OCTOBER 14-15: IGS Fall Conference. Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa. Featured speaker: Billie Stone Fogarty.
A professional genealogist and former history teacher with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees, Billie now devotes her time to infecting others with her love for history up close and personal – family history! She lectures regularly and teaches genealogy each semester in adult continuing education courses. She is author of Guidebook to Researching My Family Tree.
Lecture topics:
Proving Indian Ancestry: Grandma said we were Indian so how do I prove it?
Women in Colonial America: Difficulty finding your female ancestors?
Discovering a National Treasure: The Indian Archives
Share Your Research Without Putting Your Relatives to Sleep
Land Runs, Lotteries, and Homesteading: Settlement American Style
How Do I Keep All This Stuff Straight: Organizing Your Research
Trail of Tears to Indian Territory: There was not just one ―Trail of Tears.
Write It Or Lose It: Preserving Your Family’s History
Visit the IGS office or website: http://www.iowagenealogy.org for registration information.
For more information about any IGS programs, or to register for classes, contact IGS: 515-276-0287; igs@iowagenealogy.org. Website: http://www.iowagenealogy.org
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