Summer Genealogy Fest

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1 Summer Genealogy July 30, 2016 Lane Community College, Center for Meeting and Learning, 4000 East 30th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon Hosts: Genealogical Council of Oregon (GCO) and OR APG 9:00am-4:00pm Registration and Vendor Room: opens at 8am, Opening Remarks begin at 9am. Check us out at: Cost: with lunch, if paid by June 30th or with lunch, if paid between July 1 and 15th. See registration page for details. Professional Quality Affordable Watch for updates and follow us on:

2 Summer Genealogy Thomas W. Jones Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was (Some Reliable and Others Not Reliable) Case studies will illustrate five ways some reliable and others not that genealogists prove an ancestor's identity: using information provided by others; using a single source; following a chain of evidence; correlating evidence from multiple sources; and weighing conflicting evidence. Attendees will learn how to use the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to identify their ancestors accurately. Problem Solving with Probate This session will describe the wealth of records created to distribute property after someone's death and demonstrate how attendees can use such records to identify and trace ancestors. Solutions for Missing and Scarce Records Attendees will learn strategies for overcoming research barriers caused by lost or destroyed records, poor record-keeping, or a simple lack of records. When Source s Don t Agree, then What? Attendees will learn why and how genealogical sources disagree and how to detect the truth. They also will learn three ways to resolve conflicting genealogical evidence and how to present the resolution in a polished genealogical product. Sign up for the Ask an Expert sessions! Treasure Tables, Vendor tables and Book Vendor on-site! If your society, group or genealogy minded business would like to reserve a table, please contact us at: dcruickshank@spessart.com

3 Summer Genealogy John Philip Colletta Ph.D., FUGA Immigration to America, Colonial Times to World War II: Where Do Your Ancestors Fit in? This broad overview covers: 1) the colonial period (Spanish, French, English, Dutch, Africans, Germans, Welsh, Finns, Scots and Scotch-Irish); 2) (Irish, Swedes, Norwegians, Danes and Chinese); 3) and the New Immigrants (Bohemians and Slovaks, Poles, Jugoslavs, Russians and Hungarians, Austrians, Jews, Italians, Greeks and Armenians and Japanese). Key characteristics of each group are sketched, including most prominent occupations and places of settlement in America. General principles and patterns of immigration are also considered. The Germanic French: Researching Alsatian and Lorrainian Families This lecture explains how a significant population of German-speakers came to reside in France and explores the peculiarities of researching ancestors of Alsace, Lorraine, and Elsass-Lothringen. It discusses when, why and how people from these areas came to the United States from the late eighteenth to the late nineteenth centuries. Research challenges include: records kept in French, German and Latin; shifting national borders; peculiar surnames; and Catholic, Protestant and Jewish residents. Indispensable Web sites are reviewed, as well as books and manuals, and the large body of microfilmed records available from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Rediscovering La Famiglia: Accessing and Using the Records of Italy Resources for reconstructing the heritage of American families of Italian descent are more plentiful and more easily accessible than ever before. However, skills are needed to read and understand them. This lecture summarizes key U.S. resources for tracing a family back to the immigrant from Italy, then describes the civil and religious records of Italy that extend that family back in time. Italy as a united nation is young and astoundingly diverse in its topography, customs, dialects, cuisine, and people. An Italian heritage may be many different things, depending on where your ancestors lived. How to Prepare for Successful Research in European Records This lecture discusses how Americans can prepare for successful genealogical research overseas, whether that research is conducted through correspondence or in person. Using numerous examples, it addresses the facts that are needed to get started on European research, how to break through language barriers, become familiar with the records of the target country, and learn to read the old script. It explains the importance of writing letters of introduction and knowing the historical and cultural context in which the old records were created. See next page for additional presenters and courses

4 Additional classes available with course descriptions Tim Janzen, M.D. Examples of How Autosomal DNA Testing Solved Genealogical Questions This presentation will provide a series of case studies in which autosomal DNA testing was used to solve genealogical problems or to confirm existing research. You will learn how to do similar analysis of your DNA data. Chromosome Mapping and Autosomal DNA Analysis This presentation will describe innovative techniques to organize and analyze your autosomal DNA match ing segment data and describe how to map your genome. Concepts such as phasing and triangulation will be introduced. It would be best if attendees have taken at least one autosomal DNA test such as 23andMe s test, Family Tree DNA s Family Finder, or Ances try.com s AncestryDNA test prior to this presentation. Lisa McCullough GedMatch Explore the powerful tools of GEDMatch that will help you find cousins who have had their DNA tested at any of the three main DNA testing companies in the U.S. Find out why GedMatch.com = Cousin Match! Emily Aulicino DNA Basics: Understanding the Gene in Genealogy Learn how genetic genealogy can help you with genealogy problems. Understand how each DNA test rep resents different parts of your genome and provides information for different sections of your pedigree chart. Discover what companies do DNA testing for genealogy and how they differ. Learn how to get the most from testing including what to do while waiting for your test results, how to contact matches, and how to determine the common ancestor you share with a match. Janice Lovelace, Ph.D. Did Your Ancestors Own Slaves? Do you have Pre-Civil War ancestors? Might they have owned slaves? This presentation discusses researching prewar censuses, wills, court proceedings, business records and newspapers for information. What economic impact did owning slaves have on your family?

5 Additional classes available with course descriptions Karen Mauer Jones, CG Records Created by New York s Towns and Cities: Uncommonly Rich Resources Local-level records are filled with information of genealogical value: town court records, supervisor s minutes, overseers of the poor, police and fire departments, orphanages, and much more. We will study the jurisdictions, what records exist, and how to find them. tell us about our ancestors! Pam Vestal Voting Records: Genealogy s Best Kept Secret Looking for a date of birth or death? The date and court of naturalization? Where your ancestor disappeared to, or where he came from? His political outlook? Even what kind of house he lived in? Voting records may have the answer. These often overlooked gems can be packed with genealogical information, and you won t believe what they can Judi Scott There Is An App For That Rather than looking for specific apps for genealogy, a better technique is to find apps that help you accomplish your goals. Whether it is saving and organizing data, transcribing documents or accessing your family files anywhere and anytime, there is generally an app that can make your task easier and will work with all your hardware across all platforms. We will discuss several popular FREE apps and programs anyone can use for genealogy that can help with your research, y productivity, and organization. Hotels and RV Parks in the area: These are not discounted. All reservations are at your own discretion, please check online reviews and websites. Comfort Suites Eugene (2.8 miles), 3060 E. 25th Ave., Eugene ph Motel 6 (3.4 miles), 3690 Glenwood Drive, Eugene ph or Phoenix (4.22 miles), 850 Franklin Blvd., Eugene ph or University Inn & Suites Hotel (4.35 miles), 1857 Franklin Blvd., Eugene ph or Shamrock Village RV Park 4531 Franklin Blvd., Eugene ph or Deerwood RV Park Seavey Lp. Rd., Eugene ph