Family History and Family Tree Event
Wellington Region Family History Event
Saturday 7 August 2021
Johnsonville Community Centre
28 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville
Speakers will be:
10:15 Sarah Hewitt: How to Add Depth to Your Family Stories
11:30 Mike Higgins (Family Search) How to Get the Best Results Using Family Search
13:15 Graham Langton: Postcard Travels with My Ancestors 1902-1914
14:30 Ann Ball / Kaye Batchelor: Getting Started on DNA Research
In addition, there will be exhibitors for:
Local Branches + NZSG; Alexander Turnbull / National Libraries; Upper Hutt Library; Petone Heritage Library; Hutt City Council Archives; Wellington City Archives, Military Medals and Files; SeniorNet; Freemasons; plus Interest Groups for Australian, English, Irish, Maori, Scottish, and Shetland Islands research.
A Raffle will be run with great prizes including one My Heritage membership and DNA test kit (value USD369.00); one Annual Membership of NZSG (value $93.00); one Annual Membership of a Wellington Local Branch (value $25.00); plus two miscellaneous baskets. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5.
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