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Join us for a drop-in marathon of genealogy education! We will screen four virtual sessions presented by genealogy experts from all over the United States, including Indiana's own Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections at Allen County Public Library! Each session is around 1 hour long. Don't want to stay all day? No problem! Drop in to attend any session you are interested in! We will break at 12pm for attendees to grab lunch (on their own), and light refreshments will be served throughout the rest of the day. Sessions include:
(10-11am) The Stories of Our Lives: Beginning Your Family History, Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library
Discover (or review) straightforward steps to take when starting your family history. Easy steps for comfortably gathering as much information as possible will be shared along with how to organize that information to lead one to next steps and new discoveries.
(11am-12pm) Following a Civil Case Through Documents Filed in Court, J. Mark Lowe, FUGA, Ky-Tn Research Associates Researcher
Learn the basics of the legal system. Understand the process of following a case through court including dockets, orders, depositions, etc. Find the key to solving a problem using these records.
(12-1pm) Break for Lunch
(1-2pm) Family Trees Get Smart: AI as Your Genealogy Assistant, Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh, Chief Genealogist at Family Tree Tracer, LLC
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we discover, analyze, and connect family history records. Join us to explore the emerging ways AI tools are revolutionizing genealogical research - from document analysis to pattern recognition to breakthrough research techniques. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just getting started with digital research, this presentation will help you harness AI's potential in uncovering your family's story.
(2-3pm) All in the Family: Using Collateral Research to Build Your Family Tree, Sandra Crowley, Director of Development for the Texas State Genealogical Society
Collateral research is a powerful genealogical method that extends beyond direct ancestors to investigate the broader family network. Explore strategies to find additional records, reconstruct family dynamics, and navigate challenges posed by missing direct ancestor documentation. This approach is useful when primary records are scarce, offering contextual clues, migration patterns, and unexpected biographical details. Learn to transform fragmented family history into a rich and comprehensive narrative.
All programs are provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities that is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society.
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This is a free program and everyone is welcome! A library card is never required to visit or attend programs at the library.
Location: Anderson Public Library - Chief Anderson Room (Third Floor)
Audience: Adults
For more information: (765) 641-2456
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Anderson Public Library, 1204 Main St, Anderson, IN 46016-1711, United States
