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Time:
9:00
Length:
50 Minutes
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Jakten - Researching Your Scandinavian Ancestors, Difficulty: Intermediate
Carl Smith, Manager of the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus
Do you have ancestors who emigrated from Denmark, Norway, or Sweden? These countries each did an amazing job of recording and preserving their church and government records from early-modern history until the present - many of which are accessible online. Review record sources and strategies for researchers ready to uncover their Scandinavian family roots.
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Time:
10:00
Length:
50 Minutes
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Family Trees Get Smart: AI as Your Genealogy Assistant, Difficulty: Intermediate
Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh, Chief Genealogist at Family Tree Tracer, LLC
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we discover, analyze, and connect family history records. Join us to explore the emerging ways AI tools are revolutionizing genealogical research - from document analysis to pattern recognition to breakthrough research techniques. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just getting started with digital research, this presentation will help you harness AI's potential in uncovering your family's story.
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Time:
11:00
Length:
50 Minutes
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Resources for New Orleans Area Genealogical Research, Difficulty: Beginner
Stephen Stuart, President of the Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans
Family historians can access a wealth of libraries, archives, and other resources to learn more about their roots in Southeast Louisiana. This presentation provides an overview of those resources – both prominent and not so well known – and key features of their collections. Participants will also receive contact information to get started.
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Time:
1:00
Length:
50 Minutes
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Research Road Trips: Productive for You, Fun for Family, Difficulty: Intermediate
Jessica Horne Collins, President of the Clayton Library Friends
Uncover your family's past with a balance of research and family fun. Learn how to prepare yourself for research trips to libraries, courthouses, archives, and other repositories. Explore ways to take completed and in-progress research and craft a road trip that showcases your family history to loved ones of all ages.
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Time:
2:00
Length:
50 Minutes
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From Names to Narratives: A Simple Guide to Writing, Difficulty: Intermediate
Hannah Kubacak, Librarian at the Waco-McLennan County Library’s Genealogy Center
Learn the art of biographical writing by weaving historical context, personal anecdotes, and family lore into your ancestors' stories. Review tips on maintaining accuracy while crafting a compelling narrative to preserve and share your family history. Join us and be inspired to transform your genealogy research into captivating biographical sketches cherished by future generations.
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Time:
3:00
Length:
50 Minutes
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Following a Civil Case Through Documents Filed in Court, Difficulty: Intermediate
J. Mark Lowe, FUGA, Ky-Tn Research Associates Researcher
Learn the basics of the legal system. Understand the process of following a case through court including dockets, orders, depositions, etc. Find the key to solving a problem using these records.
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Time:
4:00
Length:
80 Minutes
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The Stories of Our Lives: Beginning Your Family History, Difficulty: Beginner
Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library
Discover (or review) straightforward steps to take when starting your family history. Easy steps for comfortably gathering as much information as possible will be shared along with how to organize that information to lead one to next steps and new discoveries.
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