Saturdays, October 5 & 19, 2002 5 Genealogy Classes at the Minnesota Historical Society These one-session classes meet in the MacMillan Education Center on the second level of the Minnesota History Center at 345 Kellogg B lvd. W. , St. Paul, MN. For directions to the building, call 651-296-1430. There is a large parking lot at the history center that charges by the hour. The instructors, Jim and Paula Stuart Warren, are nationally recognized genealogical researchers, lecturers and writers. These classes cover research in a variety of records and repositories, not just those in Minnesota. All classes include handouts and an array of genealogical freebies. There are also a variety of general and ethnic genealogy guidebooks for sale. HOW TO REGISTER: Advance registration by mail is recommended. List the chosen class(es) , your address, phone, and MHS membership number, if you have one. Mail that information with the registration fees listed below (check payable to Warren Research) to: Warren Research, 1869 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104-5938. Refunds are only given when canceling in writing at least 10 days before class. Registration is taken at the door is space is available. For more information on these classes, call Warren Research at 651-503-4802 or e-mail [email protected] Beginning on Thursday, October 3d we will take preliminary registrations by phone for the Oct. 5th classes. Discover Your Family History Workshop Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn the basics of finding the fascinating history of your family. Discover where to start, no matter where your ancestors came from. Steps are outlined for finding information within your own family and in libraries, archives, courthouses, churches, and cemeteries. Many examples of records and repositories all over the United States demonstrate research paths that can eventually point you to the "old country." Extensive handouts include useful Internet addresses. Designed for anyone starting their research and as a refresher for those with some research experience. Fee: $12.00 MHS members; $16.00 non-members United States Census Records: the Basics and Beyond. Saturday, Oct. 5, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. What value lies in those 1790-1930 U.S. census records - do you really know? How do you access these records and their indexes for all states, understand the details, and then mine all the wealth they contain? This session explains some of the benefits of complete census searching for your family and shares practical tips for locating and using the records, including unindexed records. It highlights new projects, including online indexes, the new, easily searchable 1880 census index, and the exciting digitized federal census records. The class also covers some of the special census schedules, including mortality, agriculture, and others. It will include examples of actual copies from the newly-released 1930 census schedules and finding aids. Fee: $7.00 MHS members; $9.00 non-members. Vital Records and Substitutes: Fundamental Tools For Family History Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Birth, death, and marriage records are important basic resources for researching family history. This session can help you streamline your research, presenting sources and methods to identify whether records exist, where they are now located, and what access restrictions may apply. Information on rapidly increasing online indexes and access will be presented. Analyzing the information in these records and using alternate sources for that information are also discussed. Fee: $7.00 MHS members; $9.00 non-members Finding Ancestral Places of Origin Saturday, Oct. 19, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Still looking for great-grandma or grandpa's place of origin, and it wasn't under the apple tree? Where in Sweden was Aunt Lily born? Was Grandma Griffin born in Chenango or Otsego County, New York? This lecture shares records and research strategies which may help you identify that place. The visuals demonstrate these records, what they contain, and how to use them. Repositories where you may find them are also covered. Fee: MHS members $7.00; non-members $9.00 Researching From a Distance: Tracing Your Ancestors From Coast to Coast Saturday, Oct. 19, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. This session will acquaint you with many resources and methods you can use in your home area to research ancestors who lived elsewhere. Information on local repositories, lending libraries, Family History Centers, and an overview of the world of electronic and online resources are included. Many of the most extensive genealogical collections in the U.S. are located nearby in the Midwest, and this session will also acquaint you with several of those. Fee: $7.00 MHS members; $9.00 non-members