The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society will be holding a two-day workshop on “Understanding Ancestral Occupations” on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. This is an online program.
Experts will lead sessions about professions ranging from apprenticeships to blacksmithing to the performing arts. Dive into eight different professional paths and learn about available resources and how to locate and interpret key records.
Friday, May 15
My Ancestor Was a Farmer
Research in Railroad Records and History
Using Apprentice Records to Trace Free People of Color
Faith as a Profession
Saturday, May 16
Reconstructing the Lives of Our Blacksmithing Ancestors
Unlocking the Secrets of the U.S. Patent Office
Records of the Works Progress Administration
Researching Ancestors of the Stage and Circus
Cost is $215 for members and $259 for non-members. To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/work-craft-and-calling-understanding-ancestral-occupations
