BPL Southern History Department Releases August Genealogy Class Schedule

Want to learn more about your family history? The Birmingham Public Library’s Southern History Department is hosting four genealogy workshops at the Adamsville Public Library and Central Library during the month of August.

Workshops are free of charge, but advanced registration is requested. To register, contact BPL's Southern History Department at 205-226-3665 or askgenlocal@bham.lib.al.us.

Learn more about the resources the Southern History Department has to help research your family tree by following the Southern History Facebook page.

The August 2019 workshop schedule is as follows:

Monday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. – Adamsville Public Library
Intro to Genealogy 
Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this introductory class that will help get you started on your genealogical journey. The staff in the Southern History Department covers such topics as vital records, courthouse and church records, and the Federal Census.

Wednesday, August 14, 3:00 p.m. – Central Library, Southern History Department
Intro to Genealogy 
Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this introductory class that will help get you started on your genealogical journey. The staff in the Southern History Department covers such topics as vital records, courthouse and church records, and the Federal Census.

Monday, August 19, 2:10 p.m. – Central Library Computer Training Center
DNA Test Company Match Differences
Who are chosen to be your matches, what information is provided about them, and how they are ordered can vary greatly from one company to another. Knowing these differences will enable you to assess and to sort your matches more effectively.

Wednesday, August 28, 10:00 a.m. – Adamsville Public Library 
Census and Sensibility: Using and Interpreting U.S. Census Records 
First taken by the U.S. Census Bureau in 1790, the U.S. census is probably the genealogist's most-used resource. Beginners and experts alike use the federal census as the starting point for their research. Learn the ins and outs of the census, how it’s changed from year to year (and why it matters), and how to interpret your ancestors’ responses.