This presentation by Seema Kenney explores the historical development of Ellis Island, the immigrant experience, and how shifting laws and policies shaped American immigration. You’ll also learn how to locate and interpret records from EllisIsland.org, CastleGarden.org, and more for your genealogical research.

About Seema: 

A wife, mother of 3, and entrepreneur, Seema is an experienced software instructor and a professional genealogist. Based on over 20 years of research, her known roots are deep in New England as well as England, Germany, and Sweden. Her DNA research has now added The Netherlands to that list.

Seema has a certificate in Genealogical Research from BU, completed ProGen and is an active member of several societies and part of the NERGC planning committee.

If you or someone in your party need accommodations to attend this event, please email danversref@noblenet.org at least one week in advance of the date of the program.