Staff from FamilySearch will be in the SoG Library to take you through getting the most out of the vast array of information that FamilySearch holds. At this in-person workshop in the SoG library, you can bring your own laptop or use one of our computers to access the FamilySearch website.
The FamilySearch Wiki is like a free encyclopaedia of genealogy! Learn how to use the Wiki to navigate your research around the world, but spending most of our time here in Britain, where we will explore the all new interactive England Jurisdictions map.
SoG is proud to be a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, where you can access images from FamilySearch’s digital genealogical collections that are not accessible from home.
Join us live and in-person to get the most from this fantastic resource.
Programme details
| Use of a library computer | In Person | 31/10/2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 | |
| Bring your own computer | In Person | 31/10/2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
About the Speaker
Lucy Reynoldson
Born and bred in Durham County, Lucy Reynoldson comes from a rich British heritage that influenced her passion for genealogy at a young age. As a teenager, she became the go-to expert for her family and friends, guiding them on their family history journeys. Utilising living memory interviews, historical records and DNA analysis, Lucy has traced her family lines over 10 generations. For 20 years, Lucy has shared her expertise and enthusiasm as a volunteer for FamilySearch, helping countless individuals build their family trees and uncover their ancestors. Now, as a full-time UK Ambassador for FamilySearch, she has captivated audiences on radio shows and at national genealogy conferences, inspiring many to discover their roots.
31/10/2025
13:00 - 15:00
Society of Genealogists
Live and in-person hands-on workshop