Workshops


WORKSHOPS

Louisville Genealogical Society workshops are held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1000 South Hurstbourne Parkway (at Linn Station Road), on the FOURTH TUESDAY of each month from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Hands-On Workshops are also held at the St. Matthews/Eline Public Library, Second Floor, 3940 Grandview Avenue, on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month from 10:00 A.M. to Noon and the workshop is repeated from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.


VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Fourth Tuesday Workshops
(Held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)

Workshop 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
(following a short meeting)

Click for MAP




Tuesday, June 28, 2016
"Researching your Irish American Ancestors"
presented by Joe Hardesty, MLS, PLCGS

Researching ones Irish American Ancestors has never been more easy, exciting and frustrating. Questions about where and how to begin will be addressed as well as what valuable resources are currently available to take you back “across the pond”.

Joe (aka “Genealogy Joe”) has been with the Louisville Free Public Library for over 20 years now and much of that time has been THE librarian for the Kentucky History and Genealogy Collection.  He has spoken numerous times on a wide variety of Genealogy topics and seems to enjoy sharing his knowledge.




Tuesday, July 26, 2016
"Genealogical Uses of Google Earth"
presented by Phil Hysell

Attendees will be shown how the free computer program Google Earth can be utilized in your genealogical research to help 'flesh out' your ancestors' lives. Phil will demonstrate how one can use the program to learn about ancestors' lands, their migrations, neighbors, burial locations and, possibly, any traces they might have left behind them decades ago. You will also be shown how to 'visit' these areas to see how they appear today and go back in time with wonderful old maps to help you put things in a truer perspective.

Phil Hysell is a WV native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He earned a B.S. Degree in chemistry and did graduate work at the University of Louisville. Phil was a laboratory manager for Celanese Corporation in Louisville and for Rhodia in Cranbury, NJ. He is editor of the Hisle-Hysell Genealogy newsletter, a member of the SAR and a past president of the Louisville Genealogical Society and has published in various literary, genealogical and scientific journals.




Tuesday, August 23, 2016
"Heritage Quest"
presented by Nancy Simmons Roberson

Learn how to access census records, digital books, cemeteries, city directories, military records, immigration, Revolutionary War Pensions, PERSI and the Freedman's Bank.

Nancy Simmons Roberson is a Michigan native with an education degree from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. She earned a B. A. Degree in education and did graduate work at Michigan State University. Nancy was a K-12 physical education and social studies teacher, coach and athletic director at Bath Community Schools in Bath, Michigan from 1969-2003. Nancy has over 30 years of genealogical research experience and is a past president of the Louisville Genealogical Society. She currently teaches LGS internet genealogy classes at Eline St. Matthews library in Louisville.



Tuesday, September 26, 2016
"Windoes 10"
presented by Howard Roberson

What is new in Windows 10:  Return of the Start Button, Aero Snap, Cortana, Edge web browser, Action Center Notifications, Universal Apps, Groove music, Movie & TV player, Settings & Control panel and Continuum Interface.

Howard Roberson is a Michigan native with an Education degree and a BS degree in Fisheries & Wildlife from Michigan State University. Howard was a high school biology teacher, middle school computer instructor and computer technician at Bath Community Schools for 30 years. He coached basketball, cross country and track & field for over 40 years and continued coaching the pole vault at local schools in Kentucky and Bellarmine University. He continues to keep busy helping seniors with their computers, teaching computer classes and coaching his grandchildren.






Third Wednesday Hands-On Workshops
(Held at the St. Matthews/Eline Public Library, Second Floor)
Day Workshop 10:00AM - 12:00 Noon
Evening Workshop: 7:00PM - 9:00 PM

Click for MAP

Internet access available for phone, tablet, notebook, or laptop
or just show up with paper pen/pencil
EVERYONE WELCOME



Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Which One is Our James?  Using the FAN Principle
Presented by Nancy Roberson



Wednesday, July 20, 2016

An EXCEL-lent Resource – Using spreadsheets to compile and analyze genealogical data. 
Presented by Debra Renard



Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Finding Historical Records Using FamilySearch.org
Presented by Nancy Roberson




Tell your friends about these evening workshops. They will be especially convenient to persons who cannot attend workshops during the day.




Regular Louisville Genealogical Society meetings are held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1000 South Hurstbourne Parkway (at Linn Station Road), on the Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 P.M.  Caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol are not permitted on the premises.