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General Topics -- Humorous
HOOKER'S, CROOKS, AND KOOKS: A light hearted look at searching for the black sheep in the family. Presented in costume.
"A BOY NAMED SUE" Have you noticed some very strange names in your genealogical research? This 30 minute presentation highlights a few of the most unusual! General Topics
"SEE YA IN THE FUNNIES" Newspapers contain more than just vital records. Understand how to get the most from your newspaper research. Learn how to add social history to your family.
"HOT OFF THE PRESS" Examine the changes in the reporting of information in the newspapers over three centuries.
"WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME" A case study of the four Borton sons of Fulton County, Ohio. Learn the types of records found for this military family in the Civil War.
THE KEY TO THE COURTHOUSE
Do you want the magic key? The key to the
courthouse? The way to unlock all the records found within? Learn techniques
to make the most of your courthouse visit.
LAND RECORDS OF THE OLD NORTHWEST TERRITORY Learn the migration, county formation, land offices, military districts, and survey systems of the Old Northwest Territory. (May be done as a two hour session with one hour for land plotting)
Ohio Topics
UNUSUAL OHIO COURTHOUSE RECORDS Ever scratch your head and wonder where to look next? This lecture gives ideas to little used and unknown Ohio courthouse records.
EARLY OHIO WILLS AND ESTATES Follow the probate process for your ancestor. Learn different types of records created from a will or estate.
OHIO: THE GREAT LAND EXPERIMENT Ohio was the first state created from the Northwest Territory. Learn about migration, county formation, land offices, and the survey systems unique to Ohio.
OHIO RECORDS AND REPOSITORIES Planning a research trip? Learn the types of records available. Discover the best libraries and archives in the state of Ohio.
OHIO'S COMMON PLEAS COURT Learn the background of the Common Pleas Court in Ohio. View examples of the types of records held by the court.
THE YANKEES ARE COMING! THE YANKEES ARE COMING! Settlers from New England played a large part in the development of Ohio. Learn their migration, land settlement, and religious influence in the Buckeye State.
Coming soon: Lectures regarding Ohio's Probate Court and also Ohio's Recorder's Office
Kentucky Topics
EARLY KENTUCKY WILLS AND ESTATES Learn the probate process for your ancestor. Discover different records created from probate and how they help re-create your ancestor's life. KENTUCKY RECORDS AND REPOSITORIES Planning a trip to the Bluegrass State? Learn the records available for research. Discover the best facilities for genealogy.
Indiana Topics
GETTIN' THE DIRT ON GRANDPA Learn how to do land research in the Hoosier State. Understand the development of the state of Indiana through migration patterns and settlement.
Society Management
"PROGRAM, PROGRAM, GIT YER PROGRAM" When working within a genealogical or historical society, your program may be the only way to attract new members. Don't strike out with publicity, ideas, and speakers. Hit a home run every time.
EFFECTIVE USE OF SOCIETY BYLAWS Every society uses bylaws. Discover the best way to apply them to your society. Examples from different societies are discussed. This is not a legal, binding session for bylaws, but suggested ideas for usage.
THE ROLE OF THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY IN THE 21ST CENTURY This presentation uses the Ohio Genealogical Society as an example of a dynamic society. Learn how your society can attract members, have a user-friendly website, encourage membership through publications, and promote conferences.
¦ All lectures are presented in PowerPoint. Requirements needed are a screen, table and extension cords Will do all day workshops
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