Genealogy in the Woods
Genealogists take note; a conference called "Genealogy in the Woods" will be held next month. This conference has sessions for researchers wanting to learn new techniques. It will be at Sky Ranch at Cave Spring. This convention center is located six miles east of Miami, Oklahoma.
The rustic setting promotes a focus on learning how to dig into one's past. There are rooms for those wishing to stay for the whole retreat.
The conference starts on Friday, October 19th. For those arriving early, there are two scrapbooking sessions in the afternoon. Presenters Shirley Ratliff and Luretta Williams show how to preserve your heirlooms and research for the future.
Steve King gives a talk later Friday evening on American migration along waterways. He tells how our ancestors used flatboats and steamboats to travel. Whether heading west or on the Mississippi River, details of our ancestors' travels come to life.
Saturday is full of program sessions. Beginning at 6:30, the "early bird" session tells how to organize and protect your computer files. Understanding computers better will enable the researcher to use one more effectively.
At 8:30, Karen Scott talks about vital records created between birth and death. She talks about where to find them and how to use them.
Sherrell Buchanan from Fort Smith covers genetics during the last morning session. She explains the difference between Y-DNA and mtDNA research. She also tells how "surname projects" enable researchers to trace a male line.
Karen and Randy Scott start the afternoon with a presentation on analyzing documents. They will show researchers how to avoid mental traps that regularly crop up.
Carrie Cook presents the second Saturday afternoon session on building PowerPoint presentations. Using transparencies is so out of date. Carrie will show you how to jazz your presentations with tips and tricks.
Randy Scott comes back Saturday evening for a discussion of the Genealogy Proof Standard. This practice has guided researchers in understanding the different classes of evidence. Understanding Genealogy Proof Standard is necessary in overcoming research roadblocks.
Sunday, Sharolyn "Sue" McCoy presents a session entitled "Layered History" at 9:00 am. She tells how you can use this technique with your own research. Sue specializes in "Community Genealogies." Using this approach, she researches every individual in every household. After the research, she writes a short vignette about each household. Story after story is "layered" until the whole tale is told. Question and answer time to follow.
Carrie Cook returns Sunday to tell researchers how to use eBay purchases in building a personal library. She provides tips on making successful bids.
This conference promises to be interesting because presenters are coming from three states to lead the different sessions. In addition to hearing the instructors, participants will enjoy a wonderful time networking with other researchers. Exchanging ideas often lead to new, creative approaches in solving roadblocks.
More information about the conference is at www.gregathcompany.com/workshop/2007/index.htm.
The rustic setting promotes a focus on learning how to dig into one's past. There are rooms for those wishing to stay for the whole retreat.
The conference starts on Friday, October 19th. For those arriving early, there are two scrapbooking sessions in the afternoon. Presenters Shirley Ratliff and Luretta Williams show how to preserve your heirlooms and research for the future.
Steve King gives a talk later Friday evening on American migration along waterways. He tells how our ancestors used flatboats and steamboats to travel. Whether heading west or on the Mississippi River, details of our ancestors' travels come to life.
Saturday is full of program sessions. Beginning at 6:30, the "early bird" session tells how to organize and protect your computer files. Understanding computers better will enable the researcher to use one more effectively.
At 8:30, Karen Scott talks about vital records created between birth and death. She talks about where to find them and how to use them.
Sherrell Buchanan from Fort Smith covers genetics during the last morning session. She explains the difference between Y-DNA and mtDNA research. She also tells how "surname projects" enable researchers to trace a male line.
Karen and Randy Scott start the afternoon with a presentation on analyzing documents. They will show researchers how to avoid mental traps that regularly crop up.
Carrie Cook presents the second Saturday afternoon session on building PowerPoint presentations. Using transparencies is so out of date. Carrie will show you how to jazz your presentations with tips and tricks.
Randy Scott comes back Saturday evening for a discussion of the Genealogy Proof Standard. This practice has guided researchers in understanding the different classes of evidence. Understanding Genealogy Proof Standard is necessary in overcoming research roadblocks.
Sunday, Sharolyn "Sue" McCoy presents a session entitled "Layered History" at 9:00 am. She tells how you can use this technique with your own research. Sue specializes in "Community Genealogies." Using this approach, she researches every individual in every household. After the research, she writes a short vignette about each household. Story after story is "layered" until the whole tale is told. Question and answer time to follow.
Carrie Cook returns Sunday to tell researchers how to use eBay purchases in building a personal library. She provides tips on making successful bids.
This conference promises to be interesting because presenters are coming from three states to lead the different sessions. In addition to hearing the instructors, participants will enjoy a wonderful time networking with other researchers. Exchanging ideas often lead to new, creative approaches in solving roadblocks.
More information about the conference is at www.gregathcompany.com/workshop/2007/index.htm.
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