Conference "Genealogy: Writing Your Family History Book"

Show & Culture

We all have ancestors whose lives deserve to be told. A family tree is more than a series of names and dates: behind each one are lives, faces, professions, unique life stories. During this friendly conference led by Pauline ROYER, discover useful methods to build your own family tree and find resources that will bring your family story to life, with the final goal: writing your own family history book. Part 1: Building your family tree through civil records. Learn the essential basics to start your search efficiently: understanding civil records, finding documents, building step by step, using best research methods and practical tips. Part 2: Bringing ancestors' stories to life. Learn how to find documents and information to tell the lives of those who came before you and understand their daily lives, important events, challenges, and dreams. Lastly, see examples on how to turn your research into an actual family story book. Whether you are a beginner, curious or passionate, this conference will give you concrete keys to transform a simple genealogy into a living family story.