October 12, 2019
Jen Baldwin – Ancestral Journeys
Meet Jen Baldwin
Jen Baldwin has been working in the realm of professional genealogy since 2010 but has been pursuing her family history since she was ten years old, enjoying her grandmother’s stories – and her cookies. She is currently the Data Acquisition Manager, North America for Findmypast. Jen lectures, writes, and consults on a variety of genealogy and social media related topics, and was part of the research team for Genealogy Roadshow, season two on PBS. Her research focus generally tends towards the Western United States – especially the Gold Rush era – and fraternal societies. She is the author of course materials for the National Institute of Genealogical Studies and numerous Legacy QuickGuides. She is a proud volunteer for the Federation of Genealogical Societies, serving as a Board Member and Education Chair, and the Larimer County Genealogical Society (CO).
Sessions
- They Became American: Our Ancestor’s Naturalization
Explore the records of the Naturalization process in America, and see the many benefits of using these materials for your family history. - One Place Studies: Examining the Details of your Ancestor’s Community
Many of us are entirely focused on names; so it may be time to consider the place instead. A One Place Study (OPS) can give you a more complete view of your family, their day-to-day life, and open opportunities for new areas of research and discovery. - Go Back to School: Utilizing University Resources
The local college or university can be one of your best tools for family history research. What they offer, how they are interconnected and how you can access these materials will all be covered in this lecture, as well as examples of using some of the unexpected or untraditional genealogical resources. - Digging for Details: Getting the Full Story
Creating your family story is more than just locating the records; it’s learning to evaluate each record for every single clue. From the standard death certificate to PERSI and JSTOR, learn to capture every detail and take advantage of them in your research.
Schedule
- Registration – 9:30-10:00a (Registrants may enter the library at 9:30 am. If you are arriving by car, the parking garage will open prior to 9:30 am. If you are arriving at street level, enter at the main entrance off Young Street.)
- Opening remarks – 10:00-10:15a
- Lecture 1 – 10:15-11:25a
- Break – 11:25-11:45a
- Lecture 2 – 11:45-12:55p
- Lunch – 12:55-1:55p
- Door Prizes – 1:55-2:05p
- Lecture 3 – 2:05-3:15p
- Break – 3:15-3:35p
- Lecture 4 – 3:35-4:50p
- Closing – 4:50-4:50p
Registration
- Cutoff for early bird registration is Sunday night, Oct 6, 2019
- Cutoff for online registration is Wednesday night, Oct 9, 2019
- Walk-in registrations on Saturday are welcome:
- Cash or check only (no credit card payments will be accepted)
- Printed Syllabus availability is limited
- Lunches will not be provided: please plan to eat locally or bring your lunch.
Directions
- The Dallas Public Library website has information on public transportation.
- Get directions from Google Maps
Cost
Parking is included. Lunch is provided at an additional charge.
| By October 6 | After October 6 | |
| Member: | $60 | $70 |
| Non-Member: | $70 | $80 |
| Student:* *with valid student ID | $50 | $60 |
| Lunch: | $12 | $12 |
Lunch choices include:
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Refund Policy
Requests for refunds made prior to the early-bird cutoff date (Sept 29, 2019) will be granted (less a $10 handling fee). No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the published Early Bird Cutoff Date (although we will provide a copy of the syllabus).
