“Researching Cemetery and Funeral Home Records: Looking for the Dead! “ Deborah A. Abbott, PhD, is a professional genealogist specializing in genealogical methodology, manuscript collections, and African American family research. She is a member of the Cuyahoga County (OH) Archives Commission, the Lakeview Cemetery Community Outreach Committee (Cleveland, OH), past president of the African American…
Irene B. Walters will present a program on “US Courts System – History and Records” The system of US Courts holds many records that can be both helpful and confusing in your genealogical researching. Come learn some terminology, history, record keeping, and record searching practices that hopefully will alleviate some confusion when navigating the world…
Arthur Sissman, based in Naples, FL, has been active in family history research since 1999 and genetic genealogy since 2015. He has built over 200 family trees and tested his autosomal, Y-DNA, and mtDNA across all major platforms. Using his “3-Legged Stool Protocol” — Surname, Place, and DNA — Arthur uncovered previously unknown relatives and…
Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew PLCGS “Introduction to LucidChart” Meet Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew, the heart and soul behind California Cousins, where genealogical puzzles meet their match. Jamie’s adventure into the annals of history began as a teenager, not in dusty old archives, but in the cozy corners of her living room, with her mother as…
“10 Unexpected Places to Find Ancestor Photos Online“ Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal, Certified Genealogist®, is a researcher, writer, educator, and national genealogical speaker. Her specialties include methodology, technology, and online research resources. Elizabeth has studied at the National Institute for Genealogical Research (NIGR, now known as GenFed) in Washington, DC; the Forensic Genealogy Institute (FGI) in Dallas,…
Mary Jamba “Where Are They? Strategies for Navigating Challenging Names in Databases.” Exploring proven strategies for locating those hard-to-find relatives in genealogical databases. Don’t let elusive names hinder your research – equip yourself with the tools to triumph over these obstacles and bring your genealogical quest to new heights. Mary Jamba is a seasoned genealogist…
“The GLO Website: A Public (Federal) Land and Military Bounty Goldmine” presented by Peggy Ash As a child of professional genealogists, Peggy Ash, has been around genealogy for most of her life. She is an Accredited Professional Genealogist and has been a co-lead for Level 2-3 Study Groups for accreditation with the International Commission for the…
“Mapping Eternity: Cleveland’s New Cemetery Record System“ John NovakCemeteries Manager, Department of Public Works, City of Cleveland John Novak is the manager of the City’s cemetery operations in the Division of Park Maintenance & Properties. A veteran City employee, John leads maintenance and burials services at all 12 City-owned cemeteries, which span over 400 acres of…
“Finding Your Lost Ancestor: Using Cluster Research in Genealogy” Deborah A. Abbott, PhD, is a professional genealogist specializing in genealogical methodology, manuscript collections, and African American family research. She is a member of the Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Archives Commission, the Lakeview Cemetery Community Outreach Committee, an affiliate with the Kentucky-Tennessee Associates, past president of the…
