REMINDER: FREE Webinar From SCGS March 16, 2016 - Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG®, CGL®, FASG, FUGA, FNGS: "Inferential Genealogy: Deducing Ancestors' Identities Indirectly"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 6:00 p.m. PDT

Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG®, CGL®, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

"Inferential Genealogy: Deducing Ancestors' Identities Indirectly"

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https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8196429647073132289

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Participants will learn how to accurately deduce ancestors' identities and many aspects of their lives by digging below "surface information" in genealogical records and by combining information from several sources.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Tom, who has edited the National Genealogical Society Quarterly since 2002, wrote the popular textbook Mastering Genealogical Proof. He started tracing his family history in 1963 and now works full-time as a genealogical researcher, writer, editor, and teacher. He teaches week-long genealogy courses at GRIP, IGHR, and SLIG. Audiences typically leave his lectures understanding that genealogical research can be more challenging than they had thought, but also that it can be much more fun.

HANDOUT

A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

ABOUT THE SCGS JAMBOREE WEBINAR SERIES

A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST

The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge. Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html

JOIN SCGS TODAY

Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com.

FREE Webinar From SCGS March 16,2016 - Thomas Wright Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS: "Inferential Genealogy:Deducing Ancestors' Identities Indirectly"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 6:00 p.m. PDT

Thomas Wright Jones, Ph.D., CG, FASG, FUG, FNGS

"Inferential Genealogy: Deducing Ancestors' Identities Indirectly"

Join us! 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8196429647073132289

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Participants will learn how to accurately deduce ancestors' identities and many aspects of their lives by digging below "surface information" in genealogical records and by combining information from several sources.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Tom, who has edited the National Genealogical Society Quarterly since 2002, wrote the popular textbook Mastering Genealogical Proof. He started tracing his family history in 1963 and now works full-time as a genealogical researcher, writer, editor, and teacher. He teaches week-long genealogy courses at GRIP, IGHR, and SLIG. Audiences typically leave his lectures understanding that genealogical research can be more challenging than they had thought, but also that it can be much more fun.

HANDOUT

A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

ABOUT THE SCGS JAMBOREE WEBINAR SERIES

A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST

The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge. Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html

JOIN SCGS TODAY

Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com.

Jamboree 2016 Speaker Spotlight: Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS, who has edited the National Genealogical Society Quarterly since 2002, wrote the popular textbook Mastering Genealogical Proof. He started tracing his family history in 1963 and now works full-time as a genealogical researcher, writer, editor, and teacher. He teaches week-long genealogy courses at GRIP, IGHR, and SLIG. Audiences typically leave his lectures understanding that genealogical research can be more challenging than they had thought, but also that it can be much more fun.

Thursday, June 2, 2016  3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
TH022   Using Autosomal DNA to Solve a Family Mystery
A case study shows how targeted testing identified father and grandparents of New York–born siblings in the 1820s. It addresses locating testees, interpreting results, and using them with other research to answer a specific question. Level: Int.

Friday, June 3, 2016  1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
FR009   Getting Beyond the Bare Bones: Reconstructing Your Ancestors' Lives
Attendees will learn how to extract information from frequently used genealogical sources and to organize it to create biographies that bring ancestors to life. Level: Int., Adv.

Saturday, June 4, 2016  11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SA027   Organizing Evidence to Overcome Record Shortages 
Genealogists often are frustrated when surviving records specify no relationships. Using a jigsaw-puzzle analogy, a case study demonstrates six steps attendees can use to bypass record shortages and identify ancestors successfully. Level: All.

Saturday, June 4, 2016  3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SA037   Maximizing Your Use of Evidence
Analyzing and comparing sources goes beyond believing what surface information says. The resulting evidence solves simple and complex genealogical problems. Examples show how to discover layers of evidence and use it to advance lineages. Level: All.

To register, visit our website

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2016
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7247

Jamboree 2015 - Meet the Headliners: Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

Dr. Thomas W. Jones is an award-winning genealogical author, editor, educator, and researcher who is board certified.  He focuses on genealogical methods and solutions to challenging research problems.  Although he has solved genealogical problems in most American states and five European countries, he specializes in Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Northern Ireland, and Virginia.  He teaches in Boston University's Genealogical Research Certificate Program and coordinates courses at GRIP, IGHR, and SLIG institutes.

Since 1997 Tom has been a regular speaker at FGS, NGS, and regional, state, local, and international genealogical society conferences and workshops.  Since 2002 he has co-edited the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, and he is the author of the textbook/workbook Mastering Genealogical Proof.

FR-E Friday June 5, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Workshop
Documenting a Respectable Family History: Guidelines, Not Rules
Document family history research, including online resources and DNA test results.
3 1/2 hour workshop.  Additional registration and fees apply. Limited to 40 attendees.

FR012 Friday June 4, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Jones Jinx: Tracing Common Surnames
This case study will explain how missing, erroneous, and altered records were overcome to identify the parents of an orphan named Jones.  The example will demonstrate research principles others can use to solve common surname problems.

FR031 Friday June 5, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Debunking Misleading Records
Genealogical sources of all kinds contain errors, both accidental and intentional, that mislead. Standard tests expose the errors, helping researchers make correct conclusions.

FR037 Friday June 5, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Friday Banquet.
How Genealogy Hasn't Changed in Fifty Years
A lighthearted look back at personal research since the 1960's and its lessons for today.

SA003 Saturday June 6, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Can a Complex Research Problem be Solved Solely Online?
Step by step, attendees will suggest online sources and research strategies for tracing an ancestor who seems to disappear and reappear.  The interactive case study will show both how such cases can be solved online and the limits of material online today.

Genealogy Jamboree - Special Event Meals

The Jamboree Committee proudly announces the special event meals that will be held during this year's Genetic Genealogy: DNA Day Plus! and Genealogy Jamboree.

The Jamboree breakfasts and banquets and the DNA luncheon require special registration and an additional fee. Menus will be posted online. Please let us know if you need a vegetarian meal.

If you have already registered for Jamboree, you can add meals to your order at any time through the online shopping cart or by filling out the registration form. Here is a link to purchase meals online through the shopping cart. 


Early-bird registration closes on 30 April, 2015. Discounts are also available for SCGS members.

Genetic Genealogy: DNA Day Plus! - June 4, 2015 
Thursday Luncheon - 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chris Schauble, KTLA Morning News Anchor and Adoptee.
"Family Found!” An adopted multi-ethnic TV newsman delves into his DNA and discovers his biological family.

Friday Banquet - 7:30 p.m.
Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS
“How Genealogy Hasn't Changed in the Past Fifty Years” - A lighthearted look back at personal research since the 1960s and its lessons for today. Tom Jones is an award-winning genealogical author, editor, educator, and researcher who is board certified. He focuses on genealogical methods and solutions to challenging research problems. Jamboree attendees are indeed fortunate to hear one of the world’s leading genealogists and an exceptional speaker.

Saturday Breakfast - 7:00 a.m.
Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Grant
Sheila Benedict - “California Historic Missions.” 
There are twenty-one historic California Missions. Their records are invaluable to assist locating pioneer, Spanish, and Mexican surnames and the records archived in these Missions. Sheila is the part-time archivist at Old Mission Santa Inés and is self-employed as a forensic and family genealogist.

Saturday Banquet - 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Michael D. Lacopo - “Hoosier Daddy - LIVE!”
Michael Lacopo, a veterinarian turned professional genealogist, keeps the online community begging for each new installment of his blog, “Hoosier Daddy,” which relates the compelling story of the search for his past. His engaging storytelling skill and infuriating cliffhangers have moved his blog to the top of the “must read” list. Before you hear the story first hand from Michael, do yourself a favor. Read his blog in advance and be sure to start with the first post http://roots4u.blogspot.com/2014/02/in-beginning.html.

Sunday Breakfast - 7:00 a.m.
Alice Kane - “Start Your Day Fresh with Essential Research Skills”
Whether a newbie or advanced researcher, a review of the basics may spark a new idea or recall an open to-do item. Wake your body with breakfast and your mind with research techniques. Alice Kane, a Chinese American native Bostonian, assists NEHGS researchers in using available resources and in learning research strategies to find elusive ancestors. Sponsored by American Ancestors at New England Historic Genealogical Society.