Records of the facts of births, marriage and death are the bedrock of genealogy. The best records of these events and the people involved were created by churches and governments. Learn how to find them, how to fully understand them and how to use them to best effect.
Instructor Tom Rice, PhD, CG®, is a professional genealogical researcher, lecturer and writer. He is a past director of MGS, a past officer and current director of the Irish Genealogy Society International, managing editor of their journal, The Septs, and a Minnesota Historical Society genealogy help desk volunteer.
