Name: Genealogy for Beginners: How to Document Your Research
Start: 2025-11-12T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-12T20:00:00-05:00
Location: City of Fairfax Regional Library

Genealogy for Beginners: How to Document Your Research

Are you interested in genealogy but would like some guidance on how and where to research?
Hosted by Fairfax Genealogical Society in collaboration with the Virginia Room, this 5-part beginner genealogy series will cover the fundamental aspects of researching family history including developing a research plan, utilizing online and physical resources, learning about common record types, source analysis and documentation.
Session 1: Before You Start Researching (Wed, Sep 17)
Session 2: How to Research (Tue, Sep 30)
Session 3: What to Research (Wed, Oct 15)
Session 4: Where to Research (Tue, Oct 28)
Session 5: How to Document Your Research (Wed, Nov 12)
Lead by Michele LeTourneur, a family history enthusiast and avid researcher. Michele has been interested in family stories for over 35 years but started her own deep-dive into genealogy in 2020. She is a member of the Fairfax Genealogical Society.
Learn more: bit.ly/FCPL_GenealogyPrograms