Sunday 27 March 2011

Course - Kiveton Creative Family history Courses 2011

Kiveton Creative are currently taking registration of interest for the following courses, due to commence April:

Beginning Family History: 
Introduce the learner to the terminology and methods available to assist in family history research. Explain the importance of good record keeping and organisation of research Decide upon the best way to store and record ones own family history research Explain what a Family Group Record is and how this contributes to a family tree Describe what information can be found from Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates Explain how to obtain a copy of a BMD Certificate Explain what information can be found from viewing Census Returns Describe how to use online search facilities to obtain Census information Analyse information from example Census Returns Describe how to locate the meaning and history of a surname Explain what information can be found from visiting the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website View WW1 Medal Roll Index Cards belonging to wartime heroes View demonstrations of online searching Describe how to complete a Five Generation Chart Complete a Pedigree Fan Chart Prepare a to do list.

Researching & Recording Family History on the computer: 
Use the computer to research family history and to record information in a suitable way to display genealogical information for personal use. Choose the relevant genealogy websites to aid specific research Understand the best search criteria and methods to use after selection Practice researching Explain the extent of what research is available on specific sites, namely ancestry.co.uk; freebmd.co.uk and familysearch.org.uk Download, print and save relevant information Record relevant information in a Family History computer program Retrieve information by way of reports and lists using tools available on a family history program Display information recorded in a family history file.

All courses are two hour sessions running for between 10 & 12 weeks, cost per week £4.00 including refreshments. The courses are run by an outside tutor who has extensive knowledge of these subjects and has been delivering them successfully for a number of years. 

If you would like any further details please do not hesitate to contact Kevin on 01909 773348

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