Census Sense: Clues & Conundrums for Intermediate Researchers
Fairview, TX 75609Based on the federal census site, this presentation focuses on federal census headings and codes, alternate federal censuses, state censuses, and their use in our research.
I’ve Got My Ancestry DNA Report: Evaluating My Test Results For Connections (Intermediate)
This 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 and looking […]
Find A Grave: Friend, Foe, or Both?
Cemetery research will never be the same because of the wealth of information on Find A Grave. The benefits and rewards of this information, however, may not outweigh the drawbacks and pitfalls found there. This presentation will evaluate the information for accuracy found on Find A Grave while telling stories concerning the spotlighted individuals.
Finding Our Scottish Immigrant’s Home with American Documents
Fort Worth History Center 501 E. Bolt, Fort Worth, TXRobert Gillespie, husband, father, and miner emigrated to the United States in 1869. This presentation concentrates on looking for American sources and sites to find Robert and Robert's family’s home in Scotland.
