Protecting Photos & Memorabilia From Disasters: A Practical Beginning
Don't let it happen to you! Learn how to protect yoru precious photos, airlooms, and memorabilia from disaster.
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Using Obituaries to Reconstruct Family Groups
With this presentation you will learn how to reconstruct extended family groups using modern day obituaries. Several case studies will be presented and best privacy practices will be discussed.
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Mastering the MyHeritage DNA Test
Genealogists who overlook or underutilize the MyHeritage DNA test are missing out on many great tools. Using examples from his personal account, Richard will demonstrate these features and show how they can be used productively by genealogists, adoptees, and anyone curious about their family history or ethnic background.
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Genealogy in the AI Era: What You Can Do with ChatGPT
Through diverse case examples, participants learn to about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how to utilize ChatGPT for tasks such as extracting data from obituaries, storytelling, translating documents, and more, enhancing their genealogical work.
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Notarial Records of New Spain and Mexico: An Introduction
Notarial records are an important, though often overlooked, record source for genealogists in Mexico. This presentation will introduce the content and scope of Mexican notarial records, and explain where to find original and indexed versions of these records. Also included will be hints for how to read notarial sources.
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Genealogy Research Methodology for Absolute Beginners
This class is designed to be a comprehensive introduction and guide to genealogical methodology, including: creating meaningful research goals, choosing and locating various types of records, thorough evidence analysis, and integrating the Genealogical Proof Standard. Geared towards beginners, but an excellent review for all skill levels!
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Our Black Sheep and Their Prison Records
Family trees often have ancestors that are not “acceptable” topics of conversation. But why is that the case? A common reason is they were in trouble with the law. We will explore three different case studies on how to use newspapers, online searches, archives, legal papers, and more.
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Reconstructing Mama Pepa's DNA
Each DNA-tested descendant of a person includes some of their DNA. Descendant tests can "cover" a significant part of the ancestor's DNA and matches. Josefa Ruiz (Mama Pepa) died in 1964, but we can know much of what her DNA test would have told us if she had done one.
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Researching as We Age: Ways to Reboot the Brain
Our brains usually are not as efficient as we age: stamina to research long hours is nonexistent. Eyesight gets poor. Memory fades. Cognition is weak. But don’t quit researching! There are ways to continue, albeit a bit slower; learn how here.
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Where to Start: Beginning Tips for Researching Mexican Families
This presentation will provide basic pointers for where to start with research methods and record sources in Mexican genealogy. Topics covered will include oral history, which documents to look for in family collections, as well as where to begin in online American and Mexican records for your family.
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Mexican American Mutual Aid Societies
Mutualistas, or mutual aid societies, sprang up in Mexican American communities in the early 20th century to protect and assist members facing economic hardships or discrimination. Health insurance, burial assistance, legal advocacy, cultural activities, and member participation are detailed in an extraordinary array of records.
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Día de Muertos! Origin, Meaning, and Significance
Genealogical research always leads us to think about and remember our deceased loved ones. Understanding and knowing the underlying customs in Mexico is always a great opportunity to connect with those who came before us. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is undoubtedly a tradition that every genealogy researcher
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