How-To Find Your Roots

TL;DR

Learn how to use ancestry.com for free at the Terra Santa library to trace your family history.

Transcript

hi my name is Ramona and I work at the Terra Santa library we're here today to discover how to find your roots not everybody knows that you can use ancestry.com the very very popular genealogy website for free at the library anytime except right now because the library isn't open but because we're closed you can use ancestry.com for free in your ow... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥶 Ancestry.com can be accessed for free at the Terra Santa library, allowing individuals to explore their family history.
• 🥶 Gathering detailed information about ancestors from older and younger family members is crucial for successful genealogy research.
• 👪 Ancestry.com provides various sources of information, including family trees, to help in tracing family lineage.
• 🥺 The Terra Santa library offers genealogy workshops, led by Ramona, to support individuals in their family history research.
• 😃 Keep an eye out for variations in spellings and names when using ancestry.com to ensure accuracy in finding the correct person.
• 👨‍🔬 Ancestry.com's filtering options can help narrow down search results to specific categories, such as family trees.
• 📚 When the library is closed, ancestry.com can be accessed for free from the comfort of your own home using your library card.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can ancestry.com be used for free at the Terra Santa library?

At the Terra Santa library, ancestry.com is accessible for free by visiting the library's website, going to the history and genealogy section, and using your library card number to log in.

Q: What information should be gathered before using ancestry.com?

It is important to gather names, birth dates, birthplaces, and any other relevant information about your ancestors from older and younger family members.

Q: Can ancestry.com provide information from different sources?

Yes, ancestry.com offers a variety of sources that can provide information about your ancestors, including family trees, birth records, and more.

Q: Are there workshops available at the Terra Santa library for genealogy research?

Yes, the Terra Santa library holds monthly genealogy workshops led by Ramona, which will resume once the library reopens. Follow their Facebook page for updates.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Ancestry.com can be used for free at the Terra Santa library to find your ancestors' information and create a family tree.

• Gather as much information as possible about your ancestors, including names, birth dates, and birthplaces, from older and younger family members.

• To access ancestry.com at the library, visit the library's website, go to the history and genealogy section, and enter your library card number.