{"id":30846,"date":"2011-01-14T18:02:42","date_gmt":"2011-01-14T23:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom2\/2011\/01\/14\/course-helps-you-find-your-ancestors\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T22:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:29:11","slug":"course-helps-you-find-your-ancestors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom\/2011\/01\/14\/course-helps-you-find-your-ancestors\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Helps You Find Your Ancestors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever wondered who your ancestors are, but didn\u2019t know where to begin to research them, then Genealogy 101 offered through Northern Essex Community College\u2019s personal enrichment classes might be the place for you to start.<\/p>\n<p>Taught by M. Brenda Smith, writer, editor, teacher, and genealogist, the six-week noncredit course, offered Thursdays Feb. 3 through March 10, will explore how to unearth information about your ancestors by gathering information from family members, friends, old letters, government documents, and more to trace your family back through generations. She will even review the latest technology available to help in your search.<\/p>\n<p>The class, which costs $160, will be held at the NECC Riverwalk, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence.<br \/>\nTo register call Mary Shattuck at 978-556-3837. For the most current information and complete course descriptions, visit www.necc.mass.edu\/noncredit.<\/p>\n<p>NECC\u2019s Workforce Development and Community Education located at NECC Riverwalk, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, Bldg 9, offers noncredit personal enrichment courses, as well as, professional certificates and computer training for individuals and companies that are looking for cutting edge skills, by providing the training that is most needed in today\u2019s workforce. 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