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Friday 9th September 2011
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F-302: U.S. Territorial Papers, 1789-1873: Records of the Frontiersmen
Tips for finding and using this set of Government documents which are chuck-a-block full of names and activities of the first settlers of U.S. Territories.
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F-311: Navigating the 1890 Gap: Research with State Census Records
by Kris W. Rzepczynski, MLS, MA
Given the near-total loss of the 1890 U.S. Census, state census records frequently serve as an effective substitute. This program will explore these underutilized resources, focusing primarily on the available schedules from across the United States from that time period.
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F-318: Using Records in the National Archives: A Researcher's View
by Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL
Using Records in the National Archives covers how to locate National Archives records, from a researcher*s view. Locating records using NARA's ARC and AAD are covered as well as hoe to locate which records have been digitized.
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F-330:The "Draper Papers": Research in this (In)famous Manuscript Collection
by James L. Hansen, FASG
How to find and genealogically research in this noted manuscript collection. This lecture will explain the background and organization of the collection, and describe the research strategies necessary to exploit its riches.
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F-339: Open Forum with NARA
by NARA Staff
NARA staff will take questions about NARA from the audience.
Sponsored by National Archives and Records Administration
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F-347: Using City Directories: Following a Family's Migration from Ohio to Illinois
by Deborah Abbott, Ph.D.
City directories are valuable sources that help to pinpoint our ancestor's existence. Using these directories with other genealogical sources can provide a goldmine of information. Learn how city directories helped solve a family mystery of migration, death and relationships.
Saturday 10th September 2011
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S-403: U.S. Naturalization Records
by Carol Smith, AG
U.S. Naturalization--This class will include a comprehensive look at naturalization records from the Colonial era through the 1900s in the United States. It will focus on the information available in different time periods, where and how to locate naturalization records, and Internet sources for naturalization to help you in your search.
Sponsored by FamilySearch
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S-412: Successful Cemetery Stalking
Many cemeteries maintain extensive files about the people interred there. This seminar examines the many types of death-related documents and online resources you can use to locate cemeteries. You'll also learn some methodologies to prepare for a successful cemetery investigation.
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S-420: So You Can't Read a Foreign Language: Deciphering Vital Records - Tips and Techniques
by C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL
This presentation will provide resources, tips and techniques to make a foreign language "brick wall" a little smaller.
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S-433: The Homestead Records at Footnote.com
by Roberta "Bobbi" King
Homestead records are a rich source of what life was like for that claimant in that place at that time, including military service, absences due to hardship, and farm-site detailed descriptions. Footnote.com digitized images of the homestead records offer examples. Sponsored by Footnote.com
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S-441: U.S. Census Agricultural Schedules: Placing Your Farming Ancestor in Context
The 1840 through 1910 U.S federal censuses included an Agricultural Schedule. It details your ancestor's farm including crops, livestock, timber, mining, and production of commodities such as honey, butter, and eggs. Learn how to find and use these insightful documents.
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S-450: The 1940 Census
by Constance Potter
Learn how to prepare for the 1940 census and the new census questions.
Sponsored by National Archives and Records Administration
Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference
United States United States, Springfield
6th–11th September 2011