Chinese Genealogy Workshop - Ancestry Library Edition
Come explore Vancouver Public Library's genealogy collections and services on Saturday, January 28th, 2012.
May Yan will be demonstrating how to make the most of the online resources that are available at your local library. The start time is 1:00 PM and registration is free! Please email May Yan to confirm your attendance.
Research Guide to Chinese Genealogy
Be sure to check out the Research Guide to Chinese Genealogy: 2nd edition. This workbook will show you the hands-on approach and where to look for Chinese family history with minimum Chinese language skills.
Chinese Genealogy
Many researches focus on using either Chinese or English language resources. Here are some of the important information you will need before you begin your family research project that helps you trace your root to China:
-Birth, death, marriage records - showing parents (surnames, birth place)
-Head Tax information
-Census records, Military record, Land Registry, etc ... in English
-Correspondences, photos, school records, church affiliation
-Family registry/records (Jia Pu or Zu Pu), Clan Association
Contact us for consultation to your research project or a virtual tutorial to Chinese genealogy workshop.
MAY YAN
Currently residing in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada
Received Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies with focus in Chinese History and Language from the University of British Columbia
Co-authored the anthology "Eating Stories: A Chinese Canadian Aboriginal Potluck" by CCHSBC - Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia
Served as a CCHSBC Board member (2008 & 2009)
Consulted as Chinese genealogy researcher to " Ancestors in the Attic " / Chinese Connection
Author of her family line www.yanfamily.ca
Contributed to the article "Dimensions of Responsive Multicultural Library Services at the University of British Columbia: Successes and Challenges" - A conference paper for the IFLA satellite meeting in Vancouver, B.C., Canada August 5-7, 2008
Involved in Vancouver Public Library Chinese Genealogy project
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