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Genealogy Research in Federal Records with Simsbury Free Library's Diane LeMay

The Simsbury Free Library (SFL) has planned two Saturday genealogy workshops – one in June and one in July – presented by the SFL’s very own genealogist/librarian Diane LeMay.  The sessions are free and open to the public.  RSVPs are requested via phone to (860) 408-1336 or via email to simsburyfreelibrary@gmail.com.

 

Genealogy Research in Federal Records – Part 1

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Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11 a.m.-noon

The Social Security Death Index and military records of the 20th Century can fill in a whole lot of fascinating and invaluable details about our ancestors.  Military draft registrations include physical descriptions and possibly even signatures.  Such details may help people looking for their ancestors on the newly-releases 1940 Census.  They can also lend new perspective and help uncover other sources of information.  In this session, participants will do some “hands-on” research and should bring information on an ancestor and/or family to research.

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Genealogy Research in Federal Records – Part 2

Saturday, July 28, 2012, 11 a.m.-noon

In this session, participants will explore naturalization and census data, learn about the naturalization process, and do some “hands-on” census research to find out about the arrival of immigrants to the United States, whether or not they could read or write, their occupations, and whether the owned or rented their homes.  In addition to offering new perspectives, some details may lead attendees to other sources “across the Pond.”  Participants should come prepared to research a specific ancestor or family.

 

About the Simsbury Free Library

The Simsbury Free Library (the Simsbury Genealogical and Historical Research Library) opened on the second floor of the Hopmeadow District School in 1874.  In 1890, the Library’s collection was moved to its present location at 749 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury.  Today the Simsbury Free Library (SFL) seeks to promote interest in genealogy and history by providing access to research material and expertise, artifacts, and educational and cultural programs.  It seeks to help patrons connect with the past and to learn from and be inspired by those who have gone before them.  The SFL provides a relaxed setting in which people can pursue family research history at their own pace.  For everyone from seasoned genealogy veterans to beginners, the SFL has the staff and resources necessary to help visitors develop the skills required to create family trees, search local histories, look up census records, explore vital records, etc.  

The Simsbury Free Library – the Gracious Yellow Lady – is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. as well as by appointment.  For more information, visit www.simsburyfreelibrary.org or call (860) 408-1336

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