The Henderson County Historical Society and the Daniel McMahon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution have announced they are co-sponsoring a genealogy workshop for area residents from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, February 21.

The workshop, which will be held at the Henderson County Historical Museum Annex at 207 North Prairieville, is open to anyone interested in working on their family lines. There will be no charge.

The workshop will begin with a class titled "Making the Most of the Evidence You Have," taught by Judy Jacobson, a professional genealogist. That will be followed by one-on-one help at reference and research tables staffed by members of the Henderson County Historical Society, the Daniel McMahon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Athens Genealogical Society and the Henderson County Historical Commission. The study areas will be divided by regions and interest areas.

Books from the personal libraries of experienced researchers and the local history museum will be available.

Since this will just be a one-day workshop, attendees are being asked to come with a clear statement of the problem being researched. Although blank pedigree charts and family group sheets will be available at the workshop, time can be saved if the attendee fills one ahead of time. Lists of sources of the information, such as birth, marriage or death certificates; obituaries, wills or Great Aunt Millie's Family Bible would be helpful.

A one-hour break at noon will allow attendees to go get something to eat. However, attendees can bring a brown bag lunch and work with the books through the lunch period. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided.

To reserve a space, call local history museum curator and Henderson County Historical Commission chair Sarah Jane Brown at 903-675-4222 or DAR Registrar Judy Jacobson at 903-677-9686. Note that because of space limitations, the registration will be closed if the meeting space fills. Late walk-ins may be turned away.