Before Ancestry, there was FamilySearch—and FamilySearch continues today as a thriving and regularly updated website for researchers. While many researchers are fond of FamilySearch Wiki and many are fond of the main research page, this presentation focuses on the hidden gems of the wonderful research world of the FamilySearch unindexed but digitized records.  

Are you looking for context and documentation?  Do you have an ancestor that seems to have slipped between the cracks? Then these Texas gems hidden away in our county courthouses may hold an answer for you. This presentation features 2 touching stories of Texans, and also abundant examples of useful assorted documents found within Miscellaneous […]

This session focuses on the differences between sources, information, and evidence while introducing key research techniques. Participants will learn to identify and evaluate different types of records, analyze evidence to answer research questions, and create rudimentary citations. The session includes guidance on using online tools for citation formatting.