Lecture starts promptly at 8:00. They typically last an hour, with 15 additional minutes for questions.
Presented By: Michael John Neill
This presentation discusses the full text search at FamilySearch Labs of US land and probate records. The following will be included:
Search techniques and strategies–it is not just about the names.
Tracking your searches – this is crucial.
Organizing and tracking results and located items.
Determining exactly what it is you found.
Downloading images.
Essentials for citation.
About Your Presenter
Michael John Neill has been actively engaged in genealogical research for over thirty years. He writes the popular "Genealogy Tip of the Day" which is hosted on www.genealogytipoftheday.com. Michael has lead research trips to the Family History Library and the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He gives lectures on a variety of genealogical topics and concentrates on research in the Midwestern and upper Southern regions of the United States and several countries in Western Europe. Michael is a former community college mathematics instructor and has a master's degree in mathematics.
How to Join Our Lecture Series
Hybrid meetings are held both in person at the Zion-Benton Public Library and on Zoom.
Accessing the Zoom Meeting
You Must Register to attend this free zoom presentation. Send in an email your first and last name and inform whether you are a member or not, and your email address. Send that email registration to vam1488@gmail.com by the Sunday evening prior to the zoom meeting. You will receive an email back giving you the details to link in to the meeting on Monday. Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins.
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The ZION GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY research materials are housed at the Zion-Benton Public Library for the public's use.
Research assistance Tuesdays from 9-11am by appointment only. Call 847-872-4680 to reserve. Research assistance from a Society volunteer Tuesdays from 7-9pm.
ZGS volunteers hand out materials and encourage library patrons to find out about their ancestors and offer information about ZGS programs and research assistance.
First Wednesday of each month from 1:30-4:30pm at the Zion-Benton Public Library.
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ZGS offers classes relating to genealogical research. If interested, click the link below to send us an email.
Mon - Thu : 9:00AM - 9:00PM Sat : 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sun : 1:00PM - 5:00PM
RESEARCH HELP
Tues: 9:00AM - 11:00AM* Tues: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
* Please contact the library to schedule research assistance.
NEED RESEARCH HELP?
Genealogical research assistance is available by appointment on Tuesdays from 9 am to 11 am, Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm, and 1 pm to 3 pm. To schedule an appointment, call the Zion-Benton Public Library at (847) 872-4680. Bring the information you already have so the volunteer knows what you know and what you want to know.
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