Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 and Up
The U.S. Census, although not perfect, is one of our most complete family history tools. Are you using it to its potential? Discover what's new with the release of the 1950 Census records. Go beyond the basics with some advanced tips to help you differentiate people with common names, identify where your relatives lived, and much more. Jim Thornhill, lead genealogist at Heroes of the Past, will share his favorite strategies, gained over more than 15 years of experience solving tricky research problems.
Registration opens Thursday, May 5. Seating is limited.
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