Professional genealogists will present pro
grams for family history researchers at all levels on using newspapers\, l
and and probate records\, records from the National Archives\, and immigra
tion to the Midwest. Historical and genealogical groups will be here to an
swer questions and provide more information on their work during the break
. \; Door prizes and giveaways will go home with some lucky winners.&n
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Check-in will begin at 12:45 pm and our key
note speaker\, Lori L. Samuelson of Genealogy At Heart\,
will kick things off at 1pm with "Genealogy Inspiration". \;Stuck on a
brick wall? Looking for fresh ways to uncover family stories and connect
with your past? Join professional genealogist\, author\, and educator Lori
L. Samuelson of Genealogy at Heart for an engaging program filled with cr
eative approaches to family history research. \; \;Discover how su
rname studies\, storytelling projects\, blogging\, family history writing\
, research spreadsheets\, timelines\, volunteer opportunities\, and even a
rt\, food\, and family activities can lead to unexpected discoveries. Whet
her you are a beginner or an experienced researcher\, you'll leave with pr
actical ideas to help you break through research challenges\, preserve fam
ily stories\, and make genealogy more meaningful and enjoyable. \;&nbs
p\;This presentation is packed with real-life examples\, helpful resources
\, and inspiration to help you connect\, communicate\, and create through
family history.
Choose from these sessions at 2pm: \;
Researching Newspapers Outside of Newspapers.com \
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Amber Oldenburg- One Branch at a Time Genea
logy \;
The availability of digitized newspapers continu
es to grow each day. This presentation will showcase sites that make newsp
apers available to researchers for free or very little cost\, such as Adva
ntage Archives and Chronicling America\, as well as the resources for news
paper research available at local FamilySearch Centers and archives. Atten
dees will walk away armed with a wide array of resources to begin tracing
their family history in newspapers. \;
Using Lan
d and Probate Records to Create Your FAN Club \;
John Barr- Old Northwest Genealogy \;
Using Land and Pr
obate Records to create a list of family\, associates\, and neighbors that
can add context and proof to your lineage research. \; \;
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iddot\; How to compile a FAN Club from Land and different probate records.
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·\; What your FAN Club is and who it might consi
st of. \;
·\; Land and Probate documents that may add to yo
ur FAN Club. \;
·\; How to use your FAN Club to advance you
r research. \;
·\; Example of creating and using a FAN Club
from land and probate records. \;
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Break 3pm-3:35pm&
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Visit with representatives from local historical and genealogi
cal/lineage societies. Snacks will be available. \;
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Choose from these sessions at 3:45pm: \;
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Acc
essing Tools and Records from the National Archives for Family History&nbs
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Ryan Johnson- RJJ Genealogy \;
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)\, \;holds rec
ords relevant to a diverse range of family history research goals. Join us
to learn about the importance of knowing what NARA offers and how to star
t finding your ancestors and their entourage in federal records. \;
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From Feet to Flight: (Im)migrating to the Midwest&
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Amy Vedra\, Director Reference Services\, Ind
iana Historical Society \;
Discover the journeys of fami
lies moving to the Midwest\, exploring challenges\, experiences\, and fact
ors shaping their arrival through personal accounts and historical insight
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Registration is required.
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