Moody Genealogical Services

 

Sponsored by the South Bay Genealogical Society, this course will cover basic research methods and explore American genealogical records. It will not address researching in other countries. No charge to attend

Class Schedule


The sessions are built upon each other so students must commit to all eight modules before registering.


Module 1: Introduction to Genealogy and Basic Rules of Research


        Historical perspective for genealogists  - Overview of records

        Genealogical standards  -  Evidence and sources -


Module 2: First Steps


        Handwriting - Conducting interviews - Using Message Boards and Mailing Lists    

        Staying Organized - Miscellaneous Tips


Module 3: Understanding and Using Censuses


        General information -  Schedules  -  Finding records  - Research strategies


Module 4: Vital Records


        Birth, marriage and death records -  Finding the records - Alternate records


Module 5: The Probate Process


        Testate and intestate files - Kinds of wills - The process - Widows and children -

        Abstracting wills - Finding the records


Module 6: Military Records


         Service records - Pension records - Finding the records


Module 7: Land Records


        Grants and deeds - Grantors and grantees - Dower - Deeds in depth -

        Abstracting records - Rectangular measuring system - Metes and bounds system

        Public domain and state lands - Research strategies


Module 8: Migration, Immigration and Naturalization


        Migration routes, patterns and habits - Basics and principles of migration - Sources

        and records



Assessing and analyzing internet resources and general use of computers will be incorporated in all lessons but will not be a separate topic. The instructor reserves the right to make minor changes in the schedule including which topics and materials are covered but all items listed here (and more) will be covered during the eight-week course.

Heritage Hunting

            with Sharon Tate Moody

  1. •  The next dates for this class have not yet been scheduled. If you would like to be placed on a waiting / notification list, contact Instructor, Sharon Tate Moody, stmoody0720@mac.com.

 

  1. •  10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


  1. •  SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, Florida