Free Genealogy Lecture Coming To Farmingdale

FARMINGDALE, NY — A genealogist is set to hold a free lecture in Farmingdale in February, the village announced.

April Earle is set to host GENEALOGY 101 - Getting Started at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at Farmingdale Village Hall.

The lecture is part of a free series sponsored by the Cultural Arts Committee of the
Village of Farmingdale. Tickets are free and can be obtained by contacting Ann Rodenburg of
Farmingdale Village Hall at 516-249-0093 x204 or arodenburg@farmingdalevillage.com. Due
to pandemic restrictions, seating is expected to be limited to 30 people, and available to those
who RSVP on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of rapidly changing vaccine and mask mandates, attendees are encouraged to check for Village updates in effect at the time of the event.

People interested in learning more about their family tree and history were encouraged to attend the lecture.

Earle is a member of the library faculty at Farmingdale State College and has been researching her personal genealogy for more than 30 years.

"Her passion is helping others discover their family histories and connecting to the past through stories of those who have gone before us," the news release states.

The lecture is set to cover how to use popular databases like Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, and how to explore census records, passenger lists, and other historical documents. Earle will give tips on organizing research and will dispel common myths. She holds masters degrees in library science and public history and, in addition to her position at Farmingdale State College, teaches Genealogical Sources & Services at St. John’s University.