Genealogy for Beginners, available through Ridgefield Continuing Education, will help students start researching family history.
The first class covers starting a family tree, understanding relationships, finding sources of information, using the Internet to find records, and keeping track of records using popular software.
The second session includes studying the U.S. Census from 1790 through 1930, locating immigration records, reading ships’ manifests, using other available records, and a brief introduction to finding records outside the USA.
Instructor Eileen Burton has been involved in genealogy as a serious hobby for over 10 years. Her research led to a trip to Germany to visit the villages of her ancestors. Class size is limited.
This class meets Wednesdays, July 16 and 23, from 1 to 3 at the Venus Building. Cost is $49. Ridgefield Senior discount available. Advance registration is required.
Visit ridgefieldschools.org or phone Peggy Bruno at 203-431-2812 to register.