Judy G. Russell
What part of your genealogical education would you like to elevate this year? If it is advanced methodology, check out the courses we are offering in 2020: Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogy, Coordinator: Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL Applying Standards to Appraise Genealogical Work, Coordinator: Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG Meeting Standards: Using […]
Students in Advanced Genealogical Methods will learn how to assemble and use evidence to rediscover ancestral origins, identities, and relationships that have been forgotten over the passage of time. The course will address advanced use of evidence derived from a variety of genealogical sources and will explore research techniques for populations for which the usual […]
The ability to transform an initial concept to a full-fledged presentation delivered in front of an audience might seem like a daunting adventure for many professionals. This interactive course is ideal for existing speakers seeking to brush up on their skills and expand their portfolios and anyone seeking to explore how public speaking might align […]
Many skilled genealogists with excellent analysis and correlation skills have trouble communicating their thought processes and presenting evidence in writing. Students in this course will overcome these roadblocks and gain essential skills needed to convey complex concepts in genealogical work products, including proof arguments, affidavits, and research reports. The course will cover important issues including: […]
Located in the Mid-Atlantic, Maryland is a small state with great diversity. It has been said that it represents America in microcosm. From Western Maryland, which was Maryland’s last frontier, to the Eastern Shore, which is part of the Delmarva Peninsula and consists mostly of flat farmland, to the City of Baltimore, Maryland provides researchers […]
This course offers students an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the rich research resources of the law, including those generally available only at law libraries. Students will work with legal records and sources, gaining a better grasp of legal history and its implications for research as well as the skills to find and apply […]
Land genealogy is as important as people genealogy for overcoming family history research barriers. This course explores land distribution in the current United States by colonial powers, private land claims, federal land records at both the National Archives and the General Land Office, and local-level county or town deeds. Students will learn about the Public […]
What part of your genealogical education would you like to elevate this year? If it is advanced methodology, check out the courses we are offering in 2020: Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogy, Coordinator: Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL Applying Standards to Appraise Genealogical Work, Coordinator: Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG Meeting Standards: Using […]
Intermediate Foundations Tuesdays, 5 February – 16 April 20196:00 – 9:00 pm MST (MDT beginning March 12th) Sara Scribner, CG 10 weeks of instruction with a special assignment in lieu of class during RootsTech week (February 26th). Students who select this course already have some experience in genealogy, but aren’t quite ready for an advanced […]
Do you suffer from Glossophobia? Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia derives from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Some people have this specific phobia, while others may also have broader social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Josh Taylor and his team […]