Wow, what a conference! The Butler Center hosted Lisa Louise Cooke, owner of www.genealogygems.com. Lisa has a lot of experience doing Family History research and was an excellent presenter.
There were four presentations today:
- Ultimate Google Search Strategies
- Get the Scoop on Your Ancestors with Newspapers
- How to Use Google Earth for Genealogy
- How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case
Each presentation was informative and exciting. But really the best part was how excited we became thinking about how we would use the new information.
Even with my experience doing google searches I learned a few things from Lisa. I also hadn't thought about all of the great things you can find in historical newspapers. Google Earth, WOW! I have used it in the past but things have changed. I encourage you to download and install the Pro Version of Google Earth (FREE). Lisa has a video presentation on how to use Google Earth for Genealogy. I encourage you to check it out. Finally, Lisa led us down the path to opening up those cold cases, you know those stuck points on your family tree. Sometimes they are called brick walls. The point is we all get stuck sometimes and Lisa had 12 suggestions to break through and get the information you need.
One of the first ways we are using Lisa's instruction today is by creating this blog. We hope to share with you the adventures we have as we learn more things and find our ancestors. We will share what we learn and maybe even provide some answers you might have.
Happy Hunting!
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