We have three speakers lined up to educate you on a variety of genealogy topics and the library will be open extended hours for research. Tickets are $8 for the day and free for members. See the schedule below for more details:
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| Maps can be great supplements to genealogy research, especially when using land records. |
9-10:15am:
“Complex Evidence: Untangling Multiple, Same-Name Individuals” presented by
Judith Herbert
It’s pretty common for names to be
reused in families, but it can be frustrating to track your genealogy when it
seems everyone is named John, Jacob, and Mary. Judith Herbert, certified
genealogist, will present strategies for untangling the confusion caused by
same-name individuals within your family tree.
10:15-11:30am:
“Patching Families Together Through Land Records” presented by Tina Post
When genealogists hit brick walls
it’s not fun. Land records can provide the clues necessary to put stymied
research on track again. This presentation will provide examples of how
relationships can be gleaned using deeds, bounty lands and land grants. In
addition, platting will be discussed as a means of creating more leads to
investigate.
11:30-12:45pm:
“Gravestone Conservation for the Genealogist” presented by Christopher White
Have you ever seen that unreadable
gravestone or that toppled monument and wondered what can I do to address its
condition? There is a correct way and a wrong way to remedy that gravestone.
Christopher White, a genealogist, historian, and gravestone conservator, will
present a program on gravestone conservation including cleaning, repair, what
to do, what not to do, when to do nothing, and when to seek a professional
conservator.
12:45-4pm:
Research in the Library
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| Learn to care for gravestones and memorials at this year's Genealogy Day. |
Best,
Marietta
