Add an eventSessions at Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference about Strategies and Techniques
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Thursday 8th September 2011
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T-203: Saving a Life: Your Family's Health History
by Donna M. Moughty
The more you know about your family health history, the more you can do to reduce the risk of serious illness for yourself and family.
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T-206: The Jones Jinx: Tracing Common Surnames
by Thomas Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA
This case study will explain how missing, erroneous, and altered records were overcome to identify the parents of an orphan named Jones. Attendees will learn research strategies that they can use to solve their own common-surname problems.
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T-216: Building a House History
by Cath Madden Trindle, CG
Every occupant leaves a mark on a house and every house leaves a mark on its residents. Who lived in your house?
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T-219: Immigrant Cluster Communities: Past, Present, and Future
by Lisa Alzo
A discussion of using cluster research to enhance your own genealogy, and how to use technology and the Internet to build "virtual cluster communities."
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T-224: Where Did They Go? - Americans in Britain
Records of your American ancestors in British records, including many that are now online
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T-233: Locating and Using Oral History Collections
by Timothy Pinnick
Oral history collections are valuable resources for genealogists. Why use them? How important are they? Are they worth the effort to locate? Learn the answers to these questions and more!
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T-236: Going Beyond the Bare Bones: Reconstructing Your Ancestors' Lives
by Thomas Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA
Attendees will learn how to extract information from frequently used genealogical sources to create biographies that bring ancestors to life.
Friday 9th September 2011
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F-305: BCG Certification Seminar
by Thomas Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, Rev. Dr. David McDonald, CG and Elissa Scalise Powell, CG
Join BCG associates as they explain the nature and purpose of certification, as well as the application process, requirements, and how to prepare.
Sponsored by Board for Certification of Genealogists
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F-321: Maximizing Your Reach: Research in University Libraries
by Timothy Pinnick
Rarely will a researcher find such diversity of resources as they are apt to find at a university library. Rich microfilm collections, remarkable databases, and extended research hours are just a few of the reasons you'll soon be hooked!
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F-333: Using "Correlation" to Reveal Facts that No Record States
by Thomas Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA
Attendees will learn how to compare and contrast information from related sources to reveal information, relationships, and identities that no single source specifies.
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F-342: Avoiding Pitfalls in New England Research
A look at various major record types for New England pointing out some of the idiosyncrasies that create pitfalls that researchers don't expect.
Sponsored by New England Historic Genealogical Society
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F-350: Lessons from a Snoop: Collaterals and Associates
by Debra S. Mieszala, CG
Crucial information on direct ancestors is often found by exploring collateral relatives, associates, and neighbors. Case studies present examples of invaluable finds.
Saturday 10th September 2011
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S-405: Genealogy in Alphabetical Order: Using Indexes Effectively
by James L. Hansen, FASG
Genealogists use (and rely on) innumerable indexes to many sources, often carelessly and incompletely. This presentation will examine a variety of indexes-large and small, printed and manuscript, on paper, microfilm and online-and suggest strategies for index-using success.
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S-411: Options in Post-Adoption Research
by Debra S. Mieszala, CG
The laws governing the release of adoption information are unique to each jurisdiction. Learn about the various options and how to begin a search.
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S-414: Developing Effective Research Strategies
by Linda Turner, AG
Creating a good research strategy before you delve into a research project will likely save you time and wasted effort in your work. Review essential techniques and methods that can solve difficult research problems without going in circles.
Sponsored by FamilySearch
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S-422: Evidence: Guidelines for Evaluating Genealogical Sources
Elements of evaluating the evidence found in sources and documents.
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S-435: Burned Counties Research
by David Dilts, AG
Discusses attitude, finding substitutes for burned records, being thorough, innovative, and using good follow-up.
Sponsored by FamilySearch
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S-443: The Genealogical Proof Standard: What It Is and What It Is Not
by Thomas Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA
Apply the Genealogical Proof Standard to simple and complex-evidence cases, use it as a guide for planning and implementing research, and incorporate it into proof arguments.
Sponsored by BCG Education Fund
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S-452 How Mature are you (Genealogically)?
You will learn an easy system to rate your own genealogical skill level and identify your strengths and weaknesses. You will learn a simple framework for improvement using Genealogical Maturity Levels. After attending this class you will have the knowledge you need to become a better genealogist.
Sponsored by FamilySearch
Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference
United States United States, Springfield
6th–11th September 2011