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Subject: [ENG-GEN-EVENTS] Society of Genealogists October events
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:20:22 +0100

Places are still available on the October events listed below. You can
find more information about these by visiting: http://www.sog.org.uk
To book by telephone, please contact the Events Co-ordinator using the
contact details below.

Fridays 29 September-1 December 1pm-3pm, ten weeks, Making the Most of the
Society of Genealogists Library, an in-depth look at the sources at the SoG.
This consists of nine lectures, examining in detail the wealth of material
available to researchers in the SoG library, followed by a practical
exercise using the society’s resources. Else Churchill, Sue Gibbons and
Meryl Catty. (£55/£44). Individual lectures can be booked if there is space
(£10/£8)

Wednesday 4 October 2pm-3pm What you need to know about Rope Making - an
insight for genealogists. This is a lecture with Des Pawson. After
explaining the importance of rope in society, Des will explain the process
of rope making from raw material to completed product, the scale of
manufacture and the various sub trades within the trade. Development of
guilds and trade organisations, and trades that may be allied to rope making
will also be covered. Sources for information and possible further research
areas will be explained. (£5/£4)


Wednesday 11 October 2pm-5pm What did your ancestors do? Occupational
records. A half-day course with Else Churchill. Sadly there is no definitive
list of every agricultural labourer in the country. However in certain
circumstances we can glean genealogical information from the records
relating to our ancestors work. From sources for professional people, to
employees of the state to apprentices and freemen there is much that, if you
are lucky, will help you in your research. The Society of Genealogists
Library has a considerable array of source material on its professions,
trades and occupations shelves and much of the talk will be based on what
can be found at the Society as well as online and in local archives.
(£15/£12)


Saturday 14 October 10:30am-1pm Where there's a Will there's a Waiting
Relative. This workshop will examine post and pre-1858 wills, where to look
for them, what they contain, and how to interpret them. A half-day course
with Ian Waller. (£15/£12)


Saturday 14 October 2pm-5pm Using Family Tree Maker Software (advanced). A
half-day course for advanced users with Helen Williams. (£15/£12)


Wednesday 18 October 2pm-5pm Using Family Historian Software (advanced). A
half-day course for advanced users with John Hanson. (£15/£12)

Saturday 21 October 2pm-5pm Using Family Historian (practical - bring a
laptop). A half-day course with John Hanson. (£15/£12)


Saturday 28 October 10:30am-5pm Starting your Family History Online. Find
out how to search for birth, marriages and deaths, parish registers, census
and wills online. A full-day course with Jeanne Bunting, John Hanson, Geoff
Swinfield and Else Churchill. (£25/£20)


Lori Weinstein
Events Co-ordinator

Tel: 020 7553 3290
Society of Genealogists
14 Charterhouse Buildings
Goswell Road
LONDON
EC1M 7BA

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