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GSSCC Lecture with Sarah Day

Genealogical Research in Central and South America

This program explains how to conduct genealogical research in Central and South American countries.

This program explains how to conduct genealogical research in Central and South American countries.  It will include key record types, such as civil and church records, along with other records - - census and notarial documents.  The presentation will also include information about paleography (handwriting reading) and language tools, alongside naming customs and historical context.  Attendees will leave with a good understanding of the basics of how to conduct family history research in these regions, the tools to use, and where to look for the records.

Sarah Day, AG®, is a professional genealogist accredited in the United States Southwest region.  She received a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Genealogy-Family History.  She has research experience across the U.S. with a particular emphasis on African American genealogy.  Additionally, she has researched across Europe and the Americas with a focus on Spanish-speaking countries, including onsite genealogical research in Spain.  Sarah has presented at numerous conferences, including RootsTech, as well as to many other groups and societies.  Sarah’s genealogy business is The GenZ Genealogist.

Attend in person: No registration is required to watch the live stream in the upstairs meeting room at the downtown library.

Watch from home: Registration is required via the SCPL website.