2010
Genealogy 101: Beginner’s Packet Staff Instructions
Prerequisite Assessment:
Filling out the Genealogy Surname Index demonstrates the learner's ability to print
neatly, understand basic organization skills and identify if they know information
pertaining to the first (themselves) generation and possibly second generation.
Staff Instructions:
When the learner arrives inform them that the Genealogy Department maintains a small
Genealogy Surname Index Card Catalog. The Card Catalog is used by other patrons
searching for family members with the same surnames. While voluntary for most
patrons, those taking the non-instructor lead program are required to complete the index
cards. Learners are to remain in the department.
1. Give learner the 3 x 5 Genealogy Surname Index card
2. Ask learner to neatly print in ink information onto the Genealogy Surname Index Card
3. Request learner to stay in the Genealogy Department
3. Inform learner that when completed bring back to the Genealogy Reference Desk for
cataloging.
4. Give index card to instructor for evaluation.
Genealogy Index Card Review:
Upon completion of all work, send a copy of the Genealogy Surname Index Card and
scoring sheet to Training Services. If the learner scores 3-4 points the index card will be
placed in the Genealogy Surname Index File. If the learner scores 2 or below they will
be asked to fill out a new index card paying close attention to the legibility of their
handwriting.
Scoring
Print
Fields
4 points
Neat, legible,
easy to read
All fields correctly
completed
3 points
2 points
Sloppy, difficult to
legible
read
Five (5) fields
Two (2) fields
correctly completed correctly completed
1 point
Illegibility
1 field correctly
completed
Comments
Pre-Assessment Test:
Identify required genealogical fields on the Sample Ancestry Chart
Staff Instructions:
After learner returns the Genealogy Surname Index Card, give them the Sample
Ancestry Chart and the fill in the blank worksheets using pen or pencil.
Tell the learner to bring the worksheets back to the desk when completed.
Inform learners that they are to remain in the department.
Advice learner to read the chart carefully before answering the questions.
1. Identify the individual (No. 1) required genealogy fields including:
a. Father of No. 1 Birth date
b. Mother of No. 1 Birthplace
c. First generation's Marriage date
Genealogy 101: Beginner’s Packet Staff Instructions
2010
d. Mother of No. 1 Death date
e. Father of No. 1Death place
2. Identify the patriarch (father) fields for each generation.
a. Father of No. 1 Full Name
b. Father of No. 1 Mother's Name
c. Father of No.1 Father Name
3. Identify the matriarch (mother) fields for each generation:
a. Mother of No. 1 Full Name including Maiden Name
b. Mother of No. 1 Mother's Full name including Maiden Name
Pre-Assessment Test Answer Sheet
Answer sheet will be provided to the Staff member presenting the worksheet to the
learner. After learner has returned the worksheet use the Answer sheet and grading
scale to score correct answers. Check all incorrect answers. Each answer is worth 10
points for a possible total of 100 points.
1a. 1-4-1793
1b. Stark County, Ohio
1c. 8-20-1868
1d. 5-7-1883
1e. Bethleham Twp., Stark County, Ohio
2a. Daniel Swinehart
2b. Rachel Regina Dale
2c. Johan Ludwig Swinehart
3a. Barbara Reed Swinehart
3b. Elizabeth Kaufman Reed (Reith)
Scoring:
Correct answers _
Incorrect answers _
Percentage correct _
Upon completion of all work, send a worksheet and scoring sheet to Training Services.
If the learner scores below 70%, they will not be given the next packet in the series.
Identify required genealogical fields on the Sample Family Group Sheet
Staff Instructions:
Tell the learner to bring the worksheets back to the desk when completed.
Inform learners that they are to remain in the department.
Advise learner to read the chart carefully before answering the questions.
1. Identify the Father's (Husband) occupation.
2. Identify Father's (Husband) Died (death) date.
3. Identify Father's (Husband) Buried field.
4. Identify Father of the Father (Husband).
5. Identify the Mother's (Wife) name.
Genealogy 101: Beginner’s Packet Staff Instructions
2010
6. Identify the Birth fields including City, County, State for Mother (Wife).
7. Identify the first name for the oldest child.
8. Identify the second child's spouse's name.
9. Identify the youngest child.
10. Identify the youngest child's marriage date.
Answer sheet will be provided. Check all incorrect answers. Each answer is worth 5 points for a possible
total of 100 points.
Post-Assessment Test Answer Sheet
Answer sheet will be provided to the Staff member presenting the worksheet to the
learner. After learner has returned the worksheet use the Answer sheet and grading
scale to score correct answers. Check all incorrect answers. Each answer is worth 10
points for a possible total of 100 points..
1. Blank
2. Dec 22, 1854
3. Church of God Stump Cemetery
4. Micheal Reed
5. Elizabeth Reed (Kaufman)
6. Berks County, PA
7. David
8. Mary Keehn
9. Eve (Betsey)
10. September 7, 1845
Scoring
Correct answers _
Incorrect answers _
Percentage correct _
Upon completion of all work, send a worksheet and scoring sheet to Training Services.
If the learner scores below 70%, they will not be given the next packet in the series