Patti Gillespie
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 […]
Taking A Genealogy Trip: Ready, Set, Let’s Go!
Robson Ranch Clubhouse 9400 Ed Robson Blvd, Denton, TXGenealogy 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]