genealogy presentation
I’ve Got—Or I’m Getting—My DNA Report: Now What Do I Do? (Beginner)
Lancaster Veterans' Memorial Library 1600 Veterans' Memorial Pkwy, Lancaster, Lancaster, 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 […]
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 […]
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.
County Histories: Lost and Found Information
Grapevine Public Library 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TXBeginning researchers are often unaware of the existence of county histories within the United States; intermediate researchers are often unaware of the process behind the submitted stories. Both groups benefit […]
Taking a Genealogy Trip: Ready, Set, Let’s Go!
Emily Fowler Denton County Library 502 Oakland St, Denton, TexasGenealogy trips can be “the bomb”—or they can bomb. An unsuccessful trip can most often be prevented by following the steps, cautions, and counsel in this presentation. A fun and […]
