Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Designed specifically for complete beginners, this foundational genealogy course teaches you how to launch your family tree correctly from day one. Led by a veteran professional investigator, this interactive presentation teaches the essential investigative mindset and methodology required to accurately trace records. We cover core record types like census and vital statistics, efficient organization systems, and the art of interviewing elder relatives for biographical clues. Finally, we walk through the best free digital repositories and public library databases to help you begin mapping your lineage without repeating common rookie mistakes.