Genealogy Workshop: Born in Two Places? Solving Conflicting Evidence

Program Type:

Presentation, Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult
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Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!

Anyone who delves into their family history soon discovers a common frustration: records don’t always tell the same story. Names diverge, dates contradict, place names don’t make sense. When the paper trail splits in two, how do you decide which path leads to the truth? Fortunately, there are a handful of effective strategies that can help you sift through the inconsistencies and find the facts about your ancestors.

No registration required! Just drop in.

About the Presenter
For nearly three decades, B.J. Jamieson has pursued the stories hidden in her family tree, with research adventures that have taken her from local archives to Scotland and Ireland. She has been helping others track down their wayward relatives for almost as long. Along the way, she has earned graduate degrees in both library science and genealogy to improve her research skills.