Saturday February 28, 2004
Hilton Garden Inn
St. Charles, Illinois
| Time | Title/Speaker | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM (1A) |
German-American Roots in the U.S. Patricia Reaves |
Learn the common surnames found and which cemeteries were favored by these immigrants. Information to be found in church records and at LDS will also be covered.
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| 9:00 AM (1B) |
Scottish Emigration to North America: Before, During and After the Rebellions Paul Milner |
Discover the reasons for emigration from Scotland to the U.S. and Canada and how it influenced events on both sides of the Atlantic. |
| 9:00 AM (1C) |
Traditional vs. Computer Based Genealogical Research: Not "Either/Or" but "Both" John Konvalinka |
Gives examples of the many ways that computer-based research can be used in conjunction with traditional repository research. |
| 10:30 AM (2A) |
Mapping the Journey Patricia Reaves |
Explore maps, boat information, and passenger lists. The Pennsylvania Dutch (Deutsch) will be discussed. |
| 10:30 AM (2B) |
Irish Emigrants to North America: Before, During and After the Famine Paul Milner |
Identify the routes taken and the reasons for the emigration from Ireland to the U.S. and Canada before, during, and after the famine. Learn how this movement affects your research. |
| 10:30 AM (2C) |
Finding Living Relatives (Using Traditional and Computer Based Genealogical Sources) John Konvalinka |
Uses presentation materials and case studies to demonstrate the effective use of computer-based resources in addition to traditional research in locating/contacting living relatives. |
| 11:45 AM | Luncheon and Browsing |
Luncheon and time to visit the vendors.
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| 1:15 PM (3A) |
Genealogical Research in Germany Patricia Reaves |
Discover German sources, historic records, and find out about laws governing vital records. |
| 1:15 PM (3B) |
Finding Your English Ancestors: The Big Four Paul Milner |
Examines available indexes, how to access and interpret the four primary record groups for English research: civil records, census, church records, and probate. |
| 1:15 PM (3C) |
Making Your Case Using the Genealogical Proof Standard John Konvalinka |
Reviews the history and components of the Genealogical Proof Standard and how they are applied in real life examples. |
| 2:45 PM (4A) |
Organizing Your Research Patricia Reaves |
Learn how to deal with paper records, photographs, and family trees. Internet information will be provided. |
| 2:45 PM (4B) |
Internet Tools & Sites for British Isles Research Paul Milner |
Establish a systematic methodology for finding the answers you need for your British Isles research using the internet. Available tools are discussed. |
| 2:45 PM (4C) |
Avoiding Tangles in the World Wide Web - Beyond Google: Successful Searching Techniques John Konvalinka |
Learn about various search engines and successful ways of searching the Internet beyond search engines. |
Paul Milner is a professional genealogist and lecturer. He is a native of Northern England and has specialized in British Isles genealogical research for the past 22 years. Paul is co-author with Linda Jonas of A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your English Ancestors (2000) and A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Scottish Ancestors (2002). He is currently the book review editor for the FGS FORUM.
Patricia Reaves was born in Hamburg, Germany and came to the United States at the age of eleven. She has worked as a genealogical consultant, researcher, and professional translator for the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. For the last fifteen years Patricia has taught German and English as a Second Language at Riverside/Brookfield High School.