Presentations
Available Presentations
I offer a variety of genealogy presentations for your library, society, or even your Family reunion. I can also customize a presentation to fit your needs. If you have a special presentation in mind or are interested in one of the current presentations or new presentations please feel free to inquire.
Online presentations are availale.
Honorarium based on venue. Travel expenses may be applied.
All lectures are accompanied with Power Point presentations unless otherwise requested. Syllabus available for all presentations $2.00 per copy, also available in PDF format (cost based on venue) for venue reproduction.
See examp of available presentations below.
available presentations
Probate Records; Proof of life, After life
Probate Records; Proof of life, After life
Probate Records; Proof of life, After life
Understanding types of probate records and definitions of common probate terms will help put together the life of your ancestors after their life.
Patents and Deeds: Ancestral Footprints
Probate Records; Proof of life, After life
Probate Records; Proof of life, After life
Understanding the difference and knowing how to apply some of the features of each document can unlock family secrets not recorded anywhere else.
Zane's Trace: A New Road in a new Country
Probate Records; Proof of life, After life
Zane's Trace: A New Road in a new Country
A look at the inception, route, and migration of Zane's Trace. The first Government sanctioned road in the Northwest Territory had its challenges.
Lineage Societies: It starts with one
Early Migration routes of the Old Northwest Territory
Zane's Trace: A New Road in a new Country
Considerations for a successful Lineage Society Application.
Early Migration routes of the Old Northwest Territory
Early Migration routes of the Old Northwest Territory
Early Migration routes of the Old Northwest Territory
From the Great Lakes to the Ohio River. The roads and tributaries in between.
Map reading for Genealogists: When North isn't
Early Migration routes of the Old Northwest Territory
Early Migration routes of the Old Northwest Territory
Understanding terminology found in deeds, patents, and surveys. Locating old properties on new maps.
Land Acts that defined the United States
Combining land and probate records to get the full story.
Combining land and probate records to get the full story.
From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, Land acts defined and dictated everything from our Constitution to our migration and settlement.
Combining land and probate records to get the full story.
Combining land and probate records to get the full story.
Combining land and probate records to get the full story.
Sometimes Land records lead to unknown probate records and sometimes probate records contain land records that were never filed!
Using Maps and Platting Land for Genealogy
Combining land and probate records to get the full story.
Using Maps and Platting Land for Genealogy
Platting your ancestors land can help answer questions and add needed context to your family story. It is much easier than you may think!
Using Maps in Genealogy
Using Maps in Genealogy
Using Maps and Platting Land for Genealogy
Have you've gathered as many facts about your family history as possible? Turn to maps to uncover more specific information or to solve historical mysteries.