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• WEBINAR-USING ANCESTRY'S CARD CATALOG FOR RESEARCH-JOE BURNS

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    Saturday, July 18, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
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  USING ANCESTRY'S CARD CATALOG FOR RESEARCH-JOE BURNS

  Joe Burns will offer an overview

    of using Ancestry's Card

  Catalog for research.

  
  

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• WEBINAR-FAMILY SEARCH TOUR-LISA JUNKINS

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    Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
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  FAMILY SEARCH TOUR-LISA JUNKINS

  
  

  Join us as we take a tour of FamilySearch the biggest, all-free, all-genealogy website. We will talk about its historical records, family tree data, and some best practices.

  
  

  Lisa has given several classes for TNGS. As a DAR Volunteer Genealogist, gave genealogy workshops for women interested in joining Daughters of the American Revolution. She has completed GEP I, II, III, and DNA and the DAR. In her desire to become a DAR member, Lisa realized she had a passion for genealogy and research. She loves sharing her love of genealogy with others.

  
  

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• WEBINAR-Let's Discuss It!

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    Saturday, July 25, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
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    GoToWebinar Broadcast
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  LET'S DISCUSS IT! 

  Join our popular discussion group and learn what is trending in Genealogy.  John Ware will examine the latest websites, software programs, technologies and tools.  Bring up your own topics of interest or just soak up the knowledge from the group.  .

  
  

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• WEBINAR-QUAKERS-TINA SANSONE

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    Thursday, July 30, 2020
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CDT)
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  QUAKERS-TINA SANSONE

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Tina Sansone will discuss Quakers, and resources to find them. Even if your ancestors were not Quakers, they may still be recorded in their  records. Tina Sansone,  Germantown Regional History & Genealogical Center Librarian and  Professional Genealogist.

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• Webinar - Virtual Summer Seminar

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    Saturday, August 08, 2020
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    9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CDT)
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    GoToWebinar Broadcast
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  Virtual SUMMER SEMINAR
  

  

  

  We are proud to announce that our spring event featuring Kim Richardson & Mark Lowe has been re-scheduled as a one-day virtual seminar on Saturday Aug. 8th.

  In addition to these two outstanding speakers, videos of four of the originally planned workshop topics will be made available to registrants.

  Four of these videos will be available July 25^th – August 23^rd. This will allow viewing of the videos both prior to and following the event on August 8^th. Link to these videos and their handouts will be sent to each registrant on July 24th

  The actual Seminar will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. with a Welcome Video from the Society, followed by a presentation from Kim Richardson. A fifth presentation from Mark Lowe will follow and this video will be available until August 23rd. A live Q & A session will be held after each presentation on Saturday. Mark will also be taking questions submitted in advance from his other four workshops.

  Members $30

  
  

  Non-Members $40

  
  

  Registration Deadline Wednesday Aug 5th

  
  

  Funds must be received at our office before August 5 or the registration will be cancelled

  Program Details

  9:00 a.m.  - Welcome - Carla Maitland & Door-prize

  
  

  9:15 a.m. - Live Session – 1 (Kim Richardson) - InDeed Your Ancestors  Land Records are Useful in Genealogy - How useful are deeds in answering questions about a person's life and adding depth and understanding to you family history? Can you locate an ancestor's land on a modern map? Could that process help you discover a long-forgotten burial site or home-place?  In this case study presentation, you will hear of the ups and downs of genealogy research as we explore the surprises hidden in one man's land purchases. We learn little-known details of his life's story, which are only revealed when land records are combined with area history and context.

  
  

  10:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Break & Door-Prize

  10:45 a.m. Live Session - 2 (J. Mark Lowe) - Balancing on North Carolina - Understanding the geographical & migration patterns can improve your success with N.C. research. Learn about locating records, repositories & the resources you need to find a tar heel ancestor.

  11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Break & Door-Prize

  12:00 p.m. - Live Session 3 (J.Mark Lowe) Q &A for Workshop Videos (See below for details)

  1:15 p.m. - Final Comments & Grand Door-Prize

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  Worksdop Videos (Available July 25th - Aug 23rd)

  
  

  Video (J. Mark Lowe) - Land Barons or Dirt Farmers - Finding Land  Transactions  - 

  Following the land will often identify the Ancestor & family. Learn to trace an individual through property records & how to trace a specific property.

  
  

  Video (J. Mark Lowe) Finding Your Landless Ancestors - Since land is the key in many ancestral discoveries, tracking those individuals who did not own land often becomes a daunting task. Learn to use Trust Deed Chattels & Tax Release Books to help locate those individuals without deeds & estates.

  Video (J. Mark Lowe) - Following Slaves Using Estate & Settlement Records - Property transfers (including slaves) at the time of death provide solid evidence of individuals & family groups. Learn to find these records & understand their practical use. 

   Video (J. Mark Lowe) - Before Tennessee: The Records Before Statehood - Learn about the records that exist for genealogists researching pre-statehood Tennessee. Record types, finding aids, locations & examples will be discussed & presented.

  Refund Policy: Full refund if request is received on or before July 24, 2020. 

  
  

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• Webinar - Family Tree Maker, Exporting and Syncing

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    Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
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    GoToWebinar Broadcast
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  Webinar - Family Tree Maker, Exporting and Syncing-PZ Horton

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  For this session, we will cover

  Exporting a Tree and Syncing a Tree.

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• WEBINAR-Ancestry-DNA Tools

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    Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
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    GoToWebinar-Broadcast
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  Ancestry-DNA Tools-Debbie Atchley

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Match Lists With Estimated Relationships
  - Shared Matches and Notes
  - Profiles and Messaging
  - Common Ancestors
  - Thrulines
  - Grouping – Color coding
  

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• WEBINAR-Translating Genealogical Research into Museum Exhibitions

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    Thursday, August 20, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
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  Translating Genealogical Research into Museum Exhibitions-Andrew Ross

  Join us as we host Andrew Ross the Executive Director of Davies Manor. He will discuss the research and development process that led to the installation of Davies Manor's newest permanent exhibit, Omitted in Mass: Rediscovering Lost Narratives of Enslavement, Migration and Memory Through the Davies Family's Papers. 

  Andrew Ross is a former newspaper reporter. He is also a local historical tour guide, freelance writer, and adjunct English instructor at the University of Memphis, where he received his MFA in Creative Writing and Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies.

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