GENEALOGY IN THE SUNSHINE - MARCH 2015 (all afternoon events are in the Fitness Centre next to the tennis courts)

 

SUNDAY   

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

2.00-2.10

 

Introduction

Peter Calver

Introduction

Peter Calver

Introduction

Peter Calver

Introduction

Peter Calver

Introduction

Peter Calver

2.10-3.00

 I'm stuck - some ideas and techniques

Else Churchill

My ancestor was on the census - well, they should have been!

John Hanson

I've got my Y-DNA and mtDNA results now what do I do?

Debbie Kennett

Finding Amelia

Donna Fraser & Dr Donald Davis

Mapping your ancestors

John Hanson

3.10-4.00

Seeing the census with new eyes - comparing primary and secondary sources

Dr Donald Davis

I've got my Family Finder results - what do I do now?

Debbie Kennett

Did DNA prove the skeleton under the Leicester car park was Richard III?

John D Reid

Divorced, Bigamist, Bereaved - Interpreting your ancestors' second marriages

Prof Rebecca Probert

17th century sources & strategies

Else Churchill

4.00-4.20

4pm Registration (Delegates & speakers only)

4.45pm Wine and nibbles: please bring a suitable glass

(All are welcome including non-participating companions)

Tea/coffee break

Tea/coffee break

Tea/coffee break

Tea/coffee break

Tea/coffee break

4.20-5.10

Getting the best from FamilySearch

John Hanson

Probate sources for genealogists

Else Churchill

Sex, illegitimacy & cohabitation

Prof Rebecca Probert

Surname searching: finding pedigrees online & at the Society of Genealogists

Else Churchill

 

The Mount Stewart Murder - Scotland's longest unsolved murder case

Chris Paton

5.20-6.10

Scottish marriage

Chris Paton

Irish land records

Chris Paton

5.20-5.40

Any questions?

Scottish land and house records

Chris Paton

The Life and Times of an Army Wife in the Peninsular War

Prof Rebecca Probert

6.10-6.30

 

Any questions?

Any questions?

6pm-8pm

Drinks at O Farol restaurant - a chance to meet some of the owners

- your companions are welcome to join us

- everyone please wear your name badges

(20% discount on all drinks)

Any questions?

Closing session

EVENING

 

 

7.15pm Safari Supper

7.15pm Safari Supper

7pm for 7.30pm

 End of course dinner at O Farol restaurant

Morning sessions in Kid's Club

 

The Genealogical Proof Standard - discussion led by Else Churchill, John Hanson, Debbie Kennett and John D Reid

Introduction to DNA for Beginners - Debbie Kennett

Followed by

DNA advice session for beginners led by Debbie Kennett

 

Researching Second World War British Child Evacuees to Canada (20 mins) - John D Reid

 

Followed by

Marriage Law for Genealogists - Professor Rebecca Probert

 

 

Writing family history articles - Chris Paton

Followed by

 

One-name & One-Place Studies - John Hanson

 

 

Finding English Emigrants to Canada and Their Descendants - John D Reid

 

 

Informal advice sessions around the pool - days and times to be arranged according to weather and availability of speakers