What resources do you have for beginning genealogists?

Meetings

Our Monthly Meetings feature nationally known speakers and their topics range from beginning to intermediate. They always provide information that is useful to genealogists at any skill level.

Are you are interested in documenting your family history and sharing the stories you find with others? Our Writers Group Meetings offer suggestions for what to write about and tips to improve your writing skills.

In January, we offer an all-day online Seminar that features three nationally known genealogical speakers.

Tools

Our Resources Page is your gateway to several tools for genealogists.

In the monthly President's Pen, the WAGS President usually gives a summary of the previous month's topic from our Monthly Meeting, and gives examples of how she has incorporated the speaker's suggestions into her own genealogy research.

If you are researching in the Whittier area, you can submit a Research Request to find out more about a specific question you might have regarding your local ancestor.

Our Writers Group pages offer a variety of resources for the aspiring family historian..

Our Facts page gives concise information on a variety of genealogy-related topics.

Links for Beginners

Our Links Page includes useful websites for a wide variety of genealogical topics.

Here are some of the sites specifically designed for the beginning genealogist:

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Genealogy

A webpage hoping to give you everything you need to get started with the world’s most popular hobby. In a little over 2 years the creator of this webpage has managed to trace her family back to the 1600s – something she's very proud of. Now it’s over to you…!

The Family History Guide

The Family History Guide is a best-in-class training method for family history instructors and learners. This link leads to 8 projects that will help you along your family history journey.

History at Home: A Guide to Genealogy

This is a great reference guide, with links to many other helpful sites that can be useful to both beginning and experienced genealogists. Thanks to Veronica Taylor of After School Care Programs and her students for bringing this site to our attention!