Beginning Citations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This session provides an overview of genealogical citation theory, why citations are important, why “where you got it” matters even when there are other copies of the record available elsewhere, and includes copious examples. Download for $22<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n order recording<\/strong><\/a> for $23<\/p>\n\n\n\n This presentation discusses ways real estate may have left your ancestor\u2019s possession and how to find those records. Learning how your ancestor\u2019s property passed from their hands has the potential to provide significant genealogical information not always easily obtainable elsewhere. It\u2019s not always as simple as searching for a deed of sale. Not every record can be located easily online and not every transaction was an actual deed signed by your ancestor. Our focus is on United States records from the 17th<\/sup> century through recent times. Detailed handout that parallels the presentation included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michael has over thirty years of research experience with land, court, and probate records and in providing genealogical instruction at a variety of levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not always possible to preserve or keep everything in a relative\u2019s home when they pass away. Items that have to be given away, sold, or even thrown away do often hold memories. We will discuss creating a digital record of those items and their history so that the stories and information is not lost even if the items cannot be retained in the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Items to be discussed include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Organizing items before photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Photographing items<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Organizing photographs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Creating digital books from photographs by adding personal stories and memories of the item<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will discuss using digital books to record personal memories, soliciting memories from other family members, and more if time allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purchase option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Order for immediate download ($22)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understanding Search Options and Effectively Searching Databases<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Confused by Soundex, \u201csounds like,\u201d wildcards, unexact matches and the like? Confused when different sites have different search options? This presentation will discuss what each of these options do, how to navigate websites that use different searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will see how to effectively use these options to increase the chance you find the names you need in a database. We will also see how to formulate search strategies and create a search tableau to organize your searches and track your progress. Handout included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Order for immediate download $22<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where Did the Farm Go?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rooting Around for Farmers <\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about your rural ancestors with our hour-long presentation
Immediate download–handout included $20<\/strong><\/a>
Michael shares 30 years<\/em> of experience researching his<\/em> own farming ancestors<\/em>
This presentation will discuss sources that should be fully utilized in a researcher\u2019s search for more about their farming ancestor. We will look at sources and materials that provide direct and indirect information about your farming ancestor and their farming operation. Local, state, and federal sources will be covered in addition to non-governmental records. There is information available to help you gain more insight into your farming ancestor\u2019s life and lifestyle. Material will be applicable to farm landowners in addition to tenant farmers and farm laborers. This session presumes a basic understanding of local records, including land records
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nBrick Walls A to Z 2024 <\/span><\/strong>
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In this presentation, we\u2019ll look at a list of current ways in 2024 to break through those genealogy brick walls running from approaches beginning from A to Z. This session is geared toward advanced beginner or intermediate genealogists, keeping in mind that anyone can have gaps in their knowledge. We\u2019ll look at ways that are free or easy on the pocketbook. Approaches are down-to-earth, practical, and easy to implement and understand and will be illustrated by short practical examples. 2024 may be winding down, but your genealogy research probably is not. Discover the best ways to break through those research problems and get motivated to take another look at ones you\u2019ve put on the back burner. Our approach will be in the style of Genealogy Tip of the Day<\/em>, we\u2019ll be short and to the point\u2026with the goal of jump-starting your research. Focus will be on United States research problems with some discussion of immigrant research. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPreserving What Can\u2019t Be Preserved<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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