Do you have a promising DNA match that could unlock key insights for your research but haven’t received a response yet? This presentation will give users of every skill level more tools to crack that difficult case.  You’ll learn about strategies for logically approaching your search, what you can glean from your match’s profile, how free & paid resources can help you, and you’ll receive a research template that will help you ensure you have left no stone unturned. 

 

Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist, specializing in brick wall work, HighRoH, and endogamy. She has presented at Rootstech, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, the International Congress on Medieval Studies, NAAP/RTK’s Untangling Our Roots, and the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Kate studied vocal music and earned a Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in 2011, and has been pastor of North Christian Church since her ordination in 2012.

Google Earth Pro is a 360-degree three-dimensional way to view your ancestor’s world!  In this session you will learn how to use Google Earth’s tools in conjunction with genealogical research techniques to identify old photos, find, plot and virtually visit your ancestor’s homestead, and locate and utilize historic maps.  Finally, Google Earth has the power to geographically document your ancestor’s lives.  Every genealogist can benefit from using Google Earth Pro, and best of all, it’s FREE!
 
Lisa Louise Cooke is a genealogy expert, author of The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, and host of the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast and YouTube channel. Lisa also writes for Family Tree Magazine and hosts its podcast, reaching a global audience with nearly 4 million podcast downloads. Inspired by her grandmother at age 8, she is now a sought-after international speaker, known for helping genealogists uncover valuable insights through clear, practical guidance. For more information, check out her website https://lisalouisecooke.com/. 

 

Registration link to be added closer to the date. 

**Please note this is the fourth Monday of the month. 

Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing trains everyone to take an oral history--from start to finish. From how to plan an interview to how to record an interview using equipment like your cellphone or the web, we’ll talk you through the process. You will watch interviews of the famous, under-recognized, and unfamiliar to learn effective and ineffective ways to save history. 

**Please note the start time is 6pm.

Silver played an increasingly important role in American life from the Colonial period until well into the 20th century. Always a luxury item for colonists, it became more prevalent after the rise of the middle class in the 19th century. The discovery of the Comstock Lode near Virginia City, NV in 1859 provided an abundant source of silver. Primarily used for coinage and to make expensive utilitarian wares, decorative arts and jewelry, it was also the chosen metal for presentation objects commissioned to recognize a wide range of events from birth to death. Most family silver pieces were originally engraved with the owner’s initials or names and some pieces bear the names of successive owners becoming treasured family heirlooms. 
 
 The presentation will explore common silver forms, including a chronology of spoons, (the most common item produced by early silversmiths), evolving engraving styles on family silver, presentation silver, and the silversmith in the community. Attendees are invited to bring silver pieces to share or for identification.

Learn how to transform family history research into compelling articles, books, or screenplays! Join screenwriter and novelist, Heather P. Shreve, as she shares how to streamline your material, uncover fresh angles, master Amazon/Kindle publishing, and apply the six hallmarks of great storytelling.