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5 – 9 October 2009
Finding Your English Ancestors with Barbara Baker  Barbara has a BA in Family and Local History from Brigham Young University and has worked as a British reference consultant at the Family History Library for over 20 years. She is accredited in English genealogy research, is a professional genealogist and lectures in the U. S. and Great Britain. Monday – Introduction to the week; history and its effect on record keeping; research sources in the country of destination that might help determine where in England your ancestors came from; best websites for English research; finding what others have done; DNA and family history research Tuesday – 19th and 20th century records of England (1834-onward) – Civil registration, census, post-1857 probate records, post-1834 New Poor Law records, electoral rolls, directories, occupational records, school records; archives in England Wednesday – 16th, 17th, and 18th century records for England – Church Records – historical background, Church of England parish registers, bishops' transcripts, parish chest records and records of the poor, nonconformist church records; handwriting challenges, tips, and exercises Thursday – More 16th, 17th, and 18th century records for England (1500 to 1834) – probate records, military records, merchant seamen records, various jurisdictional court records, land and property records, early census substitutes Friday – Records of royalty, nobility, and landed gentry; pre-1500 medieval records; review of the week
This course is focused on assisting the Irish genealogical researcher gain an understanding of the massive volume of government and law records available for research. The course level is intended for the intermediate to advanced researcher. Since Irish law and Parliament was an extension of English law, much of the course applies to England as well. Beginners are welcome, but may struggle to understand the overall context and record values. Session 1 – Irish/English
Court & Legal Records: An Overview
for Genealogists FamilySearch class While you are welcome to bring your laptop computer for your own research, it is not necessary for attending any of the classes. Hotel Classes will be held at the Crystal Inn Hotel, 230 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. The hotel is extending a discount to each participant. Be sure to ask for Group Rate Code ISBGFH. Daily rates are single/double $79; triple $89 and $99 for quadruple. A full buffet breakfast is included in the price. Contact the hotel at 801.328.4466 or 800.366.4466. Transportation is available to and from the airport as well as the Family History Library. Monday night dinner Banquet dinner will be held on Monday evening at the hotel. This is included in your registration fee. If you wish to add a ticket for spouse or other, please include an additional $35 per person. Course fees Registration
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David is a lecturer and writer and is currently Director of Planning
and Coordination, Family History Department, FamilySearch.org of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City. In addition
to being accredited and certified, he is a Fellow of the Irish Genealogical
Research Society, London and the Utah Genealogical Association.