Event—Adult Education

Genealogy Tree-Sharing: Should You Use an Online Tree?

Have you always wanted to post a genealogy tree online but been unsure which to use? In this one-day seminar, we will learn the pros and cons of using online tree sharing websites, discussing topics like ease of set–up, methods of sharing, and privacy.

Seminar Description

Have you always wanted to post a genealogy tree online but been unsure which to use? In this one-day seminar, we will learn the pros and cons of using online tree sharing websites, discussing topics like ease of set–up, methods of sharing, and privacy. Bring a laptop or tablet for the hands-on section of the seminar, when we learn how to set up a tree to share on Ancestry and FamilySearch.

One session. E – $85, R – $93.50

Caron Primas Brennan is a frequent speaker on genealogy at local libraries and genealogical societies, as well as a blogger and a genealogical researcher. She has taught at the Newberry since 2009 and is a Board member of the Chicago Genealogical Society.

Materials List

Required:

  • There are no required materials for this seminar.

First Reading:

  • There is no reading assignment for the first class.

Registration Information

  • Online registration opens at 9 am (CST) on Tuesday, January 7.
  • Phone registration opens at 12 pm (CST) on Wednesday, January 8.

Early registration (E) prices are in effect from January 7 at 9 am through January 24 at 4 pm. Regular registration (R) prices are in effect January 24 at 4 pm through the end of the term.

We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.

Need Help? Please email seminars@newberry.org.

This seminar is part of the Newberry’s Seminars Program. Learn more about registering for a seminar, program policies and procedures, or teaching a seminar.