30 September 2019

Genealogy Day at the Schenectady County Historical Society

The Schenectady Historical Society (SCHS) is hosting its annual genealogy day in October. Three speakers will present on various topics during the day and in the afternoon the the society library will be open for research. Details are below.

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 
Time: 9am-2pm at SCHS, 32 Washington Ave 
Cost: $8.00

Schedule:
9-10:15am
“Complex Evidence: Untangling Multiple, Same-Name Individuals” Presented by Judith Herbert, Certified Genealogist®
You’ve found a John Smith in your ancestry and the question becomes, “Which of the possible John Smiths is my John Smith?” The lecture will provide tools and techniques for separating persons of the same name in an area, to ensure that researchers are locking on to the correct individual. Strategies for planning and conducting a surname study will be covered, as well tips for making sure all possible sources have been consulted, which could help to identify the right John Smith.


10:15-11:30am
“Patching Families Together Through Land Records” 
Presented by Tina Post
When genealogists hit brick walls it’s not fun. Land records can provide the clues necessary to put stymied research on track again. This presentation will provide examples of how relationships can be gleaned using deeds, bounty lands and land grants. In addition, platting will be discussed as a means of creating more leads to investigate.


11:30-12:45am
“Gravestone Conservation for the Genealogist” 
Presented by Christopher White
Have you ever seen that unreadable gravestone or that toppled monument and wondered what can I do to address its condition? There is a correct way and a wrong way to remedy that gravestone.


12:45-2pm
Research in the Library


The Schenectady County Historical Society is located at
32 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305

Phone: 518.374.0263
Web: www.schenectadyhistorical.org

Hours: M-F, 9AM-5PM & SAT, 10AM-2PM
Admission: $5; children, students (w/ID), and SCHS members are free




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