Jewell Lorentz Dunn, MBA
Her blog

March 18th, 2012 at the GFO

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Topics:

1. German towns and how to locate them — Using maps and gazetteers to pinpoint a town's location in present and former German lands.
2. Using unconventional records to find an ancestral German village — Overlooked records at home which are a treasure of possible clues to finding an ancestral village.

J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA
His blog

April 21st, 2012

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Topics:

1. Finding Your Landless Ancestors — Since land is the key in many ancestral discoveries, tracking those individuals who did not own land often becomes a daunting task. Learn to use Trust Deed Chattels and Tax Release Books to help locate those individuals without deeds and estates.
2. Smith vs. Jones, et al., A Closer Look at Court Records — When facts must be proven in court, many documents may be created. In court, relationships are proven and circumstances stated. Learn how to find these court records and how to use them effectively.
3. Dower, Dowry, and Detinue: Women and Their Men’s Property — Understanding how the legal system looked at our female ancestors is essential to following their records. Learn the terminology, the record types and strategies for finding the answers.
4. Is It Really Online? Finding and Using Original Sources at Home or Library — Take advantage of new online resources while developing your research skills. Learn about simple techniques that can improve your methodology and accomplishment.