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Trace the trails of your ancestors with the help of Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Center, 2601 S. Harvard, during Family History Month in July.

This monthlong series of genealogy workshops will help you sort through mountains of documents to find your heritage. Each program highlights different ways to search, verify and document your ancestry with accurate results. All library programs are free and open to the public.

The annual series is highlighted with a visit from certified genealogist Mark Lowe, a popular presenter at the annual series. Lowe will share his personal experiences that help beginning and experienced researchers gain new skills and insights for research. He specializes in Kentucky and Tennessee resources and researches primarily in original records and manuscripts throughout the Southeast.

Lowe’s two programs are at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.

“Genealogy Workshop with Mark Lowe,” July 26, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lowe will discuss “Constructing an Ancestor,” “Dower, Dowry and Detinue” and “Remembering the War: Civil War Veterans and Friends.”

“Tennessee: Records of the Volunteer State,” July 27, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Lowe will discuss record types, finding aids and locations for genealogists researching Tennessee.

“Each year, Mark Lowe makes presentations to a roomful of eager ancestor tracers in Tulsa,” said Kathy Huber, Genealogy Center manager. “You will learn his time-saving methods that are sure to increase your ability to accurately find correct information. His programs are a must for those looking to avoid common genealogy research stumbling blocks. ”

The Genealogy Center features 5,500 square feet of comprehensive research collections, furnishings and a staff devoted to genealogy research and service. As one of the largest genealogical research collections in Oklahoma, the center focuses on Oklahoma, but a large number of materials cover Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. The collection contains approximately 10,000 books, 300 rolls of census microfilm, microfiche, Final Rolls of the Five Civilized Tribes, as well as historical and topographical maps.

For a complete listing of Family History Month programs, call the Genealogy Center, 746-5222, or visit the library’s Web site, www.tulsalibrary.org.