I just returned from the 2011 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference in Columbus, Ohio. I presented three sessions, saw many friends and colleagues, learned some from other attendees, and most of all, came away with a smile. When I present genealogy lectures I also receive education. As soon as I work on a handout and lecture […]
I have presented all-day seminars or lectured at genealogy conferences or institutes in 32 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia. South Carolina is included in that number but that won’t be factual until May for the NGS Conference in Charleston. So far, I have not had the opportunity to do such presentations in 18 […]
I hope to see some of my blog readers at these events where I am presenting this week. Monday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m. for the Anoka County Genealogical Society at Coon Rapids United Methodist Church, 10506 Hanson Boulevard NW. The topic is “The WPA Era: What it Created for Genealogists.” Saturday, November 6th, all day […]
I just returned from a great weekend in Portland where I presented an all day seminar for the Genealogical Forum of Oregon. The audience was attentive and the folks who got me from one place to another treated me so wonderfully. I thank Connie, Leslie, April, Gerry, Tom, Jeanette, and all the others who did […]
I am currently booking my speaking services for 2011 genealogical, ethnic, and historical society events. I also enjoy speaking for family, reunion, civic, church, and other groups. I don’t book for every week, but do have plenty of available dates for 2011. A few inquiries about 2012 events have already been received. My presentations are […]
If you live in the Portland, Oregon, area please come visit me on October 23rd, 2010. I will be presenting four lectures for the Genealogical Forum of Oregon at the Elks Lodge in Milwaukie, Oregon. I look forward to being in that beautiful area again and with the friendly members and friends of the GFO. […]
On September 18th, 2010 I will be appearing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I am doing a day-long Genealogy Workshop (9:30 – 4:00) for the Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Center. The day is sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust. It will be held at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133, (918) 250-7307. […]
Immigration and roots across the Atlantic are themes of the annual MGS Family History Fair that will be held April 17 at the MGS Library and Research Center in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. Anduin Wilhide of the University of Minnesota’s Immigration History Research Center will give the keynote talk on 19th Century immigration. Afterward, an experienced researcher will lead discussions […]
Don’t forget to watch the show tonight (7 central, 8 east and west coasts) as Mathew Broderick’s family history is covered.. I might miss it live as I will be having dinner with some members of the Monroe County Genealogical Society in Michigan. I am presenting a seminar on Saturday at the Monroe County Community […]
If you live in or near Monroe, Michigan I invite you to attend an all day seminar I am presenting for the Genealogical Society of Monroe County, Michigan. Monroe is located in the southeastern tip of Michigan. The date is March 27th. For more information and registration details, please request the flyer as an email […]