Lesser-Known Census Records: Non-Population Schedules
Non-population census records include schedules for: Military Veterans; Mortality; Slaves; Agricultural & Industrial production; Native Americans; “3D” census of 1880 [Defective, Dependent and Delinquent Classes] and Social Conditions. Find out what records still exist, where to locate them and what kind of details may be acquired to flesh out your family story.
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An Introduction to Forensic Genetic Genealogy
This session will show the methodology of how DNA information about potential relationships can be utilized by law enforcement, as was seen in the case of the Golden State Killer. How can we take advantage of new technologies while maintaining an ethical approach?
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Hemerotecas in México
Hemerotecas or newspaper archives in Mexico are an excellent resource for conducting family history research - and many have catalogs, indexes, and even digitized images available online. In this presentation, I will share several examples of these archives and strategies for research.
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Land Holders: Missions, Presidios, Ranches to Land Grants
Knowing the history of acquiring land and the conflicts of different political powers can lead to information about your landholder ancestors. You will also learn where and how to find the records.
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The Tlaxcalans of Northeast Mexico
The Presentation will discuss the special role of the Tlaxcalans in Colonial Mexico. Their settlements in the northeastern section of Mexico will be discussed. Some records from their churches will also be shown.
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The Whys, How’s, and Wherefores of a Surname Study
Ever want to know what a surname study is and how it can help? This session will answer those two questions along with resources available, is it already started, gathering data, how to find other family members and ask them to join, and why Y-DNA is helpful.
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Grandpa Rode with Pancho Villa
I will speak about the enthusiasm of those who have ties to Pancho Villa. He is an individual who is either loved or despised. But equally, makes him as popular as 100 years ago. I am the PV Foundation Rep. I will discuss his family tree, his origins, etc.
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The New World: Migration, DNA, and Genetics
Jewish migration to the New World began very early with individuals of Jewish ancestry escaping the Spanish Inquisition. This migration has impacted history, DNA, and genetics. The program will draw together these various threads and help explain the impact that this migration has made on today's populations.
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Mapping Your Ancestors. Using Free Online Services to Build Interactive Maps
I will show how to combine information from various sources (locations in Gedcom files, landowners registers, etc.) with old and current maps to build beautiful and informative map applications for family history. I will introduce attendants to free, online, services that are useful in mapping family history.
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Breaking Down Sources: Evaluating Records as Evidence
Discover key concepts behind turning records into proof. Learn the basics of how we categorize, sources, information, and evidence on our journey to create a proof statement and meet the Genealogical Proof Standard.
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Reconstructing the Lives of our Female Ancestors
The absence of women in historical records often makes our research challenging. Using social history to discover sources will allow us to create rich biographical sketches and bring our female ancestors out of the shadows of the law or their husbands.
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Cross‐Referencing Letters & Postcards with Documents & Photos
Many family historians, especially those considered “the person in the family to get it all,” find that family correspondence can be used to fill in the gaps in documents, photos, and other resources. How these are cross-referenced, including citing the ephemera, with other evidence is our target.
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