Tracing Your Family History
8th August 2011 - 12th August 2011

This course welcomes beginners to the subject of family history but even the experienced will benefit. All basic sources will be discussed and practical experience is gained with the help of a simulated genealogical exercise. This year we have added a new module introducing the student to military records.

The course timetable is as follows :-

Monday 8th August

4.45    Tea and Registration
5.00    Introduction and Tour of Library
6.00    Supper
7.00    Family Sources

Tuesday 

9.15    General Registration
10.45   Coffee
11.15   Census Returns
1.00    Buffet Luncheon
2.00    Pedigrees
2.30    The Elephant Hunt
4.30    Tea
5.00    Free time in Library
6.00    Supper
7.00    I'm Stuck!

Wednesday 

9.15    Parish Registers
10.40   Coffee
11.15   More Elephant Hunting
1.00    Buffet Luncheon
2.00    Parish Chest Part 1: Parish Officers
3.30    Tea
3.50    Parish Chest Part 2: The Poor
5.00    Library Time
6.00    Supper
7.00-8.00  Free or Library Time


Thursday 

9.15    Wills & Probate
10.45   Coffee
11.15   More Elephant Hunting
1.00    Buffet Luncheon
2.00    Palaeography
4.00    Tea
4.30    Library Time
6.00    Supper
7.00    Elephant Hunt Solution

Friday 

9.15    Military Records: An Introduction
11.00   Coffee
11.30   Census Substitutes
12.30   Buffet Luncheon
1.30    Future Study & Closing address

Library time is arranged, so do bring any notes you may need on your own research. For those who do not wish to
use the library the time may be used to explore the historical city of Canterbury or to relax in our walled garden.

The price for the course is £395.00. Day attendees are welcome at a reduced rate of £240.00.
The closing date for bookings with accommodation is 22nd June 2011. The closing date for bookings with no accommodation is 29th August 2011.

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