A Family Tree Search Sunday
This is a neat idea that more county councils should consider. What better way to show your residents about their tax dollars at work than a family tree search Sunday.
The Scarborough Evening News reports…
RESIDENTS in Scarbor-ough will be able to take part in a special day to help them trace their family history.
North Yorkshire County Council’s Record Office is now taking bookings for a unique family history day school which has been especially designed to help beginners take their first steps.
Led by experienced family history tutor, Jackie Depelle, the day includes contributions by Record Office staff on census, registration and other archive sources.
County Cllr Chris Metcalfe, executive member for adult and community services, said: “If you have ever wanted to trace your family tree successfully and extensively, the family history for beginners’ workshop is an invaluable resource in doing so, led by a respected archivist and family historian.”
“With guided access to parish and non-conformist registers and a lesson in researching census and registration records, this study day is useful to all.”
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Too bad it isn’t a bit close to home.
