NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 2012 FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE

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National Genealogical Society

3108 Columbia Pike, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22204-4370 Phone: 703-525-0050 or 800-473-0060 Fax: 703-525-0052 Email: [email protected] Local Host Societies:

Ohio Genealogical Society and Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

General Information THE FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE The NGS 2012 Family History Conference brings together genealogists and family historians—people who have done research all of their lives and those who have only recently become interested, professionals, and nonprofessionals—who have a common desire to learn how to find more information about their ancestors. The conference will include programs for all skill levels of research experience and will feature tracks on military records, methodology, ethnic research, migration, photos, and more. Lectures, workshops, meal events, and social events all provide networking opportunities with other genealogists.

NEW THIS YEAR This year the NGS Family History Conference will have four morning hands-on workshops, a Friday night reception instead of a banquet, and identification of audience level for lectures.

Workshops Thursday workshops will feature “Understanding Court Records” with instructor, J. Mark Lowe, CG, and “Photo Detecting 101” with instructor, Maureen Taylor. Saturday workshops will include “The Franktur Type: An Obstacle to German Research That Can Be Overcome” with instructor, John T. Humphrey, CG, and “The Mechanics of Compiling Your Family History” with instructor, Michael J. Leclerc. All workshops are from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. The registration fee is $45 for each workshop. Space is limited, so register early!

NGSQ 100th Anniversary Reception The National Genealogical Society began publishing its quarterly journal in 1912. NGS is proud of the Quarterly’s long history of excellence as one of the premier genealogical journals. In this year of 2012, we are celebrating the one hundredth anniversary with a special reception on Friday, 11 May, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. The event will feature a “gallery” of displays about the history of the Quarterly and the people who were instrumental in its success. The reception will take place at the Duke Energy Convention Center, third floor, in the pre-function lobby just outside the Junior Ballrooms. Admission is $15 and includes light refreshments. A cash bar will also be available.

Audience Level The audience level for each lecture is listed after the summary in the Registration Brochure and will also appear in the online schedule. The levels are Beginner; Beginner-Intermediate; Intermediate; Intermediate-Advanced; and Advanced as determined by the individual instructors. Attendees are welcome to attend any lecture. NGS adopted the audience levels to guide attendees to the lectures that best meet their needs when planning their conference schedules.

CONFERENCE VENUE

Duke Energy Convention Center The NGS 2012 Family History Conference will be held in the Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio, 9–12 May 2012. The convention center is conveniently located about twenty minutes from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and is surrounded by a choice of hotels with a number of restaurants nearby.

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HOTELS This year we are providing a choice of three conference hotels. The Hilton is one block east of the Duke Energy Convention Center, and the Hyatt and Millennium hotels are directly across the street. The convention center connects via skywalk to the Hilton and Millennium. All of the convention center hotels provide free high-speed wireless Internet service. For more detailed information about the hotels visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/accommodations.

GETTING THERE Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental, United, US Airways, Delta, and USA 3000 service Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). For more detailed information visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/getting_there for air and ground transportation details.

SCOOTER/WHEELCHAIR RENTAL Scooters and wheelchairs can be rented from Lance Sizemore with Rollin’ On The River by calling 513582-6526. NGS recommends that you make your reservation by 1 March 2012 to ensure availability. Rented equipment will be delivered to and picked up from the conference hotels.

SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS, TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012 Librarians’ Day NGS’s special pre-conference program for librarians, sponsored by ProQuest, will be held Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 8:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m., at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Librarians who work with family history patrons are encouraged to attend this outstanding program. ProQuest will provide lunch for registered attendees and will be available to answer questions about their products. For more information visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/librariansday.

BCG Education Fund Workshop The Board for Certification of Genealogists Education Fund is sponsoring a full-day preconference workshop on Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Registration is $110 and includes lunch. This enrollment-limited, six-hour, hands-on workshop covers both practical writing skills and the process used by peer-reviewed journals. Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of excellent writing techniques from two genealogists whose very different approaches enliven the pages of a major genealogical journal. Learn to recognize what not to do and practice capturing your enthusiasm for your discoveries in proper form. Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG, and Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS , will lead the workshop, “Editor’s Ink, Writer’s Lead.” Solving the case is only half the battle. Grace in expression conveys credibility and competence. To be clear, concise, and correct are three indispensable virtues and your greatest value-added for reports, articles, books, or video scripts. Hands-on exercises will introduce novel solutions and compelling answers. Attendees will participate in two sessions. Attendance is limited to 60, so register early!

Tour of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

trained Cincinnati Historical Society docents will reveal some of the interesting history of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Travel though the central city area from the Riverfront to the Over-the-Rhine old German district including Downtown, 1867 Suspension Bridge, Northern Kentucky Historic District, Inclines and Overlooks Sites, Mount Adams, Eden Park, Clifton and the University of Cincinnati. Our tour begins with a short ride to the Cincinnati Museum Center, one of our iconic National Historic Landmarks. Originally built in 1933 as the Union Terminal train station, the building was recently named one of the top 50 architecturally significant buildings in America by the American Institute of Architects. Participants may disembark the coach to briefly see the interior of the breathtaking, 10-story grand rotunda that can take you back in time to an earlier day of rail transportation (this will also be the site of the Thursday night museum visit, meal, and program). Board the coach and continue to the Kentucky side of the Ohio River along historic Riverside Drive featuring wonderful nineteenthcentury mansions and a perfect view of the Cincinnati skyline. See the magnificent Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, before heading back to Ohio. Tour the highlights of downtown Cincinnati then continue on through the narrow streets of Mt. Adams, into Mt. Auburn, and on to Clifton, home of the University of Cincinnati. By the end of your tour through Avondale and other Cincinnati suburbs, you’ll understand why Cincinnati is truly one of the great unknown cities of America. This special tour has been arranged for 12:30–4:00 p.m. Tuesday, 8 May 2012, embarking in front of the Duke Energy Convention Center, within easy walking distance from all conference hotels. The tour features limited walking and will accommodate most individuals who can enter a motor coach with limited assistance. Three coaches have been reserved for a limit of 168 persons. The cost is $21 per person and reservations must be made by 24 April 2012. No participants may join the tour after it embarks from the Convention Center.

Special Hours at the Cincinnati Historical Society Library On Tuesday, 8 May 2012, the Cincinnati Historical Society Library at Cincinnati Museum Center is offering special morning hours of 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon for a limited number of conference attendees. Those interested in using the library during this special early opening must register in advance by phone at (513) 287-7030 or e-mail library@ cincymuseum.org. Registration is limited to 15 people. The CHS Library is located at 1301 Western Avenue. Normal library hours are Monday through Friday, 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Parking is $6.

BCG SKILLBUILDING TRACK NGS and the Board for Certification of Genealogists are pleased to present the newest Skillbuilding track, a series of lectures on skills and methodology designed for researchers who want to improve their skills. Presentations will cover evaluating evidence, solving difficult problems, and reporting research. Lectures are open to all those registered for the conference.

See why Cincinnati is called the “Queen City.” A special three-and-one-half-hour, motor-coach tour created just for NGS participants and hosted by

National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier GENTECH TRACK The GenTech track will have a selection of sessions dedicated to spotlighting technologies that assist the genealogist with a variety of research applications. Some of the technologies are fully developed and have a proven solution to current challenges. Other technologies are in their infancy, but look promising and are presented as applications that we will all want to watch. The presentations will be given by some of the foremost experts in the field. New this year to GenTech are three Best of RootsTech lectures selected from the 2012 RootsTech conference.

SPECIAL EVENTS The Ohio Genealogical Society and the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society are hosting two events: a special tour and dinner on Wednesday evening and a great research opportunity on Thursday evening.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, Museum Center Tour and Dinner Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing evening with an exclusive tour of the Cincinnati History Museum reserved especially for NGS Conference participants. Experience the Art-Deco rotunda. View a model of the City of Cincinnati from 1900 to the 1940s with working trains and inclines. Sit in an original antique Cincinnati streetcar. Immerse yourself in a re-creation of the Cincinnati waterfront in the 1850s, walk aboard a riverboat, and enjoy other great adventures. The history museum features exhibits on World Wars, transportation, industry, and many facets of the American experience. Following the tour, enjoy a private reception complete with cash bar and a delectable buffet meal (vegetarian options available). The evening ends with a short program by a museum docent on the construction of the magnificent Art-Deco Union Terminal rotunda and train station. Buses will begin leaving the Duke Energy Convention Center at 4:45 p.m. (subsequent buses will leave when loaded) for the very short ride to the Cincinnati Museum Center (the former Union Terminal Train Station). This tour will accommodate most individuals who can enter a bus with limited assistance. The museum tour will last about one hour with easy walking including some up and down ramps. Following the program, buses will begin loading (about 8:00 p.m.) to return to the Duke Energy Convention Center. The price of $65 includes bus transportation to and from the Museum Center, a ticket to the Cincinnati History Museum, a buffet meal, and the program. Seating is limited to 220 participants so please register early. For information about the museum, visit http://www. Cincymuseum.org.

Thursday, 10 May 2012, Evening at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center FamilySearch and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center invite all conference attendees to enjoy free admission at the Museum on Thursday from 6:00–9:00 p.m. The Freedom Center is located in downtown Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River. It tells the story of the enslaved crossing over the Ohio River on the journey to freedom. Anti-slavery men and women of all backgrounds created a secret network of escape routes that came to be called the Underground Railroad.

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The museum houses many unique and inspiring exhibits including The Slave Pen, From Slavery to Freedom, and the film Brothers of the Borderland. Come for an hour or stay for the entire three hours. The event does not include transportation. Walking from the Duke Energy Convention Center or the conference hotels takes less than 15 minutes. Attendees may also share a taxi or use their own transportation. Parking is available in the Central Riverfront Parking Garage at $1 every half hour or $8 daily maximum.

Thursday, 10 May 2012, A Night at the Public Library On Thursday night, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society extends its hours exclusively for NGS Conference participants. This free event provides an opportunity to research in one of the nation’s leading genealogy libraries, which features holdings from all fifty states and more than twenty foreign countries as well as unique resources from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Additional library staff will be available to guide researchers to their areas of interest. The library is located two short blocks east and two blocks north of the Duke Energy Convention Center, even closer from some of the downtown conference hotels. Researchers may walk, call a taxi, or provide their own transportation for this event. Join fellow genealogists for this special evening at the public library. There is no limit on the number of participants or a need to register, but you must show your conference badge for entry. Doors open to the NGS event at 6:30 p.m. and remain open until 11:30 p.m. Maps will be available at the conference information booth near registration. As usual in American cities, it is advisable to travel in groups, especially at night, although the area is extremely safe. Parking is available at metered on-street spaces, at several pay garages, and surface lots within a short walking distance of the library.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 5:15 p.m., NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course Roundtable Join NGS Education Manager, Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL, in a roundtable discussion about the NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course. Current students taking the in-depth, selfpaced course as well as others who are considering enrolling are invited to the program.

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 3:00 p.m., Strategy for Records Preservation and Access Are the states where you live and do family history research changing your access to vital records? The Records Preservation and Access Committee for the genealogical community will be having a strategy session on Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Learn how to follow the legislative process and send an effective response to the appropriate policy makers. The session is open to all interested conference attendees.

Friday, 11 May 2012, 12:15 p.m., NGS Luncheon “From Goetta to Guacamole: The Immigrant Impact on Cincinnati” will be the topic at this special luncheon on Friday, 11 May 2012, presented by

local celebrity, Dan Hurley. Dan serves as the host and executive producer of Local 12 Newsmakers, a Sunday morning political analysis program. He has produced over twenty local history documentary videos and has authored several books on local history.

Saturday, 12 May 2012, 8:00 a.m.—12:00 noon, Genealogy 201, Working with Records Have you completed some genealogical research? Are you ready to continue your genealogical education? Register for Genealogy 201 and learn techniques and tips to maximize the information gathered from your sources, whether they are paper, microfilm, or digital. Instructors Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS, and Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL, will address ways to evaluate and organize the information you have and plan your next research steps. This workshop is designed for those with some research experience. The registration fee is $25 and includes a comprehensive handout. Space is limited. After the session, you may enjoy browsing in the Exhibit Hall.

Saturday 12 May 2012, 8:30 a.m.—12:00 noon, Youth Kamp This is a great opportunity to involve your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in family history. The Kamp will feature a variety of age-appropriate activities for kids ages 8 to 16 and includes a session that focuses on scouting’s genealogical badges. The event is free; registration is required. Space is limited, so register early!

ASK AN EXPERT The Great Lakes Chapter of APG is sponsoring free, twenty-minute, expert family history consultations for attendees during the conference. Sign-ups will take place during pre-registration on the NGS website.

NGS ANNUAL MEETING, SATURDAY, 12 MAY 2012, 5:15 p.m. This is an opportunity for NGS members to meet the NGS officers and board members and hear an update on NGS programs, courses, and publications from NGS President Ann Hilke, CG.

CONFERENCE BLOG Check the NGS Conference Blog for news, updates, and information relating to the conference at http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/.

PRE-REGISTRATION Conference pre-registration ends 24 April 2012. After that date you may only register on-site at the conference. Meals must be purchased by 24 April 2012. They cannot be purchased on-site at the conference. A full conference registration includes all regular sessions. Workshops and meals are an additional cost and must be paid for separately.

EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE Wednesday, 9 May Thursday, 10 May Friday, 11 May Saturday, 12 May

9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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Wednesday Schedule

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Track

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BCG Skillbuilding

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Begin with the Power Tools: Transcriptions, Abstracts, and Analysis Rev. David McDonald, CG W121 Researchers mine data―even negative data― from every item researched. Transcriptions, abstracts, and analyses are essential in beginning, and completing, a genealogical project. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Strategies for Finding “Unfindable” Ancestors Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG,

W122 The failure of common research practices to identify ancestors does not mean they are unfindable. Participants will learn approaches to locating difficult-to-trace ancestors. (Intermediate)

Methodology and Research

CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

Solving Problems with Tax Records Victor S. Dunn, CG W123 When other sources fail, tax lists often provide resolution to same-name scenarios, evidence of relationships, estimated birth and death dates, and proof of migration. (Intermediate)

Working with Records

W101 Opening Session Genealogy Buried in a Photograph: Amazing Discoveries in the Cincinnati Panorama of 1848 Patricia Moseley Van Skaik Experience a new approach to ancestors’ lives through digital images from the world-renowned 1848 Cincinnati daguerreotype panorama, integrated with original documents from the past. Patricia Van Skaik manages one of the nation’s largest genealogy collections at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. Online instructor, web developer, and recipient of RootsTech’s Distinguished Speaker award, Patricia holds master’s degrees in history and library science and is a NIGR graduate. She writes a social media column, the DigiGenie, tweets under the same name, and lectures widely on the intersection of genealogy, technology, and librarianship.

Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor Craig Roberts Scott, CG

Exhibit Hall Opens 9:30 a.m.

Military Records

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A look at records created by the war: compiled military service records, pensions, bounty land, and other records. (Intermediate)

Images of the War of 1812: Photo Evidence Revealed Maureen Taylor W125 Locating images of 1812 veterans is a difficult, but not impossible, endeavor. In this lecture you’ll learn about resources both on- and offline. (Beginner)

Photos

Genealogical Exhibits and Vendors Genealogical exhibitors and vendors will be on hand throughout the conference at the Duke Energy Convention Center to display their genealogical goods and services.

To Be Irish and American: The Famine Immigrants Dave Schroeder, MSLS W126 The Famine Irish who came to the U.S. in the 1840s and 1850s had a profound impact on this nation. Learn more about these immigrants. (Beginner)

Ethnic Research

Entrance to the exhibit hall is free to everyone.

Focusing on Pathways ‘cross the Ohio River J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA W127 The Ohio blends the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers and flows to the Mississippi at Cairo, Illinois. Learn about towns and records on the way. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Migration

The Family Tapestry: Integrating Proof Arguments Into the Genealogical Narrative Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG W128 As family researchers, we often encounter problems. Using a case study, this presentation demonstrates how to successfully weave a proof argument into a family tapestry. (IntermediateAdvanced)

Writing

Genealogy-on-the-Go with the iPad Lisa Louise Cooke W129 Technology has brought an incredible level of portability—discover the top apps and best practices that will make your iPad a genealogical powerhouse. (Intermediate)

GenTech

GenTech

FGS

From the Comfort of Home: Online Educational Resources for Every Genealogist D. Joshua Taylor, MLS W130 Explore the vast resources available through online webinars, wikis, courses, and other resources to enhance your genealogical skills. (Beginner-Intermediate)

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The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier 12:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m. Genealogical Research & Writing: Are You a Saint, Sinner, or Bumfuzzled Soul?

Association of Professional Genealogists Luncheon

Warren Bittner, CG W142 A case study of an urban family whose records are full of dead ends and “wrong” information. See the genealogical proof standard put into practice. (Beginner)

Explore how technology and the popularization of genealogy continue to impact the family history field and how we might want to “react.”

__________ Federation of Genealogical Societies Luncheon

David Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS W132 Indians, Squatters, Settlers, and Soldiers in the Old Southwest The Nation’s genealogists will gather in Birmingham, Alabama, in August 2012 to learn, connect, and succeed in their research. See what FGS conferences have to offer.

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NIGRAA Luncheon

Menu Slow roasted pork loin with an apple glaze, three cheese au gratin potatoes, and broccoli Crisp green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and julienne carrots Platters of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and blondies Coffee, tea, and lemonade Vegetarian menu Zucchini, eggplant, and pepper ratatouille served over whole wheat penne pasta

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9–12 May 2012

FamilySearch

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Fugitive Slave Act and the Underground Railroad

FamilySearch

Fitting the Pieces Together: A Case Study in City Research

Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS W151 How to create a proof summary that is a succinct, clearly defined explanation of the evidence collected including any necessary background material and conflicting details. (IntermediateAdvanced)

Jim Ison, AG, CG W152 Learn about the danger and even death in such “free states” as Ohio, experienced by those helping people to flee their enslaved conditions. (BeginnerIntermediate)

Hatched, Matched, and Dispatched: Vital Record Research

Federal Records Relating to Rivers and Canals

C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL W143 With the onslaught of “privacy” laws, how is the family researcher going to acquire vital records? Come explore the possibilities. (BeginnerIntermediate)

Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL W153 Learn about federal records at NARA, BLM, and Library of Congress that present a picture of development, traffic, and travel on rivers and canals. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Medical Records in the National Archives for Soldiers and Civilians

Military Bounty Lands: A Rich Resource

Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL W144 This untapped source of genealogical information deals with soldiers, medical personnel, and civilians. These records may contain birth, death, and marriage information. (IntermediateAdvanced)

Rick Sayre, CG W154 Many bounty land records rival pension records in value. Learn how to find bounty land records and locate bounty land, especially in Ohio and Kentucky. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Dating and Identifying Heritage Photos

Fixing Faded Photos

Patricia Jordan Roberts W145 Don’t give up on those mystery photographs. This lecture will examine ways to find new clues and identities in neglected and fading old family photos. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Eric Curtis Basir W155 Learn how to renew or add color to a faded or B&W photo. (Advanced)

Native American Research: Keys to Success

Unpuzzling Ireland’s Church Records

Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA W146 Learn research steps, resources, repositories, and methodology to kick-start documentation of your American Indian ancestry. Includes resources online and in libraries, archives, and historical societies. (Beginner)

Donna M. Moughty W156 Understanding that religion in Ireland is a political issue as well as a spiritual one will help you identify church records. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Moving Out: Migration Patterns into the Midwest

Travel Diaries: Travel the Western Country in 1816: Presage a Migration

Carol Eliese Smith, AG W147 Migration through roads, trails, waterways, and canals will be featured as we look at the settlement patterns into the Midwest and how they affected territorial expansion. (Intermediate)

Margaret S. Aker W157 Do you have old travel diaries, journals, or postcards? Learn about the significance of travel communication and how it influenced migration and immigration. (Intermediate)

Writing with Style

Getting to Know Your Ancestors: Integrating Social, Economic, and Political Background into Family History

Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS W148 Authors must be knowledgeable about their topic and present the material in a pleasing style. Learn how to design and utilize your own style guide. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Richard Camaur, JD, CG W158 Our ancestors were not in a sterile vacuum, characterized by vital and land records. Learn how to incorporate historical background into a “living” family history. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Paradigm Uses When Searching Online Genealogical Records

Genealogical Wikis: A Survey of the Terrain

Suzanne Russo Adams, AG W149 Getting all the results you think you should when searching online databases? Learn why you may not be tapping the capabilities of powerful search engines. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Jordan Jones W159 This presentation surveys the wiki tools for sharing and collaboration among genealogists, and discusses how to balance privacy with openness. (Intermediate)

Using Excel to Create Timelines

Snagit for Genealogists

Robert Raymond W150 Illustrates the use of timelines in genealogy using Excel spreadheets for comparative analysis to identify missing information on family members and additional research opportunities. (Intermediate)

Cincinnati, Ohio

5:00 p.m. Museum Center Tour and Dinner

FamilySearch

The Expectations of 21st Century Genealogists

BCG

FASG, FUGA, FNGS

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W141 As researchers, family historians, compilers, bloggers, or writers of other ilk, genealogists face legal and ethical perils they often don’t suspect. This crash course offers practical guidance to enhance your skills and keep you safe. (Intermediate)

Evening

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury: The Evidence Presented Clearly Shows . . .

Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL,

BCG

Curt B. Witcher

4:00 p.m.

Barbara Renick

W161 Co-hosted by the Ohio Genealogical Society and the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Join us for an evening with an exclusive tour of the Cincinnati History Museum located in the Cincinnati Museum Center. Buses will pick up at the Duke Energy Convention Center at 4:45 p.m. and subsequent buses will leave when loaded. The price of $65 includes bus transportation to and from the Museum Center, ticket to the Cincinnati History Museum, a buffet meal, and the program.

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5:15 p.m. NGS Home Study Course Roundtable W162

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BCG Skillbuilding

8:00 a.m.

BCG

Track

9:30 a.m.

BCG Certification Seminar

Navigating the NARA Branches

Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG, Alison Hare, CG, Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS T201 Join BCG associates as they explain the nature and purpose of certification as well as the application process, requirements for board certification, and how to prepare for certification. (IntermediateAdvanced)

Julie Miller, CG T221 The National Archives has fourteen regional archives located in eleven states. Learn how to more effectively utilize these collections. (Intermediate)

Lies and Sins of Omission

Methodology and Research

11:00 a.m.

Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, CG T202 This lecture will use case studies to illuminate ancestors’ lies and sins of omission that become the potholes along our research journey. (Beginner)

BCG

Thursday Schedule

Indexes! Indexes! Indexes! How to Find People Who Don’t Seem to Be There! Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL,

One Family, Two Countries, Three States: A Case Study

T212 From courthouses to cyberspace, we face the same problem: how to find ancestors when their names don’t seem to be in the indexes. This session examines tactics for ferreting out “hidden” entries. (Intermediate)

Diane L. Giannini, CG T222 A few records and a formerly undocumented family tree lead us on a journey through Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia and takes us back to Germany. (Beginner-Intermediate)

FASG, FUGA, FNGS

Understanding Court Records: Hands-On Workshop (SOLD OUT!)

Working with Records

J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA T203 Learn the basics of the U.S. legal system including types of courts and their jurisdictions. Follow a case through court by recognizing dockets, orders, depositions, etc. Be ready to find the keys for solving complex genealogical problems using these records. Fee $45. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Participants are required to register for the conference. (Beginner-Intermediate)

National Home for Disabled Soldiers’ Homes: The Aftermath of the Civil War Rick Sayre, CG T204 Find your ancestor among the thousands of genealogically significant records. State and Confederate homes will also be identified along with strategies to locate extant records. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Military Records

Gateway to the West: Researching in Ohio Diane VanSkiver Gagel T205 Covers Ohio township, county, and state level records and where researchers can find the best genealogical records. Major repositories discussed and how to access them. (BeginnerIntermediate)

Researching in Ohio

What’s a Palatine Anyway? James M. Beidler T206 All about the area of Germany that has been an emigrant hotbed for three centuries. (BeginnerIntermediate)

German Research

Researching Kentucky Records

Researching in Kentucky

Don W. Rightmyer T207 The presenter will give an overview of the genealogy and family history records available to researchers and the primary research facilities in Kentucky. (Intermediate)

But Grandma Never Carried a Gun: Locating Women Using Records Created by the Military Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL T214 A look at military records to locate information on females. These are the wives, mothers, and sisters of soldiers or women employed by the military. (BeginnerIntermediate)

Obtaining 20th Century Military Records from the St. Louis Personnel Records Center

Ohio: The Great Land Experiment Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, OGSF T215 Learn the migration into Ohio. Examine different land grants and land offices in Ohio. Learn county boundary changes and the part played in locating records. (Beginner)

Spring Grove: Eternal Rest in the Midwest Kim V. Garvey, MILS T225 Cincinnati’s Spring Grove Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark and the second largest cemetery in the United States. Explore its rich history and records. (BeginnerIntermediate)

So, You’ve Found Your German Town of Origin: Now What? Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG T216 Once you have found where your ancestor came from, you must learn a new set of skills. This lecture focuses on researching in German records. (Intermediate)

The “www” of German Genealogy

They Paid Their Taxes: Using Kentucky Tax Lists for pre-1850s Research

Researching on the “Southern Side” of Cincinnati: Northern Kentucky Genealogy and Local History Resources Elaine M. Kuhn, MLS T227 Learn about the wealth of records to be found on the Queen City’s southern border. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL T224 Have a twentieth century veteran? St. Louis houses many of these files. However, misinformation grows. Hear about the records and how to access them. (Intermediate)

John T. Humphrey, CG T226 Websites offer family historians looking for German ancestors the opportunity to locate data, resources, research guides, and help with language. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Gail Jackson Miller, CG T217 Learn to use Kentucky tax lists to prove relationships, identify neighbors, sort out common names, determine prior residences, and learn about your ancestor’s lifestyle. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Photo Detecting 101

Utilizing Social Networks for Genealogy Research Thomas MacEntee T219 Preserving genealogical data and images for social media for genealogists is growing at a rapid pace. Learn how to maximize your social network to advance your research. (Intermediate)

RootsMagic: Publishing Your Family History with Complete Documentation Bruce Buzbee T210 Learn how to create complete books with cover pages, tables of contents, indexes, footnotes, bibliographies, and more. Create CDs that you can share with others. (Beginner)

Comparing the Leading Office Applications Lisa Louise Cooke T220 This session will provide a comparative consumer report for online office applications, including Google Docs, Box.net, Dropbox, and similar products. (Intermediate)

MyHeritage.com

GenTech

RootsMagic

GenTech

Storing Your Tree in the Cloud: Online Management of your Data Scott Bean T209 What does it mean to store trees in the cloud versus our desktops? What tree managers currently exist and how do they actually work? (Intermediate-Advanced)

FamilySearch

Maureen Taylor T208 Join this interactive workshop to learn how to solve picture mysteries in your family album using a variety of techniques from facial comparison to identifying the type of picture. Includes hands-on learning with demonstrations and case studies. Fee $45. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Participants are required to register for the conference. (All)

Photos

Effective Database Search Tactics Kory Meyerink

Research Genealogical Resources in Israel from Your Couch Daniel Horowitz T230 Access genealogical resources and databases available in Israel that can be used to find relatives online, including a lesson of Hebrew and translation tools. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Exhibit Hall hours 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 6

T229

National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier 2:30 p.m.

T231 Lunch with Mrs. Davis A reenactment visit highlighting the life and times of a Civil War-era widow and community leader.

CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

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International Society for British Genealogy and Family History Luncheon

Magic in Manuscripts and Business Records

T232 The Bubble and Squeak Genealogy: Making the Most of Your Leftovers Travel along as a stubborn Dutchman, starting with faint clues in a family photo album, learns the joys of British family history.

__________ Palatines to America Luncheon Marianne S. Wokeck T233 Framing Genealogy: How Family Research Enriches the Ways in Which We See the World An exploration of how combining research on many kinship networks can illuminate views of the past and lead to a better understanding of the present.

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Menu Spice rubbed chicken breast draped with thyme bordelaise, saffron orzo, and green beans almondine Romaine lettuce with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, sliced red onion, and toasted almonds Chocolate chunk cookies and raspberry crunch bars Coffee, tea, and lemonade Vegetarian menu Asian peanut, carrot, and broccoli stir-fry served over a bed of brown rice, long grain, and wild rice blend

$29

9–12 May 2012

BCG

T242

How to deduce ancestors’ identities and many aspects of their lives by digging below “surface information” in genealogical records and combining information from several sources. (Intermediate-Advanced)

J. H. Fonkert, CG

Claire Bettag, CG, CGL T251 Assumptions can lead genealogists astray. Discussion focuses on assumptions discussed in the BCG Genealogical Standards Manual, in writings of three historians, and in personal research experience. (Intermediate) How Did Your Grandmother Meet Your Grandfather?

Inferential Genealogy Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG,

Victor S. Dunn, CG T243 Researchers frequently overlook the wealth of data found in manuscripts, particularly in business records, that identify family relationships within households and throughout the community. (IntermediateAdvanced)

Janet A. Alpert T252 Discovering how your ancestors met can provide important clues to further family research. (Beginner)

Helen F.M. Leary Distinguished Lecture Locating and Understanding the Law: An Essential Part of Good Research Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS T253 Accurate analysis of evidence requires understanding the law in effect when a document was created. Includes locating and applying the appropriate law to research questions. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pension Research: You Stopped Too Soon

War of 1812: Tracing the British Soldier

Craig Roberts Scott, CG T244 Many researchers stop with the pension applications files. There is so much more pension material of genealogical value. (Intermediate)

Paul Milner T254 Examine online, original, and print resources, with case studies, for tracing your British soldiers and their regiments that served in the War of 1812. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Ohio’s Common Pleas Court Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, OGSF T245 As the first court of record, Common Pleas contains the earliest county court records. Learn about different documents and how to evaluate their evidence. (Beginner)

Cincinnati: Queen City of the West Kim V. Garvey, MILS T255 Cincinnati’s unique geography made it the perfect hub for industry, trade, and immigration. Thousands of persons filtered through Cincinnati on their way to better lives. (Beginner-Intermediate)

German Marriage Laws and Customs Warren Bittner, CG T246 Learn how German marriage laws changed between 1500–1900, about tight marriage restrictions, and the culture surrounding births out of wedlock. (Beginner)

Constrasting German Migrations: 18th vs. 19th Century James M. Beidler T256 This presentation shows the differences in geography, economic class, religion, aspirations, and sources about the two great waves of German immigration. (Beginner)

Collections of the Kentucky Historical Society

Using Kentucky Equity and Criminal Court Cases to Complete Your Research

Louise T. Jones, MIS T247 This session will include an overview of the book, manuscript, and microfilm collections available, as well as information on how to use online resources. (Beginner)

Gail Jackson Miller, CG T257 Loose court documents often contain information not available anywhere else. Learn how to use these valuable records to make progress in your difficult cases. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Ancestors in the Attic: Finding and Sharing Family Photographs Diane VanSkiver Gagel T248 Finding photographs and identifying ancestral photographs from relatives, libraries, and on the Internet. Also, preserving and sharing our photographs using modern technology. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Using Photographs to Reconstruct a Central European Ancestor’s Military Career Richard Camaur, JD, CG T258 Ancestors from Central Europe may have served in the Austro-Hungarian armed forces. A photograph may be all that is left of his military service. (Intermediate)

Google Earth for Genealogists: The Sequel Rick Sayre, CG & Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL T249 More examples of using Google Earth tools to overlay period or plat maps, create a 3-D version of an old building, and more. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Blog Your Way to Genealogical Success Ancestry Insider T250 At the end of this class you will be able to create your own blog. We will walk through the steps in detail. (Beginner)

Cincinnati, Ohio

Special Program

Assumptions: A Genealogical Slippery Slope

BCG Ed. Fund

Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, CG, CGL

4:00 p.m.

Red Herrings and a Stroke of the Dead Palsy: Analyzing and Correlating Evidence Stefani Evans, CG T241 Common name, impaired memory, and ongoing migration complicate the search for David Thompson’s Revolutionary War service. David’s “stroke of the dead palsy” provides the key. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Ancestry

Board for Certification of Genealogists Luncheon

BCG

12:15 p.m.

Searching Successfully to Reveal Your Ancestor’s Story on Ancestry.com Anne Mitchelle T260

3:00 p.m. Strategy for Records Preservation and Access T261 Hear an update on the activities of the Records Preservation and Access Committee, learn how to follow the legislative process, and send an effective response.

Evening

6:00–9:00 p.m. Evening at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center T262 Sponsored by FamilySearch Free event for conference attendees. Visit the many unique and inspiring exhibits offered by the museum including The Slave Pen, From Slavery to Freedom, and the film Brothers of the Borderland. Come for an hour or stay for the entire three hours.

_________ 6:30 p.m. A Night at the Public Library T263 Co-sponsored by the Ohio Genealogical Society and the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Free event for conference attendees. Join fellow genealogists for this special evening at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (Ohio). There is no limit on the number of participants or need to register but you must show your conference badge for entry. The library is located four blocks from the convention center and conference hotels. Researchers may walk, share a taxi, or provide their own transportation for this event. Doors open to the NGS event at 6:30 p.m. and remain open until 11:30 p.m.

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11 May 2012 8:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Methodology and Research

Working with Records

F301 “Get the neighbors!” is a common mantra among today’s genealogists. But how do you use all that data to solve identities and kinships? (Intermediate) FASG, FUGA, FNGS

BCG

BCG

Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL,

BCG Skillbuilding

Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL F312 Is David of Pennsylvania the same one who settled in Kentucky? Come see the research process unfold and if you agree the case is “proven.” (Intermediate-Advanced)

Jean Wilcox Hibben, CG, PhD F322 Stories passed from one generation to the next may or may not be true. The field of logic provides a method to evaluate them. (Intermediate-Advanced)

You’re Not in Kansas Any More: Essential Resources for Urban-Area Research

Chancery Records: The Secrets They Hold, the Families They Reveal

Advanced Probate Research

Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG F303 For a successful genealogical research in a city, one needs to understand migration patterns, community areas, and certain records. (Intermediate)

Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS F313 How to locate and work with these records which often include evidence of migration, descriptions of multiple generations of family members, settlement, or land ownership. (Intermediate-Advanced)

St. Louis Gen. Society

Stephen J. Buffat F324 Identifying and following Civil War soldiers personal records can be rewarding. This discussion provides methodologies on identifying CW ancestry and reviews record types and locations. (Beginner-Intermediate)

St. Louis: Then and Now

Tracking Pennsylvania Ancestors: Keys to Successful Research

Michigan Roots: Genealogy Research in the Wolverine State

Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL F306 Its beginning as a fur traders’ post evolved to Gateway to the West. Hear about the various resources available for your St. Louis research. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL F316 The roots of many ancestors spread into Pennsylvania. Learn about three centuries of Keystone State records, how to find them, and how to use them. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Kris W. Rzepczynski, MLS F326 This session will explore the migration patterns into Michigan and provide an overview of the rich genealogical resources available in print and online. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Indiana History and Resources

Orphans No More: Records of the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum 1851–1941

Navigating the Maze: Finding Indiana Records Online

Harold Henderson F317 Overwhelmed parents and caretakers left thousands of children in the care of the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum 1851–1941. Learn their stories at the Indiana Historical Society. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Suzanne Hahn F327 Discover a wealth of free online information available from libraries, state agencies, and historical societies from across Indiana. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Library of Congress

Christopher Edward Smith F325 Possessing the oldest collection of its kind west of the Alleghenies and recognized nationally, the Genealogy and Local History Department contain gems for all. (Beginner)

Combing the Census for Essential Clues

Angela Packer McGhie F308 Learn how to find which newspapers were printed in the time and location your ancestors lived and how to access them now. (BeginnerIntermediate)

Janet A. Alpert F318 This lecture will review the information unique to specific census years and will give examples of why it is important to find your family in each census. (BeginnerIntermediate) Facial Recognition Software: Application for Genealogists?

Midwest Records You May Have Missed in the Family History Library Jeff Blaylock, AG F328 The FHL has a large collection of Midwest records. This lecture will focus on records that you may not have searched at the FHL. (Intermediate)

Cloud Storage and Backup

Jordan Jones F309 Genealogists today spend a lot of time on the Internet. Learn how to protect yourself from thieves and snoops. (Intermediate)

Greg Kipper F319 As an emerging technology, facial recognition is rapidly developing. Learn where this exciting technology is headed and imagine the possibilities for genealogy. (IntermediateAdvanced)

Ryan John Woods F329 It’s disconcerting when we can’t touch a computer file with our “stuff”—now we can’t even touch the computer—learn cloud storage and backup. (Intermediate)

Using FamilySearch to Solve African American Genealogical Problems

African American Collection on Ancestry.com

Census Search Strategies: Effective Use of Computer Search Forms

Jim Ison, AG, CG F310 Learn how to benefit from the largest collection of free historical online record collections and to take advantage of help resources available at FamilySearch. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Ancestry

FamilySearch

In Search of your Civil War Ancestry

Craig Roberts Scott, CG F314 About 8,500 individuals have been identified as dying; this lecture examines how they were found. (Intermediate).

James Sweany F315 Focus will be on discovering the print and digital collections of the Library of Congress by remote family history researchers. (Intermediate)

Internet Privacy and Security for Genealogists

GenTech

Known Dead of the War of 1812

Another Jewel in Cincinnati’s Crown: The Genealogy and Local History Department!

Read All About Your Ancestors by Locating Historic Newspapers

GenTech

Michael J. Leclerc F323 This case study will illustrate the probate process, how probate law is created, and the additional information that can be inferred from records. (Intermediate)

Pursuing your Genealogical Research in the Library of Congress without traveling to Washington, D.C.

Rev. David McDonald, CG F307 The Hoosier state’s history and migration patterns from the south and the east, along with its rich ethnic communities, and records for researchers. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Research Essentials

F321 Learn essential principles for documenting genealogies, including five characteristics making a citation “complete and accurate,” and a simplified structure for citing most genealogical sources. (IntermediateAdvanced) CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

D. Joshua Taylor, MLS F302 Discover the methods used to create a compiled genealogy and how to ensure its contents do not lead you down the wrong trail. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Diane L. Giannini, CG F305 Special Collections are an often overlooked resource in the genealogy toolkit. Interested in confirming the family story? A Special Collection archives may have those records. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Research in Indiana

C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL F311 Applications can be intimidating. We will explore helpful strategies to make the process smoother and ensure a greater chance of submitting a successful application. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Shaking the Myth: Proving/Disproving Family Legends

Confirming Family Stories Using Special Collections

Ohio’s Neighbors

Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG,

They Went West on the O-HI-O: Using the GPS to Follow a Family’s Trail

Connie Reik, MSL F304 Enhance your research understanding by finding out which publications will list officers, discuss the war in general, and in the Ohio region. (Intermediate)

Repositories and Records

Documentation: The What, Why, and Where

Printed Legends and Missing Footnotes: Dissecting 19th and 20th Century Compiled Genealogies

The War of 1812 in Federal and Ohio State Publications and Documents

Military Records

11:00 a.m.

Lineage Society Papers: Guidelines for a Successful Application

BCG

Okay, I ‘Got the Neighbors’: Now What Do I Do with Them?!

FamilySearch

Track

Lisa Arnold

F320

BYU

Friday Schedule

Jill N. Crandell, AG F330 Learn how to more effectively use computer search engines to locate your family in U.S. censuses. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Exhibit Hall hours 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 8

National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier 2:30 p.m.

F331 From Goetta to Guacamole: The Immigrant Impact on Cincinnati

Daniel Hurley is the Director of Leadership Cincinnati, a 35-year-old program that is recognized as the premier leadership development program in the greater Cincinnati region. For the last thirty years Dan has also worked as a reporter and producer for Local 12 News, the CBS affiliate in Cincinnati. For the last fifteen years he has served as the executive producer and host of Local 12 Newsmakers, a Sunday morning political analysis program.

FamilySearch

Cincinnatians think the history of immigration in their community reflects the broader patterns of the American experience. That’s a problem for Cincinnatians and outsiders who try to fit our square peg into the round hole of American history. It is also a challenge going forward, both for those trying to move the economy into the Knowledge Age and for those trying to welcome the newcomer.  

Hurley has produced over twenty long form documentary videos on the history of the region, including a seven part series with Charles Kuralt in 1981. He has authored several books, including Cincinnati: The Queen City (1982); One Child at a Time: A History of the Children’s Home of Cincinnati (1991); Steamboat Days on America’s Rivers (1999), and Otterbein (College): Affirming Our Past/Shaping Our Future.

Let Your Fingers Do the (Web) Walking

John T. Humphrey, CG F341 Genealogists who understand the basics of German grammar and sentence construction can better evaluate whether or not a document has information of use to a particular research project. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, CG F351 Plan and conduct effective Internet research using search engines, tracking tools, and a combination of database sites and online catalogs. (Intermediate)

Hunting For Henry: A Case Study Using Collaterals

How to Be a Bad Genealogist

Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG F342 Henry Steren was a German immigrant who lived in Quincy, Illinois. This study uses the Genealogical Proof Standard to discover Henry’s parents and birthplace. (Intermediate-Advanced)

William B. Saxbe, Jr., CG, FASG

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Menu Beef tips in burgundy mushroom sauce over buttered egg noodles, and carmelized carrots Tender garden greens with dried cherries and apricots, Gorgonzola cheese, and spiced pecans Chocolate chunk cookies and raspberry crunch bars Coffee, tea, and lemonade Vegetarian menu Portabella mushroom and asparagus spears with a lemon caper sauce (no cream), long grain and wild rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot medley

Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion: Catholic Church Records

Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA F343 Westward migrating relatives took photos, Bibles, and other Ohio family records. Learn ways to locate online finding aids, repository guides, and surprising locations and records. (Intermediate)

Dave Schroeder, MSLS F353 Catholics were among the earliest settlers in the Midwest. This ethnically diverse denomination has consistently maintained records that can be very valuable to genealogists. (Beginner-Intermediate)

What Do I Get When I Get Home, Sir? Military Pension Records Before WWI

Union Provost Marshal Records

Jeff Blaylock, AG F344 This class will look at the pensions offered to veterans prior to 1916, where those pension records are, and what you will find in those records. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Craig Roberts Scott, CG An examination of the Civil War draft records. (Intermediate)

Taking the Awe out of the Law Library

The Ohio Genealogical Society: Your Best Ohio Genealogical Resource

Debbie Mieszala, CG F345 The law library intimidates newcomers. Use it to your genealogical advantage. Learn to track the history of a law and find ancestors in case law. (Intermediate)

William J. Priest F355 This session will take a comprehensive look at paper-based records located at the OGS Library and the members only section of the OGS website. (Beginner) Lost in Pennsylvania? Try the Published Pennsylvania Archives

Cheri Daniels, MSLS F346 This little-used resource chronicles the family history of over 2,000 Northern Kentucky families–exploring the variety of records and the legislator behind the collection. (Beginner).

Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer, MLS F356 This multivolume publication may help you locate ancestors who came “from somewhere in Pennsylvania,” [especially from 1682 through about 1820] and learn more about them. (Intermediate)

New Lights, Campbellites, and the Disciples of Christ

There’s More Than Corn in Indiana: Finding Your Hoosier Ancestor

Rev. David McDonald, CG F347 History and records of the Christian Church/ Disciples of Christ, a mainline Protestant denomination with strong influence in Indiana and Kentucky. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Michael Dean Lacopo, DVM F357 This lecture will be aimed primarily on the use of court records, lesser known resources, and repositories in Indiana. (IntermediateAdvanced)

Topographic and Other Maps for Genealogists

Common Sense for Genealogists

Rick Sayre, CG F348 Find elusive cemeteries or other locations using current and historical topographic maps. Integrate maps with other resources to solve genealogical problems. Explore online resources. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL F358 Genealogists often make research more difficult than it needs to be. Some common sense guidelines will increase our success rate and decrease our research time. (Beginner)

Advanced Word: Automatic Numbering for Genealogies

Convert Your Family History Book to an e-Book

Cincinnati, Ohio

F361 Come join NGS in celebrating one hundred years of the NGSQ in the beautiful Junior Ballroom pre-function lobby of the Duke Energy Convention Center. Browse through the “gallery” displays while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Light refreshments served and cash bar available. Admission: $15

When Do I Link in, Tweet, Facebook, or Flick? Social Media for the Professional Genealogist F350

APG

Ancestry

John Pereira

National Genealogical Society Quarterly 100th Anniversary Reception

Marlis Glaser Humphrey F359 Learn the methods and tools for converting a word-processor generated book to an e-book, while keeping your options open for print, web, or other devices. (Intermediate)

Making the DNA Connection

9–12 May 2012

F354

5:30–7:00 p.m.

Alvy Ray Smith, PhD, FASG F349 Learn how to apply the built-in features of Word to automatically number your descendant research. (Intermediate-Advanced)

$29

F352

Here’s an entertaining way to sharpen your skills: Whatever the speaker advises, do the exact opposite, and you will be a great genealogist! (Beginner-Intermediate)

Ohio Cousins May Have Migrated: Did Family Records Go Along?

Genealogy Jackpot: The E.E. Barton Papers of Northern Kentucky

Hurley earned his bachelor’s degree at Xavier University and did his graduate work at the College of William and Mary.

Evening

German Language Skills for the Genealogist

BCG

Daniel Hurley

4:00 p.m.

ASG

National Genealogical Society Luncheon

BCG

12:15 p.m.

Patricia Moseley Van Skaik F360 Social media has become an essential tool for professional genealogists to conduct research and attract and communicate with clients. (Advanced)

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12 May 2012

Working with Records

Research Reports for Ourselves: More than a Research Log

Should You Believe Your Eyes? Sizing Up Sources and Information

Willis H. White, PhD, CG S401 Attract readers to your genealogic narratives by placing your protagonist in the action, dramatizing fact-based events, creating tension between protagonist and historical context, and more. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA S411 They belong in our own files. Learn the importance, mechanics, and methodology of treating your work and yourself as if you were a paying client. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG S421 Should genealogists believe everything they read? Effective analysis includes evaluation of reliability and credibility. Learn to assess sources and information as you develop evidence. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Indirect Evidence: What To Do When Perry Mason Isn’t on Your Side

Pamela Ann Weisberger S402 The discovery of a 1890s divorce decree uncovers a secret family scandal. Learn how to use present-day genealogical research to solve nineteenth century mysteries. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Harold Henderson S412 Genealogists can’t count on the full confessions Perry Mason got in the old TV series. See how indirect evidence works in four cases. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Railroad Men and the Records They Left Behind

Maps! White Oaks, Gradients, Google, and more....

Finding Your Ancestors in Local Histories

Rev. David McDonald, CG S413 Metes and bounds, public lands, and the representation of property in maps; map availability and key collections; search engines and mobile devices. (BeginnerIntermediate)

Victor S. Dunn, CG S423 Often maligned by today’s documentdemanding genealogist, local histories, published between 1875 and 1930, when analyzed properly, can add to and enhance your family tree. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Immigrant Ancestors: Finding Ohio Ancestors

Employing the Masses: What the WPA did for Genealogists

FamilySearch

Michael Adam Melendez S404 Curious how you can get your kids/grandkids interested in your hobby in a fun and exciting way? Learn about the cool factor in genealogy. (Beginner-Intermediate)

NEHGS

Information Overload? Effective Project Planning, Research, Data Management & Analysis

When Leopold Met Lena: Marriage, Divorce, and Deception at the Turn of the Century

How to Get Kids Involved in Genealogy

Migration

BCG

Using Techniques of Creative Non-fiction to Enhance Our Genealogic Narratives

Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL S403 By 1881, one person out of every 32 was involved with railroads. Learn about the various railroads, an assortment of records, and numerous railroad libraries. (Intermediate)

Sharing

11:00 a.m.

Kip Sperry, AG, CG, CGL,

S414 Sources for finding immigrant ancestors to Ohio, including BYU’s Immigrant Ancestors Project. (Beginner-Intermediate) FASG, FNGS, FUGA

Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL,

S422 Work that FAN Club! Do thorough research! Use original records! Get image copies! … Okay. But how do I deal with all the data? (Intermediate) FASG, FUGA, FNGS

FamilySearch

Methodology and Research

9:30 a.m.

BCG

BCG Skillbuilding

8:00 a.m.

BCG

Track

Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund

Saturday Schedule

Carol Eliese Smith, AG S424 This lecture will focus on how the Works Progress Administration (WPA) was created and the effect it had on genealogical records. (Intermediate)

Westward Migration from New England

Trails West to the Ohio and Beyond

Ohio or Bust: Migration to the Buckeye State

David Allen Lambert S405 Discover the avenues New Englanders took when leaving their homes for new territory. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS S415 Explore the many pathways from Indian trails to rivers, roads, later turnpikes, and canals our ancestors followed westward to the Ohio frontier. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Diane VanSkiver Gagel S425 This lecture covers the Native American, African American, and Euro-American migration and settlement patterns in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries ending in settlement in Ohio. (Beginner-Intermediate)

The Fraktur Typeface: An Obstacle to German Research That Can Be Overcome

African American Genealogy: Tearing Down the Brickwalls

African American Research

Michael Hait, CG S407 Brickwalls in African American genealogy can be caused by lack of records or improper research habits. Learning to research effectively can help to avoid these brickwalls. (Beginner-Intermediate)

FamilySearch

John T. Humphrey, CG S406 Learn how to circumvent typefaces used in German language publications, German American newspapers, and on forms. Fee $45. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Participants are required to register for the conference. (Intermediate)

Ethnic Research

Key Skills from Four African American Research Books

“ Going North”, Stoppin’ in Ohio: Following the Davis and Marsh Families

Jim Ison, AG, CG S417 Your African American research success will increase by applying key research principles found in four books specifically written to teach African American research methods. (Intermediate)

Shelley Viola Murphy S427 Overview of the importance of researching the whole family and understanding migration routes. Following the steps of two African American families going north, 1858-1867. (Beginner-Intermediate)

The Mechanics of Compiling Your Family History (SOLD OUT!)

Publishing Family History

DNA

Taking Your Genealogy With You: Mobile Apps

Do I Trust the Cloud? D. Joshua Taylor

S409

Jordan Jones S419 A survey of trends and applications in mobile genealogy apps for Apple’s iOS and the Android. Learn how to take your genealogy with you. (Beginner)

Basic Genetic Genealogy: DNA Testing for Beginners

Getting in Touch with Your Feminine Side

Thomas H. Shawker, MD S410 This talk is an introduction to genetic genealogy, explaining the Y chromosome and mtDNA tests, what to order, and how to interpret the results. (Beginner)

Roberta Jean Estes S420 This session explains how mitochondrial DNA works, gives examples of successes, and dispels the myth that mtDNA isn’t very useful. (Beginner)

Ancestry

FamilySearch

GenTech

Michael J. Leclerc S408 Get hands-on experience on turning your research into a compiled family history. Participants will discover how to use the tools built into Microsoft Word to create NGSQ and Register-style genealogies. They will also learn how to include images and receive electronic template files. Fee $45. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Participants are required to register for the conference. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Using the Ancestry Community to Enhance Your Research Anna Fecther

Tested Your DNA? Now What Do You Do With the Results? Janet A. Alpert S430 Through several case studies, learn how to compare your Y chromosome, mtDNA, and autosomal DNA results with others, and discover more about your family history. (Intermediate)

Exhibit Hall hours 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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S429

National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier 12:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m. Paleography: Interpreting Early American Handwriting

Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG

Carol Whitton, CG S441 Reading early American handwriting is an art requiring practice. Learn old English letters, reading tips, and helpful sources. Practice! (Intermediate-Advanced)

Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGl S451 Tips and a step-by-step case study help attendees learn how to determine when adequate research has been conducted to meet the goals of a project. (IntermediateAdvanced)

S431 Solutions for Missing or Scarce Records

Unsolved Forensic Genealogy

Thomas W. Jones, CG, CGL,

Attendees will be challenged to solve forensic cases.

_________

FamilySearch Luncheon FASG, FNGS, FUGA

S432 Discover Your Ohio Ancestors Online

__________ New England Historic Genealogical Society Luncheon Christopher C. Child S433

This informative talk will be an update on the NEHGS project to document heads of families in the 1790 census, many of whom later migrated westward.

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Menu Slow roasted turkey breast with pan gravy, roasted onion whipped potatoes, and fresh green beans Iceberg wedge with scallions, bacon, tomatoes, and bleu cheese Chocolate chunk and walnut cookies and lemon bars Coffee, tea, and lemonade Vegetarian menu Vegetarian baked ziti with marinara sauce and green beans

FamilySearch

Western Massachusetts Families in 1790

9–12 May 2012

The 1940 Census

Success Story: Finding a European Village of Origin

Online State Resources for Genealogy: Beyond AncestryTM and FamilySearchTM

Learn the latest online Ohio research sources and strategies from FamilySearch and other Internet sites, and how to effectively search historical records and databases..

$29

Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL S452 Newspapers contain so much more information than just obituaries! See the types of papers and information that can tell you more about your family. (BeginnerIntermediate)

Constance Potter S443 This lecture explains the new 1940 census questions, the instructions to the enumerator, and how to use the census before it is indexed. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Kip Sperry, AG, CG, CGL,

Newspaper Research–More than Obituaries

S442 Strategies for overcoming barriers of lost or destroyed records, poor record-keeping, or lacking records; includes strategies for finding surviving records, interpreting them, and assembling evidence. (Intermediate) FASG, FUGA, FNGS

James M. Beidler S453 The case study of Johannes Dinius, a 1765 immigrant to Pennsylvania, is used to show how scraps of evidence properly deployed can lead to the discovery of a European hometown. (Intermediate) The Two Sides of Interviewing

Michael Hait, CG S444 This presentation will focus on what kinds of records are available online, and how to find online resources in your area of research. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Jean Wilcox Hibben, CG, PhD S454 Techniques from fields of speech communication and oral history are combined to examine interviewing from both sides. Suggestions for before, during, and after are provided. (BeginnerIntermediate)

The Mighty Ohio: Migration West From Pennsylvania

Journey from Kentucky to Missouri Along the Ohio River

Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL S445 Understanding the migration reasons and routes available at the time your ancestor migrated will shed light on his settlement choice and his origins. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Billie Stone Fogarty S455 In 1798 they felled a tree, hollowed it out, loaded their family, and headed down the Ohio River toward a new life in Missouri. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Buried Treasures: What’s in the English Parish Chest

Paddy on the Net: Irish Genealogy Databases

Paul Milner S446 Go beyond B/M/D registers to learn about the civil and ecclesiastical records you can use to break down your worst brick walls. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Michael J. Brophy S456 Explore what’s new in the brave new world of Irish records and resources. Come see the best websites to access and explore. (Beginner)

Early Settlements of Free People of Color

Researching Nineteenth Century African American Women

Jim Ison, AG, CG S447 Before 1860, at least thirty communities of free people of color existed throughout the Midwest, mostly in Ohio and Indiana. (Intermediate)

Pamela Lyons Brinegar, CG S457 African American female ancestors are often hidden, but patient researchers will be rewarded for a targeted effort and realize there is always more to learn. (BeginnerIntermediate)

The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing Your Family History

Writing Family History Your Relatives Will Read

M. Teresa Baer & Rachel M. Popma S448 Is your family history ready for publication? Find out the next steps in this revealing discussion about the publishing process with two experienced editors. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Patricia Jordan Roberts S458 Although genealogists love books, including family histories, many have never seriously considered putting a book of their own together. This lecture will show you how. (Beginner-Intermediate)

Using Excel to Compare Name Lists of Family Associates and Neighbors

Personal Digital Archiving: An Overview

David Ouimette, CG S449 Comparative analysis is simplified when the power of Excel is applied—see tangible examples of how this can help you research your toughest problems. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Mark Steven Middleton S459 Why, when, how, and with what computer technology you should use to capture and save your photos, books, home movies, and audio recordings. (Intermediate-Advanced)

Finding Native American or African American Heritage Using DNA

Your Genealogy, Your Body, Your Health

Roberta Jean Estes S450 Use DNA in conjunction with other resources to find your elusive non-European ancestry. (Beginner)

Cincinnati, Ohio

Additional Workshops

Enough is Enough: Or Is It?

BCG

BCG

Boston University Center for Professional Education Luncheon

4:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Genealogy 201: Working with Records S461 Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL Learn techniques and tips to maximize the information gathered from your sources, whether they are paper, microfilm, or digital, and then address ways to organize the information you have and to plan your next research steps. The session is designed for researchers with some experience. Participants not required to register for the conference. Fee: $25

_________ 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Youth Kamp S462 A variety of age appropriate activities for kids ages eight through sixteen, including a session on scouting’s genealogical badges. Registration is required for Youth Kamp. Participants are not required to register for the conference. Space is limited so register early for this free event.

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5:15 p.m. National Genealogical Society Annual Meeting S463

Thomas H. Shawker, MD S460 What diseases lurk in your family? Are you at risk? How are they inherited? Are some diseases beneficial? What killed our ancestors? (Beginner)

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Conference Speakers Suzanne Russo Adams, AG, works in content strategy at FamilySearch and was previously employed by Ancestry.com in U.S. Content Acquisition and Electronic Production.

Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG, is the 1993 Jacobus Award and 2011 DHS Award winner. A genealogist since 1976, she is president of the American Society of Genealogists.

Kim V. Garvey, MILS, is a historian, lecturer, and owner of Tree Trax, a genealogical services company. She specializes in historical methods, immigration, ethnicity, and cemeteries.

Margaret S. Aker is a genealogist, professor, researcher, and writer with thirty years experience specializing in unconventional strategies including lateral, nonlinear, and systems-thinking to enhance genealogical research.

Richard Camaur, JD, CG, attorney, author, lecturer. Currently serves on the NGS Board and as president of NIGRAA. He is past president and board member of Fairfax Genealogical Society.

Diane L Giannini, CG, is a professional genealogist, researcher, webmaster for The Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society, and APG board member.

Janet A. Alpert, after a thirty-five year business career, served two years as NGS secretary and four years as NGS president (2006–2010). Local, state, and national lecturer. Ancestry Insider writes an award winning, readers’ choice genealogy blog. Session attendees are among the few to learn his secret identity. M. Teresa Baer, managing editor, IHS Press— The Hoosier Genealogist; member of the Indiana Association of Historians, Indiana Pen Women, and the DAR. Eric Curtis Basir serves the genealogical community as a teacher and author of books, a video blog, and column for genealogical publications. Scott Bean is the manager of strategic relations for FamilySearch, with responsibility over key software relationships. James M. Beidler, ISFHWE president, writes the newspaper column “Roots & Branches,” edits MidAtlantic Germanic Society’s Der Kurier, and is an instructor for Family Tree University. Claire Bettag, CG, CGL, is a researcher, lecturer, and writer who serves on NGSQ’s editorial board. She served on BCG, APG, and NGS boards, and was NIGR director and NGSQ co-editor. Warren Bittner, CG, is a genealogical researcher and lecturer with twenty-five years experience. He is owner of a research firm Ancestors Lost and Found. Jeff Blaylock, AG, is a research consultant at the FHL. He graduated from BYU in Family History & Genealogy. Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG, is a full-time professional researcher specializing in Cook County research and problem solving. She is a trustee and treasurer of BCG.

Christopher C. Child is a genealogist of the Newbury Street Press at NEHGS. Lisa Louise Cooke is founder of Genealogy Gems, a multi-media company, home of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, and author of The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox. Jill N. Crandell, AG, professional researcher accredited in Midwestern U.S. research, is currently the director of the Center for Family History and Genealogy at BYU. Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer, MLS, librarian, archivist, genealogical speaker, writer, food researcher, author of the book Long-Distance Genealogy, and author of articles in many periodicals, including NGSQ. Cheri Daniels, MSLS, librarian, writer, and professional genealogist with more than twenty years research and library experience. She is president and co-founder of Pastology.com and author of Journeys Past blog. Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG, of New York is co-editor of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record and immediate past president of BCG. Victor S. Dunn, CG, former NGS treasurer, is a BCG trustee, and instructor at IGHR. He is a frequent contributor to NGSQ. Roberta Jean Estes owns DNAeXplain.com, lectures widely, has been a genealogist since 1978, and is academically published. Stefani Evans, CG, is a BCG and BCG Education Fund trustee, member of the NGS Board of Directors, and chair of the NGS 2013 Family History Conference.

Pamela Lyons Brinegar, CG, is a full-time researcher, writer, and lecturer.

Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS, is BCG trustee, former NGS president, author of St. Louis Family History Research Guide, Organized Family Historian, and co-author of NGS Research in Missouri.

Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, OGSF, is an FGS director. She is a member of FGS, OGS, APG, GSG, and ISFHWE.

Billie Stone Fogarty is a professional genealogist, president of GSG, former APG board member, and past president of Oklahoma Genealogical Society.

Michael J Brophy is a professional genealogical researcher, columnist, and lecturer in Boston. He is past program and publicity director of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council.

J. H. Fonkert, CG, researches Midwest, Dutch, and English genealogy, writes for several genealogical publications, and is managing editor of Minnesota Genealogist.

Stephen J. Buffat is a professional genealogist specializing in military records and research methodologies; an active member of NGS, Ozarks Genealogical Society (president), Civil War Roundtable of the Ozarks, and APG.

Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL, won the 2009 NGS Family History Writing Contest, authored NGS Research in Pennsylvania, and is a former BCG trustee and president.

Bruce Buzbee, president of RootsMagic and developer of genealogy software for over twenty years. Bruce serves on the board of directors for FGS.

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Diane VanSkiver Gagel is a retired college instructor, writer, and professional genealogist. She has a MA in American studies and is the author of four books.

Suzanne Hahn is director of reference services at Indiana Historical Society, MLS from Indiana University, and prior to IHS, worked at the Library of Congress, and Center for Naval Analyses. Michael Hait, CG, is a full-time professional genealogist specializing in Maryland research, African American genealogy, and Civil War records. Alison Hare, CG, of Ottawa, Ontario, is a BCG trustee, researcher, editor, and lecturer with thirty years of experience in Canadian genealogy. Harold Henderson has been a professional writer since 1979 and a professional genealogist since 2009. He has published genealogical articles in six states. Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD , CG, is president of Southern California Chapter of APG and the Corona Genealogical Society, and secretary for GSG. Daniel Horowitz, board member of the Israel Genealogical Society and the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. He is chief genealogist and translation manager at MyHeritage.com. John T. Humphrey, CG, is recognized internationally for his contributions to German genealogy. In 2011 he was the principal instructor for the German track at IGHR. Marlis Glaser Humphrey is the industry’s foremost expert on next generation family history publishing, project coordinator of the Ukraine-SIG, and Ancestor Road Show consultant. Daniel Hurley is director of Leadership Cincinnati. He has worked as a contract historian, museum administrator, television reporter, producer, and newspaper columnist. Jim Ison, AG, CG, is a manager at FamilySearch, previously a member of the APG Board, and a volunteer director at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Jordan Jones has been a genealogist since 1973. He serves on the NGS board of directors and manages websites for several genealogical societies. Louise T. Jones, MIS, oversees the Library and Special Collections at Kentucky Historical Society. She has more than twenty years of experience helping genealogists and local historians. Thomas W Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS, author, editor, educator, researcher; has edited NGSQ since 2002; teaches at Boston University; heads courses at IGHR and SLIG; lectures locally and nationally. Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, CG, is managing editor of NGS Magazine, has authored two books, is Plymouth (Michigan) Historical Museum executive director, and a retired Marine Corps major.

National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier Greg Kipper is a futurist and strategic forecaster in emerging technologies. He specializes in information technology, security, and digital forensics. Elaine M. Kuhn, MLS, is Kentucky History Services coordinator for the Kenton County Public Library in Covington, Kentucky. Michael Dean Lacopo, DVM, is a small-animal veterinarian who takes a scientific approach to his research. He has lectured nationally and written for numerous journals and periodicals. David Allen Lambert has been on the staff at NEHGS since 1993. He is a national speaker and has published articles in numerous genealogical journals. Michael J. Leclerc, contributing editor to American Ancestors and the NEHG Register, former NEHGS director of special projects, past FGS vice president, and APG board member. J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA, is a professional genealogist, author, lecturer, instructor IGHR, and director of RIGS Alliance. Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS, is a professional genealogist, former president of NGS, editor of the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, and IGHR course coordinator. Thomas MacEntee is the creator of GeneaBloggers and owns his own business High-Definition Genealogy. Rev. David McDonald, CG, is an NGS Trustee and BCG president. He lectures on church records, methodology, migration patterns, and Midwest and British research. Angela Packer McGhie is a genealogical researcher, lecturer, and instructor who serves as the administrator of the ProGen Study Program. Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG, specializes in German and Midwest-American research, with special focus on Chicago and Illinois. She’s been interested in genealogy since childhood. Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL, has researched in NARA military records since 1980, lecturing on them since 1988. She was assistant director of NIGR, 1987–2002. Michael Adam Melendez, co-founder of the Youth Genealogists Association, has received the FGS Youth Award and an APG scholarship. Mark Steven Middleton, employed in the IT industry more than twenty years, has a masters in information systems, and is a Certified Project Manager (PMP). Member of NGS, OGS, GSG. Debbie Mieszala, CG, specializes in forensic genealogy, twentieth century, and Midwest research. She is a national speaker and has taught at SLIG and IGHR. Gail Jackson Miller, CG, is a professional genealogist specializing in Kentucky and Tennessee research. She is also editor of the Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society’s quarterly, The Longhunter. Julie Miller, CG, is a professional researcher, writer, and lecturer. She is NGS vice president, NGS 2012 conference chair, and is a volunteer at NARA, Rocky Mountain Region.

9–12 May 2012

Cincinnati, Ohio

Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS, was longtime editor of NGSQ; founded IGHR’s groundbreaking Advance Research Methodology track; and has authored 500+ publications, including Evidence Explained and Professional Genealogy.

Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL, a genealogy educator for Samford IGHR, Salt Lake Institute, and Boston University. Pam is former NGS education/ publications director and past FGS and NGS board member.

Paul Milner is a native of northern England specializing in British Isles genealogical research. He is an author, reviewer, national speaker, and educator.

Rick Sayre, CG, a genealogy educator and course coordinator for IGHR at Samford University and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy; member Virginia Genealogical Society Board of Directors.

Donna M. Moughty teaches classes and lectures on methodology, Irish research, and computer topics. She provides consultations, research, and is a member of APG and GSG. Shelley Viola Murphy, has a masters in organizational management and has twenty-five plus years of genealogy research experience. She is president of AAHGS Chapter of Central Virginia. David Ouimette, CG, manages Content Strategy at FamilySearch, lectures at genealogy conferences and institutes, serves on the NGS board, and authored Finding Your Irish Ancestors. Rachel M. Popma is editor of the Indiana Genealogical Society’s quarterly journal, Indiana Genealogist, and holds a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University. Constance Potter, a reference archivist at NARA specializing in federal records of genealogical interest, has worked on opening the 1920, 1930, and 1940 census. Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL, BCG trustee, IGHR professional course coordinator, instructor for Boston University’s Genealogical Research Certificate on campus and online courses, instructor at SLIG, and co-director of GRIP. William J. Priest is a retired records manager with advanced training in disaster prevention and recovery, and methodologies of filing systems. He is an OGS trustee. Robert Raymond, is a deputy to FamilySearch CGO, David Rencher. Robert is a genealogical technologist and pseudonymically writes an industry leading blog. Connie Reik, MSL, is government publications coordinator and research librarian for history at Tisch Library at Tufts University; graduate of the NIGR. David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS, chief genealogical officer for FamilySearch and an officer on the FGS Board of Directors. Don W. Rightmyer is editor of Kentucky Ancestors, quarterly of the Kentucky Historical Society. He has presented at state and national conferences and authored several articles. Patricia Jordan Roberts, past-president of Colorado Council Genealogical Societies, an alumnus of IGHR, SLIG, Iowa Writer’s Workshops, and a frequent lecturer for Colorado societies. Kris W. Rzepczynski, MLS, the Michigan genealogy coordinator at the Library of Michigan and past president of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society. William B. Saxbe Jr, CG, FASG, a seventh-generation Ohioan, has lectured at OGS, NGS, and FGS conferences, and published extensively in The Report, NGSQ, The Genealogist, TAG, NYG&BR, & NEHGR.

Dave Schroeder, MSLS, is the director of the Kenton County (Kentucky) Library. He is president of the Friends of the Kentucky Public Archives Association. Craig Roberts Scott, CG, specializes in problem solving and the records of the National Archives, especially those that relate to the military. Thomas H Shawker, MD, is a physician, chairman of the NGS Genetic Genealogy Committee, and the author of the NGS book, Unlocking Your Genetic History. Alvy Ray Smith, PhD, FASG, trustee emeritus of NEHGS, authored award-winning books, John Durand of Derby, Connecticut, and Elder Bethuel Riggs of Morris County NJ. Carol Eliese Smith, AG, works at the Family History Library as the patron services manager for the Main floor. Christopher Edward Smith is a genealogy and local history librarian, free-lance photographer, conducts guided tours throughout Cincinnati, and is a local historian of the Cincinnati area. Kip Sperry, CG, CGL, AG, FASG, FNGS, FUGA, is a professor of family history at BYU. Born in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio, he is author of family history articles, books, and chapters. C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL, lecturer, instructor, trip leader, and consultant; faculty, the National Institute for Genealogical Studies; vice president GSG; education chair and webmaster, Jacksonville Genealogical Society. Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL, is NGS education manager and a genealogical instructor for St. Louis Community College and St. Louis Genealogical Society. Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA, provides genealogical and historical research, lecturing, and consulting; course coordinator and instructor SLIG, GRIP; FGS board member; and former APG officer. James Sweany serves as head of the Local History & Genealogy Reading Room, Library of Congress. D. Joshua Taylor, MLS, is the vice president of administration for FGS and the former director of education and programs at NEHGS. Maureen Taylor is the author of Preserving Your Family Photographs, Fashionable Folks: Hairstyles and The Last Muster: Images of the Revolutionary War Generation. Patricia Moseley Van Skaik manages the genealogy collection at Cincinnati’s Public Library. AKA the DigiGenie, she lectures widely on the intersection of genealogy and technology.

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Conference Speakers Pamela Ann Weisberger is first vice president programs, Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles; president and research coordinator, Gesher Galicia, Inc.; and professional genealogist and research consultant. Willis H. White, PhD, CG, winner, NGS Family History Writing contest, 2002; winner, best family history, Connecticut Society of Genealogists, 2011; and leader, writer’s group, Fairfax (Virginia) Genealogical Society, 2001–2011. Carolyn L. Whitton, CG, specializes in German research. Currently vice president programs, St. Louis Genealogical Society, she is a graduate of Salt Lake’s Germanic Research Institute, NIGR, and VIGR. Curt B. Witcher is the manager of the ACPL Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and current vice president of development for FGS. Marianne S. Wokeck, PhD, author of a book on migration of people from Germany and Ireland to eighteenth century North America; currently working on a study about immigrant identity before the Revolution. Ryan John Woods is director of technology at NEHGS and a recipient of the Archivist of the United States’ special commendation for outstanding public service.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS American Society of Genealogists (ASG) Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) BCG Education Fund Boston University Center of Professional Development (BU) Brigham Young University Center for Family History and Genealogy (BYU) Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG) Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society International Society for British Genealogy and Family History (ISBGFH) Library of Congress National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) National Institute on Genealogical Research Alumni Association (NIGRAA) New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) Palatines to America (PalAm) Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (Ohio) St. Louis Genealogical Society (StLGS)

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