The Conference Brochure - National Genealogical Society
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The Conference Brochure - National Genealogical Society
NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 2013 FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE New B g r in ges id Buil d Las Vegas, Nevada 8-11 May 2013 Presented by: National Genealogical Society 3108 Columbia Pike, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22204-4370 Phone: 703-525-0050 or 800-473-0060 Fax: 703-525-0052 E-mail: [email protected] Local Host Societies: Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada Las Vegas FamilySearch Library Nevada African American Genealogy Society Nevada State Society Daughters of the American Revolution General Information THE FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE The NGS 2013 Family History Conference brings together genealogists and family historians— experienced researchers and those new to research, professionals and nonprofessionals— who share a common desire to learn how to share information about their ancestors. The conference will include programs for all skill levels and will feature tracks on DNA, ethnic research, the law, migration, methodology, the West, women, and more. Lectures, meal events, and social events all provide opportunities to learn from and network with other genealogists. NEW THIS YEAR This year the NGS Family History Conference will feature an extra-large lecture hall, Thursday morning breakfast gatherings, and an Internet café. Extra-Large Lecture Hall Certain speakers and topics are in great demand, and we try to ensure that all attendees may attend their chosen lectures. The largest lecture hall this year will accommodate more than 700 participants. After you complete your registration, please let us know the sessions you plan to attend. You are not obligated to attend these sessions, nor does your selection reserve a seat in these lectures. However, your response does help us determine appropriate room sizes for the lectures. Your confirmation e-mail will guide you to Space Planning on the website to indicate the sessions you plan to attend. Breakfasts Thursday morning buffet breakfasts will provide early-morning greeting and eating for conference attendees. NGS is sponsoring a firsttimers’ breakfast for those attending their first NGS conference. Two additional breakfasts are sponsored by ProGen Study Groups and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. The buffets are open 7:00 a.m.−7:40 a.m. and cost $24. Space is limited, so register early! Internet Café The conference will offer an Internet café with free Wi-Fi Internet for up to 300 attendees at a time. The café is located in the foyer near conference registration, the exhibit hall, and food concessions. This is a great place to relax, network with other genealogists, and plan your lecture schedule. CONFERENCE VENUE LAS VEGAS HOTEL AND CASINO The NGS 2013 Family History Conference will be held at the LVH−Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, in the ground floor conference center. The hotel and conference center are under one roof. The LVH is ten minutes from McCarran International Airport and is convenient to I-15 and I-515. The Las Vegas Monorail begins at the LVH and carries passengers to six major Strip resorts. Self-parking is free and plentiful. Valet parking is free, but a tip is expected. 2 Hotel Reservations Rates are $119 for singles or doubles; each additional person is $35. All rooms are subject to local, state, and federal taxes, but the LVH does not charge a resort fee. The NGS conference rate must be requested when making reservations. For more detailed information about the LVH and hotel reservations, call 702-732-5111 or visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/accommodations. GETTING THERE 8:45 a.m.−9:00 a.m. Welcome. 9:00 a.m.−9:45 a.m. James K. Jeffrey, “Confessions from the Reference Desk” 10:00 a.m.−11:00 a.m. Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, OGSF, “Hookers, Crooks, and Kooks: Aunt Merle Didn’t Run a Boarding House” 11:15 a.m.−12:15 p.m. Crista Cowan, “Fact or Fiction: Finding Truth in Family Legends of Famous Relations” Most major domestic and international airlines service McCarran International Airport (LAS). For more detailed information about air and ground transportation visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/getting_there. 12:15 p.m.−2:00 p.m. Lunch. William Forsyth, ProQuest Presentation. SCOOTER/WHEELCHAIR RENTAL 3:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA, “Newspapers: The Story of the West” Rent scooters and wheelchairs through the LVH bell captain’s desk by calling 702-732-5313. NGS recommends that you reserve your equipment by 1 March 2013 to ensure availability. Pick up and return rented equipment at the LVH bell captain’s desk. SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS, TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2013 BCG Education Fund Workshop: Putting Skills to Work The Board for Certification of Genealogists Education Fund will sponsor a full-day preconference workshop on Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Registration is $110 and includes lunch. Beverly Rice, CG, and Connie Lenzen, CG, will lead this enrollment-limited, sixhour, hands-on workshop entitled, “Walk in Your Ancestor’s Footsteps.” The historical and geographical landscapes shaped how our ancestors lived, where they went to market, whom they met and married, where they recorded land sales and marriages, and where they were buried. Beverly Rice, CG, will discuss “The Path to Change and a Better Life— Migration.” Migration grew our country, settled our nation, and changed our history. Connie Lenzen, CG, will lead “Historical Context: More Than a Timeline.” Learn to locate information about the historical events that shaped our ancestors’ lives and to weave those events into a narrative. Attendees will participate in both sessions. Attendance is limited to 60, so register early! Librarians’ Day This NGS special pre-conference program for librarians, sponsored by ProQuest, will be held Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 8:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m., at the LVH event 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. Space is limited for this free event, so register early! For more information visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/librariansday. 8:15 a.m.−8:45 a.m. Registration. 2:15 p.m.−3:15 p.m. David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA, “Strategies for Assisting Patrons to Find Their Irish Immigrants” Las Vegas Area Tours Tuesday, 7 May 2013 Note: Sales close when pre-registration closes, 22 April 2013. Tours not meeting the minimum enrollment will be cancelled and money fully refunded. Conference Registration not required. No participants may join a tour after it leaves the LVH. Hoover Dam and Ethel M. Chocolates Tour, 8:00 a.m.−2:00 p.m. This special six-hour, motor-coach tour allows NGS participants to explore the rich history of the Hoover Dam, enjoy a buffet lunch, and tour a chocolate factory and its botanical and cactus garden. After coaches depart from the LVH East Tower Entrance, professional guides will provide commentary on the history of southern Nevada and Hoover Dam, the Depression-era engineering marvel that opened the American Southwest to settlement. This all-inclusive tour includes admission to the Visitor Center and participation in the Dam Tour and the shorter Power Plant Tour. Participants have ample time to participate in their selection of tours. Participants will enjoy a buffet lunch at the Fiesta Festival Casino, where six cooking stations offer international specialties. The tour closes with a visit to the famous Ethel M. Chocolate Factory, where visitors may enjoy free samples and stroll the Botanical and Cacti Gardens before returning to the LVH. This tour requires walking. The cost is $74 per person and includes all admissions and lunch. Museums Tour, 8:30 a.m.−1:30 p.m. This five-hour tour, created just for NGS attendees, visits two Las Vegas-area museums: the Clark County Museum and the National Atomic Testing Museum. Depart from the LVH East Tower entrance for the thirty-acre Clark County Museum, which is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and directed by our Friday evening banquet speaker, Mark Hall-Patton. The exhibit hall features items from pre-historic to modern-day southern Nevada, and the historic buildings depict daily life in the area through the decades. National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference Building New Bridges The National Atomic Testing Museum depicts Nevada’s twentieth-century role as the nation’s atomic testing grounds. View more than 12,000 artifacts in interactive displays that present the history of the development and testing of the nuclear bomb. A special exhibit, “Area 51: Myth or Reality,” sheds light on the most secret place in America. This tour includes walking. The cost of $48 per person includes all admissions. Night Tour, 6:00 p.m.−11:00 p.m. Experience the full brilliance of neon Las Vegas in a five-hour tour! When darkness falls, Las Vegas lights the desert sky with glowing neon and illuminated displays. Coaches leave the LVH East Tower entrance to explore shows of water, music, and light on the Strip and Downtown. Stop at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, featured on the History Channel’s reality television show “Pawn Stars,” where participants are granted immediate access. Browse for one-half hour before heading for the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign, where passengers may disembark and snap souvenir photographs before enjoying the Fountains of Bellagio and the Bellagio Gardens. As the tour continues, experienced guides highlight the city’s history, its wedding chapels, and the famous and infamous who married here. Once Downtown, take in the overhead light and musical show featuring the Fremont Street Experience’s two million lights and state-of-theart sound system. Participants will have plenty of time to enjoy the light and sound and visit some of Downtown’s other famous sites before returning to the hotel. Although routes may vary, the tour incorporates the sights and stops described. This tour requires walking. The cost is $58 per person. LAS VEGAS FAMILYSEARCH LIBRARY The Las Vegas FamilySearch Library recently extended its hours and welcomes all NGS Family History Conference attendees at 509 South 9th Street, Las Vegas. Telephone is 702-382-9695. Hours are Mon., Fri., Sat., 9:00 a.m−5:00 p.m.; Tue., Wed., Thu., 9:00 a.m.−9:00 p.m. Parking is free. BCG SKILLBUILDING TRACK NGS and the Board for Certification of Genealogists are pleased to present the Skillbuilding track, a series of specially selected lectures on techniques and methodology designed for researchers who want to improve their skills. Presentations focus on evaluating evidence, solving difficult problems, and reporting research. Lectures are open to all registered conference attendees and are usually targeted to intermediate or advanced skill levels. GENTECH TRACK Learn the latest about apps, Macs, DNA, websites, software technology, and much more. The GenTech track spotlights technologies that assist the genealogist with a variety of research applications—some reliable and proved while 8–11 May 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada others are on the cutting edge of development. Presentations are given by some of the foremost experts in the field. SPECIAL EVENTS NGS First-Timers’ Breakfast Thursday, 9 May 2013, 7:00 a.m. First-time attendees at an NGS Family History Conference are invited to mingle with each other, NGS officers, and the NGS board of directors at a special buffet breakfast. Learn about the history of NGS and about the Family History Conference— what the conference has to offer, and how you can best enjoy it—in a small social setting. Cost is $24 per person. Space is limited, so register early! NGS Banquet Friday, 10 May 2013, 6:00 p.m. Join NGS in welcoming historian Mark HallPatton, Museums Administrator for the Clark County Museum System and authenticator for the History Channel’s Pawn Stars, along with writer, speaker, genealogist, and television guest Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak. Smolenyak will briefly share highlights from her twelve-yearold monthly grant awards program in “Lucky 13: A Modest Proposal Regarding Genealogy Grants and Pawn Stores.” Hall-Patton offers a lighthearted look at research and artifact authentication, television style, in “Do You Think Anyone’s Going To Watch This Show?” Cash bar 6:00 p.m., banquet 7:00 p.m. Cost is $51 per person. Space is limited, so register early! NGS/GenTech Luncheon Saturday, 11 May 2013, 12:15 p.m. Learn “The Future of Family History— According to You!” Come prepared for audience participation as the Ancestry Insider and luncheon guests peer “beyond the barricade” into the future of genealogy and genealogists. The Ancestry Insider, author of a popular, award-winning genealogy blog, will be unmasked at this special luncheon. Shhhh: attendees are kindly asked to preserve the A.I.’s secret identity. Space is limited, so register early! Cost is $32 per person. SPECIAL PROGRAMS NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course Roundtable Thursday, 9 May 2013, 5:15 p.m. Join NGS Education Manager, Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL, in a roundtable discussion on NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course. Current students taking the in-depth, self-paced course, those who have completed the course, and others who are considering enrolling are invited to attend. Youth Camp, Saturday 11 May 2013, 8:30 a.m.−12:00 noon Youth Camp offers a great opportunity to involve children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in family history. Youth Camp will feature a variety of age-appropriate activities for kids ages eight to sixteen and includes a session that focuses on scouting’s genealogy badges. The event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited, so register early! NGS ANNUAL MEETING, SATURDAY, 11 MAY 2013, 5:15 p.m. Meet other NGS members, NGS officers, and the NGS board of directors and hear the latest updates concerning publications, member benefits, genealogy courses, affiliate programs, video archives, and more from NGS President, Jordan Jones. CONFERENCE BLOG Subscribe to the NGS Conference Blog and receive automatic conference updates at http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/. PRE-REGISTRATION Discounted early bird conference registration ends Monday, 19 March 2013. Pre-registration ends Monday, 22 April 2013. On-site conference registration opens Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 12:00 p.m.−7:00 p.m. Meal events and tours must be purchased by 22 April 2013. They cannot be purchased on site at the conference. A fullconference registration includes all regular sessions. All advance-purchase meals and tours are separate fees. NEW MEMBERS: Join the National Genealogical Society when you register to receive $35 off conference registration and take advantage of our excellent member benefits: • A basic free Family History Skills course • Online access to the NGS Bible collection • A subscription to NGS Magazine with how-to articles • A subscription to NGS Quarterly with in-depth case studies • Exclusive videos of interviews with leading genealogists • Discounts on NGS events, courses, publications, and research trips FOR GENERATIONS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE Wednesday, 8 May 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 May 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 May 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 May 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 3 Wednesday Schedule 8 May 2013 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Track 11:00 a.m. BCG Skillbuilding BCG Debunking Misleading Records Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, W121 Genealogical sources of all kinds contain errors, both accidental and intentional, that mislead. Standard tests will expose the errors, enabling researchers to deduce correct conclusions. (All) FASG, FUGA, FNGS Forensic Genealogy—CSI Meets Roots Methodology and Research Colleen Mary Fitzpatrick, PhD W122 Who? What? When? Where? You will arrive at this talk a genealogist; you will leave a forensic genealogist. (All) Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War Opening Session 8:00 a.m. W123 Learn the history of these famous Westerners and discover the abundant records available for tracing the Rough Rider in your family. (All) Imagining Our American Family Marian Smith Exhibit Hall Opens 9:30 a.m. People, Policy, and Records: The Importance of Historical Background Genealogical Exhibits and Vendors Using immigration and naturalization as examples, this talk will explore the importance of national policy changes to ancestors, their records, and your genealogical research. Genealogical exhibitors and vendors will be on hand throughout the conference in the North Hall of the LVH Paradise Ballrooms to display their genealogical goods and services. Marian Smith, Chief, Historical Research Branch, USCIS, has been a historian with US Citizenship and Immigration Services, formerly the US Immigration and Naturalization Service, since 1988. Mary Penner Military W101 Mara Fein, PhD, CG What Is Family? W124 Who decides what “family” means in America? How does this affect how you write your family history? (All) Not My Ancestor! Federal Investigative Reports 1908−1922 in the National Archives The exhibit hall is free and open to all. No conference registration required. Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL Records W125 A look at the Federal Investigative records, Justice Department files, immigration records, and naturalization records that do not need a FOIA. (All) Making Those Early Census Records Talk J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA Essentials W126 Stop avoiding those pre-1850 census records. Turn those 1s and 0s into clues and lively pictures of your family. Discover who’s missing. (BeginnerIntermediate) Federal Records Relating to Rivers and Canals Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL Records Access W127 Learn about federal records at NARA, BLM, and the Library of Congress that present a picture of development, traffic, and travel on rivers and canals. (Beginner-Intermediate) How the Genealogist Can Remember Everything with Evernote! Lisa Louise Cooke GenTech W128 Evernote puts all your genealogy notes at your fingertips. Learn best practices for note taking and retrieval, cross platform access, harnessing OCR, clipping, and more! (Intermediate-Advanced) Demo MyHeritage The Ultimate Genealogy Super Search Engine Daniel Horowitz Exhibit Hall hours 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 4 W129 This brand-new search engine will delight genealogists with billions of records and amazing new features like metadata and collateral family search. (All) National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference Building New Bridges 12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. W131 Re-Think, Re-Boot, Re-Connect: It’s a New World! W141 Medieval symbols, abbreviations, contractions, and spelling conventions commonly found in seventeenth-century writing will be illustrated with examples copied from original documents. (Intermediate) The Genealogical Proof Standard in Action: Case Building When No Record States an Answer Attend a luncheon presentation where you can get excited about the changing genealogical space and what it can mean for you and your society’s success. Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, W142 When no document provides direct evidence, we can still build a convincing case—if we understand evidence and how to use it properly. (IntermediateAdvanced) FUGA, FNGS __________ BCG Ronald Ames Hill, PhD, CG, FASG W143 The purpose of this lecture is to acquaint the researcher with pensions, compiled military service records, and other records of interest. (Beginner) DAR Craig Roberts Scott, CG Sabrina Petersen David S. Tanenhaus __________ Harold Henderson, CG W133 As professionals, we wear many hats. Now we add another: advocacy for open records and preservation funding at local, state, and national levels. ASG It’s Not Just SSDI: How We Can Advocate for Genealogy While Still Practicing It __________ Menu Herbed grilled chicken breast Chef’s selection of pasta Fresh seasonal vegetables Cappuccino tiramisu with cinnamon foam Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and herbal teas 8–11 May 2013 FamilySearch Cultivated baby greens, tomato, cucumber and carrot threads Choice of dressing Bakery fresh rolls and butter Warren Bittner, CG W152 See how “exhaustive research” is used to find a “brick wall” immigrant family despite repeated dead ends and misleading clues. (Intermediate) Thomas John Ragusin W153 Latin American support for American independence included military operations along the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast, cattle to feed the troops, and cash donations. (Beginner-Intermediate) Michael Green, PhD W154 Families have been vital to Las Vegas’s history. Nuclear families and mob families have worked together and against one another to build Las Vegas. (All) Potpourri of Government Documents Divorce Records in Genealogical Research Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS Association of Professional Genealogists Luncheon W144 W145 Pam Stone Eagleson, CG Divorce was alive and thriving throughout the nineteenth century. This lecture focuses on where to find these records and the information contained in them. (Intermediate-Advanced) Finding Your Ancestors in US Cemetery Records From the Cradle to the Grave Kip Sperry, FASG, FNGS, FUGA Sharon Tate Moody, CG W146 Lives are marked at three junctures: birth, marriage, and death. Vital records with their treasures and flaws are a key part of genealogical research. (Beginner) Advocacy for Record Access RPAC Strategies in a Changing Environment: Fraud Protection v. Access W147 Active advocacy is our only recourse in a world where public records document private lives. (All) Kimberly T. Powell Gena Philibert-Ortega W158 Change the way you think about writing. This complex project management tool makes it easy to both research and write without restricting your individual workflow. (All) Web 2.0 provides genealogists the ability to share, network, and learn. How to find cousins, be productive, and share research. Cloud storage will be discussed. (Beginner-Intermediate) Using FamilySearch.org to Unearth Your Family Roots ResearchTies: The Power of an Online Research Log W149 Come learn about great resources and discover how they can be used together to help you unearth your family roots. (All) Las Vegas, Nevada Match wits with colleagues. Take a quiz; stand; remain standing until your first incorrect answer. The last genealogist standing wins a $100 certificate to Heritage Books. Access to genealogical information is under attack. Learn how you can become involved and make a difference. (All) Social Media Tools for Genealogy Beth Taylor, CG Craig Roberts Scott, CG Jan Meisels Allen; Frederick E. Moss, JD, LLM; David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA W157 Genealogical Writing Made Easier with Scrivener W148 Genealogy Game Show: The Last Genealogist Standing W156 Learn how to locate your American ancestors in cemetery records, including those in online databases. (Beginner-Intermediate) Melinde Lutz Byrne, FASG 5:15 p.m. W161 W155 Discover the wealth of information hidden in these little-used resources and learn how you can access the records. (Intermediate) RPAC Join us as we go behind the scenes of digitization. Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Lecture Impossible Immigrant! I Know Everything About the Man, Except Where He Came From This lecture examines how legal historians have studied the family in American history from the colonial era to modern times. (Beginner) ResearchTies TRON, Mr. Spock, and Willie Wonka: If They Can Digitize So Can You W151 Legalese, archaic terms and letter forms, and illegible handwriting contribute to misinterpretations and consequent errors in compiling family information. Learn ways to overcome these issues. (BeginnerIntermediate) Which Family Do You Mean? Las Vegas Families and Organized Crime Families Legal Histories of Families W132 Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS Latin American Support for the American Revolution Basic Military Research National Institute for Genealogical Research Alumni Association Luncheon Evening Understanding What They Wrote: Tricks and Tips for Deciphering the Unintelligible in Documents Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund BCG Federation of Genealogical Societies Luncheon Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF 4:00 p.m. Interpreting the Symbols and Abbreviations in Seventeenth-Century English and American Documents Jill N. Crandell, AG W159 A research log is essential to quality genealogical research. Learn how ResearchTies is easy to use for a novice, yet powerful enough for professional needs. (All) 5 9 May 2013 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Pam Stone Eagleson, CG T201 “Attic Archeology” is integral to genealogical research. Learn to research such treasures as obituary boxes, journals, personal papers, Bibles, jewelry, samplers, quilts, and photos. (All) Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA T202 Evidence lying below surface information can solve simple and complex genealogical problems. Examples will show how to discover evidence and use it to advance genealogies. (Intermediate) ASG Maximizing Your Use of Evidence Working with Records Library of Congress Ethnic Research African American GRIP John T. Humphrey Memorial Lecture Baptism: Sacrament, Ceremony, Practices, and Records Religion David McDonald, CG Migration T203 Chinese Exclusion Act: A Genealogical Goldmine Ronald A. Hill, PhD, CG, FASG Trish Hackett Nicola, CG T212 Learn about the history of the Act, the paper work created, how and where to find the files, and the genealogical gems found in them. (BeginnerIntermediate) Latter-day Saints Family History Research Were Your Ancestors Friends? Finding and Using Their Quaker Records T213 Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL, FNGS T223 African American Records and Resources at the Library of Congress Freedmen’s Bureau Labor Contracts: Window on the Life of a Freedman African-Fusion: Slave Women’s Influence on Western Saltwater Foodways Ahmed Johnson Sharon Batiste Gillins Kevin Dawson, PhD T204 T214 T224 Records and online resources at the Library of Congress are recorded in several formats including oral histories, newspapers, maps, and photographs documenting African American lives. (Beginner) Details of life and labor in a southwest Louisiana sugar cane-producing region are revealed in early labor contracts for freedmen and planters. (Beginner) “African-Fusion” considers the merging of African and Anglo-American food traditions. Slave women introduced African-influenced foodways to Southerners, who published their recipes in northern cookbooks. (Beginner) Born Global: Demographic Diversity in Nineteenth-Century Los Angeles Finding and Using Records in Southern California US Court of Private Land Claims T205 Mara Fein, PhD, CG T215 Race-ethnic diversity has shaped Los Angeles since its founding as a Spanish pueblo in 1781. Family lineage and social order will be examined. (Intermediate-Advanced) Covers the major records and repositories available in southern California. Attendees gain an understanding of available records, their uses, costs, and roadblocks. (Beginner-Intermediate) From Wόjtowa to Chicopee: The Chain Migration of Polish Immigrant Millworkers The Civil War in the American West David Ouimette, CG Rick Sayre, CG T206 T207 T216 Interethnic Women and Marriage along Spanish Colonial Frontiers 1820−80 Feme Covert or Feme Sole: Women and the Law Maria Raquel Casas, PhD Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS T217 Cloud Genealogy Barbara Ann Renick Shamele Jordon T218 How to Find What You are Looking for on Fold3 Life After the IGI FamilySearch The cloud is perfect for genealogists. You will no longer be shackled to your computer. Access your important data anywhere, anytime. (All) Robert Raymond T227 Women lost and gained property and other rights based upon their marital status. To successfully research women, it is necessary to understand these rights. (Intermediate-Advanced) Software Strategies: Choosing the Best Genealogy Software for Your Genealogy Project Genealogists need to employ different techniques when searching data collections that have been OCR’d and indexed by computers rather than humans. (Intermediate) T209 T226 Learn about the voyage west from Connecticut by following one (large) family’s experiences in the internal American migration through their own words. (All) Search Techniques for Computer-Indexed Sources This presentation will provide examples and strategies for searching and browsing through the millions of records on Fold3. (BeginnerIntermediate) Barbara Mathews, CG Though mainly fought in the eastern states, significant actions in the West—such as those of the galvanized Yankees—will interest the family historian. (Beginner-Intermediate) Marriage and women were critical in the conquest of frontiers in Spain and in its colonies in the New World. (Intermediate-Advanced) Gordon Atkinson T225 This session will describe and show federal records documenting review of land grants made by the Spanish and Mexican governments in Arizona. (All) Dearest Brother Chauncey: Letters Home from Families on the Westward Migration The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a rich western history. This discussion will provide resources to use in researching Mormon women. (Beginner-Intermediate) T208 Kerry Bartels Kimberly T. Powell T228 Choose the best software for your genealogy project. Strengths and weaknesses of popular programs are discussed, plus strategies for matching the tool to the task. (All) How to Find Your Relative on the Internet Without Really Searching T219 The new FamilySearch.org website does not include the International Genealogical Index. Or does it? Learn where the IGI has gone and how to search it. (Beginner-Intermediate) Daniel Horowitz T229 Smart Matching and Smart Research are intelligent tools to help genealogists discover information and help relatives worldwide to collaborate and benefit from social networking. (All) Exhibit Hall hours 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 6 T222 Bills of complaint, answers thereto, and depositions can be a goldmine for discovering family history, family relationships, and vital records. (Intermediate-Advanced) Quaker ancestors left an abundance of records for today’s genealogists. Learn about the various record types, how to use them, and where to find them. (Beginner-Intermediate) Gena Philibert-Ortega Fold3 Demo Finding Ancestors through Their Lawsuits in English Chancery Court Discover family history resources for searching Latter-day Saints families. (Beginner-Intermediate) Documenting the Lives of Mormon Women GenTech T211 In the first hour current associates give their reasons and share various pathways to certification. The second hour includes practical tips for applying. (All) Kip Sperry, FASG, FNGS, FUGA Learn about the pushes and pulls of migration that drove families from Galicia to a new life working in the mills of New England. (Beginner) Women Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL; Warren Bittner, CG; David McDonald, CG Sprinkle or dunk? Believer or infant? Public or private? Sponsors or godparents? We’ll examine this essential element of Christian practice and its resultant records. (Beginner-Intermediate) Greg Hise, PhD California 11:00 a.m. BCG Certification Seminar—The Why and the How BCG BCG Skillbuilding BCG Grandma’s Treasure Chest: Investigating and Evaluating Family Artifacts NARA Riverside Track MyHeritage Thursday Schedule National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference Building New Bridges 12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. BCG Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, T231 No, our ancestors really didn’t behave better than folks do today. And for sheer entertainment, there’s nothing like the records they left of their misbehavior. __________ International Society for British Genealogy and Family History Luncheon Darris Williams, AG T232 Pigsties and Paradise: Genealogy Adventures and Misadventures FamilySearch Genealogy is a fascinating adventure. Compare your past experiences with others as we look forward to more surprises in the future. brightsolid Read All About It! Finding Spicy Stories of New York Ancestors in Newspapers Online New York is rich with historical newspapers, many now online. These vintage newspapers hold untapped, enlightening, and even spicy details of our ancestors’ lives. __________ Menu Grilled marinated flank steak Cabernet shallot cream Oven roasted chateau potatoes Chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables 8–11 May 2013 T251 Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS Ruth Ann Abels Hager, CG, CGL T242 Section, township, and range land descriptions hold valuable clues! Learn how to read and write these descriptions for greater success with your land records. (Intermediate-Advanced) A Jewish Ancestor? An Introduction to Jewish Genealogy Online Lutherpalians and Presbygationalists: Where Did Grandma’s Church Go? Gladys Friedman Paulin, CG David McDonald, CG T243 T253 An approach to Jewish genealogy resources online: where to start; which sites do what. Includes information about cultural practices and historical events affecting results. (Intermediate) Understanding denominationalism and the changes in local congregations can be critical to understanding where and how to find records of interest. (Beginner-Intermediate) Headed for the Promised Land: Tracing the Path to California Methods and Strategies: Reconstructing a Family History Kendra Gage Deborah A. Abbott, PhD T244 T254 This lecture will look at the backgrounds of Black leaders in northern California and how their familial roots paved their paths to Civil Rights activism. (Beginner-Intermediate) Learn strategies and organization needed to reconstruct the migration of an African American family from Ohio back to Kentucky over 150 years. (Intermediate-Advanced) California Great Register An Indigenous Family History in California Linda Turner-Gulbrandsen T245 William H. Bauer, PhD California voter registrations 1866−1898 include the voter’s full name, age, state or country of birth, occupation, and address. Come learn about this great California resource. (BeginnerIntermediate) NGS First-Timers’ Breakfast President Jordan Jones D. Joshua Taylor, MLS T255 Rick Sayre, CG T256 Not sure where to turn next? Discover essential tools and methods to create locality profiles for your research, an important tool for every genealogist. (All) Almost ten percent of US land was privatized by the Homestead Act of 1862. Learn the genealogical riches generated by the application process. (Beginner-Intermediate) Finding Females: Maiden Name Not Known Finding American Women’s Voices through the Centuries: Letters, Journals, Newspapers, and Court Records. Craig Roberts Scott, CG Jane E. Wilcox T247 T257 Learning the maiden name may be the most frustrating part of genealogical research. The purpose of this lecture is to provide methods for overcoming those female brickwalls. (Beginner) Women from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries are challenging to uncover, but we may hear their voices in the documents that recorded their lives. (All) A Mac User in a PC World How to Create an Exciting, Interactive Family History Tour with Google Earth T248 Lisa Louise Cooke Jeff Wells FamilySearch Community Trees: What, Where, How to Use Them, and Why I Want To T249 Play Family Village, an exciting new social media game that entices even the disinterested to engage their genealogy and protect and preserve their family legacy. (All) Las Vegas, Nevada T258 Learn to use Google Earth as a multi-media family history storytelling and research-analysis tool. Also learn content incorporation, recording, and saving and sharing techniques. (IntermediateAdvanced) Family Village: Sharing the Shoebox David S. Barss, AG __________ ProGen Study Groups Breakfast Administrator Angela Packer McGhie T262 Confer with prospective students, alumni, leaders, and mentors of this collaborative model that helps develop business and genealogical skills. __________ Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Breakfast Director Christy Fillerup Unite with past and present students, directors, instructors, and coordinators of the largest genealogical institute in the West. __________ Breakfast Buffet Menu Homesteads—Settling the American West T246 Network and share conference tips and strategies with other first-time attendees, NGS officers, and the NGS board of directors. T263 This presentation examines the history of the Wright family in California to discuss the benefits of using genealogical methods to explore American Indian history. (All) Mac users are genealogists, too! Easily research and share your work in a Windows-dominated world by using the right tools and software on your Mac. (All) Funium T252 How do you know what data you have and what you need if you are unorganized? Organize your desk, computer, and iPad. (All) Laura Prescott Caesar salad with Parmesan cheese and toasted garlic croutons Caesar dressing Bakery fresh rolls and butter French apple brown buttered tart Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and herbal teas CGL A look at digitized records from a researcher’s perspective. (All) Reading and Writing “Section, Township, and Range” Land Descriptions Borders and Boundaries: Creating Locality Profiles for Research Terry Koch-Bostic T233 Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, Organizing Your Family History Electronically FamilySearch New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Luncheon T241 Work that FAN Club! Do thorough research! Use original records! Okay. But how do I deal with all the data? (Intermediate) 7:00 a.m. T261 Blackguards and Black Sheep: The Lighter Side of the Law __________ FNGS, FUGA Breakfasts Did Your John Really Spell His Name, “Kpjm?” A Look at Digitized Records BCG Board for Certification of Genealogists Luncheon Judy G. Russell, JD, CG 4:00 p.m. Information Overload? Effective Project Planning, Research, Data Management, and Analysis T259 Learn to access the genealogy of 75 communities, with 8,000,000 lineage-linked records, plus 6,000 Pacific Island and African oral genealogies preserving 2,000,000 unrecorded ancestors. (All) Fluffy scrambled eggs Seasoned country sausage Skillet potatoes Selection of whole fruits Assorted plain and fruited yogurts Morning-fresh bakery basket of pastries Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, Hot tea Evening 5:15 p.m. NGS American Genealogy: A Home Study Course Roundtable Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL T264 Exchange ideas with information seekers, current students, and the NGS education manager in a roundtable discussion about NGS American Genealogy: A Home Study Course. 7 10 May 2013 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Kinship Determination: Are They Really My Ancestors? Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL, FNGS Our goal as genealogists is to identify our own ancestors. How do we ensure that those we place on our family tree really belong there? (Beginner-Intermediate) FamilySearch Religion Ethnic Research Native American F302 DNA FNGS, FUGA BCG Sharon Tate Moody, CG F312 J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA David F. Holland, PhD David McDonald, CG F303 F313 F323 Understand the religious fervor after the Great Awakening. Learn resources to sharpen your focus on a frontier ancestor. Case studies will paint a clearer picture. (All) Drawing from colonial, early national, and antebellum periods, considers the tensions between ideals of individual salvation and the realities of family bonds in early America. (All) From the Conquistadors to the present, Catholic influence on the modern Southwest has been formative. Records, resources, and history. (Beginner-Intermediate) Overview of Native American Research Massachusetts Native American Research: A Case Study from a Tribal Historian Native American Research in the Great Basin Region (Western) Joan E. Healey, AG F304 Learn research strategies and available resources for tracing a Native American person of interest. (Beginning-Intermediate) David Allen Lambert F314 This lecture will cover several types of resources utilized in researching the Massachuset-Punkapoag tribal genealogy from the seventeenth century through the twenty-first century. (All) Pam Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL F324 Learn the history, records, and available resources for the tribes in this region. (Beginning-Intermediate) Samuel Thompson: 1856 Las Vegas Pioneer, Mexican War Veteran, California Trail Blazer, and Mormon Spanish Archives Materials: Not Just for Hispanics F305 Joan E. Healey, AG F315 Warren Bittner, CG F325 Learn about the lives of miners, lured by hopes of getting rich quick in California, Nevada, and other ore-rich territories in the West. (All) Learn the US repositories that hold Spanish archival information about Americans who lived in or traveled through territories once controlled by Spain. (Intermediate) The life in documents of Samuel Thompson, Las Vegas pioneer, member of “Zion’s Camp,” and lieutenant in the “Mormon Battalion” of the Mexican−American War. (Beginner) America’s Expansion: The Ohio Country 1783−1812 Historical Geography for Genealogists: Settling Mid-America Great Madrid Earthquake and Other Calamities That Shook Our Ancestors J. H. “Jay”Fonkert, CG Billie Stone Fogarty F306 America has just won its freedom from Great Britain and faces many growing pains as it expands westward. Learn the influence of the “Ohio Country.” (Beginner-Intermediate) F307 What resources are available? You’ll be shown where to find church, census, tax, court, manorial, military, lease records, merchant, estate papers, and other records. (Intermediate) Karen Mauer Green, CG, FGBS F326 Discover droughts, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters of the past that may have changed who you are and where you live today. (Beginner) Spanning the Great New York Abyss: Connecting Generations When No Vital Records Exist Cutting Through the Confusion: Research in Upstate New York NYG&B William Ruddock F316 Learn how geography influenced transAppalachian migrations and settlement patterns from the Ohio Valley and Chicago westward to the Rockies, focusing on climate, resources, and technology. (Beginner-Intermediate) F317 Strategies for successful research in upstate New York vary by county and region. We’ll discuss the complexities, examine the variations, and provide tips to cut the confusion. (Intermediate) Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG, FGBS F327 Pre-1880 vital records are unavailable for most of New York. Learn about research strategies and alternative sources that will help locate and link your ancestors. (Intermediate) A Different Kind of DNA Talk: How to Read Your Body’s Autobiography Building Global Y Chromosome and Surname Studies Going Nuclear: DNA Discoveries to Trace All Lines of Descent Colleen Mary Fitzpatrick, PhD Ugo Perego Debbie Parker Wayne, CG F308 DNA is not as difficult to understand as you think! Even if you are having trouble spelling DNA, this talk is for you! (All) Pamela J. Cooper F309 Lecture includes discussion of catalog types, how to search, and overlooked content in online catalogs like WorldCat.org, FamilySearch.org, Library of Congress, and Ancestry.com. (Intermediate) F318 F328 Building and administering your own Y chromosome study with the objective of contributing to the world effort of sorting through surname lineages. (Beginner) Learn to link families using autosomal DNA test results from any testing company. Maximize impact on your genealogical research goals. (Beginner-Intermediate) iGenealogy: There Is an App for That Microsoft Excel: A Little-Known Genealogy Research Tool Shamele Jordon F319 Manage your genealogical life with apps. This session will cover apps that are specific to family history research, history, and general productivity. (All) Jill N. Crandell, AG F329 Excel offers more to researchers than a structure for timelines. This class discusses various functions in Excel that can help solve research problems. (Advanced) Exhibit Hall hours 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 8 F322 The Catholic Church in the Old Southwest Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, OGSF NYG&B Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, Strategy for Research Success: How to Analyze Your Evidence and Plan Your Next Step “The Tribal Way”: The Paradox of the Family in Early American Religion Online Catalogs: A Bridge to Successful Research GenTech Helen F. M. Leary Distinguished Lecture Trousers, Beds, Black Domestic, Tacks, and Housekeeping Bills: “Trivial Details” Can Solve Research Problems! F321 A survey of the ever-increasing historical GIS applications and their relevance to genealogy. Learn to use these tools to solve genealogical problems. (Intermediate-Advanced) Bible Thumper or Pious Pilgrim: Religious Ancestors on the Frontier Colonial New York Genealogy New York Rick Sayre, CG F311 Most researchers rely on the same resources time and time again. Discover how to step beyond that box and reach out to different sources. (All) Finding evidence about ancestors is the beginning. Research success depends upon an ability to analyze your discoveries and to plan the next step. (All) Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, CG Migration Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL Most records don’t give explicit answers to our burning questions—but many offer silent clues we can use to build solutions to our brickwall problems. (All) To See the Elephant: The Lure of Riches The West Genealogical Applications of Historical Geographical Information Systems (GIS) FamilySearch Methodology and Research BCG F301 Sometimes records are wrong! See examples of incorrect information in records and explore techniques for evaluating evidence and explaining contradictory information when writing family history. (All) BCG Education Fund Dawne Slater-Putt, CG NEHGS BCG Skillbuilding BCG Fail! When the Record is Wrong 11:00 a.m. Step Outside Your Genealogical Box: Trying Assorted Records to Reach Research Goals NYG&B Track BYU Friday Schedule National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference Building New Bridges 12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. FamilySearch Luncheon F331 Marriages, Murders, and a Munchkin: Grandma Poff’s Legacy of Love for Family History David Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA F341 Think your ancestors weren’t important enough to appear in US Congressional records? Think again―and learn how to investigate these hidden treasures. (Intermediate-Advanced) BCG Treasures in the Records of the US Congress BCG Daniel Poffenberger, AG 4:00 p.m. Would the Real Molly Brown Please Stand Up? A true tale involving eight marriages, two murders, three accidental deaths, and more. How Grandma Poff overcame obstacles and inspired a love of family history. Julie Miller, CG Gail Jackson Miller, CG Melinde Lutz Byrne, FASG Mary Ann Boyle, PhD, CG Corey Oiesen FASG, FNGS, FUGA My Grandfather Came from Poison: Resources and Strategies for Discovering and Deciphering Jewish Names F343 Meredith Hoffman __________ Survey of tools to find personal names across countries and cultures, figure out how surnames were spelled, and pin down the names of your ancestors’ towns. (Intermediate-Advanced) Native Americans in Southern California and Arizona From Lumper to Splitter: John Little Crow and the Kinship Conundrum __________ Menu Pan-flashed salmon with tomato cream sauce Rice pilaf Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables Spinach and fried green tomato salad Tomato buttermilk dressing Bakery fresh rolls and butter Exotic fruit sorbet with fresh diced fruit Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and selection of premium teas 8–11 May 2013 F344 Dawn C. Stricklin F354 This session will describe and show federal records of individual Native Americans in southern California and Arizona in the twentieth century. (All) Follow a case study in Oglala Sioux kinship and genealogy and learn to avoid pitfalls and maximize success researching Native American lineages. (Intermediate-Advanced) Silver City, New Mexico, 1885: A Cornish Stonemason at the Edge of High Society Las Vegas in 1910 F345 Robert Charles Anderson, FASG F355 The life of a Cornish stonemason and family in Silver City, New Mexico, will be told through oral histories, newspaper articles, family letters, and court records. (All) Between 1905 and 1910, Las Vegas’s population jumped from two dozen to a thousand. Analysis of the 1910 census illuminates the demography of this growth. (Beginner) Migration West of the Mississippi The Six-Week Cure: Divorce Ranches in Southern Nevada David Dilts, AG F346 Learn sources for the Camino Real, Oregon, and California Trails; Butterfield and Pony Express; Union and Central Pacific railroads; several gold rushes; homesteading; and more. (BeginnerIntermediate) Courtney Mooney, AICP F347 Might our missing ancestors be found in the records generated by hospitals, orphanages, penitentiaries, and workhouses? What can these records tell us about their lives? (Intermediate) The history of divorce ranches in Nevada from the 1930s to the 1960s and the restoration of the Tule Springs Ranch in Las Vegas. (All) Terry Koch-Bostic Cash Bar 7:00 p.m. National Genealogical Society Banquet F361 Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak Lucky 13: A Modest Proposal Regarding Genealogy Grants and Pawn Stores Since May 2000, Megan has awarded a grant for a genealogical project every month. This evening, she’ll share highlights and take a look forward. Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, author, speaker, and television guest, does all she can to get the g-word out there and inspire others to seek their roots. Solving Historical and Family Mysteries with DNA Ugo Perego Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak F348 Breaking down the values from a genetic test for family history in terms that actually mean something to genealogists. (Beginner-Intermediate) Publish Your Genealogy Online Lisa Louise Cooke Laura Prescott F349 Solid tips for finding ancestors with common surnames in Google. Weed out irrelevant search results, automate searches, and learn strategies you need but aren’t using. (All) F358 Discussion of several cases using Y-DNA, mtDNA and/or autosomal DNA to tackle long-standing mysteries—and the sometimes surprising outcomes! (All) Google Search Strategies for Common Surnames: Quality Results in Less Time! “Do You Think Anyone’s Going To Watch This Show?” A lighthearted look at research and artifact authentication for Clark County museums and a Las Vegas pawn shop, television style. Mark Hall-Patton, administrator for the Clark County Museum, Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum, and Searchlight History Museum, authenticates artifacts on the History Channel’s reality television show, Pawn Stars. __________ F357 Locating, then distinguishing, New Yorkers with similar names is daunting, especially in decennial gaps. Using New York State censuses and city directories can span the gaps. (Intermediate) Dissecting Your Genetic Profile: Finding the Heart of Your Ancestry Using DNA Las Vegas, Nevada F356 New York’s Censuses and City Directories: Linking Ancestral Records across Decennial Gaps Behind the Institutional Walls of NineteenthCentury New York City: What’s To Be Found? Joan Koster-Morales 6:00–7:00 p.m. Mark Hall-Patton NYG&B Join NEHGS president and CEO Brenton Simons as he discusses what’s new on NEHGS’s awardwinning website for New England and New York research. NYG&B What’s New in New England and New York Genealogy FamilySearch D. Brenton Simons F333 Kerry Bartels Ronald A. Hill, PhD, CG, FASG New England Historical Genealogical Society Luncheon F353 Many Mormon Church members did not migrate west. Learn what records exist and how to locate them. (All) City of Las Vegas Department of Planning NARA Riverside Presented by BU’s Genealogical Research Certificate program faculty and graduates, attendees will be treated to a panel discussion on insights in working on forensic cases. F352 Attendees will learn how to develop simple plans for systematic, thorough, and effective research. (Intermediate-Advanced) F332 Student and Faculty Insights on Forensic Genealogical Investigations of Unknown Dead F351 Case study: follow the Chilcote trail from Chicago to an unmarked Ohio grave. Decide when there’s enough evidence to determine that it’s the same man. (Beginner-Intermediate) Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, F342 Mormons East of the Mississippi and Their Records Boston University Luncheon Harold Henderson, CG Planning “Reasonably Exhaustive” Research How did Margaret Tobin become “Molly Brown,” heroine of the Titanic? This is a case study describing the challenges of researching a famous person. (Beginner-Intermediate) __________ Evening “Are We There Yet?” Proof and the Genealogy Police F359 Menu Grilled sirloin of beef with Porcini burgundy sauce Foie gras spoon bread Chef’s design of seasonal vegetables Hearts of romaine, prosciutto, and pear tomatoes Stilton vinaigrette Bakery fresh rolls and butter Chocolate molten cake complimented with seasonal fruit Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and selection of premium teas Explore options for creating a genealogy website. We’ll review the choices available regarding appearance, access, costs, and privacy when publishing your genealogy online. (Beginner-Intermediate) 9 11 May 2013 9:30 a.m. Using Emigrant Guides for Genealogical Research Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CG S401 Follow these process steps to becoming an efficient researcher who can report consistent research results to others and to your own files. (Intermediate-Advanced) Analyzing Deeds and Wills: I See What It Says, but What Does It Mean? Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG, FGBS S402 S405 S406 S414 Researchers may now access the rich collections of manuscripts, microfilms, newspapers, photographs, maps, and other print and digital collections of the world’s largest library remotely. (All) Landlords and Tenants: Land and Estate Records for Irish Family History Research Brian Donovan Kerry Bartels S424 This session will describe and show federal land records documenting the acquisition of land in southern California and Arizona by thousands of individuals. (All) Tracing Chinese Americans S415 Sue Fawn Chung, PhD S425 The plight of impoverished Irish tenant farmers offers a rich vein for Irish family history. Millions of land and tenant records are available for research. (All) Researching Chinese Americans is complicated by inaccuracies, racial bias, and variant name forms: birth names, formal names, informal names, and adopted American names. (All) Mexican and Canadian Border Crossings West of the Mississippi Finding Rural Immigrants in America’s Cities Linda Turner-Gulbrandsen, AG Kory Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA S416 S426 If your immigrant ancestors got lost in a large city, now you’ll know how to find them and often their ancestral home town as well. (Intermediate) How Genealogical Societies Can Provide a Meaningful Benefit for Their Distance Members Striking It “Rich” with a Great Genealogical Career: A Guide for Professional Researchers Go Beyond Words: Dress Up Your Family History Publications David Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA S407 Whether you are a society leader or a society member, learn how to provide and receive all of the benefits members really need. (All) The Ancestry Insider S408 Barbara Ann Renick S409 An introduction to RootsMagic’s powerful research tools. Learn how to maintain research logs, analyze sources, and track correspondence, tasks, and information from websites. (Beginner-Intermediate) S418 Magnifying Glass, Wide-Angle Lens, or Telescope? Charts to Visualize and Share Your Family Tree Janet Hovorka, MLIS Barbara A. H. Nuehring S427 Explanations, with examples, of basic design principles to improve the visual appeal and professional look of your self-published family history or genealogy newsletter. (IntermediateAdvanced) Pinterest: A Visual Tool for Genealogist Jennifer Crowder Daugherty, MLS Today the use of electronic publishing media makes it easier and cheaper than ever before to preserve, share, and expand your family tree research. (All) Family ChartMasters Learn the basics of scanning and photo restoration using free software, Paint.net. (All) Bruce Buzbee S417 Develop strategic-thinking skills with C.O.R.E. values needed to survive today’s genealogical community. Explore new ideas while defining realistic goals and balancing personal and professional life. (All) ePublishing Research Tools in RootsMagic S419 The visual presentation of a family’s history can be a powerful communication and research tool for the genealogist. We’ll discuss how to use each type of chart. (Beginner-Intermediate) S428 Learn about the online visual “pinning” social board, Pinterest, and how it can be a valuable tool for genealogists. (All) Connecting with the Community: The Tools of FamilySearch Research Support Beth Taylor, CG S429 Come learn about the FamilySearch learning center, Facebook research communities, and the FamilySearch wiki. (All) Exhibit Hall hours 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 10 S423 Many immigrants entered the US through small ports located in Canada or Mexico. This class will identify these lesser known ports of entry. (Beginner-Intermediate) APG FGS FamilySearch Gladys Friedman Paulin, CG Most immigrants to the United States from 1892–1924 were admitted without controversy. But some were excluded and deported. Actual cases and records will be covered. (Intermediate-Advanced) James Sweany NARA Riverside Library of Congress findmypast.com S404 Whether your ancestors were Spanish Conquistadores or nineteenth-century immigrants, millions of records are available at your fingertips to discover your Hispanic heritage. (Beginner-Intermediate) RootsMagic Sharon Tate Moody, CG Federal Land Records in Southern California and Arizona Do It Yourself Photo Restoration Demo S413 Pursuing Your Genealogical Research in the Library of Congress Lynn Turner, AG GenTech Child of No One: The Law and Your Illegitimate Ancestor County Histories AKA Vanity or Mug Books: Biographical Facts for Genealogists or Total Fiction? Admitted or Deported? The Immigration Board for Special Inquiry Writing and Special Topics S422 Genealogical methodology is made more rigorous through the consistent application of a few simple procedures. (Intermediate) Things Grandma whispered about may be found in actual records if you know where to look and if you understand sometimes hidden messages. (Intermediate) Finding Your Way: Discovering Your Hispanic Ancestors Immigration Robert Charles Anderson, FASG Each encounter with the law created a new set of records containing ancestral information. Hear about the information uncovered in actual examples and how it was found. (Intermediate) Discovering an ancestor’s biography in a county history is a great genealogical find. Or is it? Locate and evaluate a “vanity” book biography for your ancestor. (Intermediate) Ethnic Research Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL, FNGS S421 Written proof arguments are an essential part of the Genealogical Proof Standard. Learn how to write a proof argument and why it matters. (Intermediate) Explore a time when mockery and shame were the most feared consequences. See how the courts exploited that fear and administered some rather bizarre punishments! (All) Terry Koch-Bostic Records S412 When Our Ancestors Met the Law S403 Warren Bittner, CG The Elements of Genealogical Analysis Large populations, multiple people with the same or similar names and occupations, and tendency of city-dwellers to move frequently demand a unique approach to research. (Beginner-Intermediate) Guilty as Charged! Strange and Unusual Punishments in Early America Diane Florence Gravel, CG S411 Learn how to use emigrant guides for insight into the hows and whys of an ancestor’s preparation and journey to their new home. (Beginner-Intermediate) Of City Slickers and Straphangers: Tracing Urban Ancestors The documents our ancestors created are full of traps. Mills analyzes documents line by line, showing how to sort chaff from wheat and maximize clues. (Beginner) The Law Proof Arguments: How and Why? ISFHWE Methodology and Research Julie Miller, CG 11:00 a.m. BCG 8:00 a.m. Baker’s Dozen Steps to Writing Research Reports FamilySearch BCG Skillbuilding BCG Track BCG Saturday Schedule National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference Building New Bridges 12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. S431 The Future of Family History— According to You! Barbara Mathews, CG Will Your Genealogical History Have Lasting Value? What does the future hold for genealogy and genealogists? “Beyond the barricade is there a world you long to see?” Come prepared for audience participation. FASG, FNGS, FUGA Palatines to America Luncheon S432 From Blackstone to Statutes at Large—How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists Ours and Theirs: Tax and Land Laws Judy G. Russell, JD, CG Debbie Parker Wayne, CG Jeffrey Kintop S443 __________ Mary Penner Menu Caesar salad with focaccia croutons and Parmesan cheese Caesar dressing Immigration into Western US/Canadian Ports S446 G. David Dilts, AG Immigration records for ports such as Honolulu, Los Angeles, New Orleans, St. Louis, and San Francisco, and ports of Texas, Washington, Alaska, and Vancouver. (Beginner-Intermediate) Who Will Read Your Family History? Writing for Your Audience Breaking into Magazines: From Idea to Query to Success Linda Coffin Leslie Albrecht Huber S447 Will your family history be read eagerly or will it gather dust? Learn how to engage your audience, whether family, genealogical society, or the public. (Intermediate) Space is limited, so register early. Daniel Horowitz __________ 5:15 p.m. National Genealogical Society Annual Meeting S462 S458 Face Recognition can help genealogists identify and tag people in photos, identify orphan photos, discover related people, and recover lost family connections. (All) Hear the latest updates concerning publications, member benefits, genealogy courses, affiliate programs, video archives, and more from NGS President, Jordan Jones. FamilySearch Family Tree—Documenting the World’s Genealogy S449 This presentation will provide an overview of the resources available on Fold3 and an introduction to searching, browsing, and using the unique military records. (Beginner) Las Vegas, Nevada S457 The hardest part of writing for magazines is often breaking in. Learn some pitching and querying strategies that will get your foot in the door. (Intermediate) Face Recognition and Photo Tagging for Genealogy Research MyHeritage S448 Using PowerPoint should enhance the presentation, not be the focus of the program; learn to assess, effectively employ, or omit visuals for genealogically-based audiences. (IntermediateAdvanced) Gordon Atkinson Registration is required for this free event, although participants are not required to register for the conference. S456 This lecture will provide a short history of immigration and naturalization laws and provide general guidance in finding your ancestor’s documentation. (All) Getting to Know Fold3 Fold3 House made Key lime pie Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, selection of premium teas US Immigration and Naturalization Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, CG A variety of age-appropriate activities for youth ages eight through sixteen, including a session on Scouting’s Genealogy merit badge. S455 How do you find your Japanese ancestors when you don’t speak the language and when no records are available online? Learn how to get started. (All) Visual Aids: Enhancement to the Presentation, Not “Show and Tell” GSG Chicken vol-au-vent Breast of chicken with creamy chardonnay sauce Rice pilaf Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables Valerie Elkins FamilySearch __________ ISFHWE Can You Be a Dancing Chicken at 3 O’Clock? OR Why I Gave Up Showbiz to Climb the Family Tree. S445 Learn tips and hints for reading and comprehending Spanish-language sacramental records, with an emphasis on records created in the American Southwest. (Beginner-Intermediate) Hal Bookbinder S433 Todd L. Moody, JD Finding Your Japanese Ancestors ISFHWE Henry Z “Hank” Jones, FASG S454 With a long, notable, and sometimes infamous history, the Corps’ records include moving towns, harnessing water resources, building dams, and widening river channels. (Intermediate) Practical Spanish for Genealogists: Reading Sacramental Records Written in Spanish International Society of Family History Writers and Editors and Genealogical Speakers Guild Luncheon Hank’s background—actor, singer, genealogist, speaker, writer— provides a unique perspective on our world. Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL Youth Camp S453 Army Corps of Engineers Records S444 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon S461 Tax and land records provide clues to real lives when interpreted using laws of the time. Examples include Spanish and English influences and laws affecting women. (Intermediate) Find out what the Nevada State Archives has that can help genealogists find their family histories. Many records are not online and are overlooked by researchers. (All) An overview of several periods when Germans arrived on these shores and highlights of where they went when they arrived. S452 Covers pre-trip preparation: what you can and should do before you leave and how to determine the best place(s) to find what you’re looking for. Plan to combine your research trip with the NGS 2014 Family History Conference in Richmond! (Beginner-Intermediate) Mining Nevada’s State Archives for Family History Our German Ancestors: When They Came, Where They Went S451 Tips and a step-by-step case study help attendees learn how to decide when adequate research has been conducted to meet the goals of a project. (Intermediate-Advanced) Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS S442 How knowing the law our ancestors lived by helps us make sense of the records they left and find clues to more and different records. (BeginnerIntermediate) Joseph Lieby, EdD Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL Getting Ready for a Research Trip to Virginia To create irreplaceable family histories, collect family stories and DNA, share those results, and publish family compilations with four characteristics—biography, accuracy, documentation, and explanation. (All) __________ 8–11 May 2013 S441 Using samples from her own pedigree, the speaker discusses the types of errors found in all sorts of documents and what to do with them. (Beginner) Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, Additional Events Enough is Enough! Or Is It? BCG The Ancestry Insider Not Quite Right: Recognizing Errors BCG National Genealogical Society GenTech Luncheon 4:00 p.m. Ron Tanner S459 FamilySearch is providing a genealogical database that provides a collaborative environment where people can work together to preserve genealogy for future generations. (All) 11 Conference Speakers Deborah A. Abbott, PhD, IGHR instructor, OGS trustee, and member of NGS, APG, FGS, and GSG; is a frequent speaker at national and regional genealogical conferences. Jan Meisels Allen, vice president, IAJGS; president, Jewish Genealogical Society Conejo Valley/Ventura County, California; voting member, RPAC; chairs IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee. Robert Charles Anderson, FASG, director of the Great Migration Study Project of NEHGS, co-editor of The American Genealogist. Gordon Atkinson, director of marketing and customer service at Fold3, has worked with Ancestry.com and Fold3 for ten years. David S. Barss, AG, accredited for New England and Midwestern states research, has thirty-five years of experience with lineage-linked databases, including twenty years at FamilySearch. Kerry Bartels is an archives specialist at NARA Pacific Region (Riverside) in southern California. He has many years of experience as an archivist and genealogist. Crista Cowan, the Barefoot Genealogist, has worked at Ancestry.com since 2004; her interest in family history reaches back to childhood. Jill N. Crandell, AG, accredited in Midwest US research, is director of BYU’s Center for Family History and Genealogy and CEO of ResearchTies. Jennifer Crowder Daugherty, MLS, manager of local and state history at Cumberland County Public Library, North Carolina; chairs the ALA Genealogical Publishing Company Award Committee. Kevin Dawson, PhD, is assistant professor of Atlantic history and the African diaspora at UNLV. Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG, FGBS, of Long Island, New York, is trustee and former president of BCG and co-editor of the NYGB Record. G. David Dilts, AG, senior reference consultant in US reference at the FHL, has served ICAPGen and the UGA. Brian Donovan is CEO of Eneclann Ltd. and a director of brightsolid online publishing, Ireland—the people behind findmypast.ie. William Bauer, PhD, (Wailacki and Concow of the Round Valley tribes) is associate professor of history at UNLV and author of We Were All Like Migrant Workers Here. Pam Stone Eagleson, CG, winner of the 2004 NGS Family History Writing Contest, conducts client research nationwide and serves on the NGS board of directors. Warren Bittner, CG, MS (history), BCG trustee, and winner of the 2011 NGS Family History Writing Contest. Valerie S. Elkins specializes in Japanese ancestry and is a UGA board member and former Japanese research consultant at the FHL. Hal Bookbinder, past president of IAJGS, co-chair of 2014 IAJGS conference, and recipient of the 2010 IAJGS Lifetime Achievement Award. Mara Fein, PhD, CG, professional genealogist, is a grader for NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course and member of NGS, APG, and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles. Mary Ann Boyle, PhD, CG, is a pioneering forensic genealogist known for her demanding and engaging instruction in the BU GRC program. Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, OGSF, a former FGS director and OGS trustee, is a member of APG, GSG, ISFHWE, and NEHGS. Bruce Buzbee, president of RootsMagic and developer of genealogy software for more than twenty years, is an FGS director. Colleen Mary Fitzpatrick, PhD, forensic genealogist, author of three genealogy best-sellers, is involved in identification of the unknown child on the Titanic, Amelia Earhart, Abraham Lincoln’s DNA, and more. Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS, former NGS president, BCG trustee, and IGHR course coordinator, authored St. Louis Family History Research Guide and The Organized Family Historian. Karen Mauer Green, CG, FGBS, editor, author, lecturer, and professional genealogist, co-edits the NYGB Record. She has served on the boards of APG and FGS. Michael Green, PhD, author of Nevada Public Radio’s Nevada Yesterdays and eight books, including five on Nevada history; consults for the Mob Museum. Ruth Ann Abels Hager, CG, CGL, author, researcher, and IGHR instructor; speaks at local, state, and national levels. Mark Hall-Patton, administrator for the Clark County Museum, Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum, and Searchlight History Museum; authenticates artifacts on the History Channel’s reality television program, Pawn Stars. Joan E. Healey, AG, accredited in Midwestern states research, is a research consultant at the FHL. Harold Henderson, CG, lives and works in northwest Indiana. He has been a professional writer since 1979 and a professional genealogist since 2009. Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, CG, national speaker, author, APG board member, and director of the Corona, California, FamilySearch Center; has a PhD in folklore and an MA in speech communication. Ronald A. Hill, PhD, CG, FASG, editorial board member, NGSQ; former president of New Mexico Genealogical Society; former BCG Trustee; and author of four books and thirty-one articles. Greg Hise, PhD, professor of history, UNLV, is a historian of cities and author or co-editor of five books that examine policy, economics, and social relations in Los Angeles. Meredith Hoffman specializes in researching Jewish immigrants. She holds degrees in linguistics and is a graduate of the BU GRC program and IGHR. David Holland, PhD, associate professor of history at UNLV, specializes in early American religious and intellectual history. Daniel Horowitz has a BSc, is a board member of the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA) and the IAJGS, and is chief genealogist at MyHeritage.com. Melinde Lutz Byrne, FASG, president of ASG and co-editor of NGSQ, teaches forensic genealogy for the BU GRC program. Billie Stone Fogarty is a professional genealogist and genealogical research instructor with more than thirty years of experience in archives, libraries, and courthouses across America. Maria Raquel Casas, PhD, associate professor of history, UNLV; authored Married to a Daughter of the Land: Spanish-Mexican Women and Interethnic Marriage in California, 1820−80. J. H. “Jay” Fonkert, CG, professional genealogist, serves on the APG board of directors, edits the Minnesota Genealogist, and contributes to several genealogy magazines and journals. Sue Fawn Chung, PhD, professor of history, UNLV; authored In Pursuit of Gold: Chinese American Miners and Merchants in the American West and The Chinese in Nevada. Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL, FNGS, won the 2009 NGS Family History Writing Contest, authored NGS Research in the States: Pennsylvania, and is a former BCG president and trustee. Linda Coffin is executive director of the Association of Personal Historians. Her business, HistoryCrafters, helps people publish books that their families want to read. Kendra Gage, doctoral candidate in history at UNLV, studies Black migration and the Civil Rights Movement in northern California. James K. Jeffrey, collection specialist in genealogy, Denver Public Library, is past president of Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies and the Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists. Sharon Batiste Gillins has researched African ancestry in Louisiana and Texas for twenty years and has shared research strategies regionally and nationally for ten years. Ahmed Johnson, African American genealogy specialist at the Local History and Genealogy Reading Room, Library of Congress; lectures at national, state, and local conferences. Diane Florence Gravel, CG, professional genealogist and lecturer and APG board member, co-edits the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists 1790 Families project. Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA, researcher since 1963; educator in the BU GRC program, GRIP, IGHR, SLIG, national conferences, and state seminars; BCG trustee; and co-editor of NGSQ since 2002. Lisa Louise Cooke is an audio and video producer (Genealogy Gems Podcast), international speaker, author of four genealogy books, and writer for Family Tree Magazine. Pamela J. Cooper, national speaker, Florida State Genealogical Society president, and Filby Prize recipient; heads the genealogy department at Indian River County Library, Vero Beach, Florida. 12 Janet Hovorka, MLIS, owns Family ChartMasters, an award-winning genealogy chart printing service. She writes as the Chart Chick, teaches at Salt Lake Community College, and is UGA president. Leslie Albrecht Huber, author of The Journey Takers, has written more than 100 articles for history and family history magazines and journals. The Ancestry Insider writes an award-winning, readers’ choice genealogy blog. Session attendees are among the few to learn his secret identity. National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference Building New Bridges Henry Z “Hank” Jones Jr., FASG, author of Psychic Roots, NGS Award of Merit winner, and longtime film and television actor and recording artist; specializes in tracing eighteenth-century German emigrants. Todd L. Moody, JD, partner with Hutchison & Steffen, primarily practices civil litigation. He is one of only four Nevada Fellows of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Shamele Jordon, researcher and lecturer, is a board member of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania and former president, African American Genealogy Group, Philadelphia. Courtney Mooney, AICP, MS (historic preservation), has been the urban design coordinator and historic preservation officer for the city of Las Vegas Department of Planning since 2003. Jeff Kintop is the state archivist at the Nevada State Library and Archives and has spent thirty years working with Nevada historical sources. Frederick E. Moss, JD, LLM, former associate dean and professor of law; is FGS legal advisor, RPAC member, and Colonel (retired), Judge Advocate General Corps. Terry Koch-Bostic, professional genealogist and NGS board member, is the New York Metro Chapter Representative for APG and serves on the NYG&B Education Committee. Trish Hackett Nicola, CG, professional researcher and writer, works with Chinese Exclusion Act files as a volunteer at NARA Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle). Joan Koster-Morales, professional genealogist, historian, lecturer, and registered nurse, has researched in New York City for more than thirty years and specializes in records with medical information. David Allen Lambert, author and international speaker on genealogy and history; NEHGS online genealogist since 1993. Connie Lenzen, CG, former president of BCG and NGS director, is editor of the revised NGS American Genealogy: Home Study Course. Joseph Lieby, EdD, president of Palatines to America, is a professional genealogical researcher and speaker. Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS, former NGS president, is editor of the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy and the NGS Research in the States series. J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA, professional researcher and educator at SLIG, IGHR, and RIGS Alliance, works on projects like Who Do You Think You Are? Barbara Mathews, CG, verifying genealogist for the Massachusetts Society of the Colonial Dames of America, is also genealogist for the Welles Family Association. Barbara A. H. Nuehring, member of NGS, ISFHWE, and GSG; has researched her ancestors for twentyfive years; and has written, edited, and published newsletters since 1975. Sharon Tate Moody, CG, columnist for the Tampa Tribune, is a retired law enforcement officer and graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. 8–11 May 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL, educator for IGHR and SLIG, is a former NGS education and publications director, and former FGS and NGS board member. Craig R. Scott, CG, president and CEO of Heritage Books, has been a professional genealogist for twentyeight years and specializes in military records, problem solving, and publishing. Gladys Friedman Paulin, CG, former IAJGS trustee and IGHR instructor, specializes in and regularly lectures on urban research, Jewish genealogy, immigration, naturalization, and methodology. Brenton Simons, staff member of NEHGS since 1993 and president and CEO since 2005; developed several NEHGS services, including its website, member magazine, and special publications imprint. Mary Penner is an author, genealogist, publisher, and lecturer. Her businesses include Penner Research Services and Manzano Alley Press. Dawne Slater-Putt, CG, reference librarian at the Genealogy Center of the ACPL, is recording secretary for BCG. Ugo Alessandro Perego, PhD (genetics), has more than twelve years of experience in the field of genetic genealogy and ancestry. Marian Smith, Chief, Historical Research Branch, USCIS, has been a historian with US Citizenship and Immigration Services, formerly the US Immigration and Naturalization Service, since 1988. Sabrina Petersen, director of global imaging for Ancestry.com, has a BA in history and education. Dan Poffenberger, AG, genealogist and project manager for FamilySearch, has been a professional genealogist for twenty-three years. Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA, longtime editor of the NGSQ, founded IGHR’s groundbreaking Advanced Research Methodology track, and has produced more than 500 publications, including Evidence Explained and Professional Genealogy. Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, provides expert guidance through the murky territory where law, history, and genealogy come together. David Ouimette, CG, content strategy manager at FamilySearch, lectures at national genealogical conferences and institutes, and authored Finding Your Irish Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide. Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL, former assistant director of NIGR (1987−2002), has researched in NARA military records since 1980 and lectured on them since 1988. Julie Miller, CG, professional researcher, lecturer, and writer; volunteer at NARA Denver; vice president, NGS; conference chair, NGS 2010 and 2012 Family History Conferences. William T. Ruddock, New York native; editor, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazine; contributing editor, NYGB Record; and has authored numerous genealogies, local histories, and journal articles. Rick Sayre, CG, retired military officer, is a course coordinator for IGHR and SLIG and instructor for GRIP. Gena Philibert-Ortega, author of From the Family Kitchen (2012); holds an MA in interdisciplinary studies and in religion. Gail Jackson Miller, CG, professional researcher and lecturer, focuses on the Mid-South. Beverly Rice, CG, lecturer on topics related to methodology, migration, women, and the western experience; conducts one-day seminars on methodology and record research. Corey Oiesen, graduate of and teaching assistant for the BU GRC program, recently solved a 1971 Jane Doe cold case in California. David McDonald, CG, ordained Protestant minister, lectures nationally on churches and their records as well as migration patterns and pathways. Kory Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA, professional genealogist, formerly with the FHL, co-founded ProGenealogists, edited Printed Sources, and is adjunct professor at BYU and San Jose State University, California. Barbara Ann Renick, secretary for the NGS board of directors, authored Genealogy 101: How to Trace Your Family’s History and Heritage. Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL, president, BCG; codirector, GRIP; is an instructor at IGHR, SLIG, and the BU GRC program. Kimberly Powell, professional genealogist and author of several genealogy books, is APG vice president, SLIG instructor and assistant director, and genealogy guide for About.com. Laura G. Prescott, professional researcher, writer, and speaker, is past president of APG and consultant at Fold3. Her specialties include researching online and within manuscript collections. Thomas John Ragusin, twenty-year veteran of military intelligence, is a genealogist for the Daughters of the American Revolution. Robert Raymond, board member, NGS; works for FamilySearch and is the shadow writer of a popular genealogy blog. David Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA, chief genealogical officer for FamilySearch, is former president and current secretary for FGS. Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, author, speaker, and television guest, does all she can to get the g-word out there and inspire others to seek their roots. Kip Sperry, FASG, FNGS, FUGA, professor of family history at BYU, was born in Ohio and has authored family history articles, books, and chapters. Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL, genealogical instructor, researcher, and lecturer; is education manager for NGS. Dawn C. Stricklin, doctoral student in anthropology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, focuses on African American and Northern Plains kinship, health history, and lineages. James Sweany, twenty-year veteran of the Library of Congress, developed the Library’s Native American genealogical resources and heads the Local History and Genealogy Reading Room. David S. Tanenhaus is professor and chair of the UNLV History Department. Ron Tanner leads a team researching and designing Family Tree and companion products that provide tools to preserve genealogies and reduce research duplication. Beth Taylor, CG, research consultant in the US/Canada unit at the FHL, has a BA in history. D. Joshua Taylor, MLS, North American business development manager for brightsolid and findmypast.com, is incoming president of FGS. 13 Conference Speakers Lynn Turner, AG, is accredited in Spanish research and has taught Hispanic research at conferences in the United States, Colombia, Peru, and Spain. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at Riverside, California Linda Turner-Gulbrandsen, AG, professional researcher and lecturer, is manager of the US/Canada research consultant services unit for the FHL. National Institute on Genealogical Research Alumni Association (NIGRAA) Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, Texas State DNA project director, BCG Education Fund trustee, and APG board member, specializes in the South, the West, the law, and DNA. Nevada State Genealogical Society Jeff Wells, CEO of Funium, developers of Family Village, has spent thirty years enhancing products through exciting new venues and approaches. Jane E. Wilcox hosts The Forget-Me-Not Hour radio show in Poughkeepsie, New York, and on BlogTalkRadio and is authoring the William and Margaret Wilcockson family biography. Darris Gordon Williams, AG, accredited for England and Wales, was on the founding team for the FamilySearch Research Wiki, and is now a user experience manager. Curt Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF, manager at the Genealogy Center of the ACPL, is a former president of FGS and NGS, and founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS American Society of Genealogists (ASG) Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) Board for Certification of Genealogists Education Fund Boston University Center for Professional Education (BU) Brigham Young University Center for Family History and Genealogy (BYU) Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society (CLVGS) City of Las Vegas Department of Planning Nevada African American Genealogy Society (NAAGS) Nevada State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Fellow, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society FGS Federation of Genealogical Societies FHL Family History Library FIGRS Fellow, Irish Genealogical Research Society FMGS Fellow, Minnesota Genealogical Society FNGS Fellow, National Genealogical Society FHC Family History Center New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) FUGA Fellow, Utah Genealogical Association New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B) FVGS Fellow, Virginia Genealogical Society GPS Genealogical Proof Standard GRIP Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh Records Preservation and Access Committee (RPAC) GSG Genealogical Speakers Guild Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) IAJGS United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies ICAPGen International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists Palatines to America (PalAm) ProGen Study Groups BUILDING NEW BRIDGES SPONSORS: Ancestry.com – Platinum Level Archives.com – Platinum Level brightsolid – Platinum Level FamilySearch – Platinum Level ProQuest - Gold Level Mocavo - Silver Level Family ChartMasters findmypast.com Fold3 Funium, LLC MyHeritage ResearchTies RootsMagic IGHR Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Samford University IGSF Fellow, Indiana Genealogical Society ISBGFH International Society for British Genealogy and Family History ISFHWE International Society of Family History Writers and Editors NARA National Archives and Records Administration NEHGS New England Historic Genealogical Society NGS National Genealogical Society NGSQ National Genealogical Society Quarterly NIGR National Institute on Genealogical Research NIGRAA National Institute on Genealogical Research Alumni Association Clark County Museum Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (CCNGS) FGBS ABBREVIATIONS NYG&B New York Genealogical and Biographical Society OGSF Fellow, Ohio Genealogical Society RPAC Records Preservation and Access Committee RIGS Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies ACPL Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) AG Accredited Genealogist Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG) AICP American Institute of Certified Planners SLIG Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Association of Professional Genealogists TAG The American Genealogist UNLV University of Nevada, Las Vegas UGA Utah Genealogical Association USCIS United States Citizenship and Immigration Services VGS Virginia Genealogical Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) APG International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) APGQ Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly International Society for British Genealogy and Family History (ISBGFH) ASG American Society of Genealogists BCG Board for Certification of Genealogists International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada (JGSSN) BU GRC Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate program BYU Brigham Young University CG Certified Genealogist CGL Certified Genealogical Lecturer Library of Congress DAR National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Daughters of the American Revolution FASG Fellow, American Society of Genealogists Las Vegas FamilySearch Library 14 Note: Certified Genealogist, CG, and Certified Genealogical Lecturer, CGL are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists® used by the Board to identify its program of genealogical competency evaluation and used under license by the Board’s Associates. Accredited Genealogist® and AG® are certification marks of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGenSM). Individuals licensed to use the mark have met ICAPGen’s competency standards. National Genealogical Society 2013 Family History Conference 2013 Registration Form & Conference Fees Please print or type in black ink. Use a separate form for each person. This form may be duplicated. 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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT REQUESTS Registrants with special requirements as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify NGS in writing of their special needs before 10 April 2013. Please check if, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require specific aids or services. ____ Audio _____Visual ________________________________________________Specify Rent scooters and wheelchairs through the LVH bell captain’s desk by calling 702-732-5313. NGS recommends reserving equipment by 1 March 2013 to ensure availability. 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In addition, Early Bird registrants only (received online or postmarked by 19 March 2013) may order a printed syllabus. Printed Syllabus $25.00 $_________ PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS, TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2013 BCG Education Fund Workshop $110.00 (includes lunch) $_________ Free Librarians’ Pre-Conference Program (includes lunch): _____ I am a librarian serving genealogists. _____ Yes, I will attend the librarians’ program. Library name and location __________________________________________ LAS VEGAS AREA TOURS Sales close when pre-registration closes, 22 April 2013. Tours not meeting minimum enrollment will be cancelled and money fully refunded. Conference registration not required. Please enter number of tickets desired and total price. Qty Hoover Dam Tour ___ $74.00 $_________ Museums Tour ___ $48.00 $_________ Night Tour ___ $58.00 $_________ SOCIAL EVENTS SPECIAL MEALS Please check if you require a special meal. Special meals must be requested before 22 April 2013. 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Wednesday, 8 May 2013 W131 FGS Luncheon W132 NIGRAA Luncheon W133 APG Luncheon Qty ___ $32.00 $ _________ ___ $32.00 $ _________ ___ $32.00 $ _________ Thursday, 9 May 2013 T261 NGS First-Timers Breakfast T262 ProGen Study Groups Breakfast T263 SLIG Breakfast ___ $24.00 $ _________ ___ $24.00 $ _________ ___ $24.00 $ _________ T231 BCG Luncheon T232 ISBGFH Luncheon T233 NYG&B Luncheon ___ $32.00 $ _________ ___ $32.00 $ _________ ___ $32.00 $ _________ Friday, 10 May 2013 F331 FamilySearch Luncheon F332 Boston University Luncheon F333 NEHGS Luncheon ___ $32.00 $ _________ ___ $32.00 $ _________ ___ $32.00 $ _________ F361 NGS Banquet ___ $51.00 $ _________ Saturday, 11 May 2013 S431 NGS/GenTech Luncheon S432 PalAm Luncheon S433 ISFHWE/GSG Luncheon S461 Youth Camp ___ $32.00 ___ $32.00 ___ $32.00 ___ FREE Total registration, social events, and membership fees $ _________ $ _________ $ _________ $ _________ $_________ CANCELLATION POLICY Refund, less a $45 service fee, upon written request received online or postmarked by 22 April 2013. 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