FamilySearch: Finding What You Need and What You Didn’t Know You Wanted
Before Ancestry there was FamilySearch—and FamilySearch continues today as a thriving and consistently updated website for researchers. While many researchers are fond of FamilySearch Wiki and the main research page, this […]
Hidden Stories Discovered in Just 3 Documents
Salt Palace, Salt Lake City 100 S W Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UtahThe death of a young bride, the parentless pastor, a murdered husband cut down in his prime—all are stories that come to light with just 3 original documents. This presentation […]
I’ve Got My Ancestry DNA Report: Evaluating My Test Results For Connections (Intermediate)
Lancaster Veterans' Memorial Library 1600 Veterans' Memorial Pkwy, Lancaster, Lancaster, TexasThis presentation takes understanding the DNA report to the next level. As a warm-up, we will touch on the DNA Ethnicity Report and the DNA Story; more importantly, we will […]
Finding Our Scottish Immigrant’s Home with American Documents
J. Eric Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dalas, TX, United StatesRobert Gillespie, husband, father, and miner emigrated to the United States in 1869. This presentation concentrates on looking for other sources and sites to find Robert’s hometown.
16 Death Records that Will Bring Your Research to Life!
Tyler Public Library 201 S College Ave, Tyler, United StatesKnowing 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.
