Course organiser:Nina Mogridge
Presenter:Various
Genealogy? Family History? – It’s more than you think
Over the next five weeks we will discover that often what starts out to be simple, curious research leads one on to many unexpected and exciting pathways.
1 Jul:
Librarians Lyn Gifford and Trudy Henry on 'Resources at Tūranga'.They will speak about the resources available in the Family History Section of the library, plus other resources available for historical research.
8 Jul:
Fiona Lees, Convenor Canterbury Genealogy on 'What About DNA?'Over the years there has been a rise in people wanting to learn more about where they came from through the avenue of DNA testing. But, does DNA testing always have the most desirable results?
15 Jul:
Kath Woodley on 'How Family Researchers Think'.Family research is not just linking up trees but understanding how they fit into the history around them. Kath will use photographs for you to study but also encourage you to bring some of your own ‘unidentified’ or puzzling photographs.
22 Jul:
Kath Woodley on 'Exciting Stories from Family Research'.Family research can lead you to many unexpected places and people. Kath will talk about some of the exciting stories she has found along with ideas for how to take your stories further.
29 Jul:
Andrew Watkins (Partner, Wynn Williams) on 'The Unintended Consequences of Wills'.Andrew will talk about serious and sometimes humorous consequences that arise from executing wills.