Beginning Genealogy Workshop

On December 16th, 2023, join the Caribbean Genealogy Library for a genealogy workshop from 1pm to 4:30pm AST. You will learn how to get started with genealogy, how to develop a research plan, and how to organize your family history. 

The workshop includes three presentations, each about 50 minutes long, with time for questions and short breaks in between. 

1. Beginning Your Genealogy Journey: 8 Steps to Getting Started

This presentation will give beginners the knowledge and confidence they need to begin and move forward with building a correct family tree.

2. Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan: The Key to Thorough Research

The Genealogical Proof Standard is a guideline for establishing the reliability of a genealogical conclusion with reasonable certainty. Thorough research is one of the elements of the Genealogical Proof Standards. How do you know if you've done enough? A research plan is the key. From creating to working through your plan, learn how to use this tool to keep you on track and be as thorough as possible.

3. From Searching to Researching: Organize Your Family History

Do you have more things in piles than files? Learn some practical ways to organize your family history documents, photos, books, ephemera, and more. With everything in its place, you can go from searching for them to using them for clues to further research.

DATE/TIME: 

December 16th, 2023 at 1pm. It will last approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. This event is virtual only.

Time Zone Reminder: Please keep in mind that the Caribbean Genealogy Library is located in the US Virgin Islands, and its on Atlantic Time Zone. Adjust the time you join the event on Zoom as needed based on where you are located.

How to Attend:

This event is virtual only, via Zoom. 

There is no in person offering of this workshop.

Costs:

• Non-members: $10, Please purchase your ticket using the Buy Ticket button on this page

• Current Caribbean Genealogy Members: Free

If you need to renew your membership for 2024, or you would like to consider becoming a new member, visit the library's webpage about Membership Options and Benefits.

About the Presenter:

The presenter is Cheri Hudson Passey. She has been researching her family and helping others start their research since the early 1980s. She enjoys speaking and writing about the many aspects of family history and has spoken at local and state workshops, organizations, and conferences. She has also been an instructor at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy.

Cheri is a member of the National Genealogical Society, where she currently serves as the Vice President of Society and Organizations. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, APG-SL Chapter, where she serves as the chapter liaison, The South Carolina Historical Society, The South Carolina Genealogical Society, The North Carolina Genealogical Society, and several South Carolina Genealogy Societies.

She is a member of a team of genealogical researchers for the U.S. Army in their effort to repatriate Soldiers who have been listed as Killed in Action. By using her skills to locate next of kin, it is hoped positive identification through DNA testing will occur when remains are discovered and our war heroes can return home to their families.

Believing strongly in continuing education, she is a graduate of Pro-Gen, the National Genealogy Society American Genealogy, Course and has attended the Salt Lake Institute for Genealogy, The Midwest African American Genealogical Institute, The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, and The Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research taking various courses to deepen and broaden her research skills.

About the Caribbean Genealogy Library:

The Caribbean Genealogy Library is a research library location on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Its mission is to identify, preserve and provide access to genealogy, history and cultural heritage information resources for the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. The library offers books on Virgin Islands history and culture, a large funeral booklet collection, access to census and church records, and is the only Family Search affiliate library on St. Thomas. It is in Al Cohen’s Plaza Building 3 (at the top of Raphune Hill, St. Thomas). For more information visit: www.cgl.vi.