04.2021 Genealogy E-News: Relatively Speaking

April 2021

GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS

Welcome to our second genealogy e-newsletter. This issue focuses on Genealogy for Beginners. Topics such as genealogy books to start your search, a beginner friendly genealogy program offered by yours truly, a genealogy word search and more are featured. Enjoy!

How to Find Beginning Genealogy Books at ITPLD by Tina Antosiak

The ITPLD has a Genealogy & Local History collection that contains a variety of resources for researching Genealogy Basics. Some of the resources include books, magazines and handouts. Our collection offers Genealogy books at all levels of experience on a range of topics. These books offer insight into using databases, avenues for accessing and deciphering records and best practice for preservation and organization.

A starting Genealogy book that presents a good place to begin familiarizing yourself within the field of Genealogy would be: Unpuzzling Your Past: A Basic Guide to Genealogy, 4th Ed. by Emily Anne Croom (929.1072 CRO). The book cover is showcased on the right.

Zero to Hero: From Bullied Kid to Warrior

by Allen James Lynch

Zero to Hero is the autobiography of the Medal of Honor recipient Allen James Lynch. He describes his life in Chicago before, during and after World War II. Lynch has written a story that speaks to all of us - he talks about the trials and adversities he faced and the real stuff that heroes are made of. This book was recently added to our collection after Lynch presented his program to the ITPLD in November 2020. You can view his program here on our YouTube channel.

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Recapping RootsTech 2021 Virtual Conference

RootsTech 2021 conference took place February

25 - 27. If you missed this virtual conference, you can access the recordings below.

RootsTech.org was created by FamilySearch, one of the most popular genealogical websites offering a multitude of genealogical resources. These resources allow people to learn how to discover their family history. The conference is dedicated to celebrating family, discovering their histories and preserving these memories into the future. Every year RootsTech offers over 300 breakout sessions, an exciting lineup of celebrity speakers and more.

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ITPLD Genealogy Word Search

Locate the given genealogy words in the word search grid, running in one of eight possible directions horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Genealogy Basics for Beginners with Carol Brennan

Monday, May 10

7-8:30 pm

Caron Brennan, a Genealogy researcher and speaker, presents on how to get started in genealogy research. She will cover information needed to get started, basic forms and organization tips, an overview of top websites and other resources used by genealogists. If you are unable to attend, the recorded event will be available on YouTube for one week.

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