Mon., January 25, 2016 at 6:30pm
Mon., January 25, 2016 at 7:30pm
Salem Public Library
821 E. State St.
Salem, OH
On January 25, 2016 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Salem Public Library will host a genealogy program, “Reconnoitering Military Records for Family History” to be presented by Tim Seman, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Information Services, Research and Instruction Librarian.
Explore the records of our armed forces and bring greater meaning to your family tree. Learn how to pursue personnel files and military unit histories in order to understand your ancestor’s role in defending our nation’s heritage. Resources that are available through the library and beyond will be identified and described.
The program will take place in the library’s Quaker Meeting Room located at 821 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460. Registration is requested online at www.salem.lib.oh.us. The program is free of cost to attend and is open to the public. For more information and assistance with registration please contact the library at 330-332-0042.
About the presenter: Mr. Seman holds degrees in History, Political Science, International Affairs, and Library & Information Science. He has worked for the Library of Congress and the Ohio Historical Society. His current interests include Family History Research, Applied Philosophy, Animal Rights, Veganism, Writing, and Marksmanship. He is a devoted uncle to 9 nephews and nieces, and feels lucky to enjoy the company of his aging parents every day.