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Time:
10:30 AM
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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Time:
1:00 PM
Length:
50 Minutes
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All in the Family: Using Collateral Research to Build Your Family Tree, Difficulty: Intermediate
Sandra Crowley, Director of Development for the Texas State Genealogical Society
Collateral research is a powerful genealogical method that extends beyond direct ancestors to investigate the broader family network. Explore strategies to find additional records, reconstruct family dynamics, and navigate challenges posed by missing direct ancestor documentation. This approach is useful when primary records are scarce, offering contextual clues, migration patterns, and unexpected biographical details. Learn to transform fragmented family history into a rich and comprehensive narrative.
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Time:
1:50 PM
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:
3:00 PM
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:
3:50 PM
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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