Everyone has ancestors, and this new course introduces the novice to scholarly genealogical research into their family history.
Weekly lessons provide a gentle introduction to the who, what, where, why and how of genealogy.
Using family records and traditions, students will learn how to tap online resources, locate and evaluate records, organize research materials, and share their findings. Instructor Mary Clement Douglass has taught genealogy for more than 20 years and is a Certified Genealogical Records Specialist. Virtual U has been around for a number of years, genealogy classes are offered from time to time.