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Presentation
Descriptions
9:00 a.m.
Internet Research for the Genealogist
- Bob Heck
This presentation will assume that you are relatively new to doing genealogy
research on the Internet. We will look at some of the basics starting with the
many search engines available to you. We will learn how to make your searches
more effective by using a few simple techniques. After finishing the basics
we will dig into the many web sites and on-line databases available for free
and learn how to use those techniques to find your ancestors. By the end of
the presentation you will have the tools and knowledge to effectively advance
your own research.
Polish Research for the Genealogist - Jerry Dominski
This session is intended for researchers who wish to find records
and resources for their Polish ancestors. Since the boundaries of many areas of Europe changed
hands many times, understanding where and what to look for can be a great help. Knowing a bit about
the history of Poland can get you going in the right direction. Church records, civil records, and
other records can be a big help.
Beginning Genealogy Part 1, Taking the First Steps on the Journey of Discovery - Sam and Sandi Colon
This first program in the series of presentations is designed for the beginner
genealogist. The first hour will focus on how to get started, and what tools to use. We will look
at family group sheets and pedigree charts, how they help organize data and prepare you as you get
ready to continue your research..
10:00 a.m.
Church Records - Their Role in Genealogy - Bob Tatalovich
This session is intended for beginners and advanced, covering Christian denomination records in the US and
Europe: how to find them; how to read them; what they can tell you about your ancestors.
Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, A Comparison - Sister Lenhard
FamilySearch is the largest non-profit genealogy company in the world.
FamilySearch provides free access to thousands of record collection from around the world.
Ancestry.com is the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world.
They also provide online access to thousands of records for a fee.
Family History Centers offer free access to the Ancestry.com records.
This presentation will compare and contrast the features of the two websites.
Beginning Genealogy Part 2, Finding the Pieces of the Puzzle - Sam and Sandi Colon
This second session in the series of presentations will focus
on basic research strategies. We will be discussing the how and why of researching your family.
11:00 a.m.
Internet Graves, Cemetery and Funeral Home Research - Bob Heck
This presentation will begin with a real life example of using Church and Cemetery records to
make a connection to European ancestors. We will then learn how to use some of the free web sites
to locate the burial places of ancestors and even find photos of their tombstones. We will learn
how to research funeral homes and show what type of information you may find there. Funeral homes
are often called the "Forgotten Resource" for genealogical research. Adding this tool to your
genealogy toolbox will be a very significant step in finding information about your family.
Introduction to the Family History Center - Jane Orne
The Family History Center in Hales Corners is the largest in
southeastern Wisconsin. We will cover the resources are available at the Family History Center
in Hales Corners. Included are the Pre 1907 Wisconsin Vitals Records and the Milwaukee Archdiocese
records that are available on microfilm, the free records and websites that are available and the
areas of expertise and experience provided by our volunteer staff.
Beginning Genealogy Part 3, Putting the Puzzle Together - Sam and Sandi Colon
This last session in the series of presentations will focus
on organization and documentation.
Noon - Bring a bag lunch or eat at an area
restaurant.
The Family History Center will remain open during lunch.
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1:00 p.m.
FamilySearch: Digital Records Collection - Bob Heck
During this presentation we will look into the free FamilySearch
web site and the millions of records available in the digital records collection right from
your own home. There are areas of the site that are not known to many researchers. We will look
at the type of records available and learn how and where to access them. Records are available
from all over the world and new ones are being added nearly every day.
Census Research: Federal and State - Bob Tatalovich
Intended for beginning researchers and advanced, covering the
federal census (1790- 1940) and various state censuses.
2:00 p.m.
Google for the Genealogist, More than Search - Pat Mundstock
Google – Using the Google applications for genealogy.
The topics discussed will include images, you tube, blogs, maps, translate, books, and news.
The focus of this overview is on how genealogists would find the Google apps helpful in their research.
Passenger List Research: Castle Garden, Ellis Island and other Ports of Entry - Bob Heck
During this presentation we will learn about the history of passenger lists,
where to find them and what information may be available in the records. We will also learn about
the "To America" series, which can be a great help in finding your immigrant ancestors. We will learn
what those cryptic numbers mean on a passenger list and how they can lead you to naturalization documents
of your ancestors.
This is not an official site of THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY
SAINTS or any of its stakes, wards, or missions.
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