The 19th and early 20th centuries were "golden years" for the railroad as it opened the west to more settlement. My Grandfather worked for the railroad as did many men (and a handful of women) as the Midwest and West were settled. Learn how to discover the companies, what type of jobs and where the people worked.
Janice Lovelace, Ph.D. is a genealogical researcher, author and lecturer, with over thirty years of experience. Dr. Lovelace is a frequent speaker at national and regional genealogy conferences on health and genetics, ethnic minority genealogy, and research methodology. She authored the National Genealogical Society's continuing education course African American Roots: A Historical Perspective and is an instructor at the Midwest African American Genealogical Institute (MAAGI). She is a national board member of Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and serves on her local society's board. She belongs to the Ohio Genealogical Society, AAHGS, and the National Genealogical Society (NGS).
Thursday, November 18
Was your Ancestor Truly Gone or Just Hidden Within the Records (Webinars)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Presented by Pam Vestal on 18 Nov 2021 at 7:00pm MT.
Why haven't you found your ancestors in the records? Documents are often hidden from view, with information that is present but concealed, stored in a place or a manner that is unexpected, misspelled, indexed incorrectly, or separated from the other similar records. We'll explore strategies for tracking down these elusive ancestors so that we don't miss a single detail.
Pam Vestal is a full-time genealogist and lecturer in Oregon whose research extends far beyond the Pacific Northwest, with clients all over the U.S. and research that reaches beyond our borders. From family histories to house histories, she tailors her work to the unique needs of each client, but as a professional writer, she specializes in digging into the genealogical facts to tell the ancestors' stories. An illustrated genealogical biography makes a wonderfully personal way to honor them. Need answers to nagging questions about your origins? She'll investigate and create a report. Whether lecturing to professionals or newcomers to the field, she welcomes the opportunity to share what she has learned through genealogical coursework, conferences and years of on-site and online research.
Thursday, December 16
Google My Maps: Visualizing Your Ancestors Lives (Webinars)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Presented by Linda Debe on 16 Dec 2021 at 7:00pm MT.
Part of the Google app package, Google My Maps gives us a way to visualize our ancestors’ lives, from migration patterns, cemetery locations, trip planning, to helping decide if documents and facts, are really plausible for an ancestor. Learn the basic features of Google My Maps, and start visualizing your ancestor.
Linda Debe has 35 years of research experience. She is a member of several genealogy societies, and has attended both conferences and week-long institutions. She is currently enrolled with National Institute for Genealogical Studies. She is the creator of the free genealogy calendar on Google. She has many genealogy passions, but after taking a few maps courses and attending the free maps webinars offered, she has developed a passion for maps and land records. Organization of the records she finds runs a close behind. She has presented a few times at local society meetings, and has developed several short how to videos on YouTube
Janice Lovelace, Ph.D. is a genealogical researcher, author and lecturer, with over thirty years of experience. Dr. Lovelace is a frequent speaker at national and regional genealogy conferences on health and genetics, ethnic minority genealogy, and research methodology. She authored the National Genealogical Society's continuing education course African American Roots: A Historical Perspective and is an instructor at the Midwest African American Genealogical Institute (MAAGI). She is a national board member of Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and serves on her local society's board. She belongs to the Ohio Genealogical Society, AAHGS, and the National Genealogical Society (NGS).
Pam Vestal is a full-time genealogist and lecturer in Oregon whose research extends far beyond the Pacific Northwest, with clients all over the U.S. and research that reaches beyond our borders. From family histories to house histories, she tailors her work to the unique needs of each client, but as a professional writer, she specializes in digging into the genealogical facts to tell the ancestors' stories. An illustrated genealogical biography makes a wonderfully personal way to honor them. Need answers to nagging questions about your origins? She'll investigate and create a report. Whether lecturing to professionals or newcomers to the field, she welcomes the opportunity to share what she has learned through genealogical coursework, conferences and years of on-site and online research.
Linda Debe has 35 years of research experience. She is a member of several genealogy societies, and has attended both conferences and week-long institutions. She is currently enrolled with National Institute for Genealogical Studies. She is the creator of the free genealogy calendar on Google. She has many genealogy passions, but after taking a few maps courses and attending the free maps webinars offered, she has developed a passion for maps and land records. Organization of the records she finds runs a close behind. She has presented a few times at local society meetings, and has developed several short how to videos on YouTube