Common names in the same location often be come a brick wall for many genealogists. How do you determine which indivi dual is the right one for my family? What records and processes can you ap ply to help you figure out which individual is the right one? What process es can you apply to help you figure out which individual is the right one? Using two cases\, one set in Ohio and one in Mississippi\, individuals wi ll gain the skills to start working through this unique situation when it happens in their family.
\nEmily C. Richardson retired from 30 years in higher education to follow her passion of genealogy by opening Kinsear chers\, a firm dedicated to helping others find their ancestors and preser ve their photos\, documents\, and memorabilia. Growing up with a mother wh o was a genealogist introduced her to the importance of original documenta tion in the pursuit of family ancestors. Emily is currently the director-a t-large for the Texas State Genealogical Society and the programming chair for the Robson Ranch Genealogy Club. Emily speaks professionally and teac hes courses for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNT focuse d on genealogy.
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