| Description | Instructor | Date | Location |
| Pre-1850 Census analysis - Many researchers become frustrated with the difficulty in researching the US Census prior to 1850 because of only the heads of households being explicitly named. However, those early censuses contain more information than one might initially think. This class examines the characteristics of the pre-1850 census, the information available, and some strategies for analyzing those census years. | Summers | 13 May 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| Naturalization Records - Many of our immigrant ancestors went on to become naturalized citizens of the United States. This class outlines the naturalization process, the documents produced during that process, the information they contain, and where they can be located. | Summers | 14 May 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| Female ancestors--techniques and tips for tracing the maternal side of your family tree. | Bryan | 15 May 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| The WAR OF 1812-- (History series) | Summers | 16 May 2013 01:00 PM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 18 May 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| GETTING THE MOST OUT OF ROOTSWEB.COM – This is an introduction to the features and techniques of using this huge free source of genealogy information including the use of message boards and mailing lists | Bryan | 25 May 2013 10:00 AM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL |
| Immigration Records and Ships Passenger Lists ? How to Use Them: This class deals with the research of printed as well as on-line US immigration records and ship?s passenger lists. A research strategy is developed and examples of various sources are given as well as specific procedures and tips on how to do the actual research. | Summers | 05 Jun 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| Ancestry.com--Search Techniques For Getting The Most From This Huge Collection Of Databases. | Bryan | 08 Jun 2013 10:00 AM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL |
| Brick Walls--You will eventually reach a point where you seemingly can’t go back further on a particular line. This class will offer some ideas and suggestions for overcoming dead ends in your family history research. | Bryan | 10 Jun 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 15 Jun 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| The War with Mexico, 1846-48 (History Serices) | Summers | 20 Jun 2013 01:00 PM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL |
| Google your family tree--tips and techniques for using this very useful and powerful search engine for genealogy research | Bryan | 22 Jun 2013 10:00 AM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL |
| Familysearch.org--Getting The Most From This Huge, Free Database From The LDS Church | Bryan | 25 Jun 2013 06:00 PM | Local History Room, 2nd Floor, Largo Library |
| Organizing Your Files--Paper and Electronic (How to name them...how to file them. Adopt a system that is consistent and reliable) | Summers | 13 Jul 2013 10:00 AM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL |
| Library of Congress Website--what genealogy help it provides, veteran’s information, historic newspapers, digital collections, photographs, and use of the catalog | Summers | 16 Jul 2013 06:00 PM | Largo Library - Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| The Spanish American War (History Series) | Summers | 18 Jul 2013 01:00 PM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 20 Jul 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| Census tracking--Probably the fundamental way of using the US Federal Census is to track ancestors from one census year to the next. In that process we seek to uncover relationships and lost or heretofore unknown ancestors. This class shows a strategy on how to do that, using an actual family as an example. In addition it also shows how to uncover hints on using resources outside of the census itself. | Summers | 23 Jul 2013 06:00 PM | Largo Library, Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| Tracing Living Persons or how to find the cousins you never knew. This class will focus on some tips and techniques for finding living kinfolks and will show a case study. | Bryan | 24 Jul 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| Genealogy Photos: Organizing, managing and enhancing -- This class will demonstrate how to organize and manage your digital genealogy photos so they can be easily found and how to enhance their appearance. This includes cropping, straightening, one-touch fix, removing blemishes, adding captions and text to the photo, making a collage, and much more. All this can be done using Picasa, the powerful free program from Google. | Bryan | 27 Jul 2013 10:00 AM | Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL |
| Genealogical Proof--This class explains how to evaluate the evidence we collect as we build our family trees. Some sources are more reliable, some records bring us closer to the actual event, and some information is more “on point.” How do we rank all of this as we try to assemble genealogical “truth”? The class uses the “Genealogical Proof Standard” as the guide. | Summers | 30 Jul 2013 06:00 PM | Largo Library, Local History Room, 2nd Floor |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 17 Aug 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 21 Sep 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 19 Oct 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 16 Nov 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 21 Dec 2013 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins B |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 18 Jan 2014 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins B |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 15 Feb 2014 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 15 Mar 2014 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |
| The Computer Interest Group (CIG) or Computers in Genealogy group, is an informal discussion group in a question and answer format on anything related to the use of computers in genealogy. Typical subjects include: new websites, email problems, using digital cameras, scanners, downloading files and finding them on your computer, genealogy software programs, etc. There is no fee and all levels of computer expertise are welcome. If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the e-mail discussion list, please contact Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com. | Bryan | 19 Apr 2014 10:00 AM | Largo Library - Jenkins Room |