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GENEALOGY
PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE
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"Do
It Backwards" Discusses researching descendants of someone.
Usually we do not do that!!! But sometimes there is a good reason for
doing just that! Finding some other descendant who may have that
vital piece of information that can provide the clue or source that
breaks through your brick wall!
"Digital
Cameras for Genealogist" Your camera can be one of your most
valued research tools. It can help you effectively acquire records
and preserve documents, cut your reproduction costs greatly, achieve
more with your available time and have more FUN! It need not require
a bunch of expensive equipment!
"Where
to Go In and For Southern California" Researching California
family information can be interesting. Or, if you are in Southern
California, where can you go to find information in general? This
gives some solid information.
"Naming
Children in Colonial New England" is a summary of the ideas
found in the many articles and books which have been written on the
subject of naming patterns, hortatory names, family names, religious
/ biblical names, etc in the New England colonies.
"Puritans
or Pilgrims - what is the difference" When doing research on
the earliest immigrants to Colonial New England, whether your people
were Pilgrims or Puritans may make the difference in finding the
information you want. This is a really good presentation for the
month of November.
"Data
Keeping" explains moving from paper records to record managers.
The top programs are described. Both Windows and Mac.
"Census
Basics" introduces the important "science" of making
use of the different census available, including pitfalls.
"Getting
Started with Research" is for those who are finding their
ancestors and need or want more than can be found in census.
"Sources
to Search" is for those getting started and covers searching
practices for cemeteries, land records and military records.
"Record
Keeping Methods" explores some of the popular methods for
keeping order from becoming chaos as our research produces lots of
paper to treasurer and store.
"Dollars
& Sense for my Genealogy Business" gives guidance for those
thinking about moving toward being a professional genealogist. |