\;Professional genealogists will pres ent programs for family history researchers at all levels on censuses\, ne wspapers\, DNA\, cemeteries\, land records and more. \; \; Histori cal\, genealogical\, and lineage groups will be here to answer questions a nd provide more information on their work throughout the event. \;
\nCheck-in will begin at 9:30am and our keynote speaker\, Juliana Szucs
\, will kick things off at 10am. \; Then choose the sessions you prefe
r throughout the day. \; There will be a break from 12:15pm to 2pm to
try the local lunch scene or bring your own to enjoy on our patio and visi
t with the representatives from local historical and genealogical groups.<
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11:15-12:15pm &ndash\; Tuning Into the DNA of Yo
ur Ancestors
Music is a universal language that can bring pe
ople together from all over the world. Did you know it can connect you to
your ancestors as well? To better understand your DNA matches\, it is esse
ntial to have a good understanding of DNA recombination. In this focused d
iscussion\, we will break down this process into easy-to-digest bites of k
nowledge. JaKobi Burton\, Indiana African American Genealogy Group.
11:15-12:15pm -Navigating Federal Census Records
Un
cover and piece together your family history through census data. \; C
ensus records hold valuable clues waiting to be discovered. Go beyond the
numbers and delve into the lives of your ancestors. Explore your family&rs
quo\;s lineage across different census years. Nancy Massey\, Hamilton Coun
ty Genealogist
2-3pm &ndash\; Genealogy Next Steps: Digging
Deeper
Discover genealogy research tips and methods to find
ing out more about your ancestors. Learn to go beyond basic searches and b
reak down those brick walls through newspapers\, directories\, and more! K
amia Jackson\, Program Committee Chair of Indiana African American Genealo
gy Group (IAAGG)
2-3pm - Breaking the Silence: Understanding
One Man&rsquo\;s Naval Experience in World War II
Follow o
ne sailor from the rolling Alleghenies to European shores\, desert sands\,
and tropical islands\, and his granddaughter&rsquo\;s research to underst
and his silence at the helm of LST-504. More than military research or res
ource tips\, this is a deeply personal story of unhealthy inter-generation
al patterns and an ongoing example of applying the lessons gleaned from ou
r work to heal our family today and tomorrow. Lauren Peightel\, Manager of
Engagement at Indiana Historical Society
3:15-4:15pm Land F
or the Landless: Homestead Records and How to Use Them
The
Homestead Act of 1862 opened millions of acres of land for settlement acro
ss 30 states. Interested individuals needed to meet certain criteria befor
e the land could gain title to this land. The records created from this pr
ocess are often overlooked by family historians. This session will help yo
u understand the wealth of knowledge that can be found in these valuable r
ecords. Amber Oldenburg\, One Branch at a Time Genealogy \;
3:15-
4:15pm Sermons in Stones: the Symbolism of Grave
Markers and Cemetery Art? \;
Public historian Glory-June
Greiff discusses the meaning behind the lambs\, urns\, tree stumps\, and
other symbols found on gravestones. Bring your questions about cemetery sy
mbols and discover a world of hidden meaning. Glory-June Greiff\, Historia
n-At-Large \;
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