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Scrapbooks are one of my favorite record sources that I love to access and do research in and also to process as an archivist. Scrapbooks are like time capsules, they contain just about anything and until you “open them up”, you don’t know what is in them. This presentation is going to talk about the…
Getting Into The Habit: Researching Female Religious In Your Family Tree | David Ryan
Those of us who grew up in Roman Catholic families or were educated in Catholic schools likely have some connection to women religious. They were often influential figures in their communities, not only because of their association with religion and education, but also as employers. Despite this, uncovering more information on their lives can often be…
How To Get Children Involved In Family Research
Getting family members involved in genealogy can sometimes have its own challenges. Many children know little, if any, information about their families. This can include their place of origin, the extended family members, and the experiences they endured to bring them to the place they are now. There is a wealth of information not only in…
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We will use Google Maps to see where your ancestors walked, plot the migration of your ancestors, plot where your earliest known ancestor was located, and organize a trip. This session will explain how to use Google Maps to see what is now in the location of an ancestor’s home add these locations with stars…
Blogging Your Family History
Join the more than 3,300 genealogists already blogging their family history; it has never been easier to get started! The president of GeneaBloggersTRIBE discuss the most popular, free, and easy blogging platforms, as well as where to find writing prompts and inspiration. This session will cover • A basic overview of how blogs work •…
