Family History Research Day Wellington

Family History Research Day with Wellington Combined Branches of NZSG.

Programme

10:15    How to Add Depth to Your Family Stories: Sarah Hewitt

11:30    How to Get the Best Results Using Family Search: Mike Higgins (Family Search) 

13:15     Postcard Travels with My Ancestors 1902-1914: Graham Langton

14:30    Getting Started on DNA Research: Ann Ball / Kaye Batchelor

Exhibitors

Local Branches + NZSG; Alexander Turnbull / National Libraries; Upper Hutt Library; Petone Heritage Library; Hutt City Council Archives; Wellington City Archives; Military Medals and Files; SeniorNet; Freemasons; plus Interest Groups for Australian, English, Irish, Maori, Scottish, and Shetland Islands research.

Raffle

A raffle will be run with great prizes including one My Heritage membership and DNA test kit (value USD369.00); one Annual Membership of NZSG (value $93.00); one Annual Membership of a Wellington Local Branch; plus two miscellaneous baskets. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5.

Parking

Parking for longer than two hours is limited in Johnsonville.  Event parking has been arranged in the grounds of St Brigid’s School – use the school’s back entrance at 6 Dr Taylor Terrace.  A gold coin koha will be collected by the gatekeeper.  It’s a two to three minute walk from there to the Community Centre.