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FALL GENEALOGY CONFERENCE
Our Fall 2008 Genealogy Conference is just around the corner on October 25th. This all-day conference will feature nationally recognized genealogy speakers, who will lecture as well as conduct small-group discussions. For more details, including synopses of lectures, speaker bios, and a registration form, please click here. To register online using a credit card, please click here.
Make Those Early Census Records Talk to You - J. Mark Lowe, CG Although they require more analysis, the census records before 1850 can answer many of our genealogical questions and provide clues for additional research. The key to using these records is the development of an adequate plan of action. The proper use of census records requires consistent handling, analysis and documentation. These population schedules are especially helpful to genealogists because of their availability, genealogical value and data consistency. A process to use a Census/Birthyear comparison form will be introduced. This process of comparison will help you to identify discrepancies in the census report, and then formulate a successful research plans.
Out on a Limb, Trapped by Bad Research - J. Mark Lowe, CG Bad, weak, or missing evidence all contribute to misleading research. In an effort to get back on track you should review your research findings, sharpen your techniques, evaluate your sources, and map a new course. We will focus on weaknesses caused by undocumented evidence, unreliable evidence, reliance on derivative resources, misinterpretation of evidence, and disorganization. A plan to repair the cracks and restore the structure will be shared. The probability of creating a successful research project is greatly enhanced when the project begins with a precise statement of research goals and reasoning for the process. Once this is accomplished, the sequential steps necessary for preparing a research plan and successfully executing the research project are easier to identify and organize.
Dos and Dont’s for Your Research - Pamela K Boyer, CG, CGL This topic presents some clear-cut rules to ensure that your family history efforts are accurate and follow accepted standards for genealogical research. Also included are some clues to help jump-start stalled projects.
Our National Treasure: The Library of Congress - Pamela K Boyer, CG, CGL Even if you never visit Washington, DC, you should explore the holdings of the Library of Congress. We’ll mine the online collection for its wealth of documents, maps, books, photographs, even sound recordings, and learn to successfully search the online catalogs.
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