The Hidden Gems Inside Privately Published Family Histories
Unpublished and privately published family histories--like county histories--are unfortunately often ignored by genealogists. However, the clues contained in undocumented family histories may provide a great jumping-off platform for research. This […]
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Census Sense: Clues & Conundrums for Intermediate Researchers
Taking a Genealogy Trip: Ready, Set, Let’s Go!
Rockwall County Library 215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, TX, United StatesGenealogy trips can be "the bomb" or they can explode like a bomb. An unsuccessful trip can most often be prevented by following the steps, cautions, and counsel in this presentation. A fun and lively presentation with stories of personal disasters and serendipity, this is a great way to get ready for that first (or […]
I’ve Got My Ancestry DNA Report: What Do I Do Now?
Emily Fowler Denton County Library 502 Oakland St, Denton, TexasPresented from a non-genetic genealogist point of view, this presentation explains in a fun and visual way how to choose a test, a company, what to do while waiting for the report, and how to maximize the report results. Whether deciding who to contact, how to use the research within the DNA report, or just […]