American Ancestors is Coming to Chicago!
Family History Refresh: How to Become a Better Researcher, July 9, 2022 8:00AM

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American Ancestors is Coming to Chicago!
Family History Refresh: How to Become a Better Researcher

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The Newberry Library, 60 W Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Cost: $125; includes 5 lectures and luncheon

Take your research skills to the next level! This in-person seminar will set you on the right path to getting the most out of your family history research and teach you how to tackle brick walls like a pro. From the basics of research and organization to a deep dive into cluster research, this special event is perfect for family historians in any stage of research.

Schedule:

9:00 a.m.: Check-in, coffee and tea
9:30 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions
10:00 a.m.: The Basics, Melanie McComb
11:00 a.m.: Taking Action: How to Create a Research Plan,Hallie Borstel
12:00 p.m.: Lunch (included)
1:15 p.m.: Using Extended Family to Circumnavigate a Brick Wall, Melanie McComb
2:15 p.m.: Broadening Your Scope: Employing Ancestral Associates and Neighbors in Your Research, Hallie Borstel
3:15 p.m.: Break
3:30 p.m.: Putting it All Together: Making Your Case and Drawing Conclusions, Melanie McComb
4:30 p.m.: Conclude

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