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Building and understanding family trees

April 4th, 2023 · Comments Off on Building and understanding family trees · City Library, Events, Main Branch, NH Room, Virtual Programs

This program will teach you how to build and better understand your family tree.

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Genealogy – Sources & Tips

June 26th, 2020 · Comments Off on Genealogy – Sources & Tips · City Library, Main Branch, NH Room

Here are some public websites that you can use in search of your family history.

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Genealogical Sources – United States Census

May 31st, 2020 · Comments Off on Genealogical Sources – United States Census · City Library, Main Branch, News, NH Room, West Branch

The United State Census is very helpful in developing leads and clues about your ancestors, as you build your family history. Starting in 1790, the United States Census has been taken every 10 years. Each Census year has different questions. Here are some elements, from the census over the years that can help you with […]

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Genealogy and Family Research

May 8th, 2020 · Comments Off on Genealogy and Family Research · City Library, Main Branch, NH Room, West Branch

Here’s another resource for you if you are working on your family history and genealogy

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Starting a Genealogy Quest

May 1st, 2020 · Comments Off on Starting a Genealogy Quest · City Library, Library Databases, Main Branch, NH Room, West Branch

With the present stay-at-home situation, now is a good time to start your own family history search.

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Genealogy

September 21st, 2016 · Comments Off on Genealogy · Books, City Library, Computer Classes, Events, Library Databases, Main Branch, News, Newsletter, NH Room, Research Tip of the Week, Technology, Teens, Trustees, West Branch

What is genealogy? It is the process of continuously tracing the line of descent from your parents, grandparents, great grandparents, great –great grandparents and so on.

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Genealogical Database Demonstration

October 2nd, 2015 · Comments Off on Genealogical Database Demonstration · City Library, Computer Classes, Events, Main Branch

Have you wondered how to find the information you want about your family roots from those large amounts of general information?

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Family Search Basic Primer

September 8th, 2015 · Comments Off on Family Search Basic Primer · Books, City Library, Main Branch, NH Room

Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were and what they did in their lifetimes? Would you like to go on a journey to see what you can discover about them?

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Microfilm machines go digital at the Manchester City Library

November 15th, 2013 · 1 Comment · City Library, Foundation, Local History, Main Branch, News, NH Room, Research Tip of the Week, Technology

Have you ever looked up an obituary, or any old newspaper article, on a roll of microfilm? How about browse the pages of an old city directory or government report on microfiche?

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Who Do You Think You Are?

October 2nd, 2013 · Comments Off on Who Do You Think You Are? · City Library, Computer Classes, Events, Main Branch

Have you watched the TV show “Who Do You Think You Are?” and wondered who your ancestors were?

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