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Greetings and welcome to theOhio Genealogical Society 2021 Conference!The theme “Bringin’ It Home” has a special meaningthis year. Because of the pandemic, this year’sconference will be virtual. That being said, theConference Committee has made every effort to makeyour conference experience feel as “in person” aspossible. There will be opportunities to listen to andinteract with well known speakers on a range of subjectsthat will interest you and, hopefully, help you in movingyour research forward. And although we will not be ableto gather as usual for the luncheons and dinners, thereare opportunities to share your meals with well-knownspeakers, as well as recognize the newest members ofOGSour lineage societies. There will also be opportunities toCO NFEREN CEinteract with vendors and take advantage of conferencediscounts being offered.So, while this year’s conference is in a totally differentformat, there are still numerous opportunities to learn and grow your family history research andinteract with fellow genealogists. We look forward to “seeing” you at conference April 14–17, 2021.BRING IN’ ITHOME 2021Dot Martin OGS PresidentConference Committee WelcomeWhen the slogan “Bringin’ It Home” was selected as the theme for the 2021 Ohio GenealogicalSociety Conference, we had no idea we would be doing it literally!Welcome to our first ever Virtual Conference experience. While we will not be able to meet inperson, we look forward to having you, our regular attendees, join us. We are also excited at theprospect of welcoming new attendees from around the globe, who would normally not have theopportunity to join us.We have assembled an outstanding group of presenters and engaging topics that we areconfident will be informative. We kick off the conference Wednesday with an afternoon of workshopsfollowed by a who’s whom of professional genealogists who take us behind the camera, sharingtheir experiences of working on television’s most popular genealogy shows. Perennial favorite PeggyClemens Lauritzen opens the door in our keynote session, share lunch with D. Joshua Taylor andAri Wilkins, help us usher in newest lineage society inductees and participate in a unique vendorexperience.So, cozy up to your computer in your comfy clothes and allow us to bring an exciting conferenceexperience to your home.Cheryl Abernathy & Stacey Adger 2021 Conference Committee
IMPORTANT DETAILSLivesessionsWEDNESDAY WORKSHOPSPre-recordedsessionsCONFERENCE REGISTRATIONEarly Bird Registration Ends March 01, 2021Online Registration Ends April 02, 2021Last Day for Refunds in writing March 05, 2021WORKSHOP RULESIn order to attend any Wednesdayworkshops an attendee must beregistered for the annual conference.Please note space is limited so pleaseregister early as it is first come first serve.SPECIAL SESSIONSAll special sessions are separate eventsand require registration and payment(where applicable).REFUND RULESRefunds on paid registrations will beissued up until March 05, 2021, but a 35 administrative fee will be charged. Norefunds will be issued after March 05, 2021.All refunds must be requested in writingand can be done so via a letter to OGS orvia email to ogsconference@gmail.com.SYLLABUS & PIN PURCHASEConference attendees will receive ane-mail within 1 week prior to start dateof the conference that will providea link and password code to accessthe complimentary digital version ofthe syllabus. A printed version of theconference syllabus can be pre-purchasedfor a fee of 40 which includes shippingand handling via USPS as media mailwith an arrival date just before the startof the conference. All syllabi must bepre-ordered by March 12, 2021 as therewill be no after-conference sales of aprinted syllabus.Conference Pins can also be pre-orderedfor a fee of 10 which includes shippingand handling via USPS and will be mailedout just prior to the start of the conference.All conference pins must be pre-orderedas supplies will be limited. 20 Each Must be registered for the ConferenceB Beginner I Intermediate A Advanced1–3 pmW01 The Web, the World and You! Advanced Internet ResearchingSponsored by Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy GemsD. JOSHUA TAYLORTired of using the same Internet sites over and over without any success? Frustratedbecause you are unable to find exactly what you want? Learn how evaluatewebsites and use free tools on the Internet to enrich your experience while surfingthe web! I/AW02 Get Paid For Your Passion: Becoming a Professional GenealogistSponsored by Great Lakes Chapter, APGELISSA SCALISE POWELLMany genealogists, hooked on the thrill of the chase, would like to know moreabout what it takes to become a professional and get paid for their passion.This lecture explores psychological, educational, and physical requirements forachieving that goal. Since many businesses fail within one to three years; tips areprovided to help the attendee evaluate whether this is for him/her and what it takesto be successful. AW03 Create a Website in an AfternoonSponsored by Richland-Shelby Chapter, OGSCHRISTINA YETZER DRAINLearn to create a chapter or personal website in a two-hour workshop.No experience needed! B/I/A3:15–5:15 pmW04 Unique African American RecordsARI WILKINSThis presentation will discuss the variety of unusual records that can be used forAfrican American research. Many of these documents can be used to identifyparents, dates of birth and names of former slave holders. B/I/AW05 Organizing Your Genealogy FilesDREW SMITHGenealogical research produces an overwhelming amount of paper and electronicdocuments. Learn how to organize this information in order to find quickly what isneeded. BW06 Solving 18th Century Genealogical Dilemmas with Autosomal DNASponsored by Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy GemsMICHAEL D. LACOPOAutosomal DNA analysis is critical when solving genealogical problems utilizing theGenealogical Proof Standard. It can be very effective at identifying ancestors severalgenerations in the past when the paper trail is meager. I/AWEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL 156–8 pmW07 Behind the Scenes on Genealogy TV ProgramsEver wonder what it’s like to work on a genealogy TV show, helping someonereconnect to unknown ancestors? Here is your chance to ask questions and findout! We have assembled an outstanding cast, including D. Joshua Taylor, TonyBurroughs, Peggy Clemens Lauritzen and Richard Venezia to share theirexperiences working on some of the top-rated shows like “Who Do You Think YouAre,” “Genealogy Road Show” and “Long Lost Family.” This will be a live questionand answer session about the ins and outs from some of the experts!
CKTRAThursday8:30 amREGIONALT01 Keynote SessionTECHNOLOGYVendor HallGrand OpeningOpen until 6:00 pmPeggy ClemensLauritzenRECORDS9:15 amLet’s Leave ‘emSomethingto Talk AboutThis lecture focuses on importanttechniques used in interviewingour living relatives who may bea bit skittish in talking aboutthe past. It also encourages usto leave a legacy for our ownposterity that will make it just abit easier for them to find us.Join OGS chapters and othervendorsin the virtual exhibit hall to see thelatest wares for genealogists.Please refer to the syllabus in theexhibitor section or the virtualvendor hall to network with ourvirtual exhibitors.10:00 am11:30 amPre-recordedsessions1:00 pmT02 Research Your Revolutionary Roots T09 LuncheonSHELLEY BISHOPIs there a Revolutionary War patriot inyour lineage? Discover resources and tipsfor researching and documenting yourconnection to this exciting era. B/I/ASponsor: Franklin Co Chapter, OGST10 Dissecting a 20th CenturyMilitary FileLORI BERDAK MILLERNPRC/NARA-St. Louis is home tomillions of military files. We will lookat the archival military files available toview. B/I/AT03 Effective Use of England’sNational ArchivesPAUL MILNERLearn how to find guidance, resources andoriginal documents about individuals, placesand topics in England’s National Archiveswebsite. B/I/AT11 Mobile Technologyfor GenealogyJUDY NIMER MUHNUtilize mobile apps and technologyto simplify your research. You don’thave to take your notebooks! Thereare tools on your computer, tablet,smartphone! BSponsor: Vivid-PixD. Joshua TaylorFinding the Roots of YourFamily LegendsNo, actually, our ancestors didn’tbehaveany better back then than we do today,and the records they left behindT04 Genealogical Treasuresdocumenting their missteps andin Military Filesmisdeeds are among the priceless –LORI BERDAK MILLERand hilarious – gems for genealogistsSee what genealogical treasures can be found to find.in the military collection at NPRC/NARA-St.Louis. B/I/A 15Included in your conferenceregistration fee, but you mustregister for this session.T13 Think Like a German:How to Recognize NameVariations in RecordsKATHERINE SCHOBERIn the past, scribes spelled wordsas they sounded to their ears. Learnhow to recognize all variations ofyour ancestor’s name in genealogicalrecords. B/ISponsor: Ohio Chapter ofPalatinates to AmericaT06 Are You Your Own Brick Wall:Common Genealogy Mistakes and Howto Overcome ThemBETH TAYLORThis class will discuss some commonmistakes and introduce ways to overcomethem. B/I/ASponsor: FamilySearchT14 Society of Friends: Quakersand African AmericansARI WILKINSThousands of Quakers migratedto Ohio in the 19th century. Learnabout their: ties to African Americancommunities, stance on slavery, andthe Underground Railroad. B/I/AT07 Before You Test: DNA Basics YouNeed to KnowDREW SMITHLearn about the different kinds of DNA andhow each is inherited, and the pros and consof the different DNA testing companies.B/I/ASponsor: Holmes Co Chapter, OGST15 A 5 Company Comparisonof DNA Ethnicity ResultsDIAHAN SOUTHARDLearn a bit about how ethnicityestimates are made, and how each ofour five major DNA testing companiesare doing things a little bit differently.B/I/AT08 More Than a Program: Let’s TalkAbout Society Event PlanningELISSA SCALISE POWELLSuccessful events help societies increasemembership, their volunteer base,and revenue, along with benefiting allparticipants. Success stories examples showwhich events made a difference. B/I/AT16 Society Operations:Marketing, Communications andPublicity in the 21st CenturyREED POWELLBulletin boards and posters arethe past – how do we use currenttechnology to advertise our society’sactivities and exist in a virtual onlineworld? BSHOEBOXETHNICT05 Identifying Slave OwnersTONY BURROUGHSIdentifying the last slave owner is essentialto researching slave genealogy. Many recordsindicate the names of former owners if youknow where to look. AMETHODOLOGYSponsor: Franklin Co Chapter, OGST12 Yearbooks: Are TheyImportant for GenealogistsTHOMAS STEPHEN NEELThe Ohio Genealogical Societymaintains the largest collection of Ohiohigh school and college yearbooksavailable to researchers. We will takea hard look at school records andespecially yearbooks and how theymight be utilized in your genealogicalresearch. B/I/ASponsor: Vivid-PixDNASponsor: Franklin Co Chapter,OGSLivesessions
2:20 pm3:40 pm6:00 pmT17 I Have a Civil War Ancestor.Now What?BRIAN RHINEHARTCivil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical papertrail. Learn what records are available forthese soldiers at the National Archives and online.B/IT24 Before Rosie: The Women ofthe Great WarDANNELL ALTMAN-NEWELLWhen the men were called to war, what was a girlto do? Roll up her sleeves and show the world thepower of women! B/I/ASponsor: Muskingum Co Chapter, OGST18 Meet PERSI, and Discover Treasures inGenealogy PeriodicalsSUNNY JANE MORTONLearn how the Periodical Source Index can point youto invaluable ancestral stories, genealogical cluesand historical background in journals, magazines andnewsletters. ASponsor: Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy SocietyT25 OMG the OGS WebsiteBogart and Bacall: Myths, Mysteries,LINDA SWANSONand Family HistoriesLearn tips about the OGS Website and discoverwhat kinds of information can be found in its digitalcollections. B/IThis presentation will provide guidance for genealogyresearch using the family histories of movie starsHumphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall as examples.B/I/ASponsor: Lake Co Chapter, OGST19 Unsung Immigration Records of NARA:Contextualizing Recent Immigrant AncestorsRICH VENEZIAThe National Archives holds various records that canprovide a treasure trove of information ontwentieth-century immigrant and alien ancestors thatmade America their home. I/AT26 Beyond Belief: The Wealth ofGenealogical and Historical SocietiesD. JOSHUA TAYLORThere are thousands of genealogical and historicalsocieties across the United States, each containingrecords that are not available anywhere else! Learnhow to find historical societies, and get the mostout of their records. Learn what records are uniqueto historical societies that can further your research.B/I/ASponsor: Vivid-PixT20 After You Identify the Slave OwnerTONY BURROUGHSAfter proving the last slave owner most genealogiststhen search for primary records which is reinventingthe wheel. Learn the efficient way of researching. AT27 Researching Free People of Color in theAntebellum South: 1800 – 1865RENATE YARBOROUGH SANDERSAmerica has always been home to free peopleof African descent. This presentation sheds lighton antebellum documentation of the lives of thisunique population. B/I/AT21 Bridging the Decades: Little-Used CluesFrom the CensusELISSA SCALISE POWELLYou’ve found the census records, now what? Did youfind all the hidden pointers to other records? Exploremethods and pitfalls when using census records. B/IT28 House History ResearchKIM S. HARRISONResearching the family home may provide cluesto the family’s life in the community they live in.B/I/ASponsor: Vivid-PixT22 What Are the Odds? Using DNA Painter’sWATO Probability ToolDEBRA SMITH RENARDCome learn how to use DNA Painter’s WATOprobability prediction tool to solve unknown birthfamily cases. B/I/AT29 Introduction to DNA ReconstructionKEVIN BORLANDAttendees learn a four-step DNA reconstructionworkflow and gain familiarity with the tools andtechniques required to mathematically reconstructDNA kits for their ancestors. ISponsor: Borland GeneticsT23 Restructuring Societies for a Healthy,Active MembershipLADONNA GARNERIs your society waning? Restructuring the group mayencourage and motivate growth in membership andvolunteers. B/I/ASponsor: Vivid-PixT30 Society Membership Management A Little TLC Goes a Long WayREED POWELLA society’s greatest resource is its members. Frompublicity & newsletters to meeting announcementsto special “deals”, we’ll cover methods for keepingeveryone feeling welcome. BT31Amy L. Wachs
CKTRALivesessions9:30 amF02 Maryland Repositories and Internet SitesNANCY LEE WATERSMaryland was a primary port of entry for hundredsof immigrants, who left paper trails housed at theMaryland Archives which are being electronicallyuploaded daily. B/I/AF09 Show Me the Buckeyes!LADONNA GARNERIf your Ohio ancestors headed west, they likely stoppedin Missouri for a spell. Explore migration of Ohioanswho traveled through the Show Me state. B/I/A10:45 amF16 I’m Warning You! The Poor andImpoverished in New England Colonial TimesPEGGY CLEMENS LAURITZENIn the colonial period there was no social systemto help those who fell on hard times. Much of NewEngland relied upon the warning out system to shiftthe burden of care back to the hometown, oftenresulting in splitting up family members. B/I/ASponsor: L orain Co Chapter, OGS12:00 pmF23 Brown Bag LuncheonAri WilkinsFostering aGenealogical CuriosityF10 Finding More Great Resources in Less Time:ArchiveGrid for GenealogistsANDI CUMBO-FLOYDIn this interaction session, Cumbo-Floyd willdemonstrate how to use ArchiveGrid, a databasethat provides access to many of the world’s archivalcollections. B/I/ASponsor: Stark Co Chapter, OGSF17 Researching Italian Civil Records in theAtenati PortalROSLYN I. TORELLALearn how to use Italy’s Ancestor Portal to locate civilbirth, marriage and death records, even if you are notfluent in Italian. IF04 I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.ResearchDANNELL ALTMAN-NEWELLF11 Serving Genealogical Researchersat Public LibrariesARI WILKINSLibrarians and volunteers: learn some tips forresearching all of our genealogical patrons andproviding them with the best experience. B/I/ASponsor: Vivid-PixF18 Ship Manifests: An In-Depth Look 15RICH VENEZIASponsor: Franklin Co Chapter, OGSShip manifests are the “go-to” record to find immigrantarrivals in the 1800s and 1900s. Discover all thedifferent information they can tell us. B/I/AF05 Introduction to Tracing Your Roots inEastern EuropeAMY L. WACHSThis presentation will provide an overview ofhistorical records and changing borders of EasternEurope that affected the types of genealogical recordsavailable to researchers today. B/I/ASponsor: Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical SocietyF12 Finding Calvin: Following My FormerlyEnslaved Ancestors through Multiple OwnersRENATE YARBOROUGH SANDERSIn this case study, the presenter shares her step-by-stepapproach to determining an ancestor’s status asenslaved and, using exhaustive research, documentsmultiple ownership changes. B/I/AF19 Freedmen’s Bureau ResearchTONY BURROUGHSFreedmen’s Bureau records bridge the gap fromfreedom to slavery by revealing the former slaveowner’s name and are a hidden source for othergenealogists. I/ASponsor: F ranklin Co Chapter, OGSF06 Ohio Deed ResearchDana PalmerDid you know early marriages can be found in deeds?Come learn where to find Ohio deeds and what’s inthese useful records. B/I/ASponsor: H amilton Co Chapter, OGSF13 Building Context and Making Connections:Using JSTOR for Family HistoryD. JOSHUA TAYLORThousands of potential discoveries await you at JSTOR,an online collection of scholarly publications fromacross the world. Discover how JSTOR can help yourresearch during this guided, step-by-step view of thedatabase and its search functions. I/ASponsor: G uernsey Co Chapter, OGSF20 On the Road Again: Traveling the WorldDoing Genealogy ResearchJUDY NIMER MUHNPlanning in advance is the key! With checklists,recommendations for travel planning and equipmentto take with you, research BEFORE you go, learn helpfulhints. B/I/AF07 What’s in a Name? An Incredible BirthFamily Reunion StoryDebra Smith RenardA birth certificate with Russian parents.a privateadoption with no files.only one close matchand a private tree. Impossible? DNA brings us anunbelievable ending! B/I/AF14 DNA is Digital: Understanding Blocks andSegmentsKEVIN BORLANDAttendees will learn the basic scientific framework ofgenetic genealogy through a systematic explanation ofanswers to some of the field’s most frequestly-askedquestions. BSponsor: B orland GeneticsF21 Ask the Wife: A DNA Analysis StoryDIAHAN SOUTHARDWe will focus on all things female from mtDNA, XDNAand especially the wives of your ancestors who canhelp identify your autosomal DNA matches. B/I/ASponsor: L ili McCutchanF08 Escaping Presentism in Your FamilyHistory ResearchJanet HovorkaIf your post-Edwardian ancestors lived “DowntonAbbey” lives and your antebellum ancestors werelike in “Gone with the Wind,” you may need someperspective.Sponsor: Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy GemsF15 Where is the Book with My Family In It?DREW SMITHLearn to do an exhaustive search for books, journal/magazine/newsletter articles, and other material thatmay save you time as you research. BF22 Your Ancestor Was a.Occupations of OurAncestorsNANCY LEE WATERSSo, you found the occupation of your ancestor: nowwhat? Ancestral occupations can give clues to who ourancestors were, how they lived, where they lived, andmost importantly, give them individual identity andpersonality. B/I/AMETHODOLOGYETHNICRECORDSTECHNOLOGYF03 Finding Hidden Gems onFamilySearch.orgBETH TAYLORFamilySearch.org works to preserve and share thelargest collection of genealogical and historicalrecords in the world. Come learn how to find and useits hidden records, resources, and tools. B/I/ASponsor: FamilySearchDNA8:15 g the country forever, railroads fueledwestward expansion.and with it, created records.Learn about a few of the resources available todiscover your railroad ancestors. B/I/ASponsor: Tuscarawas Co Chapter, OGSSee how elements of mychildhood shaped me into thegenealogist that I am today.
1:30 pm2:45 pm4:00 pm6:00 pmF24 Western Reserve in Northeastern Ohio:History and GenealogyKIP SPERRYThis presentation will describe family history recordsin the Western Reserve in Northeast Ohio and howto locate records. B/I/ASponsor: A nonymous DonorF31 Did Your Ancestor Marry at a Gretna Green?ROSLYN I TORELLAIf you can’t find your ancestors’ marriage records, perhapsthat ran away to a “Gretna Green.” Learn how to findeloping couples. B/I/AF38 Where Did They Go When They Left Ohio?LAURIE HERMANCE-MOOREAs the Northwest Territory opened for settlement, manypassed through Ohio but eventually moved west. Where didthey go, and why? B/I/ASponsor: F ranklin County Chapter, OGSInduction Ceremonies:FFO, SCWFO, SBO, CFO, SFONTF25 Google Docs and Google Sheets forGenealogistsAMY CARPENTERGoogle’s word processor and spreadsheet programsare accessible anywhere, and offer amazingfeatures, including: live collaboration, customizabletemplates, charting capabilities, documenttranslation, and more. B/I/ASponsor: S tark Co Chapter, OGSF32 Utilizing the HathiTrust Digital Archive forFamily History ResearchCOLLEEN ROBLEDO GREENEThis robust digital repository is packed with digitizedpublications from academic and research institutions.Learn about HathiTrust’s discovery and access tools, US/international collections relevant to genealogists, andsearch strategies to help you find those valuable sources.B/I/AF39 Google Photos: Your Digital Family ArchiveAMY CARPENTERUtilizing the various aspects of Google Photos to maximizeyour photo storage and preservation: basic editing, labeling,facial recognition, album creation, sharing, collaboration,You do not need to be a lineageetc. B/I/Ainductee or previous inductee to join us,Sponsor: Vivid-Pixjust an interest in the lineage societies.F26 Criminals in the Family TreeKIM S HARRISONTheir story needs to be told. This is a review of someof the records that exist that will tell the path of thelawbreaker. ISponsor: F ulton Co Chapter, OGSF33 How to Wring a Record DryNANCY LEE WATERSExamine multiple types of records such as birth, death,census, etc., to help glean all the information containedwithin, as well as those often-overlooked gold nuggets.B/I/AF40 Book of Clues: Using County Historiesas a ResourceKIM S HARRISONCounty histories can provide clues to the FAN club. BF27 Scottish Emigration to North America:Before and After the RebellionPaul MilnerExamines migration patterns from Scotland to theUS and Canada, looking at the push and pull factors,and how to find the place of origin. B/IF34 All about Compgen.deJAMES M BEIDLERA great Europe-based website offers researchers ofGerman-speaking ancestors a bounty of online resources:everything from background to links to Europeangenealogical societies to searchable records. B/I/ASponsor: O hio Chapter Palatines to AmericaF41 Irish Maps and Tools for Findingthe Right PlacePAUL MILNERLearn what maps and finding aids are available for use inIrish research to make sure you are searching in the correctplace. B/I/AF28 Ohio Probate RecordsDANA PALMEROhio probate records are invaluable to genealogistsand can be key to proving kinship. Come learn howto benefit from using these records. B/I/ASponsor: B CG Education FundF35 Finding Agnes JonesMARGARET LANCE CHENEYSorting out online family trees that perpetuate the wrongfamily lines. B/I/ASponsor: L orain Co Chapter, OGSF42 Bringing It Home with City DirectoriesDANIEL EARLOur ancestors lived between census years and citydirectories are the way to bring your ancestors homebetween the decades. This lecture will cover everything youneed to know to effectively use the whole city directory tolearn even more about your ancestors. B/I/AF29 Using Y-DNA Testing for AdvancedGenealogical Problem SolvingMICHAEL D LACOPOHow can Y-DNA testing bring success ingenealogical research? How do you interpret thoseconfusing results? And is Big Y worth it? Learn tomake Y-DNA testing work for you. I/ASponsor: Lili McCutchanF36 A Look at Ethics in Genetic GenealogyDIAHAN SOUTHARDWhen an unexpected discovery is made, we first need toverify the findings, determine your role, and decide whatyou might want to do next. B/I/AF43 The 2020s Vision for AncestryDNA--New Toolsfor New Test ResultsDEBRA SMITH RENARDLearn what’s new at AncestryDNA, what your test resultsinclude and what they mean. Get familiar with theinnovative features the site provides. B/I/AF30 Fraternal Organizations: The OriginalSocial NetworkDANNELL ALTMAN-NEWELLISocial networks have existed since before thedigital age. Fraternal organizations were among theoriginal social networks and can add flavor to yourancestor’s story. I/ASponsor: O ttawa Co Chapter, OGSF37 Problem in Cemetery Research: HeadstoneMaterials and Preservation ConcernsLADONNA GARNERWhat materials are your ancestors’ headstones made of?Learn to identify the materials used for common burialmarkers and the preservative care for their longevity.B/I/AF44 Striking Gold: Using Cluster Research toIdentify an Unknown FatherDANA S PALMERBlended ethnic families can be tough to trace. Be successfulfinding your German ancestor’s parents by using clusterresearch techniques and free online tools. ISponsor: B CG Education FundJoin us as we honor those individualswho have worked diligently to provetheir ancestors for membership in allfive different lineage societies. Thisyear, we are combining all five lineagegroups into one award ceremony for thefirst time. We hope you will join us. Thisis always a highlight of the conferenceexperience.Included in your conferenceregistration fee, but you mustregister for this session.
CKTRASaturdayREGIONAL8:15 amS01 Moravian Trails and Records: EarlySettlers of OhioELISSA SCALISE POWELL9:30 amTECHNOLOGYRECORDSETHNICMETHODOLOGYDNA12:00 pmS02 Cemetery CrowdsourcingMICHAEL CASSARACemeteries frequently provide genealogists withclues that exist nowhere else. This talk explores thefuture of cemetery research, highlighting the mosteffficient techniques. B/I/AS09 Secure Your Research with a Digital WillJANET HOVORKAAvoid a digital dark age in this generation byensuring that your records are accessible in thefuture with attention and a plan. B/I/AS03 “An Average Ancestor” Seen throughNewspaperstJAMES M. BEIDLER“Everyone dies famous in a small town,” but youcan expect a fair number of other references to evenordinary ancestors with the research plan. B/I/ASponsor: Ottawa Co Chapter, OGSS10 Mixing Online and Offline ResourcesTONY BURROUGHSBillions of records are online, but not all records areon the web. Integrating online sources with physicalresources doubles your chances of genealogicalsuccess. B/I/ASponsor: Stacey AdgerS04 Polish Immigration to America: When,Where, Why, and HowSTEVE SZABADOSGet insights into your Polish ancestors by analyzingtheir immigration to America. They may have beenpoor but they contributed to American history. B/ISponsor: Holmes Co Chapter, OGSS11 Interlocking Stories: Recovering theNames and Stories of Enslaved CommunitiesANDI CUMBO-FLOYDLearn the processes for recovering genealogicalinformation about enslaved communities atplantations, using the presenter’s own researchas a model. B/I/ASponsor: Trumbull County Chapter, OGSS05 Timelining Ancestors for SuccessGEORGE G MORGANThis seminar presents a methodology for takingevidence you’ve collected about your ancestor andcreating a timeline to solve problems and breakthrough brick walls. B/IS12 Should You Take the Hint? RecordHinting on the Giant Genealogy WebsitesSUNNY JANE MORTONLearn how automated record hinting works onthe genealogy websites; how to use it effectively;when and how to accept hints; and a comparison ofhinting v. searching. BSponsor: Lake Co Chapter, OGSS19 Methodology: The Key to ResearchSuccessAMY CARPENTERA comprehensive introduction and guide togenealogical methodology, in creating meaningfulgoals, choosing and locating records, thoroughevidence analysis, and integrating the GenealogicalProof Standard. BS06 DNA’s Power Tool: Shared MatchesANDREA ACKERMANNShared matches can solve recent unknownparentage, verify ancestral lines, and solve distantancestral mysteries. B/ISponsor: Mahoning Co Chapter, OGSS13 Introduction to Genetic GenealogyMARY HENDERSONAn introduction to genetic genealogy, covering basichuman genetics; a discussion of autosomal, Y, X andmitochondrial DNA, and how to navigate DNA testresults. B/IS20 Practical Application of Big-Y Testingfor Surname StudiesMICHAEL D. LACOPOIs Big-Y testing an expensive option that gives youonly anthropological information, or can you crackopen your longstanding family tree dilemma bycoughing up the cash? Learn how this Y-DNA optionis an invaluable tool for surname projects. I/AS07 Navigating the Records of theWar of 1812BRIAN RHINEHARTMilitary records can be among the most valuablegenealogical resources. Find out what you can learnabout your War of 1812 ancestor in these amazingrecords! B/I/AS14 How the Weather Affected YourAncestorsARI WILKINSEarthquakes, hurricanes, floods and droughts impacted the lives of our ancestors. Learn how weatherevents may explain disease, death, migration,property loss and much more. B/I/ASponsor: Franklin Co Chapter, OGSS21 The Family History Library: ThePremier Destination for GenealogistsBETH TAYLORThe Family History Library, located in Salt Lake City,Utah, is home to millions of digitized, microfilmed,and published genealogical records. Come learnabout the resources, services, and offerings of theworld-renowned Family History Library. B/I/ASponsor: Family SearchB/I/ASponsor: Tuscarawas Co Chapter, OGSSHOEBOX10:45 amPre-recordedsessionsS15 A Million Ways to Die in C
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