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New Tampa Library -- Computer Lab Learn the many features and uses of this popular genealogy resource. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
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Florida Genealogical Society-Tampa Monthly Meeting Saturday, April 6, 10:00 am C. Blythe Andrews Library No Registration Required These meetings focus on discussing ongoing research, assisting each other with challenging research issues, and hosting relevant presentations in the field of genealogy.
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Learn about and explore this extraordinary photo archive. Recommended for adults. Registration required.
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Expand your knowledge of searching Ancestry Library Edition and learn about additional features. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended
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Learn tools and strategies for getting started with family research. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
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Avoid the pitfalls of accepting incorrect information as fact. Learn how to identify myths and mistakes, and how to correct them and share the information with others using a variety of modern methods.
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Online Ancestry trees can be a mixed bag of tricks. How can you use the trees on ancestry.com safely and effectively in your paper trail and DNA trail genealogy research? Suz Bates, a local genealogist, will focus on topics including security, sources, data fields, uploads, others' trees and more. Learn how to create and use Ancestry trees safely, securely, effectively, and efficiently. Any “arborist” will be surprised by the techniques!
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Historical literature, both fiction and non-fiction, can help us to better understand the world in which our ancestors lived and the events that shaped their lives. This presentation looks at how to use historical literature to flesh out the stories of our ancestors and provides examples to show what can be learned. Presented by Karen Fortin.
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If you have discovered where your ancestors came from in the old country, you may be planning a visit. This presentation will provide an overview of many important considerations for making such a journey. Join senior genealogist Rhonda R. McClure as she discusses essential tips for getting your trip off the ground--including contacting repositories, finding translators, compiling documents for traveling, and more.
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They stand there behind those gates: marble and granite memorials to those who went before. The stones in those cemeteries and the stories they tell for our families are of crucial importance to genealogists. How can we best get access to the land where they stand, and photograph them to capture the stories they tell?
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The Family Bible is one record source genealogy researchers long to find. Yet, it can also be one of the most difficult of all genealogy records to find. The loss of the Family Bible in a family line does not mean a genealogy researcher is out of options. Explore 10 places outside of the family to seek out Family Bibles.
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A Genealogist's Guide to Eastern European Names : A Reference for First Names from Bulgaria, Czech Republic/ Slovak Republic, Hung Ary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Ukraineby Connie EllefsonGenealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Eastern European names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of more than 1,000 Bulgarian names, Czech names, Slovak names, Hungarian names, Latvian names, Lithuanian names, Polish names, Romanian names, and Ukrainian names.
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Surnames Handbook : A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Centuryby Debbie KennettEvery surname has its own story to tell, and a surname study is a natural complement to family history research. The study of surnames has been revolutionised in the last decade with the increasing availability of online resources, and it is now easier than ever before to explore the history, evolution, distribution and meaning of your family name. The Surnames Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to researching your surname using genealogical methods in conjunction with the latest advances in DNA testing and surname mapping.
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The book of Ulster surnames by Robert Bell“The Book of Ulster Surnames” has over 500 entries of the most common family names of the nine county province of Ulster, with reference to thousands more. It gives the meaning and history of each name, its original form, where it came from—Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales or France—and why it changed to what it is today. The index is an essential asset to the publication—providing nearly 3,000 surnames and variant spellings, cross-referenced to the main listing.
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The Surnames of Scotland : Their Origin, Meaning and Historyby George F. BlackFirst published by the New York Public Library in 1946, Black's The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history. An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.
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Great British family names & their history : what's in a name? by John MossThe history of Great Britain has been largely defined by powerful and influential families, many of whose names have come down to us from Celtic, Danish, Saxon, or Norman ancestors. This book is a snapshot of several hundred such family names and delves into their beginnings and derivations, making extensive use of old sources, including translations of The Domesday Book and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, as well as tracing many through the centuries to the present day.
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In search of your Asian roots : genealogical research on Chinese surnamesby Sheau-yueh J. ChaoSheau-yueh J. Chao, a librarian on the staff of the Newman Library of Baruch College, has prepared a groundbreaking treatise on the related topics of Chinese-American genealogy and Chinese onomastics. In fact, her new book is the first basic tool in English that traces the origins of Chinese surnames.
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Irish Families : Their Names, Arms, and Origins by Edward MacLysaght Irish Families was first published in 1957. Its aim was to correct errors long current and to present in an accessible form essential facts about Irish nomenclature and families. It immediately established itself as the book on the subject. This fourth edition has been reset; many articles have been revised or added to; additionally there are new appendices and a glossary of technical terms.
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A reference guide to the relatively unknown but prosperous European nation outlining the key figures and events of its past and present. The dictionary includes over 350 entries covering all aspects of Luxembourg history as well as significant aspects of its politics, society, economy, and culture.
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Check out the Genealogy & History page for other library databases and online resources that can aid you in your research.
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Get free access to a large collection of videos with your library card. Want to learn more about names and genealogy research? Consider The Great Courses Video BingePass, which provides access to hundreds of (streaming) video courses and may be checked out for 7 days.
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