Primeros Pasos: How to Look for Your Latino Ancestors June 19, 2010

The California Genealogical Society continues the series of ethnic genealogy research workshops with Primeros Pasos: How To Look For Your Latino Ancestors, Saturday, June 19, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the library at 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, California, 94612.

Join Ellen Fernandez-Sacco as she presents three talks for beginning genealogists who need assistance with research in Spanish speaking countries.

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Brief History of the Spanish Empire’s Government and Its Influence on Other Spanish Speaking Countries.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Researching Catholic Church Records.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Break for lunch. Bring a brown bag or purchase at a local restaurant.

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Searching Websites and Other Resources.

The workshop is open and free to all. Preregistration is required.

For information and registration visit our website at CaliforniaAncestors.org or phone 510-663-1358.