Patti Gillespie
I’ve Got—Or I’m Getting—My DNA Report: Now What Do I Do? (Beginner)
Lancaster Veterans' Memorial Library 1600 Veterans' Memorial Pkwy, Lancaster, Lancaster, TexasPresented from a non-genetic genealogist point of view, this presentation explains in a fun and visual way how to choose a test, a company, what to do while waiting for the report, and how to maximize the report results. This session will be helpful for beginners.
FamilySearch: Finding What You Need and What You Didn’t Know You Wanted
Before Ancestry there was FamilySearch—and FamilySearch continues today as a thriving and consistently updated website for researchers. While many researchers are fond of FamilySearch Wiki and the main research page, this presentation focuses on the hidden gems within the wonderful research world of the FamilySearch indexed and unindexed digitized records.
Find A Grave: Friend, Foe, or Both?
Cemetery research will never be the same because of the wealth of information on Find A Grave. The benefits and rewards of this information, however, may not outweigh the drawbacks and pitfalls found there. This presentation will evaluate the information for accuracy found on Find A Grave while telling stories concerning the spotlighted individuals.
Finding Our Scottish Immigrant’s Home with American Documents
Fort Worth History Center 501 E. Bolt, Fort Worth, TXRobert Gillespie, husband, father, and miner emigrated to the United States in 1869. This presentation concentrates on looking for American sources and sites to find Robert and Robert's family’s home in Scotland.
Taking A Genealogy Trip: Ready, Set, Let’s Go!
Robson Ranch Clubhouse 9400 Ed Robson Blvd, Denton, TXGenealogy trips can be “the bomb”—or they can bomb. An unsuccessful trip can most often be prevented by following the steps, cautions, and counsel in this presentation. A fun and lively presentation with stories of personal disasters and serendipity, this is a great way to get ready for that first (or many) genealogy research trip.