Essential Skills for Genealogists Course
Acquire vital genealogy skills to trace immigrants, examine U.S. and Irish records, and interpret Massachusetts local sources. Construct robust evidence bases, address conflicts, and provide clear, professional research outputs for humanities initiatives. This course equips learners with practical tools for effective family history investigations using diverse archival materials.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential tools for targeted genealogy research, including handling U.S. census and vital records, analysing immigration, naturalisation, and passenger lists. Participants will master Massachusetts and Boston sources, trace Irish roots, integrate military, cemetery, and DNA data, and compile comprehensive reports with proper citations and actionable next steps for clients.
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Develop skills
- Genealogy research planning: convert vague client queries into precise, focused objectives.
- Mastery of U.S. records: utilise census, vital records, and local documents to trace families efficiently.
- Immigration evidence expertise: extract origins from passenger lists and naturalisation records.
- Irish ancestry techniques: connect U.S. immigrants to specific Irish townlands via vital sources.
- Evidence evaluation and reporting: reconcile discrepancies and produce professional client reports.
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