The Genealogy Center / October 2021 Virtual Family History .

The Genealogy Center / October 2021Virtual Family History Month

Virtual Family History Month / The Genealogy Center / October 2021VirtualFamilyHistoryMonthWe have a full month of virtual offerings for you! Twenty-twoprograms are scattered throughout the month, including our newprogram series, Wednesdays with Witcher. Find inspiration withFriday Facebook Questions to ask yourself or family members andlearn five Family History Month Genealogy Tips posted on Facebookthroughout the month. Lastly, meet sixteen Genealogy Center staffmembers, who will share their insight into family history in Facebookvideos. Join us every day for new family history information!To learn more or register for the programs, visit genealogycenter.org,call 260-421-1225, or email genealogy@acpl.info.

03Beginning VirginiaGenealogical ResearchTuesday, October 5 2:30 pmPresented by John BeattyLet’s Talk about Listening:Some Practical Advice onGetting More from OurFamily InterviewsWednesday, October 6 2:30 pmPresented by Curt WitcherInterpreting DNA ResultsThursday, October 7 6:30 pmPresented by Sara AllenWorking with UnusualSingle RecordsTuesday, October 12 2:30 pmPresented by Cynthia TheuschMany families have roots extendingback to Virginia. This talk offers anoverview for the beginner on themany sources and methods for doinggenealogical research in the OldDominion. We will examine bothonline tools, books, and how to findoriginal records.Spend a quick 30 minutes with CurtWitcher reviewing how we can puta little spark in our family historyactivities. Proven strategies will behighlighted on how to listen betterand the benefits of doing thatlistening.Looking at mtDNA, Y-chromosome,and autosomal DNA results, wewill cover common questions andgive general guidance on how tointerpret your results. For beginningand intermediate level participants.Have you found a document,postcard or an article in a collectionthat was given to you, and don’tknow how they connect to thefamily? This program will show youways to find the connections, friends,neighbors or family

Virtual Family History Month / The Genealogy Center / October 2021What Are You Going toDo with All That Stuff?!Preparing Our Researchfor the FutureThere are some basic steps we cantake to help ensure our research livesbeyond our years, or not.Wednesday, October 13 2:30 pmPresented by Curt WitcherWatching HistoricalContext: UsingHistorical VideosThursday, October 14 6:30 pmPresented byAllison DePrey SingletonWhile researching our familytrees, often we wish we could seewhat life was life was like for ourancestors. For some, we have thatopportunity with early films foundon the Library of Congress websiteand more. Learn how you mightuse these videos and find some forwhere your ancestors lived.

05All-Day Opportunitieson Friday, October 159:00 to 9:50 amA series of eight video programsrecorded specifically for this eventwill be presented this Friday. Theprograms are provided by theGenealogy Network of Texas(GNT), an initiative to connectlibraries and genealogical societiesas well as provide educationaland research opportunities.Spearheaded by the GenealogyCenter of the Waco-McLennanCounty Library, topics coveredwill include NARA, timelines, agenealogy beginner’s class,German town of origin recordsaccess, using ancestral origins toidentify ethnic heritage, buildinghistorical context, understandingmotivations of migration, DNAtools, understanding socialhistory, and maps as a tool.The Genealogy Center of theAllen County Public Library iscollaborating with the GenealogyNetwork of Texas to provide theseprograms for individuals whoregister through our Center.Presented by Judy G Russell, JD, CG, CGL,The Legal GenealogistNARA Mythbusters: YourFamily IS in the ArchivesSponsored by Friends of Corpus ChristiPublic Libraries“All the military records were burned in the fire.”“There isn’t any birth, marriage, or death informationin federal records.” “There aren’t any details aboutordinary families at the National Archives.” Thesekinds of myth-statements stop genealogists frombreaking down all kinds of brick walls using thewealth of information in NARA records. Join themythbusters with the treasures the National Archivesholds for your family.10:00 to 10:50 amMethodology: Using Timelinesto Focus Your ResearchPresented by Susan Ball, President TxSGSThe most important tool you can use to researchyour ancestor is a timeline. Learn how to construct atimeline for your ancestor and how to use it.11:00am to 12:15 pmBeginning Genealogy WorkshopPresented by Kathy Huber, MLS, Directorof the Tulsa Genealogy Center, HardestyPublic LibraryThis workshop will explain the steps necessary tobegin your family history research and introduceuseful records that will assist you in getting startedon the right tract. Exploring some basic genealogyresearch records, we’ll discuss how to locate and usethem to your advantage. Bring lunch and join us forthis informative and fun workshop.

Virtual Family History Month / The Genealogy Center / October 2021All-Day Opportunities on Friday, October 15 (cont.)12:25 to 1:30 pm2:45 to 4:00 pmSo, You’ve Found Your GermanTown of Origin, Now What?Attacking 18th and 19thCentury Mysteries with DNAPresented by Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CGPresented by Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.,The Genetic GenealogistSponsored by Waco-McLennan County LibraryFinding your ancestor’s town of origin can beexciting. Once this piece of information is found,you might be left wondering how to get recordsfrom the other side of the ocean. This lecturefocuses on how to get records for German towns.Highlights include: verifying the location, strategiesfor identifying misspelled town names, findinghistorical jurisdictions, finding records for thattown, useful aids for reading those records, tipsfor hiring a professional genealogist in Germany,when necessary.1:40 to 2:35 pmFingerprinting Our Families:Using Ancestral Origins as aGenealogical Research KeyPresented by Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA,IGSF Manager, The Genealogy CenterSenior Manager, Special Collections, AllenCounty Public LibraryExplore how the concept of “America, the GreatMelting Pot” may really be a flawed concept.Identifying the ethnic group of one’s ancestoror potential ancestor can pay some significantresearch dividends. Topics covered include howto build a historical context for one’s ancestor,studying population clusters, paying attention topatterns of all sorts (naming, migration, settlement,etc.), understanding the motivations of migration,and locating resource repositories.Sponsored by Waco-McLennan County LibraryYou have an arsenal of Secret DNA Weapons atyour fingertips! These tools can help you attackthose mysteries from the 1900s and 1800s! Learn toharness the power of Shared Matching to pull outmatches related via a mystery ancestor, how tobuild Research Trees to quickly identify commonancestry, and more!4:10 to 5:00 pmFilling in the Family StoriesPresented by Susan Kaufman, SeniorManager, Houston Public Library, ClaytonLibrary Center for Genealogical ResearchUnderstand the context in which your family lived,celebrated, cooked, listened to music, and otherdaily activities that all help provide the stories thatmake our families come alive. Stories in contextgo beyond just a name, date and place on apedigree chart. Social history helps us to betterunderstand lives, provides context to our research,adds interest to the pedigree chart, and can alsolead to additional records.5:10 to 6:00 pmDiscover Genealogical TreasureUsing Historic U.S. MapsPresented by Hannah Kubacak,Genealogy Librarian, Genealogy CenterWaco-McLennan County LibraryMaps provide a valuable tool for understandingthe world as it was when our ancestors were living.Explore a variety of resources for finding and usinghistoric maps, including Fire Insurance maps,county boundaries, Public Land Survey Systemmaps, and land grants.

07Researching Tennesseeand Kentucky AncestorsTuesday, October 19 2:30 pmPresented by Sara AllenWait, What? You Wantto Know My Story? HowTelling One’s Own StoryCan Get Other FamilyMembers Interested inTheir HistoryLearn how to track your Tennesseeand Kentucky ancestors, includingthe best print sources, physicalrepositories and online resources.Hear how interest in you, your lifeexperiences, and your thoughts andmusings, can generate unexpectedand welcome interest from otherfamily members.Wednesday, October 20 2:30 pmPresented by Curt WitcherFamily Food: UsingFamily Recipes forFamily HistoryFriday, October 21 6:30 pmPresented byAllison DePrey SingletonAs we approach the holidays, it istime to start thinking about howfamily recipes can help us learnabout our family history. Learn howfamily recipes can be used to bringback memories and encouragefamily story sharing.

Virtual Family History Month / The Genealogy Center / October 2021Using Scholars toLeverage Your AfricanAmerican ResearchSuccessSaturday, October 23 1:00 pmPresented by Tim PinnickThe Salem WitchcraftTrials of 1692: Historyand SourcesTuesday, October 26 2:30 pmPresented by John BeattyPutting the Family Backinto Family History:Adding Context andCharacter to OurAncestorsWednesday, October 27 2:30 pmPresented by Curt WitcherSignificant amounts of researchand writings have been compiledon engaging in African Americanfamily history. An expert in the fieldwill guide participants through theprocess of finding and using theseworks to one’s greatest advantage.The trials and executions of the menand women charged with witchcraftat Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 hasbecome an iconic event in Americanhistory. Many genealogists todayare descendants of one of theseunfortunates or one or more of theiraccusers. This talk provides an overviewof the event and discusses some of thehistorical and genealogical sources forresearching this event.Enjoy seeing some unusual recordsand sources helpful in truly findingfamily stories.

09Brick Walls and BustingThrough ThemThursday, October 28 6:30 pmPresented byThe Genealogy Center StaffAfter Hours with TheGenealogy CenterFriday, October 29 6:00 to 9:00 pmPresented byThe Genealogy Center StaffDid you submit a brick wall questionto us for our Facebook prompt? If so,you might be one of the lucky fewto have your question answered liveduring this brick wall session!Have you ever wanted to chat witha genealogist or just hang out withone after the library closes? This isyour opportunity. Genealogy Centerstaff members will be hosting a virtualhang out session for you!

Virtual Family History Month / The Genealogy Center / October 2021FridayFacebookQuestionsTipsMonday, October 4Find That “Photo” Negative Vibewith Kay SpearsOctober 1Who is your favorite ancestor andwhy?Monday, October 11ArkivDigital for Swedish Researchwith Sara AllenOctober 8What is the biggest surprise in yourresearch?Monday, October 18Are Your Ancestors fromLuxembourg?with Cynthia TheuschOctober 15When did the majority of yourancestors immigrate?Monday, October 25Choose the Right Image Filewith Kay SpearsOctober 22Where did you have to travel tofind family history materials?Sunday, October 31Using Matricula Online to findEastern European Church Recordswith Sara AllenOctober 29Why did you start your familyhistory research?

11Meet the Genealogy CenterStaff will introduce themselves and share what they do at the Genealogy Center and/orhow they became interested in family history research. These videos will be posted on theGenealogy Center Facebook page.Saturday, October 2Curt WitcherWednesday, October 13Michele CarrollSunday, October 24Sarah WrightSunday, October 3Charlotte LiSaturday, October 16McKayla FriskneyWednesday, October 27Sara AllenWednesday, October 6Cynthia TheuschSunday, October 17Elizabeth HodgesSaturday, October 30Adam BarroneSaturday, October 9Kasia YoungMonday, October 18Kathy BurdSunday, October 31Allison DePrey SingletonSunday, October 10Kay SpearsWednesday, October 20John BeattySunday, October 11Melissa TennantSaturday, October 23Aaron Smith