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Genealogy & Family History (Basic & Intermediate) Class
Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Bergen County, NJ
and the
Ridgewood Community School
Coordinated by: Joseph Boyle, MD - Genealogical Society of Bergen County, NJ

This is an introductory course that will give you the basic and intermediate research tools to help you uncover your family history.   Some of the topics that will be covered include vital records, censuses, oral traditions, computer genealogy programs, introduction to internet research, preservation of family artifacts, and more.   Field trips are made to some of the nearby genealogical research facilities to acquaint the student with researching at those facilities.

Enrollment in this class entitles students to one year's free membership in the Genealogical Society of Bergen County.

Classes are held at the Ridgewood Benjamin Franklin Middle School on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 9.00 p.m.
The 2008 course begins on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 and runs to May 6, 2008
Schedule
GSBC Genealogy and Family History Course - 2008
Ridgewood Community School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Corner of Van Dien Ave. and Glen Ave
Room 115
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Tentative Schedule

February 26, 2008 – Introduction: Terminology, Genealogy Reports, Soundex, Julian and Gregorian calendars, etc.
Joe Boyle

March 4, 2008 – Record Keeping and Genealogy Computer Programs
            Joe Boyle

March 11, 2008 – Sources of information: putting flesh on the bones
            Joe Boyle

March 18, 2008 – Federal, State and other censuses
            Joe Boyle

March 25, 2008 – Courthouse Records: probate records, wills, inventories, administration, deeds, mortgages, legal terminology, etc.
Maria Hopper

April 1, 2008 – National Archives: Military Records
Barbara Flurchick

April 8, 2008 – How to Use the Internet for Genealogy Research
            Barbara Ellman

April 15, 2008 – Immigration, Naturalization, and Passenger lists
            To be announced

April 22, 2007 - Ridgewood Public Library Genealogy Holdings – at the Library
Peggy Norris

April 29, 2008 – Preservation of Family Artifacts (photos, papers, etc.); DNA – the new genealogy tool?
            Joe Boyle

May 6, 2008 – Make-up day (if necessary)

To Register or Request an application: (If desired you may print and send the application below)
Contact the Ridgewood Community School:

Phone: (201) 670-2677, (201) 670-2659, (Visa or MasterCard Charge only)      Registration hours: Monday-Friday 1-4 PM
    Web site :           www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us
    e-mail:                 rcs@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

The 2008 tuition is $60.00 that also entitles you to one year's free membership in the Genealogical Society of Bergen County. (Worth $15)
Please include the following information on the application:
Course Number: 703-Tues   Course Title: Genealogy and Family History
Class Day/Eve: Tuesday      Time:              7:30 - 9:00 pm         Fee: $60

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Tentative Schedule

Joe Boyle May 6, 2008 – Make-up day (if necessary)

Joe Boyle

May 6, 2008 – Make-up day (if necessary)