Boston College

Learn How to Trace Your Family History - Sleaford

INTRODUCTION

This course is aimed at anyone who is thinking about, or has just started researching their family history.

WHAT WILL I DO?

The course will cover the following topics:

·         Where to start

·         Civil Registration

·         The Census

·         Records and where to find them

·         Useful publications and societies

·         Common pitfalls

·         Using computers to help with your research, including the following activities:

~       Accessing the 1881 Census

~       Family History Society membership details

~       National Archives information sheets

~       Searching for Birth, Marriage and Death details

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE

This course which is available throughout the year will take about 6 hours to complete depending on your prior level of knowledge.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

You will need to have basic computer skills such as using a mouse and keyboard.

FEES

£15.  Concessions may be available in some circumstances. Please ask for details.

HOW TO APPLY

Please contact the Sleaford Learning Centre for more details.

Boston College - Sleaford Learning Centre

3rd Floor The Hub

Navigation Wharf

Carre Street

Sleaford

NG34 7TW

Telephone: 01529 415 195

The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.