LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson: Author | Teacher | Certified Genealogical Lecturer ℠ | Certified Genealogist® | Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists

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African American Genealogy

Join genealogist LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson for an insightful presentation on the unique approaches and strategies for researching African American ancestry. This lecture will explore key historical and legal developments that have generated valuable genealogical records, particularly for individuals of African descent with roots in the antebellum period. You'll also receive methodological insights and research tips that will provide a solid foundation for tackling your research in any of the former slave states. *Registration required. This is a virtual event.

AAHGS Journal Author’s Forum

Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library 7420 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC

LaBrenda will discuss the historical and sociological context of the killing of a teenaged ancestor in 1919.

The Importance of Developing Research Plans

Rootstech

Planning researches is an essential step in the process of meeting the first component of the Genealogical Proof Standard: "reasonably exhaustive research." This session will hep attendees to identify logical sources and efficiently prioritize research steps. Those coming to this session would benefit from understanding the elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard as well as bringing a laptop to the session. This is a virtual presentation.

Using Indirect Evidence to Identify Enslaved Parents

Rootstech

Genealogy standards have universal application and this session is based on a ase study that illustrates how these standards can be met in where there is a dearth of direct evidence. This is a virtual event.

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