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Beginning Genealogy:

Evaluating Evidence by Roger Marble
2024-09-24 17:30:00 2024-09-24 18:30:00 America/New_York Beginning Genealogy: How can you be sure of information about your family? Join Roger Marble and learn what sources are more trustworthy and where to look to confirm information for research of your family history. Brimfield Branch -

Tuesday, September 24
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-24 17:30:00 2024-09-24 18:30:00 America/New_York Beginning Genealogy: How can you be sure of information about your family? Join Roger Marble and learn what sources are more trustworthy and where to look to confirm information for research of your family history. Brimfield Branch -

How can you be sure of information about your family? Join Roger Marble and learn what sources are more trustworthy and where to look to confirm information for research of your family history.

Our presenter, Roger Marble has been researching his "roots" since 1992. Get ready to start your journey after learning to find and trace your family's roots efficiently.  This program will focus on how to evaluate the information you have and that you can find about your family.

This event is intended for adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Educational |

TAGS: | Adult |

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Mon, Dec 16 11:00AM to 7:00PM
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Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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