Genealogy is one of the nation’s fastest growing hobbies. New online sources of information have made records even easier to research from your home computer. Beginning and Intermediate West Virginia Genealogy Online are designed to give you the tools of basic research. While it is focused on family history in West Virginia, many of the lessons are applicable to research in other states. Since these courses are online, you can complete them at your own pace. A certificate for course completion will be issued. Course completion will be determined by the instructor.

Computer Requirements

Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Course Outline

Lesson I Getting Started
Where Do I Start?
Beginning Your Genealogical Research
Beginning Your Genealogical Research 2
Beginning Your Genealogical Research 3
Organizing Your Research
Organizing Your Research 2
Assignments
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Lesson II Genealogical Resources
The Next Step : Resources
Census Records
Census Records 2
Published Materials
Published Materials 2
Published Materials 3
Public Records
Public Records 2
Newspapers
Other Resources
Assignments
*West Virginia Highlights

Lesson III Library Resources
Your Local Library
Assignments
*West Virginia Highlights

Lesson IV Courthouses and Archives
Courthouses
Courthouses 2
Archives
Archives 2
Archives 3
Assignments
*West Virginia Highlights

Lesson V The Internet
National and International Links
West Virginia Links
General West Virginia History Links
Links to West Virginia Industry Sites
West Virginia Military Links
Links to Transportation Sites
Links to West Virginia Map Sites
Cultural Genealogy Links
What to Do with Your Genealogy
Assignments
*West Virginia Highlights

Registration

Register online through our secure server or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be given class access by email within five working days. Call 1-800-2Learn2, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards and electronic checks are accepted.