More information about using the resources of the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research can be found on the following pages.
Crossing the Pond: Searching for Your 19th and 20th Century English Ancestor
Date: Tuesday November 17th, 2009
Time: 02:00 PM
Library: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Description: Many English citizens came to this country in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in search of a new beginning. Maybe one of your ancestors was among them? This session will help the beginning researcher identify the kind of records available to track down that elusive ancestor and where he came from. The emphasis will be on passenger lists and naturalization records in this country, and the Civil Registration index, censuses and parish registers in England. Adults/Teens. Reservations required call 832-393-2600
The Jews of Texas: History and Records
Date: Wednesday November 18th, 2009
Time: 02:00 PM
Library: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Description: Jews who have been part of the history of the Lone Star state since the period of Spanish Texas have a rich history in the fabric of the state. An overview of immigration and the part Jews took in the development of Texas, and the records that were created by their impact will be presented. Adults/Teens. Reservations required call 832-393-2600.
Harris County Naturalization Records - District Clerk's Office
Date: Friday November 20th, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Description: Please join Harris County District Clerk Loren Jackson for an overview of online public access to Harris County naturalization records. These records available at www.hcdistrictclerk.com can be searched online from 1837 - 1914. The documents include naturalizations of individuals from over 30 countries. Come celebrate Citizenship Week Nov 16 - 20 at Clayton Library. Reservations required. Call 832-393-2600
Clayton Genealogical Library Orientation
Date: Saturday November 21st, 2009
Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Description: Learn about the vast family history research resources at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, named "One of the 9 genealogy libraries you need to visit before you die" (Family Tree Magazine July 2008) on this tour of the facility. Adults/Teens.
Funerals: The Final Event
Date: Saturday November 28th, 2009
Time: 02:00 PM
Library: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Description: The final event of a life generates final records of a person’s life. These records will be discussed including digital collections, printed and microfilmed sources, as will alternatives to traditional burials. Reservations required, please call 832-393-2600. Adults/Teens.
Railroads and the Settling of America
Date: Thursday December 10th, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
Description: Throughout the history of the United States railroads have served as transit systems of mass production, metropolitan connections, and migration. As the railroad developed so to did settlements along the lines. Learn how the railroad shaped the migration patterns of people across the United States and how to use such information for furthering genealogical research. Registration required. Call 832-393-2600. Adults/Teens