The speaker will provide an overview of the probate process in the antebellum South, and a framework for analyzing estate files to identify enslaved research subjects. Sponsored by North Hills Genealogists.
Have you hit a roadblock in your genealogy research? Join our online ZOOM meeting to ask our panel of professional genealogists for advice and guidance to find solutions.
LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGLSM: African American Genealogy: Using Probate Records (11:00am CDT) October 9, 2020
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Reconstructing the lineage of enslaved ancestors is a process that presents unique challenges, due to the involuntary separations that severed family ties and records that rarely identified the enslaved by surnames. Learn from nationally renowned guest speaker LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson to apply DNA standards to test results to establish genealogical proof of a genetic relationship.
The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in conjunction with the Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) Education Committee present Live Webinar from 3:00-4:30 PM EST. “A Case Study Using DNA to Corroborate a Family's Oral Tradition” including accuracy, completeness, and depth of each pedigree included in the analysis; and the possibility of more than one common ancestor for each pair of DNA test-takers. The presenter is LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGL(SM) President, Board for Certification of Genealogists, LabGarrettGenealogy.com. In this webinar, she will provide information needed to make sound decisions on when DNA tests can or should be used in genealogical research, and how to meet the DNA-specific genealogy standards for accuracy and completeness. Session will include an overview of available direct-to-consumer tests, a discussion of the elements of a targeted testing plan, and information about analyzing DNA test results.
Genealogical proof requires the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research, preferably using original records. The emphasis on original sources means that the interpretation of handwritten records is an essential skill for genealogists. Using a variety of pre-20th century American documents, this lecture provides useful tips on the creation of a transcription—the first step in analyzing a handwritten document—and an abstract. This lecture is a part of NYG&B’s Day of Giving Back, four unique sessions held on Giving Tuesday (December 1, 2020). Sessions will stream live on the NYG&B’s website and Facebook page on December 1, 2020, from 4–8 pm EST. All are welcome (no registration is necessary).
In-Depth African American Genealogy coordinated by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG, CGL will provide a foundational overview of the records and strategies needed to research African American ancestors. Researching enslaved families in the antebellum era and strategies for West India research will be included in the course. Other instructors include: Deborah A. Abbott, PhD Michael G. Hait, CG, CGL Nancy A. Peters, CG, CGL Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL Diane M. Warmsley Scott Wilds, CG Ari Wilkins SLIG 2021 will be held virtually. Registration will open August 8, 2020.
SLIG Wrap-up Event and Keynote 2021
