Proving Long-Lost Family the Indirect Way: Finding the Ancestors of F. N. Raymond
West Waco Library & Genealogy Center 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX, United StatesSometimes we must go all the way around before we can prove what is right in front of us. This is a presentation chock full of records and research with a resolution to a mystery that has been misunderstood for a century. Hold on for the ride as this presentation demonstrates use of the “long […]
The Healing Power of Family History
Salt Palace, Salt Lake City 100 S W Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UtahSome among us have experienced great family trauma and bear the scars. Family history research contributes healing to the heart, soul, and sometimes families—but especially to the researcher. Please come and experience the hope and healing that has come to the speaker by researching her family lines. She will share family stories and healing principles […]
The GPS: A Genealogist’s Best Friend
Salt Palace, Salt Lake City 100 S W Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UtahAs much as we use the directional GPS in getting to unknown and tricky destinations, we can also learn to use the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to help us to get to unknown and tricky places in our research. This presentation has a fun and understandable approach to a researched story with a learning curve. […]
16 Death Records That Bring Our Research to Life
Knowing where to look can sometimes be the most difficult part of research. This presentation is filled with stories and examples of often unknown, unfound, and unused death documents.
I’ve Got My Ancestry DNA Report: Evaluating My Test Results For Connections (Intermediate
Emily Fowler Denton County Library 502 Oakland St, Denton, TexasThis presentation takes understanding the DNA report to the next level. We will touch on the Ancestry DNA Ethnicity Report, but more importantly, we will calculate found matches, evaluate the degree of relationship, and compare DNA from Matches, ThruLines, and Parent1 and Parent2. This course is geared for those who are beyond beginner level and […]