<body><div><a><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Fnhun_0vbJLOAz00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Fnhun_0vbJLOAz00" width="1080" height="1080" ></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/moorepubliclibrary?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU5h_LEb18qCnU3rFpYENoPOt_d5x2me1NAiE3r2_RTH-jAcw5zPM_iATf2YAHebrGU9QdfkTi74A0r2Zgmt42hJ4v1cv-sZ1ObsACjJHxgFCd3CBdBQ5M03oQYyOs12nIEhd1DEo7YoPgIr20jTSEKFKpCHhUNwKmifrGshQ7D3AgxZkd0cZpaqo1LsWioba9HGZmchQcwUYB0ROFuIIf5Pa2ZbsRW46j9PNYH7L0byQ&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R" rel="nofollow"> Moore Memorial Public Library </a> · Want to learn techniques that will help find those hard to answer genealogy questions? ​This is the event for you! Join us, Friday October 18, as the Genealogy Network of Texas live-streams eight presentations featuring experts from a wide selection of family history research backgrounds. There is something for everyone! For questions or/and to register, contact Theresa Mayfield at Moore Memorial Public Library - 409-643-5977. Schedule of events: 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. U.S. Naturalization: The Records, The Laws and the Impact - Irene B. Walters, Librarian Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center - Discover the history of naturalization laws and requirements in the United States and how this affected your ancestors and their naturalizations. Learn how to utilize naturalization records for genealogical research. 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Genealogy Resources at the Texas General Land Office - Kevin Klaus, Texas General Land Office Research Room Team Leader and Information Specialist - The Texas General Land Office contains a wealth of genealogical resources for anyone researching ancestors that received an original Texas land grant. The collection includes more than 35.5 million documents and over 45,000 maps and sketches, dating back to 1561. Explore the Spanish collection, and grants given under the Republic of Texas with an emphasis on Bounty and Donation grants, the Court of Claims files, and Confederate Scrip Voucher files. Learn how to search the free online database. 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. So You Discovered You Have a Colonial Ancestor. Now What? - Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. - Create a research plan for your colonial ancestor using available records in free and subscription databases. Examine existing law in the time-period, the land process and the probate process. Look for muster and payrolls. Learn how to use the state archives to enhance your search. Of course, it all varies by place and time, so you need to know when and where you are at all times. 11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 12:50 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Getting Started with Your Genealogy - Laura Douglas, Head of Special Collections, Denton Public Library - Are you curious about your family history, just not sure how to start? It may be easier than you think. In this session we will discuss the basic concepts and processes of genealogical research, the first steps in gathering information, how to locate and evaluate records, and how to find free or low-cost training to grow your genealogical skills. 2:25 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. ​Introducing the Retro Tech Lab: Digitally Preserving Family History - Mark Dellenbaugh, MA, MLIS, Genealogy and Local History Librarian at the Arlington Public Library - Learn about APL’s experience of pitching, creating, and operating our new Retro Technology Lab and about personal digital archiving in general. Includes a demonstration of some of the equipment and software used (for converting audio and video tapes, 8mm &amp; Super8 film, photos, negatives, slides, etc. to digital files) interspersed with lessons we’ve learned so far. The presentation concludes with stories of our most memorable patron encounters &amp; heart-warming moments of family memories preserved. 3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. I’ve Found My Irish Immigrant Ancestor. Now What? - Claire Bradley, MA, Director of Irish Studies of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies - Lucky enough to have identified a place of origin for the Irish ancestor? Depending on when the person emigrated, there are several ways to approach your next research avenue. Learn how to begin finding resources available online. We will discuss offline resources in Ireland, what research can be arranged remotely and what must be done in person. Explore planning a research trip to Ireland and how to use DNA test results to enhance your work. 4:35 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. Writing Your Family Story: Learning to Assess and Compile Your Research - Emily Coffman Richardson, Genealogist with Kin Searchers, Director-at- Large, TxSGS - Writing our story and that of our ancestors is truly a key result of a genealogist in the 21st century. The stories need to be written with either our voice or our hands. As genealogists we must get out of the habit of “hunters n’ gatherers” and learn to assess and then compile to write the stories that we are finding. This program will teach you the keys behind these components so that you can move to becoming a researcher and a storyteller. 5:40 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Proven Methods for Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls Leslie Tomlinson, MFA, CG - Learn the skills to advance your research and develop strategies to help you break down those roadblocks in your family research using familiar resources such as Federal census, courthouse records, tax records and passenger list. <a href="tel:4099457202" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=09rXnT_0vbJLOAz00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=09rXnT_0vbJLOAz00" width="1046" height="800" ></a></div></body>

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Moore Memorial Public Library  · Want to learn techniques that will help find those hard to answer genealogy questions?​This is the event for you!Join us, Friday October 18, as the Genealogy Network of Texas live-streams eight presentations featuring experts from a wide selection of family history research backgrounds. There is something for everyone!For questions or/and to register, contact Theresa Mayfield at Moore Memorial Public Library - 409-643-5977.Sched [...]