How do you start the process of discovering your ancestry? What do you need to do, how best to do it, and who can help?

These questions and more will be answered during this FREE webinar presentation which explores how people can discover their family tree and learn more about their ancestral history. The webinar will also share useful tips, suggestions, and what services and resources are available.

Topics include:

• What is genealogy?

• Why do genealogy?

• First steps – doing it yourself

• Evidence, analysis, and roadblocks

• Preserving your past

• Getting assistance – who can help?

• The professional genealogist

Our guest presenter is Doug Morrison-Cleary, a genealogist with forty years’ research experience. Doug has been involved in genealogical studies in Australia, USA, UK, Germany, and the Czech Republic. He is also experienced in interpreting DNA results and explores how new technology can be used as a research tool. Doug is the owner and chief researcher at Tree and Leaf Genealogical Services https://treeandleaf.family/

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Additional Information

This webinar is FREE.

Participants are encouraged to join in and contribute to the conversation*.

Registrations are essential on Eventbrite by 12:00pm AEST

by Tuesday 26 October 2021 to receive the event Zoom link.

REGISTER FOR FREE

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Rest Assured is a joint partnership project between Northern Cemeteries and Newcastle Compassionate Community (NCC). NCC is part of a global social movement encouraging and engaging communities to think about how care is provided to people who are dying.

If you are interested in future topics or have any feedback, you can email friends@nmclm.com.au.