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Genealogy for Rookies: How to Get Started Growing Your Family Tree

Welcome to the World of Genealogy. In this course you will learn the first steps of building your family tree. It is for brand new beginners to family histor...
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8.8

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9.1

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Welcome to the World of Genealogy.
Platform: Skillshare
Video: 46m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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The average video length is 2 hours 23 minutes of 21 Genealogy courses on Skillshare.
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About the course

Welcome to the World of Genealogy.

In this course you will learn the first steps of building your family tree. It is for brand new beginners to family history research. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Gather the information you and your family members already know
  • Utilize genealogy forms and software to create a family tree
  • Find and use basic genealogy records such as census, birth, marriage, and death records
  • Write a basic source citation for each record you find

A Photo. A Name. A Connection.

This Is Just The Beginning.

You’ve been looking through old photos and wondering what secrets they might be hiding. What stories they would have shared if you had a chance to talk.

Your story starts with a question. You’ve wondered who you are and what makes you uniquely you.

Your story is much longer than you think. Generations. Centuries.

                                       

Discovering your family tree is also about discovering yourself. How you became you. How you made your way into this world.

So, where do you start?

This course is your introduction to the world of genealogy. Your introduction to your own personal history.

Along with where and how to search, this course will show you how to evaluate what you find. You’re putting this puzzle together. Not all pieces will fit well or correctly. It’s up to you to discover how they really fit.

                               

What can you learn from this course?

Get Started on Your Family Tree

  • Step 1: Choose how you will record your information (paper forms or computer software)
  • Step 2: Write down everything you know
  • Step 3: Plan an interview with one of your family members
  • Step 4: Start searching for basic records for your ancestors

Share your family tree!  Don’t feel like you need to finish before you start sharing.  As you’ll see, genealogy is a continuous process and there is always more to find.

P.S. And don’t forget to cite your sources!

Pedigree Chart

Family Group Sheet

Ancestry Free Family Tree

2019 Best Genealogy Software

FamilySearch

National Archives Census Records

What you need to start the course?

There is no prerequisite, anyone can begin this course.. This course is also great for beginners without any Genealogy knowledge.

Who is this course is made for?

This course is suitable for beginners.

Are there coupons or discounts for Genealogy for Rookies: How to Get Started Growing Your Family Tree ? What is the current price?

You can enrol in this course with a Skillshare subscription that costs $8/month, but you start with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also enrol in thousands of courses on a variety of topics with your subscription, including several Genealogy courses.
The average price is $17.4 of 21 Genealogy courses. So this course is -100% more expensive than the average Genealogy course on Skillshare.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Genealogy for Rookies: How to Get Started Growing Your Family Tree course?

There is no money-back guarantee with Skillshare, but you can start with a free one-week trial to learn without risk. With the subscription, you can download classes to your tablet or phone using the Skillshare app.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

At the moment we couldn't find any available scholarship forGenealogy for Rookies: How to Get Started Growing Your Family Tree, but you can access more than 30 thousand classes for $8/month on Skillshare, including this one!

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Katie Ross?

Katie Ross has created 6 courses that got 29 reviews which are generally positive. Katie Ross has taught 1,593 students and received a 4.4 average review out of 29 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Katie Ross is an instructor that you can trust.
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Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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