By Patti Lee Hobbs, CG

Because ancestors created the most records in the places they lived, the local county courthouse possibly holds the answers to your genealogical questions. Not only can the records directly or indirectly identify familial relationships, but they also help us to dig deeper—beyond vital events—to learn more about our ancestors. This session describes types of courthouse records, how to access them, and what you can expect to find. 

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Join OGS member Taylor Baldwin as she explores the vast array of features and records that Ancestry has to offer. Taylor will explain how to find frequently used genealogical records using Ancestry's search feature and catalog and the differences between Ancestry editions.

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SRetired St. Louis County Library Local History and Genealogy reference librarian Larry Franke will explain reasons for coroner investigation of a death and what types of records are generated by the investigation.  We will look at parts of a few actual coroners’ records as examples. 

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City directories can often give more information than the obvious. Your ancestors didn't have to be city dwellers to appear in directories; they can also be found in directories for small towns and even counties. Join OGS member Cheryl Braswell as she explains how city directories can provide rich details about our ancestors' lives and how you can locate them. 

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In recent years clustering DNA matches has become very popular. The first part of this presentation will describe what clustering is and why it can be helpful to your analysis. Next the various elements of the cluster will be explained, as well as the various types of cluster analyses and their uses. Finally examples of using clusters and their applications to research will be examined. 

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Learn from Melissa Barker, Houston County, Tennessee, archivist, the best practices for preserving your ancestor’s textiles and handmade items. Everything from Grandma's quilt, that old christening gown, your dad's letterman jacket, and military uniforms. These textiles and handmade items need special care and consideration when it comes to preservation and storage.

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Learn from John Rosenhammer, local member of OGS. He will show some places on the internet to find more information to expand your genealogical history.

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