2026
Date & Time, Presentation Title, Host/Location (Please note the time zone!)
January
14 Jan (Wed) 5:30 PM CST, InDEED, Your Ancestor's Land Records Are Useful in Genealogy Research, 3M Club Genealogy Club, restricted attendance for 3M employees
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How useful are deeds in answering questions about a person's life and adding depth and understanding to your family history? Can you locate an ancestor's land on a modern map? Could that process help you discover a long-forgotten burial site or home place? In this one-hour case study presentation, you will hear of the ups and downs of genealogy research as we explore the surprises hidden in one man's land purchases. We will learn little-known details of his life's story, which are only revealed when land records are combined with area history and context.
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22 Jan (Thu) 1:00 PM CST / 11: AM PST, A New Strategy for Brick Walls, Heritage Quest Research Library, link to registration info
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Ever feel like you are engulfed by a pile of research? Do you ever think, “If I could just get organized, I could solve this mystery?” If so, this presentation is for you! This session explains why complex genealogy problems feel overwhelming and how to overcome it through a new way of organizing. You will see a technique that:
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handles information in a new way to see more links and relationships
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allows you to see all your research at one glance
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organizes your research for you (yes, really!)
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simplifies all the data
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shows you any gaps, errors, and conflicts
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automatically creates a narrative outline (and eliminates writers’ block!)
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helps you plan and brainstorm your way to success
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February
9 Feb (Mon) 6:00 PM CST , Using Collateral Relatives & Cluster Research to Solve Genealogy Problems, Heritage Seekers, info about how to register is in the 3rd paragraph on the Heritage Seekers home page (linked here)
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When you exhaust all known records for an ancestor, it is time to look elsewhere. It seems counter-intuitive, but researching other people is a great way to find answers about your ancestor. This presentation will tell you how to implement this research strategy to make you more successful!
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