Eastern Washington Genealogical Society announces its 2009 and 2010 computer class schedules. These classes are free for EWGS members, and are held in the Gates Computer Lab on the second floor of the downtown branch of Spokane Public Library. There are two sessions for most classes: a 10:15 - 11:15 AM session and a 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM session. Occasionally, there will be two different classes held the same day; one at the earlier time and one at the later time. There are no classes held in December, due to the holidays. Due to high demand, some classes are repeated the following year.
Our computer classes are a part of our society's education programs, and are designed to help our members learn how to use popular genealogy subscription and free-for-use websites, find online resources for specific ethnic and cultural backgrounds, improve skills in using digital and technological tools targeted specifically for family historians, and network with other researchers using the Internet. If you are looking to learn or improve general computer or Internet-surfing skills, the Spokane Public Library offers free hands-on classes to the public for beginners.
If you would like to become a member of EWGS, please go to our website here and download the membership application. To register for these classes, please e-mail me and let me know your time preference.
2009 Computer Classes:
Jan 17 - Using Google/Boolean Searches to Find Your Ancestors - Barbara Brazington
Feb 21 - Using Online Mailing Lists to Find Your Ancestors - Miriam Robbins Midkiff
Mar 21 - Using the Internet to Research Disasters that Affected Your Ancestors - Bette Butcher Topp
Apr 18 - Learning Computer & Keyboard Shortcuts to Improve Your Online Research Skills - Ruby Simonson McNeill
May 16 - Using Online Historical Newspapers to Find Your Ancestors - Karen Kramer Struve
Jun 20 - Honoring Your WWII Ancestors - Carol Nettles
Jul 18 - Using FamilySearchIndexing.org to Find Your Ancestors & Help Other Researchers - Donna Potter Phillips
Aug 15 - Finding Your Ancestors in Online Census Records - Barbara Brazington
Sep 19 - no class will be held, due to the Washington State Genealogical Society's state conference being held in Spokane the previous weekend
Oct 17 - Using Podcasts to Increase Your Genealogical Knowledge - Miriam Robbins Midkiff
Nov 21 - Finding Your Swedish Ancestors Online (10:15 - 11:15 AM only) - presenter to be announced AND Finding Your Norwegian Ancestors Online (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM only) - Barbara Brazington
2010 Computer Classes:
Jan 16 - Using Google/Boolean Searches to Find Your Ancestors - Barbara Brazington
Feb 20 - Using Online Message Boards to Find Your Ancestors - Miriam Robbins Midkiff
Mar 20 - Using the National Archives (NARA) Website to Find Your Ancestors - Barbara Brazington
Apr 17 - Finding Your German Ancestors Online - Cecily Kelly
May 15 - Using Online Family Tree Websites to Connect and Find Relatives - Miriam Robbins Midkiff
Jun 19 - Finding Your Ancestors in Online Land Records - Bill Hire
Jul 17 - Finding Your Dutch Ancestors Online (10:15 - 11:15 AM only) - Miriam Robbins Midkiff AND Finding Your French Ancestors Online (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM only) presenter to be announced
Aug 21 - Using & Comparing Online Photo Albums to Share Your Family History - presenter to be announced
Sep 18 - Using Animap Software to Locate Your Ancestors' Locations - John Fisher
Oct 16 - Using FamilySearch.org to Find Your Ancestors - Donna Potter Phillips
Nov 20 - Finding Your Ancestors in Online Vital Records and Obituary Websites - Miriam Robbins Midkiff
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