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P.O. Box 1917, Sarasota, FL 34230-1917
Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage will present. Check out the latest MyHeritage innovations to expand your research and make the most of your DNA results. Learn more about the Pedigree Tree, Pedigree Map™, Tree Consistency Checker, the Theory of Family Relativity™, AutoClusters, and more.
Thomas MacEntee's webinar, ‘Don’t Chop Off That Branch: A Genealogy Arborist’s Handbook’ followed by Nancy presenting “Skeletons in My Closet" with emphasis on research done to find it.
Join me, Dara Tolbert Brooks as we investigate a subject in research everyone will have to explore ... Cemeteries!
Cemeteries are more than just a resting place for the dead. They are rich repositories of families with stories waiting to be uncovered. In this session, we’ll delve into the invaluable role cemetery research plays in piecing together family connections and filling in the gaps in our genealogical journey. We will explore the unique insights that gravestones, burial records, cemetery landscapes and burial traditions can offer to enrich our research.
Bryan Mulcahy is a long-time lecturer and friend of the Genealogical Society of Sarasota. He has been the Adult Reference, Genealogy, and Circulation librarian since 1990. Bryan received his BA and Master of Library Science from Florida State University in 1984. We always welcome his knowledge and inspiration in the field of genealogy as he has shared many written articles and guides with us over the years.
Alternative records and other related Hidden Resources are defined as documents, records, or memorabilia that provide the same or similar types of information that would normally be contained in the more common primary genealogical records. Regardless of your effort and expertise, brick walls are an inevitable fact of life for all genealogists. Dead-ends, discrepancies between records, and research roadblocks tend to be the rule rather than the exception in genealogical research. Inconsistencies in record keeping practices from bygone eras will also present challenges as you search for genealogical records. Primary genealogical sources such as birth certificates, marriage records, census returns, and death certificates are only as useful as the determined accuracy of the information provided by the individual at the time the record was created. The information supplied may fall short of expectations or raise issues that were completely unexpected. The ancestor may not appear on any existing records for the time period or locality. When any of these situations arise, genealogists must turn to other avenues to overcome these issues. This seminar will touch on locating these hidden options for research success.
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