March-July 2015 Family History Lunchtime Series @ Auckland Libraries

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Where: Central City Library, Whare Wānanga, Level 2
Cost: Free
Booking: To secure your place, please contact the Central Auckland Research Centre on 09 307 7771, or complete our online booking form.
http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/Events/Events/pages/familyhistorylunchtimeseries2015.aspx

Coming up in the Family History Lunchtime Series:


April

Irish placenames with Geraldene O'Reilly
Wed 1 April, 12pm - 1pm
The majority of Irish genealogy records are arranged by locality and most people within them are identified by the placename where they lived.

The Townland is the most fundamental land division in Ireland, the basic address for a rural family.


Anzac Commemoration - Double Event
Wed 15 April, 12pm - 1pm

Exploring Online Cenotaph with Victoria Passau

New Zealanders have served this country in many international conflicts. Online Cenotaph, created by Auckland War Memorial Museum, aims to commemorate the stories of these veterans.

This session showcases the new Online Cenotaph and discusses how family members and private researchers can contribute.
 
"The three uncles: The Cole brothers in the Great War" with Tina Blackman
Wed 15 April, 1pm - 2pm
The three uncles book cover. Take an in-depth look at how the First World War affected one family. Four brothers went to the Western Front and only one survived.

In Tina Blackman's book, readers will discover an extraordinary story that will resonate with many whose families were touched by the First World War.

Come and hear Tina discuss the five-year research phase that allowed her to publish this wonderful book.
 
Blogging your family history with Kelly Bold
Wednesday 29 April, 12pm - 1pm
Join Auckland Libraries’ Social Media Coordinator Kelly Bold as she presents a beginners’ guide to starting a family history blog.

This one-hour session will cover choosing the blogging platform that’s best for you, tips and tricks to getting set up and ideas for content.

You will also discover how to spread the word about your new blog and some common mistakes to avoid.

Kelly will be available after the session to answer questions and provide one-on-one support.

Bring your own device (optional)!
 
May

Scotland's People part one: The nitty gritty with Jan Gow
Wed 13 May, 12pm - 1pm
This first of two talks by Jan Gow will start an in-depth look at online family history resource, Scotland's People.

The talk will cover the wide range of records available for research, the unique Scotland's People search engine, how to get the best from your searches, and hints and tips.
www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk
 
Scotland's People part two: The icing on the cake with Jan Gow
Wed 27 May, 12pm - 1pm
This second of two talks will delve more deeply into the records available through Scotland's People

You'll learn how to collaborate with others in your research and discover the correct procedures to follow. 
 
June

Family Search with Lyn McOnie
Wed 10 June, 12pm - 1pm
Hear Lyn McOnie speak about the many wonderful features of Family Search. This talk is a must for those wanting to learn how to navigate this free website.
www.familysearch.org
 
Hillsborough Cemetery with Peter Nash
Wed 24 June, 12pm - 1pm
Hillsborough Cemetery. Learn about Hillsborough Cemetery's history, inhabitants and user-friendly database.

Since opening in 1916, there has been 17,500 burials at Hillsborough Cemetery. After some research, Peter Nash decided to centralise the sexton's records, Monumental Inscriptions and burial records on one database.

You are invited to come along for a guided tour of this beautifully situated cemetery and meet some of the characters buried there. Perhaps Peter can convince you to carry out the same exercise on other cementeries - it is much needed. 

July

Waikato Immigration Scheme with Sarah Mathieson
Wed 8 July, 12pm - 1pm
It has been 150 years since ships arrived in New Zealand bringing immigrants for the Waikato Immigration Scheme; a government scheme to populate the North Island with immigrants recruited in Britain, Ireland and South Africa.

Many of these records have survived, detailing the occupations of the immigrants, the ships that bought them to New Zealand and the land grants they received, offering some insight into the hardships they faced.

Join Sarah Mathieson from Archives New Zealand as she discusses how these records can be used for family history research.
 
Family trees and Facebook with Kelly Bold
Wed 22 July, 12pm - 1pm
Join Auckland Libraries’ Social Media Coordinator Kelly Bold as she presents a “power hour” on Facebook for family history researchers.

Topics covered will include the difference between Facebook profiles, pages and groups and which is the best for you, tips and tricks for getting started, privacy settings and ideas for content.

This session is for those new to Facebook or just starting out, as well as anyone wanting to learn more about the world’s largest social media platform.

Kelly will be available after the session to answer questions and provide one-on-one support.
Bring your own device (optional)!
 
Booking
To reserve your place, contact the Central Auckland Research Centre on 09 307 7771, or complete our online booking form.