May Speaker Series

Event Details

Jenny Wood Shangraw will speak about how to get started with Ancestory.com to begin your genealogical journey.

About the Speaker

Jenny Wood Shangraw began her research career at the Grand Rapids Public Library in 1972. She then became Business Librarian at Davenport College, and in less than a year, the library received accreditation that permitted the the college to become Davenport University. Because of her expansive knowledge of business, demographic, economic, and social cultural sources, she accepted the research position with The Right Place, Inc., the economic development organization that serves Kent, Ionia, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.

Topic Overview

Getting started with your ancestry can offer a rewarding journey of discovering your ancestors, otherwise called genealogy.  A look at your past provides insights into your family's history, cultural heritage, and potential for connecting with living relatives.  It can be a fun and fulfilling hobby that…