Genealogy Basics: Introduction to African American Genealogy

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Class or Workshop, Hybrid

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will close on February 6, 2025 @ 3:00pm.

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Researching Black American ancestry is in many respects like researching any other family history, but the unique aspects of the Black American experience affect that research. Topics include methods, record types (particularly related to slavery), history, DNA, and genealogy sites.

Janice M. Sellers has been researching her own family history for almost 50 years. She is also a professional genealogist specializing in Black, Jewish, dual citizenship, and newspaper research. She serves on the boards of two genealogical societies and speaks on genealogy at local to international events. Find out more about Janice on her website at ancestraldiscoveries.com.

This is a hybrid program with the option of attending online or in-person in the Skamania Room at Vancouver Community Library.

Click on the following Google Meet link to join us online at the time of the event: https://meet.google.com/vhv-vvui-xez. The same ink will also be emailed to registrants. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone. 

Note


Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.


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