For those that are in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area
the Fredericksburg Regional Genealogical Society (FRGS) will be presenting a
lecture series in conjunction with the
Central Regional Rappahannock Library
(CRRL). They are free and open to the
public, but
registration is required to make sure the correct room size is
booked.
FRGS is lucky to have a few national speakers for this
event as well as talented members from the local FRGS and researchers from the CRRL
presenting. I will be giving 2
presentations on May 11th if you are in the area. While I will not be able to attend the whole series due
to previous commitments I would love to know if you will be attending!
The information below was kindly put together By Mary Maki for the fliers.
Introductory
Genealogy and Beyond
Central
Rappahannock Regional Library
1201
Caroline Street
Fredericksburg,
VA 22401
Call
540-372-1144 to register
March 16&30,
April 13&27, May 11
9:00 a.m. – Noon
March 16, 2013
Getting Started by Tripp Wiggins – Session I
Genealogy research is not as difficult as one might
think. Mr. Wiggins will address the question of why we do genealogy, what we
get out of it, and how to begin. He will explain how talking with family
members, looking around the home for family bibles, letters, and photographs,
etc. provides important information. He
will then show how to research vital records (birth, marriage, and death), and
conclude with an introduction to using the U.S. Census in genealogy research.
A Fresh Look at Beginning
African American Genealogy by Char McCargo Bah– Session
II
Although this lecture is
focused on finding resources for those of African American heritage, the
organizational aspects she covers will benefit every genealogist. Ms. Bah will
cover organizing your research, writing narratives of what you already know,
how to interview relatives, utilizing the U.S. Census, vital statistics, and
the importance of joining a genealogical society.
March 30, 2013
Admittedly
not the most exciting part of tracing ancestors, documenting the information is
by far the most important. Source citation is critical to genealogy research, and
Mr. Mason will show how to correctly document sources and explain why it is so
important.
Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics by Tish Como –
Session II
Genealogy
is about more than recording the names and dates associated with one’s
ancestors; it’s about discovering how they lived. This session will focus on
locating records and resources that can help tell your family’s story;
developing good research habits; using advanced search techniques for better
results; and critically evaluating records and findings.
April 13, 2013
Timelines
by Phyllis Marilyn (Jule) Legare – Session I
It's
easy to let ourselves focus on finding ancestors names, dates &
places. However, our ancestors also fit into a broad picture of life at a
certain point in time. World and local events helped to shape our ancestor's
choices and lives. Initially in a timeline we may have descriptive data about
an ancestor's life. When we interweave historical data, we enrich our
understanding. Discussion will encompass describing timelines, how to create
them and how to find the appropriate historical data to include.
Military
Research Phyllis Marilyn (Jule) Legare – Session II
Much of our country's history has been centered around war
& strife and for researchers the good news is those conflicts resulted in
records of genealogical importance. Military service and pension records are a
wonderful source of family's history and stories. Once you find your
ancestors’ military information, you will add so much to your understanding of
your family's struggles and life as it was.
April 27, 2013
Probate/Courthouse
Records: Understanding Them and Locating Them by Sharon Hodges – Session I
There are many important records to discover when
researching your family’s history. One of these is probate, or, as they
are sometimes called, estate records. But why do so many genealogists
stop after searching for a will? Locating and understanding other probate
records can provide valuable information on your ancestors. Learn what
records exist, what they may tell you, and how to find them.
Civil War Research by Holly Schemmer– Session II
Fredericksburg is rich in Civil
War history. This presentation will help you locate the best sources in finding
your Civil War ancestor.
May 11, 2013
DNA in Genealogy by Shannon
Combs-Bennett – Session I
Many people
are familiar with the use of genetic testing to solve crimes or diagnosis
disease, but what about helping you track your family tree? In this
presentation you will learn how to use DNA to trace your ancestors, what the
process is, and how you can get started.
Continuing
the family legacy: Honoring heritage through lineage societies by
Shannon Combs-Bennett- Session II Every family has a story to tell and some are more unique than
others. One of the greatest ways to honor the memory of your forefathers
is by joining a lineage society. These societies recognize those in our
family tree who have done great things, fought in wars, rallied for a cause, or
even owned a colonial tavern. Learn how a lineage society can help you,
what it is like to apply, and how to find the one that is right for you.
