“Migration – Knowing Why Will Help You Learn the Who, When and Where”
This lecture outlines and demonstrates the value of understanding the fundamental motives for migration, immigration, and emigration. Also addressed are the laws, economics and customs for people moving from one place to another, plus where to find sources.
by John Wylie
“Church Records, Where Are They?”
British Research
by Jeanette Hurst
Jeanette Hurst has a Ph.D. in history from Cornell University, and has taught at UT Dallas and the University of Dallas for many years. She began researching her U.S. and English ancestors about fifteen years ago and has been at it ever since. Besides working at the Plano Family History Center, she gives presentations on various genealogical topics.
A Century of Texas Immigration 1820-1920
by Richard Monroe
Richard Monroe will speak about what motivated the settlers to come to Texas, the problems they had, why they moved on (if they did), and what they brought to Texas in the way of culture, innovation, skills, and politics.
“German Research”
This lecture will include: How to find your German ancestor’s town of origin; how to find your German ancestor who didn’t live in present-day Germany; how to use American and German record sources; how to use gazetteers and maps to locate your ancestral town; how to decipher German script and name variations.
by Davideen Demske
Davideen is from Coppell, Texas and has given seminars at the Lewisville Stake Family History Fair. She has served on the staff of the Lewisville Family History Center and is currently a staff member at the Carrollton Family Center. She holds an M.A. in industrial relations and a J.D. in law.