Explores how to expect to find the right records.  Includes Original Records, Compiled Records, and Background Information.

(Inst. Phillabaum, Jim)
15. A Guide to Doing Research in Montgomery County, Ohio - An overview of locations for conducting genealogical research in Montgomery County, including Libraries, Government Offices, Archives, Historical Societies, and others.  This session will discuss each repository, giving their current location, hours, contact info, costs, restrictions, parking and other pertinent info.  It summarizes the types of records held in each place, and their date ranges where applicable.  This session will enable you, the researcher, to more efficiently conduct research by sending you to the right location for the specific items you are looking for, and may give you ideas of things to try that you were not previously aware even existed.  Information regarding other places to check beyond the obvious may be helpful as you do research in other geographical areas as well.

(Inst. Rotterman, Lori)
16. Genealogical Computing, A La 2012 - This presentation will provide and update on what is new in genealogical computing. It will cover hardware, software, utilities and other useful information to empower your successful use of your computer resources.

(Inst. Vickers, Dave)
17. Successful Organization Using Your Genealogy Software - Recent releases of the popular genealogical software programs have made “soup to nuts” organization not only possible but easy. This presentation will present the framework to use your software to organize every aspect of your genealogical adventures.

(Inst. Vickers, Dave)
18. Getting Oodles Out of Your Googles - Google has made some significant changes to their search engine. This presentation will provide tips on how to successfully use Google to find answers to your genealogical conundrums.

(Inst. Vickers, Dave)
19. Genealogy at Your Local Library - Discover what your local library has!  Using Washington-Centerville Public Library’s resources as an example, see what you can find with just a simple library card.  Subscription databases such as Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest and Fold3 are available, and a local librarian can help you with search tips and strategies to get the most from your online searching.

(Inst. Wachs, Anne)
20. Lunch - A lunch break may taken during either the 3rd and 4th periods, but there will be classes held during that time as well.