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Courtyard by Marriott 1385 Courtyard Street, Fort Mill, SC, United States -
Genealogical Implications of the Law and Slavery
Courtyard by Marriott 1385 Courtyard Street, Fort Mill, SC, United States -
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Why Standards are for Everyone
Legacy Family Tree WebinarsAdherence to standards is imperative for anyone who endeavors to reach credible genealogical conclusions. The Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)publishes the field’s only comprehensive set of criteria(standards)for evaluating genealogical work products. Significantly, application of the standards set forth in BCG’s publication is not limited to those who aspire to obtain the Certified Genealogist® credential—they are community wide standards used in producing family histories, client reports ,blogs, and other offerings.
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African American Genealogy: Methodology and Strategies
Mid-Continent Pulic LibraryThe lecture will illustrate both methodologies and strategies for meeting the Genealogical Proof Standard when researching families that survived American slavery. The focus on strategies will arm attendees with the tools needed to overcome the challenges of researching during the antebellum period.
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The Value of Transcribing Historical Records
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African American Genealogy – Methods and Strategies
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLGenealogy standards have universal application; however, there are strategies that are particularly useful for researching African American ancestors with roots in the antebellum period who present unique challenges. This webinar will provide an overview of “best practices” for achieving credible results, by providing a conceptual foundation for tackling genealogical issues in any of the historical slave states. Meeting is a hybrid meeting. LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson will be presenting via webinar in the Beech Conference Room in the Florida History and Genealogy Library at the John F. Germany Public Library. Alternately, you can attend via Zoom webinar.
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BCG Skillbuilding: Using Social and Historical Context to Support Indirect Evidence
National Genealogical SocietySession F401
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Researching African Americans in Equity Court Files
National Genealogical SocietySession S202
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Law of Slavery
Institute of Genealogy and Historical ResearchIGHR runs 21-26 July 2024. This presentation will be for the course: Researching African American Ancestors: Government Records and Beyond.
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Citation: Understanding the Material, Knowing Where to Find It
Institute of Genealogy and Historical ResearchThis presentation in for Course 3: Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis.