Working with Census Reports

*This is an in-person event that will also be streamed via Facebook Live*

The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to host a program presented by Seema Kenney, Genealogist. The decennial census is a trove of information but one needs to know how to access it and mine this information. Ms. Kenney's program will provide an understanding of how to find the information you need to build your family tree.

"Working with Census Reports" is an overview of the Federal Population Census reports from 1790 through 1950. It covers the purpose of the census, the instructions and methods for the enumerators, and the hidden gems you find when reading the entire page and putting your ancestors’ information into historical context. Each lead to additional sources to be researched for verification and added information.

Learning more about one's roots is beneficial to a better understanding of oneself and a fuller understanding of how events impact individuals. Using the Federal Population Census is easy. Understanding all the data available on the oversized pages takes a little guidance in order to pull out all the details about one's story.

Seema Kenney has a certificate in Genealogical Research from BU, completed ProGen and is an active member of several societies and part of the NERGC planning committee. She is also certified as a Guided Autobiography Consultant and a Legacy Planner.

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• This Friday, 11th July, 01:00 pm, Bright Star Theatre in Southbridge
• This Friday, 11th July, 02:00 pm, Mindfulness Meditation in Southbridge
• This Friday, 11th July, 03:00 pm, Alice in Wonderland in Southbridge