Is it over already? I enjoyed these last lectures on Saturday...
Courting
North Carolina: The Courts of the Tarheel State. Presented by Judy G. Russell
This was my first experience in
hearing ‘The Legal Genealogist’ speak. Of course, I read her blog posts &
her blog is on My Blog List. Now I had the opportunity to listen to her and to
learn directly from her. I thought that listening to a session about court
records was something I ‘should’ do. I cannot say I was excited about it. Then
Judy began to talk! She told us that court records tell stories you cannot find
anywhere else. She pulled me in with her lively lecture and hooked me on court
records! If you have the same opportunity, get a front row seat!
South
Carolina Research.
Presented by Jeffrey L. Haines
On Tuesday I heard Jeffrey’s session
about North Carolina Research and this session was equally as packed full of
useful research tips. Jeffrey is an engaging speaker a vast knowledge of the
Carolinas. For every challenge to research in these states he has a list of
opportunities to find the answers we seek. His lecture & syllabus shine a
light on those dark holes of record loss.
Spreadsheets
for Genealogists.
Presented by Tonja Koob Marking
I use spreadsheets. I used them often
when I was teaching & I use them in my genealogy. At this session I learned
new tricks in using spreadsheets. I would enjoy taking another session to learn
even more. Tonja gave great examples of using spreadsheets: research log,
evidence analysis worksheets, microfilm lists with notes & family group
sheets. Possibilities are many!
Citing
Your Sources: Comedy or Tragedy?
Presented by Thomas W. Jones
This was presented at the NGS Luncheon
on Saturday. It was the last session I attended & it was the icing on the
cake! His book, 'Mastering Genealogical Documentation’ was released at the
conference & immediately sold out. I was one of the lucky ones who bought
the book. And I was one of the lucky ones to hear him speak. He talked about a
serious problem among genealogists, ‘Citation Anxiety’, and had us laughing as
we ate our lunches. The main message he shared was: Content is More Important
than Form. By the end of the luncheon our anxieties were fading and I was
actually looking forward to citing my sources. Thanks, Thomas!
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It was so good to see you briefly! Wish we could have worked our schedules out to spend more time together. Next time for sure!!!
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DeleteThomas W. Jones's presentation sounds like just what I need to hear. I never had any anxiety about citations until I came in contact with Evidence Explained and RootsMagic. I really appreciate reading this thought that "Content is More Important than Form." Thank you, Colleen.
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