For one day only\, starting at 9am on Frid ay\, Oct. 16\, tune in to watch eight fabulous genealogy webinars. Registe r to get your link to all eight presentations. Feel free to go at your own pace and watch whichever webinars interest you! Please note\, these recor dings will not be available after the event ends at midnight. \;
\nWebinars available include: \;
\nBuilding Your Digital Family History Archive \;(Diff
iculty: Intermediate)
EvaAnne Johnson\, Genealogy &\; Local Histor
y Librarian at Wilmette Public Library
While we are researching our f
amily tree\, we often collect a lot of \;digital \;files \;- f
rom downloaded records and emailed documents to scanned photographs and mo
bile screenshots. What should we do with all these \;digital \;fil
es\, and how can we keep them organized? This presentation will cover the
basics of digital preservation and outline practical steps for creating a
well-structured Digital Family History Archive to safeguard your genealogy
work.
Researching Your Scott
ish Ancestors (Difficulty: Intermediate)
Erika A. Ward\, PGC
ERT (Genealogical\, Palaeographic &\; Heraldic Studies)
Do you hav
e ancestors who emigrated from Scotland? Are you unsure of which records e
xist\, how to use them\, or where to find them? This class explores the ri
ch landscape of Scottish historical sources- including census\, church\, c
ivil\, and immigration/emigration records- to help you uncover the stories
hidden in your Scottish heritage.
Cluster Research\, or Discovering You&rsquo\;re Related to the Whole
Block (Difficulty: Intermediate)
Jessica M. Trotter\, Genea
logy Presenter and Researcher
As Aristotle noted\, &ldquo\;Man is by
nature a social animal&rdquo\; -he has family\, society\, and throughout h
istory he has moved with them. This session includes tips\, tricks\, and e
xamples of how researching the neighborhood and other associates of your a
ncestors can further your own research.
Unlocking Your Roots: Starting Your Genealogy Journey
(Difficulty: Beginner)
Barbara Coakley\, Genealogy Researcher\, Speak
er\, Author
Learn how to start your genealogy journey or update your
skills using a repeatable research process. Begin with what you already kn
ow\, frame your research question\, explore essential records\, and organi
ze your discoveries.
Beyond t
he Family Tree: An Introduction to Oral History for Genealogy&nbs
p\;(Difficulty: Beginner)
Adrienne Cain Darough\, MLS\, CA Assistant
Director and Clinical Associate Professor\, Institute for Oral History
Genealogy often begins with documents\, but it becomes powerful through
storytelling. This presentation explores the fundamentals of oral history
and how intentional interviewing can uncover context\, culture\, and conne
ctions that traditional records may miss. Learn how to plan\, conduct\, an
d preserve meaningful family interviews.
Texas &\; Southern Genealogy Resources at the Dolph Briscoe
Center for American History (Difficulty: Beginner)
Margaret
Schlankey\, Assistant Director for Public Services\, Dolph Briscoe Center
for American History\, UT
The Briscoe Center has a vast collection o
f resources helpful to genealogists with roots in Texas and the American S
outh. This presentation will go over what's available and how to access th
em.
Researching Your Revoluti
onary War Soldier: A Case Study \;(Difficulty: Intermediate)<
br />Craig R. Scott\, CG\, FUGA\, President and CEO of Heritage Books\, In
c.
A Revolutionary War ancestor can be a goldmine of information if y
ou know where to look. This lecture aims to examine types of service\, com
piled military service records\, pension applications\, settled accounts\,
and where other documents can be found using a step-by-step methodology i
n a case study.
Gen Z + Genea
logy: Getting the Younger Generation Interested in Genealogy Research \;(Difficulty: Beginner)
Carl Smith\, MLIS\, Manager of the
Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus
Do you h
ave a passion for family history but are worried about who carries the gen
ealogical torch after you? Join in for a special presentation on Gen Z + G
enealogy- where we&rsquo\;ll discuss tips and tricks on how to foster unde
rstanding\, communication\, and participation with the younger generations
\, and ideas to better market genealogy to different age groups in ways th
at can increase interest in the topic all around.
The programs are provided by the Genealogy Education Network (GEN)\, a multi-state initiat ive to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational an d research opportunities that is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of th e Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Gene alogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society.
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