Sharon Batiste Gillins, will present a free genealogy workshop titled, "Researching Your African-American Roots". In this session, Ms. Gillins will introduce novice researchers to the strategies and resources they can use to locate ancestors, document resources, and extend the branches of their family tree. The presentation will include examples of historical documents that beginning researches can readily access as they begin their own journey of family history discovery. Ms. Gillins, a native of Galveston, with a life-long interest in her family's history, has over 25 years of experience in genealogical research. Ms. Gillins, a native of Galveston, is a Research Associate at Mary Moody Northern Endowment in Galveston. She is responsible for the Moody family archive that includes manuscripts and photographs that date to the early 1800s. Please call 936-327-4252 to reserve a spot.
Thursday Apr 6, 2017
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
April 6, 2017 from 2-3 p.m.
Livingston Municipal Library 707 N. Tyler Ave Livingston, TX 77351
Free
936-327-4252
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1001 US 59 Loop N, Livingston, TX 77351 – (936) 327-4929 – info@polkchamber.com