Filipino Genealogy 101

Name: Filipino Genealogy 101
Start: 2025-10-14T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-14T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 210 W Green Street, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61801

Schedule

Tue Oct 14 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

210 W Green Street, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61801 | Urbana, IL

Discover resources and techniques for researching your Filipino genealogy!
If you've ever wondered how to get started in researching Filipino roots, you're not alone. Join us and gain the skills you need to effectively research your Filipino ancestors; learn major record types and repositories, where and how to access records, traditional naming practices, and more! An invaluable resource for anyone with connections to the Philippines.
Amy Carpenter is a Utah native whose love for genealogy started at a young age and blossomed during the 18 months she lived in the Philippines. Amy graduated from Brigham Young University in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Family History - Genealogy and now works in multiple capacities as a professional genealogist, specializing in American South and Filipino genealogy. When not researching, Amy enjoys traveling with her husband and two children, and spending time outdoors.
This event is cosponsored by the Champaign County Genealogical Society.
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