These programs are provided by the Genealo gy Network of Texas (GNT)\, an initiative to connect libraries/genealogica l societies and provide educational and research opportunities that is spe arheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-s ponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society. The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center is a participating organization. Enjoy all day or pick the ones that interes t you the most. Contact the Genealogy Center for login informa tion at Genealogy@ACPL.info.
\n9:00 &ndash\; 9:50 U.S. Naturalization: The Records\, The Laws and the Impact
\nIrene B. Wa lters\, Librarian Houston Public Library&rsquo\;s Family History Research Center
\nDiscover the history of naturalization laws and requirement s in the United States and how this affected your ancestors and their natu ralizations. \; Learn how to utilize naturalization records for geneal ogical research.
\n10:00 &ndash\; 10:50 Genealogy Resources at the T exas General Land Office
\nKevin Klaus\, Texas General Land Office R esearch Room Team Leader and Information Specialist \;
\nThe Tex as General Land Office contains a wealth of genealogical resources for any one researching ancestors that received an original Texas land grant. The collection includes more than 35.5 million documents and over 45\,000 maps and sketches\, dating back to 1561. Explore the Spanish collection\, and grants given under the Republic of Texas with an emphasis on Bounty and Do nation grants\, the Court of Claims files\, and Confederate Scrip Voucher files. Learn how to search the free online database.
\n11:00 &ndash\ ; 11:50 So You Discovered You Have a Colonial Ancestor. Now What?
\nCraig R. Scott\, MA\, CG\, FUGA\, President and CEO of Heritage Books\, In c.
\nCreate a research plan for your colonial ancestor using availab le records in free and subscription databases. Examine existing law in the time-period\, the land process and the probate process. Look for muster a nd payrolls. Learn how to use the state archives to enhance your search. O f course\, it all varies by place and time\, so you need to know when and where you are at all times.
\n11:50 &ndash\; 12:50 Lunch Break
\n12:50 &ndash\; 2:10 Getting Started with Your Genealogy
\nLaura D ouglas\, Head of Special Collections\, Denton Public Library
\nAre y ou curious about your family history\, just not sure how to start? It may be easier than you think. In this session we will discuss the basic concep ts and processes of genealogical research\, the first steps in gathering i nformation\, how to locate and evaluate records\, and how to find free or low-cost training to grow your genealogical skills. \;
\n2:25 &n dash\; 3:15 Introducing the Retro Tech Lab: Digitally Preserving Family Hi story \;
\nMark Dellenbaugh\, MA\, MLIS\, Genealogy and Local Hi story Librarian at the Arlington Public Library
\nLearn about APL&rs quo\;s experience of pitching\, creating\, and operating our new Retro Tec hnology Lab and about personal digital archiving in general. Includes a de monstration of some of the equipment and software used (for converting aud io and video tapes\, 8mm &\; Super8 film\, photos\, negatives\, slides\ , etc. to digital files) interspersed with lessons we&rsquo\;ve learned so far. The presentation concludes with stories of our most memorable patron encounters &\; heart-warming moments of family memories preserved.
\n3:30 &ndash\; 4:20 I&rsquo\;ve Found My Irish Immigrant Ancestor. Now What?
\nClaire Bradley\, MA\, Director of Irish Studies of the Inte rnational Institute of Genealogical Studies
\nLucky enough to have i dentified a place of origin for the Irish ancestor? Depending on when the person emigrated\, there are several ways to approach your next research a venue. Learn how to begin finding resources available online. We will disc uss offline resources in Ireland\, what research can be arranged remotely and what must be done in person. Explore planning a research trip to Irela nd and how to use DNA test results to enhance your work.
\n4:35 &nda sh\; 5:25 Writing Your Family Story: Learning to Assess and Compile Your R esearch \;
\nEmily Coffman Richardson\, Genealogist with KinSear chers\, Director-at-Large\, TxSGS
\nWriting our story and that of ou r ancestors is truly a key result of a genealogist in the 21st century. Th e stories need to be written with either our voice or our hands. \; As genealogists we must get out of the habit of &ldquo\;hunters n&rsquo\; ga therers&rdquo\; and learn to assess and then compile to write the stories that we are finding. \; This program will teach you the keys behind th ese components so that you can move to becoming a researcher and a storyte ller.
\n5:40 &ndash\; 6:30 Proven Methods for Breaking Down Genealog ical Brick Walls
\nLeslie Tomlinson\, MFA\, CG
\nLearn the ski lls to advance your research and develop strategies to help you break down those roadblocks in your family research using familiar resources such as Federal census\, courthouse records\, tax records and passenger list.
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