Family History Expo 2009 Nov 14, Saturday 9AM – 5PM
Is this Nancy Athena Porter?
Have you ever found a picture in a family members photo collection that was obviously someone of importance to the family with no information about who it is or when? Such is the way of Family History research. It is full of questions, begging to be answered. My father’s family came to the U.S. from Ireland and the history is full roadblocks, stonewalls and detours. One has to be a bit of a detective to find the answers. It is a quest many people are interested in and is a fascinating adventure.
The good news is that there is help galore at this years Family History Expo.
Every year, usually in Oct or Nov, a Family History Expo is held in our area. It is an all day event with classes, displays, vendors including keynote speakers on a huge variety of subjects to interest anyone interested in Family History or Geneology. Many organizations participate. There is no charge, however if you want a syllabus from the event that is $4.00. IT IS A GOLD MINE OF INFO.
To help ensure the classes are held where there is enough room to accommodate subjects with the most interest shown, please register online at www.wafamilyhistory.net and also indicate that you want a syllabus so they have enough. There is a list of organizations participating and all of the classes, times and speakers. You don’t have to stay all day. Choose the classes you want.
Some of the participants are Assoc. of Professional Genealogists PSC, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, Black Genealogy Research Group, Daughters of American Colonists, National Archives and Records, Irish Genealogical and Historical Society, just to name a FEW.
Also vendors such as Roots, Ancestry.com and others are usually there as well.
There is a class titled Irish Roadblocks & Stonewalls, Detours Around; Just what I need.
The Expo is held at 10115 172nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052, LDS Church building. There is a map on the website and you can sign up for lunch if you desire. www.wafamilyhistory.net
