Both genealogy and role-playing games are, at their core, centered on storytelling. And the
more effort put into the work, the more one gets out of it. In both cases it is useful to put one’s self into the mindset of the individual: what was their occupation,
their background, their faith and motivations, their possessions, their friends and allies? In short, who
were they in relation to the world around them?

Many African American researchers struggle to break through the brick wall of slavery. This presentation looks at techniques to identify slave-owners through the use of land, probate and court records.

How did your family get from Europe to the Prairies? Why did your ancestors migrate through Canada? What clues can be found in records to track your ancestor's migration? Why did so many Quebeckers leave the province during the 1800s? What was so appealing about the Prairie Provinces?

An introduction to basic church and civil records available from Bavaria for all denominations (Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish), as well as where they could be found (online or in archives).

How do you know if the facts you’ve uncovered are correct? How do you avoid attaching somebody else’s ancestors to your family tree?

This lecture will look at the history of genealogical societies, discuss the "Top 10" reasons to join a society, and discuss the three societies every family historian needs to join.