Christine Cohen

Biography

Christine Cohen is a genealogy educator specializing in military records and online research tools. She is the Program Director of the Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of Daughters of Holland Dames, and the Genealogy Speakers Guild. A UCLA graduate, Christine presents nationally and is known for making complex research approachable for all skill levels.

Register to attend in-person at the library or virtually via Zoom at: OCCGS-04-26

The online event will take place at the Huntington Beach Central Library, and will be streaming via Zoom for members who cannot attend in person.

Huntington Beach Central Library
7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Please confirm your attendance using the link above and let us know how you plan to join us. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. The Zoom meeting starts at 10:00 am and the library opens at 9:45 am for in-person attendees.

10:10 AM - Military Research using Fold3

11:15 AM - Workshop

Put your research into action during this hands-on workshop. Bring as much information as you have about your soldier, including name, years of service, unit or division information if known, and your laptop. Christine will guide attendees through live searching and practical research techniques on Fold3.

*Laptop strongly recommended. Attendees will work on their own research problems during the workshop.

 

Handouts, when available, are in Member's Only on the Speaker Handouts page.