PROGRAM - NGS Family History Conference
NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCEPROGRAMPRESENTED BY:SUPPORTING HOST:6400 Arlington Blvd., Suite 810Falls Church, VA 22042-2318703-525-0050 800-473-0060ngsgenealogy.orgP. O. Box 626Orange, VA 22960-0365vgs.orgNATIONA LGENE A LOGIC A LSOCIET Y V IRGINI AGENE A LOGIC A LSOCIET Y
A MESSAGE FROM THE NGS PRESIDENTWE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME YOUto the 2021 virtual NGS 2021 Family HistoryConference. On behalf of the National GenealogicalSociety Board of Directors, our staff, committedvolunteers, and our supporting host society, theVirginia Genealogical Society, we thank you forattending. We hope the conference events will helppush your genealogical knowledge to the next level.This is our forty-third annual conference, and thesecond year we have offered our entire programvirtually. The NGS conference committee has createda powerful program of virtual events for individualfamily historians, societies, and organizations thatstretch over five days, 17-21 May 2021.On behalf of NGS, I want to thank the VirginiaGenealogical Society (VGS), the 2021 SupportingHost Society. Mary O’Brien Vidlak, CG, presidentof VGS, and Teresa Kelley, local Conference Chair,led the committee that tirelessly helped shape andplan the 2021 conference originally scheduled totake place in Richmond, Virginia. The VGS team wasinstrumental in helping transition the conferenceto an all-virtual program. I also want to thank themany members of the national NGS team, includingmembers of our board, staff, speakers, conferencecommittee, and volunteers who made this excellentprogram possible.The NGS Family History Conference is created forfamily history researchers at all levels—beginner,intermediate, and advanced. The breadth of sessiontopics presented as part of NGS Live! and theeighty-five on-demand sessions are designed forattendees to personalize their learning experienceand build their skills in diverse areas including BCGSkillbuilding, DNA, African American and HeritageResources, Immigration, Land and Military Records,Migration, Methodology, Religion, Writing andDocumentation, and much more.Organizational mentoring and assistance are nowan important part of our annual event. DuringNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021the conference, we will collaborate with societyleaders, librarians, and archivists to share ideasand strengthen our genealogical community. Forthose who help manage organizations that offergenealogical support, we have a full day, Focus onSocieties, devoted to lectures such as Communicatingto Members, Managing Events, and Going Virtual.The SLAM! Idea Showcase event will allow attendeesto benefit from presentations by informationspecialists who serve genealogists and to learn moreabout successful endeavors that we can adapt for ourown organizations.The full week of virtual events is described in thisprogram. Make sure you don’t miss our featuredevents, NGS 2021 Live! and NGS On-Demand!starting 15 June. Take advantage of the discountedearly bird registration fee plus member discountswhen you sign up by 15 March for NGS 2021 Live! orNGS On-Demand! packages. Registration is open atconference.ngsgenealogy.org.An important part of our success and ability to bringyou a quality conference is the generous support ofour sponsors. At the Platinum level, this includesAncestry, FamilySearch, and FamilyTreeDNA. Wealso want to recognize our sponsor Vivid-Pix andwe extend our thanks to the genealogical societiesand organizations that sponsor lectures. Withoutthe support of so many, including our speakers,exhibitors, and terrific volunteers, our programswould not be possible.Thank you for supporting the National GenealogicalSociety and our conferences. We wish you anenjoyable virtual genealogical journey with us duringthe week of 17-21 May. We hope what you learnat the NGS Family History Conference brings youcloser to your full family story.Kathryn M. Doyle, PresidentPlease join us for the NGS Annual Meetingon Wednesday, 19 May 2021 at 5:20 p.m. ET.Issued 5 March 2021 Page 2TO CONTENTS
CONTENTSCONTENTSSocial Media Policy—#NGS2021GEN4Sponsors and Participating Organizations5NGS Leadership8Virginia: Deep Roots of a Nation 2021 Conference Committee9Local Host Society Virginia Genealogical Society9Delegate Council Steering Committee10SLAM Committee—Societies, Libraries, Archives, and Museums 10Acknowledgments—Thank You!12About NGS13Abbreviations14Conference Schedule—Monday, 17 May 2021, Delegate Council15Conference Schedule—Tuesday, 18 May 2021, SLAM! Idea Showcase 16Conference Schedule—Wednesday, 19 May 2021, NGS 2021 Live!17Conference Schedule—Thursday, 20 May 2021, NGS 2021 Live!18Conference Schedule—Friday, 21 May 2021, Focus on Societies21On-Demand Lecture Series23Bonus—Sponsored Sessions31Conference Speaker Biographies33Registration details at conference.ngsgenealogy.orgNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 3
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY—#NGS2021GENSESSIONSNGS does not permit screen shots, photography, audio, or video recordings of anypresentations, including slides and handouts at NGS 2021 Live! or when viewingOn-Demand sessions. All virtual programs presented by NGS and its speakers, 17–21May 2021, are protected by copyright as well as the conference syllabus which will bedistributed electronically prior to the beginning of the conference.NGS contracts with an outside company to audio and video record the lectures ofspeakers who provide their written consent.NGS encourages participants to use the “chat” during NGS 2021 Live! and other NGSvirtual programs during the week.NGS permits and encourages the use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, and blogging to summarize, highlight, excerpt, review, critique, andpromote the presented materials, syllabus materials, or the conference in general,provided that§ copyright law is observed;§ verbatim information is limited to a few quotes; and§ the author or speaker is referenced and cited appropriately.N G S 2 0 2 1 V I R T U A L FA M I LY H I S T O RY C O N F E R E N C E , 1 7 – 2 1 M AY 2 0 2 1NGS permits and encourages the use of social media during its NGS2021 Virtual Family History Conference including Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, and blogging to summarize, highlight, and promote speakers, exhibitors,sponsors, and the conference in general.NGS encourages you to:§ follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@ngsgenealogy)§ like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ngsgenealogy)§ subscribe to the NGS conference blog at https://conference.ngsgenealgoy.org/blog/§ use the appropriate hashtags #NGS DelegateCouncil; #NGSSLAM!; #NGS2021LIVE;#NGSFocusOnSocieties; and #NGSOnDemand on social media posts.§ blog, post, and tweet about what you are hearing and seeing at NGS 2021 Live! andthe other virtual programs. Highlight and comment on the program content butdo not share any of the materials being presented in detail which is a violation ofcopyright.§ chat about products and services in the Virtual Exhibit Hall.§ provide feedback to the NGS staff and the Conference Committee by participating inconference surveys.NGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 4TO CONTENTS
S P O N S O R S A N D PA R T I C I PAT I N G O R G A N I Z AT I O N SAmerican AncestorsGenealogical Speakers Guild (GSG)AncestryGermanna FoundationAssociation of Professional Genealogists (APG)Mid-Atlantic Germanic SocietyBoard for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)MyHeritageBCG Education Fund, Helen F. M. LearyDistinguished LectureNational Society Daughters of the AmericanRevolution (NSDAR)BYU Center for Family History and GenealogyNew England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS)CollectionaireProQuestFamily History GuideResearch TiesFamilySearchThe Swedish Colonial SocietyFamilyTreeDNAVirginia Genealogical Society (VGS)Genealogical.comGenealogical Institute of Federal RecordsAlumni Association (Gen-Fed)VIVID-PIX2021 CONFERENCE SPONSORS—THANK YOU!Platinum LevelPlatinum LevelSilver LevelSilver LevelPlatinum LevelSilver LevelSilver LevelSilver LevelDiamond LevelSubscribe to the NGS conference blog and receive updates atconference.ngsgenealogy.org/blogNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 5TO CONTENTS
Virginia Genealogical Societywww.vgs.orgOn behalf of the Virginia Genealogical Society, we welcome you to the Virtual NGS2021 Family History Conference. We wish we were able to welcome you to ourwonderful state in person as we had intended. Unfortunately, COVID-19 disruptedthose plans. NGS was compelled to change to this virtual program due to ongoing statemandates in regard to COVID-19 and their concern for the well-being of all. Althoughwe are disappointed to not be able to greet you in Richmond, we know you will enjoythe presentations and activities of the conference.The two days of NGS 2021 LIVE! offer terrific sessions for all family historians. Theprogram on Wednesday opens with a presentation on tracking migrating Virginians.Throughout the day and on into Thursday, there are multiple presentations to helpdevelop your genealogical skills and enhance your knowledge, including manysessions with a focus on Virginia. Thursday ends with our VGS sponsored event—avisit from the Marquis de Lafayette, the Frenchman whose support led to America’sindependence.The opportunity to learn continues in June with the On-Demand Lecture Series.These lectures cover an array of subjects, including six lectures on African Americangenealogy, four lectures concentrating on Migration, and nine lectures on Virginiagenealogy. Purchase of a package offers an opportunity to view these presentations asoften as desired through the end of 2021.VGS would like to thank NGS for choosing us to host the 2021 conference. We also wantto acknowledge the VGS committee members who spent months preparing for the inperson event. We all hope to welcome you soon—in person―to our beloved Virginia.Regards,MaryMary O’Brien Vidlak, CGPresidentThe mission of the Virginia Genealogical Society is to promote and foster family historyeducation and research, publish genealogical information, and share accumulatedknowledge.NGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 6TO CONTENTS
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NGS LEADERSHIPNGS BOARD OFDIRECTORSPresidentKathryn M. DoyleVice-PresidentEllen Pinckney BalthazarVice-President,Society & Organization ManagementCheri Hudson PasseySecretaryEd DonakeyTreasurerDeborah Lebo Hoskins, CPADirector, Region 1Angie BushDirector, Region 2Faye Jenkins Stallings, CGDirector, Region 3Janet L. BaileyDirector, Region 4Bernice Alexander BennettDirectors at LargeJanet A. Alpert, FNGSColleen Robledo GreeneRonald V. Hodges, PhDMarlis HumphreyAndrew KearnsDavid E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRSNGSADMINISTRATIONPast PresidentBenjamin B. Spratling, JDExecutive DirectorMatt Menashes, CAEConference ManagerErin ShifflettCanvas Course Coordinator &Member Services ManagerSusan YockeyAccounting ManagerKaren SochEducation DirectorAngela Packer McGhie, CGEducation-Administrative Course Manager Liz StrattonNGSP U B L I C AT I O N SNGS MagazineEditorDeb CyprychNGS QuarterlyCo-EditorsNancy A. Peters, CG, CGLAllen R. Peterson, AG, CGUpFront with NGSEditorKathryn M. DoyleNGS MonthlyEditorAaron GoodwinNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 8TO CONTENTS
V I R G I N I A : D E E P R O O T S O F A N AT I O N2021 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEConference ChairTeresa KelleyConference Committee ChairJan Alpert, FNGSConference CommitteeAngie BushAnn Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGSPatricia Lee Hobbs, CGJulie Miller, CG, CGL, FNGSC. Ann Staley, CG, CGLNational Publicity ChairTerry Koch-BosticCopy EditorsTerry JenningsDeb CyprychGraphic ArtistsJanice CarapellucciMikayle StoleSUPPORTING HOST SOCIETYVIRGINIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYVirginia Genealogical SocietyP. O. Box 626, Orange, VA 22960-0365vgs.orgVGS Host Committee ChairsMary O’Brien Vidlak, CG & Chuck NovakVolunteer Co-ChairsKatie Derby and Kathy MerithewRegistration Co-ChairsDonald Moore and Phillip CiskePublicity Co-ChairsRobin Dwyer-Maurice and Teresa KelleyConference BloggerShannon BentonHospitality ChairCatherine GillVGS Booth Co-ChairsDeborah Harvey, CG and Nicki Peak Birch, CGVGS Events ChairMary O’Brien Vidlak, CGNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 9TO CONTENTS
D E L E G AT E C O U N C I L S T E E R I N G C O M M I T T E EChairDawn Carey HenryVice ChairW. Samuel WilliamsSusan K. HowardTaneya Y. Koonce, MSLSLois Abromitis Mackin, PhDLaurie Hermance-Moore, MLS, AGCheri Hudson PasseyElissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGLAri WilkinsS L A M C O M M I T T E E — Societies, Libraries, Archives, and MuseumsCoordinatorScott Holl, MLISLeslie Anderson, MSLSJake Eubanks, MLSSusan D. Kaufman, MLIS, FTxSGSMatt Rutherford, MLISAlison Singleton, MLSSharon Cook MacInnes, PhD, CGJudy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGLNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 10TO CONTENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS—THANK YOU!THE VOLUNTEERSFor their countless hours spent in service to NGS and the genealogical community.T H E S TA F F O F T H E N AT I O N A L G E N E A L O G I C A L S O C I E T YFor their many contributions of time, talent, and collaboration.THE SPEAKERSFor their commitment to and exemplification of the highest standards of professionalresearch and continuing education.THE EXHIBITORSFor their continued support of our national conferences and their dedication toproviding the best and latest materials, information, and services.THE SPONSORSFor their invaluable monetary and enthusiastic support of our national conference.T H E AT T E N D E E S A N D T H E G E N E A L O G I C A L C O M M U N I T YFor your interest in family history and your search for the best in knowledge, resources,and techniques that make this conference possible.THE NGS BOARD OF DIRECTORSFor their dedication and hard work to link the future with the past.NGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 12TO CONTENTS
ABOUT NGSThe National Genealogical Society (NGS) is a non-profit membership organizationdedicated to genealogical education, exemplary standards of research, and thepreservation of genealogical records. By teaching research skills, NGS has helpedgenerations of Americans find their ancestors and family stories to pass on to theirdescendants. NGS offers guidance for everyone, from the beginner to the mostadvanced family historian, through its online courses, books, audio and videorecordings, webinars, the annual NGS Family History Conference, and acclaimedarticles in NGS Monthly, NGS Magazine, and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly.The NGS website, ngsgenealogy.org, offers many free resources and tools to geteveryone started in family history. There are also recommended pathways to learning,from Getting Started to Building Advanced Skills and even becoming a professionalgenealogist. You will find advice on records, methodology, using DNA, tips andtechniques to build your family tree, advice for societies and organizations, and more.Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society was the first national U.S.genealogical organization. Today its members include individuals, familyorganizations, societies, libraries, archives, and museums. NGS strives to encouragecollaboration in the genealogical community and best practices in advocacy, education,preservation, and research to enable people of all cultures to discover the past andcreate a lasting legacy.NGS is located in Falls Church, Virginia.NGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 13TO CONTENTS
A B B R E V I AT I O N SAAHGS Afro-American Historical andGenealogical SocietyICAPGen International Commission for theAccreditation of Professional GenealogistsAG Accredited GenealogistJDAPGQ Association of Professional GenealogistsQuarterlyIGHR Institute of Genealogy and HistoricalResearch, University of GeorgiaAPG Association of Professional GenealogistsMLIS Master of Library and Information ScienceASG American Society of GenealogistsMLS Master of Library ScienceBCG Board for Certification of GenealogistsMSLIS Master of Science in Library andInformation ServicesBU Boston UniversityBYU Brigham Young UniversityCAECertified Association ExecutiveCG Certified GenealogistCGL Certified Genealogical LecturerDM Doctor of ManagementDNA Deoxyribonucleic acidFASG Fellow, American Society of GenealogistsFGBS Fellow, New York Genealogical andBiographical SocietyFGS Federation of Genealogical SocietiesJuris DoctorMSLS Master of Science in Library ScienceNARA National Archives and RecordsAdministrationNEHGS New England Historic GenealogicalSocietyNIGS National Institute of Genealogical StudiesNGS National Genealogical SocietyNGSQ National Genealogical Society QuarterlyNSDAR National Society Daughters of theAmerican RevolutionFIGRS Fellow, Irish Genealogical Research SocietyNYG&B New York Genealogical and BiographicalSocietyFNGS Fellow, National Genealogical SocietyOGS Ohio Genealogical SocietyFTxSGSPhDFellow, Texas State Genealogical SocietyDoctor of PhilosophyFUGA Fellow, Utah Genealogical SocietyProGen Professional Genealogists Study GroupFVGS Fellow, Virginia Genealogical SocietySIGGen-Fed Genealogical Institute on Federal RecordsSLIG Salt Lake Institute of GenealogyGSG Genealogical Speakers GuildTIGR Texas Institute of Genealogical ResearchGRIP Genealogical Research Institute ofPittsburghTxSGS Texas State Genealogical SocietyGRIVA Genealogical Research Institute of VirginiaVIGR Virginia Institute of Genealogical ResearchVGSSpecial Interest GroupVirginia Genealogical SocietyThe words Certified Genealogist and its acronym, CG, are trademarks registered with the United States Patentand Trademark Office and the designations Certified Genealogical Lecturer and its acronym, CGL, are servicemarks of the board for Certification of Genealogists .Accredited Genealogist and AG , registered marks, and the ICAPGenSM service mark are the sole property ofthe International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Individuals licensed to usethe mark have met ICAPGen’s competency standards.NGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 14TO CONTENTS
D E L E G AT E C O U N C I LMonday, 17 May 2021All times are US Eastern TimeDelegate CouncilVirtual KickoffWorkshopSponsor:Date: Monday, 17 May 2021Time: To be determinedRegistration Fee: FREE, by invitation only, for the delegate selected by eachNGS member organizationThe Virtual Kickoff Workshop will be an online event providing attendees the opportunity to learn about the Delegate Council―the new advisory body for genealogical member organizations of NGS. The Delegate Council will provide adviceon genealogy and family history issues to the NGS Board of Directors, provideadvice to the Board on how NGS can best serve genealogy and family history organizations, and implement programs delegated to the council by the NGS Board.Workshop Purpose To share information about the structure and function of the Delegate Council To facilitate understanding of Delegate Council member roles To provide opportunities for feedback into Delegate Council operations To prepare members for effective collaboration on the Delegate CouncilWho should attend? Official delegates of NGS member organizations If your organization is unsure of its NGS membership status or its assigned delegate please contactmembership@ngsgenealogy.org.About the Kickoff WorkshopThe Virtual Kickoff Workshop will be held Monday, 17 May. The workshop will consist of: An opening plenary session to provide all attendees an overview of the workshop scope and dailyschedule of activities Professionally moderated discussions designed to foster collaboration among NGS memberorganizations, ensuring effective communications throughout NGS, and providing advice andinformation to the NGS board Networking opportunities during program breaks and breakout sessionsSome portions of the workshop will be recorded and posted on the NGS website for member organizationaccess.NGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 15TO CONTENTS
SLAM—SOCIETIES, LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, MUSEUMSTuesday, 18 May 2021All times are US Eastern TimeSLAM!Idea ShowcaseSponsors:Date: Tuesday, 18 May 2021Time: 3:00 pm–6:00 pmRegistration Fee: FreeThe SLAM! Idea Showcase is just one of several new components of the weeklong virtual NGS Family History Conference, 17 21 May 2021. The showcasewill highlight creative and innovative projects or programs by societies, libraries,archives, and museums (SLAMs). The program will also include presentationsthat assist librarians and information specialists who serve genealogists.Purpose To share information about creative and innovative projects, resources, and practices with others To promote collaboration, networking, and collegiality among information providers To provide a format in which individuals and organizations can learn from one anotherHow to attend SLAM! You are automatically registered for SLAM! When you register for NGS 2021 Live! If you are not attending NGS 2021 Live! you can register for SLAM! which is free at conference.ngsgenealogy.org/slam/.About the SLAM! Idea Showcase eventThe SLAM! Idea Showcase will be broadcast virtually on Tuesday, May 18. The event will consist of: View and browse virtual posters (short videos featuring projects and programs), download handouts,and chat with individual poster presenters. Guest Host Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, will open the event, announce the winner of the 2021 FilbyAward for Genealogical Librarianship, sponsored by ProQuest, and announce the top poster winners. Ashley Ramey, from the Library of Virginia, will provide an overview of the library and its offerings. Scott Holl, Manager, History & Genealogy Department, at the St. Louis County Library, will offerclosing remarks.For more information or to register, visit conference.ngsgenealogy.org/slamNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 16TO CONTENTS
NGS LIVE!Wednesday, 19 May 2021All times are US Eastern Time10:30 am Virtual Exhibit Hall Opens11:00 am Welcome and Announcements K athryn M. Doyle, NGS President11:10 am M arlis Humphrey, Moderator of Q&A11:15 am Wednesday Opening SessionBarbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FUGA, FVGSBeyond the Blue Mountains: They Came with a Dream, Their Descendants FollowedSuccess in tracking migrating Virginians requires an understanding of the geography and the availabletransportation routes (roads, canals, etc.) as well as the impact of ethnicity, economics, war, and otherevents occurring at the time.12:00 pm Demonstration of the Virtual Exhibit Hall M att Menashes, NGS Executive Director12:15 pm Break12:35 pm E lizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGAElusive Ancestors: Never Too Poor to TracePoor ancestors are a special challenge. Without deeds, wills, marriages, lawsuits, or newspaper accounts,how do we track migrations, identify origins, and find parents? Q&A1:40 pm Special Guest D ani ShapiroAuthor of fiction and memoirs including Inheritance. After a lifetime spent writing about the corrosivepower of secrets within families, Shapiro stumbled upon a massive family secret of her own: her belovedfather was not her father. As she writes in Inheritance, “I always knew there was a secret. What I didn’tknow, the secret was me.”2:25 pm Break2:45 pm T homas W. Jones, PhD, CG, FASG, FUGA, FNGSWriting About and Documenting Genealogical Conclusions Using DNA Test ResultsExamples from peer-reviewed articles show how to integrate DNA and documentary evidence ingenealogical writing and to address issues of documenting living people’s lineages. Q&A3:45 pm Break4:05 pm C raig R. Scott, CG, FUGABCG Skillbuilding: Establishing Identity and Kinship with Military RecordsUsing case studies, the session will focus on military records that establish identity and kinship that arelittle used by genealogists. Q&A5:10 pm Wednesday Close and What to Expect Tomorrow M arlis Humphrey, Moderator5:15 pm NGS Annual Meeting Begins6:00 pm NGS Annual Meeting Adjourns6:30 pm Virtual Exhibit Hall closesNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 17TO CONTENTS
NGS LIVE! continuedThursday, 20 May 2021All times are US Eastern Time10:30 am Virtual Exhibit Hall Opens11:00 am Welcome and Announcements Marlis Humphrey, Moderator11:05 am Thursday Opening SessionCrista CowanAncestryDNA : Putting Your DNA Results to Work to Further Your ResearchLearn how AncestryDNA can power your research and help you discover your story. ThruLines andbetter matching tools help get more from your DNA information. Q&A12:05 pm BreakThe Thursday program will consist of three breakout time frames. Each breakout will have a choice of foursessions followed by Q&A allowing for speaker interaction through the chat. Every conference attendee canchoose one of the four sessions for each breakout. All breakout sessions will be available for viewing byattendees for no additional cost beginning in June.12:15 pm BreakoutEric G. Grundset, MLSVirginia’s Anglican/Episcopal Church Parishes and Their Surviving RecordsColonial Anglican parishes of Virginia provided important social-welfare services in the counties andsome governmental duties. Their records are essential genealogical sources. Q&A A ll LevelsJanice Lovelace, PhDGoing Offline: Finding African American ResourcesAlthough much is online, there is a wealth of information that is not. This lecture discusses where tofind information on African American ancestors. Q&A B eginner LevelCheri Hudson PasseyAncestors in Southern Claims Commission RecordsFull of information including answers to application questions and witness testimony, these recordscan add details of our ancestors’ lives not found anywhere else. Q&A I ntermediate LevelElizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGAFinding Females: Wives, Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and ParamoursSocial morés and laws left yesterday’s women without a legal identity and few opportunities to createrecords. This session presents workarounds―both sources and strategies. Q&A A ll Levels1:15 pm Break1:30 pm Special Guest Ric MurphyThe Story of Virginia: Arrival of the First AfricansRic Murphy, award winning author, will discuss how in 1619, a group of thirty-two African men, women,and children arrived on the shores of Virginia, kidnapped from the royal city of Kabasa, Angola, by theSpanish slave ship San Juan Bautista. Hear the history of these first Africans.2:15 pm BreakNGS Virtual Family History Conference 17–21 May 2021Issued 5 March 2021 Page 18TO CONTENTS
NGS LIVE! continuedThursday, 20 May 2021All times are US Eastern Time2:30 pm BreakoutJudy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGLWilde Beasts, Sabbath Breakers, and Incorrigible Rogues: Early Virginia LawsThe laws our ancestors lived by tell the story of earlier times and Virginia laws tell of Sunday frolics,wild animals, and those who needed humbling. Q&A I ntermediate LevelColleen Robledo Greene, MLISAfter the Fire: Reconstructing a US World War I or II Military Service RecordCase studies demonstrate strategies and record collections that can help reconstruct a WWI or WWIIservice member’s history despite a destroyed personnel file. Q&A I ntermediate-Advanced LevelJulie Miller, CG, CGL, FNGSAlien Registration RecordsThis lecture will discuss what Alien Registrations are available, information found in the records, andhow to access the records. Q&A A ll LevelsDavid M. McCorkleEasily Find Your North Carolina Ancestor’s Land History and Neighbors Usingnclandgrants.comUse nclandgrants.com to quickly search all 216,000 North Carolina land grants, complete with data andimages of original documents, with many available nowhere else online. Q&A A ll Levels3:30 pm Break3:45 pm BreakoutAngie Bush, MSLeveraging Genetic Networks to Break Down Brick WallsWith millions of testers in genetic genealogy databases, learn how to identify groups of shared matchesor networks to break through brick walls. Q&A I ntermediate LevelMary Kircher Roddy, CGFlying Under the Radar: Discovering Charles Olin’s AliasCharles Olin disappeared from Nebraska in 1908 but planted DNA in San Francisco in 1918. This casestudy proves the identity he used for forty years. Q&A I ntermediate LevelVic Dunn, CGScotch Irish from Pennsylvania Through Virginia and the CarolinasLearn what sources are available for identifying these elusive ancestors who settled in Pennsylvania inthe early eighteenth century, then moved southward. Q&A A ll LevelsShelley Viola Murphy, DMVirginia’s Burned Counties: So What?We understand there are burned counties. Does that really mean you are missing information? Learnother ways to research in the state of Virginia. Q&A B eginner-Intermediate Level4:45 pm Break5:00 pm Marquis de LafayetteHear stories about America’s fight for independence from the young general Marquis de Lafayette.5:45 pm NGS Q&A and Close K athryn M. Doyle, NGS President, and Matt Menashes, NGSExecutive Direc
Conference Schedule—Wednesday, 19 May 2021, NGS 2021 Live! 17 Conference Schedule—Thursday, 20 May 2021, NGS 2021 Live! 18 Conference Schedule—Friday, 21 May 2021, Focus on Societies 21 On-Demand Lecture Series 23 Bonus—Sponsored Sessions 31 Conference Speaker Biographies 33 Registration details at conference.ngsgenealogy.org
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