Genealogy Workshop Part 1. Ancestry or FamilySearch: which is better?

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Educational, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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As part of our ongoing partnership and community outreach, the Ossining Public Library and the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers are proud to offer a two-part genealogy workshop series this Fall! 

Join Meagan Cairns, Professional Genealogist and Archivist for the Maryknoll Mission Archives, on Tuesday, October 17 at the Ossining Public Library and Tuesday, November 14 at the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Center to learn more about using genealogy databases. We’ll be exploring Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, which are available for free through the Ossining Public Library.  

All experience levels are welcome! 

 

Part 1 – Ancestry or FamilySearch: Which one is better?

Tuesday, October 17, 2:00-3:30 pm at Ossining Public Library

Led by Genealogist Meagan Cairns, part 1 of this workshop will cover key differences between FamilySearch and Ancestry, how to search for records, building your own family tree, and more. While designed for beginners, all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Meagan Cairns is a Professional Genealogist and Archivist at the Maryknoll Mission Archives in Maryknoll, NY. She has been teaching family history research since 2018.