Alberta Archives: Genealogical Gold
An introductory session will explore various types of records accessible at the Provincial Archives of Alberta such as vital statistics, probate files and court records which contain a wealth of information that may aid you in your genealogical research. The session will also discuss some federal records and additional resources such as local histories that are also incredibly valuable - Genealogical Gold!
Autosomal Genealogy - I've Tested Now What
Ellen Thompson-Jennings
Autosomal DNA testing is one of the most popular DNA tests. In this session, you will learn not only where you can test but you will learn what those test results mean and how you can use them to expand your genealogy research.
Beyond the Big 4
Jessie Dial
Taking your research beyond the 'Big 4' of Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, and FindMyPast. Learn what other online resources you can use to flesh out the life and experiences of your ancestors. Newspaper articles, school records, and police records, are just a few items that can be accessed online and may help you break through those brick walls in your research. We will cover the various places to look and then I will walk you through a case study that uses those online resources.
How to Become a Volunteer Photographer for Find A Grave . . . and Why You Should!
Larry Eldreth
Larry has been a very active volunteer
photographer for Find A Grave having now fulfilled over 1,100 photo
requests. He will be making a 1 hour presentation
entitled “How to Become a Volunteer Photographer for Find A Grave . . . and Why
You Should!” He will share many
discoveries he’s made over the years and will encourage others to consider
doing the same.
Germans in Alberta: the Background and Resources for Genealogists in Search of Their German Roots in Our Province
John Althouse
This presentation was made at the Golden Anniversary of the founding of AGS. It reviews the history of German settlement in Alberta and examines some resources available to help one research ancestry related to our German kin who settled here.
Lianne Kruger
After you have gathered what you know, it is time to begin the research process. Following the Genealogical Proof Standard, we will go through how to decide on and write down your objective, begin entering in an ancestor's information, download all documentation, recording the citations for each item. This session will illustrate, with examples, the process of extensive and planned research, and how to record it.
We've all heard it or said it ourselves ... "it's got to be around here somewhere!" With the literal explosion in availability of online resources, it is absolutely mandatory to have a fail-safe filing system to store the information you will find. Learn how to catalog, organize, and manage your files, including images, documents, databases and more, so they can easily be stored, shared and preserved. The techniques can also be applied to organizing your Internet bookmarks/favourites. We will look at several different filing methods and naming conventions and cover the basics of creating folders, searching, downloading, and creating your own personal research library resource. Additionally, we will discuss utilizing Cloud-based storage sites.
Saving Your Genealogy FOREVER
Ellen Thompson-Jennings
FOREVER is a one-stop spot for your photo and digital collection. Learn how you can save, organize, and share your collection.
The Search Christmas Catalog for Genealogists and a Wiki
Lianne Kruger
Did you look through the Sears Christmas Catalog as a child, picking out items you would like for Christmas. FamilySearch Catalog is the Christmas Catalog for genealogists. Not only will this session illustrate the different ways to search the catalog it will also exam in a variety of locations, what the different icons represent, the type of records available, where they are available, the importance of being logged into the website, and how to view microfilm records on the website. Lastly, a look at FamilySearch’s wiki, how to search in it, what maybe listed, and what is available.
Why Y and mitochondrial DNA?
Lianne Kruger
After explaining a couple of definitions, this session will show, with examples, how mitochondrial and Y DNA can help you with your research, along with your paper trail. FamilyTree DNA sold a record breaking number of Y and mitochondrial kits at RootsTech 2024. Genealogists are understanding these two great tools and the next step after autosomal DNA.
Using Canadian Census Records to Find Your Ancestors
Marion Rex Howard
This session will give you a historical timeline of census records, provide an overview of the types of census records, information available in the Canadian Census 1825-1931, and review the strengths and limitations of census data. Participants will examine one man as he grows through the years, mining the census data for historical data about the individual and his family, then learn "Where do I go from here?" Beginner Researcher
When to Pay and When to Stay - Optimizing your Experience at Scotland's People
Jeannine Powell
An Introduction to Scottish Research.
Explore what information can be gleaned from coordinating the online records that are available and how to make the most of free internet resources in order to optimize your experience at Scotland's People website. Using real examples, we will explore finding your Scottish ancestors using census records, vital records, wills, valuation rolls and other.
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