Archive: "Sunday Classes" Category
February 26, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Kathryn Grant gives examples of how to use the Timeline Grid for finding people and problems and also, fixing those problems. Class Material Timeline Grid Templates
February 14, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
Why Did Someone Change My Grandmother? The answer is complex if you are talking about changes made to the FamilySearch.org Family Tree. This class explains the basics of working with a collaborative, source based, user friendly family tree and explains some basic survival methods. Although the Family Tree seems to engender a lot of concern, …
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February 14, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Kathryn Grant explores what timeline grids are, how to use them and where to get a free template. Class Materials Timeline Grid Templates
February 12, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Vivien Brown explains what will are in the Principal Probate Registry and demonstrates how to find them online. Slide Deck
February 6, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
Kathryn Grant gives advice for discussing Family History plans, holding effective coordination meetings, and addressing challenges of having a Family History calling. Class Materials
February 6, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
This presentation explains the basic uses of DNA testing results from the perspective of the non-biology genealogist. It cuts through the jargon associated with genealogical DNA testing to the core use of the testing results. Come and learn how the new DNA analysis tools can be used by someone who can’t speak the language of …
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January 31, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
One of the most common dead ends or brick walls for all genealogists is the immigrant. Watch this presentation that explains 10 of the most valuable steps to cracking this research barrier. Learn about the research goals, resources and aids to making real progress.
January 29, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
In this class, Kathryn Grant focuses on what makes a successful family history discovery experience. Class Materials
January 29, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
Vivien Brown discusses early wills in England and demonstrates finding online wills from the Prerogative Courts of Canterbury and York (pre-1858) using different websites. Slide Deck
January 26, 2024 by JoAnn Burgi
Amy Peacock discusses the search for enslaved ancestors in documents of slaveholders. These records include: Deeds and Property Records, Wills, Sale of the Estate, Inventory of the Estate and Division of the Estate.