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Midwest Family History Expo 2013

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Event Location Address
Holiday Inn Convention Center
110 South Second Avenue
Kearney , Nebraska 68848
308-237-5971

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Event Date/Time
September 06, 2013 12:00 PM - September 07, 2013 4:30 PM

Description and Highlights

"Come join us at the Midwest Expo and learn how to research your family history and extend your pedigree!"

 

Your syllabus handouts on CD are included with your registration fee. If you also want a printed copy of the handouts for note-taking at the Expo be sure to purchase it when you register for this event (if you have questions be sure to call us 801-829-3295).

 

Opening Keynote

James L. Tanner : Has a B.A. Degree in Spanish, an M.A. Degree in Linguistics from the University of Utah, and a J.D. Degree in Law from Arizona State University. He has 37 years experience as a trial attorney in Arizona. He also has over 30 years experience in genealogical research and is the author of The Guide to FamilySearch Online. He is an avid Blogger and his genealogy blog, Genealogy's Star is on of the top genealogy blogs in the US. He has been a presenter at a number of Expos and Conferences. He is the former owner of a retail computer business and Apple Macintosh software company. James is the social media coordinator at Family History Expos.

Closing Keynote

Holly T. Hansen : President of Family History Expos, Inc. Through Family History Expos, Holly has helped thousands understand the techniques and technology to trace their roots in today's ever-changing technological environment. She received a B.A. in History from Weber State University and continues to dedicate time to education on a daily basis. She is also an author, lecturer, former editor of Everton's Genealogical Helper magazine, and editor of the 10th and 11th editions of the Handybook for Genealogists.

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Midwest Family History Expo 2013 Agenda


Friday, September 06, 2013
12:00 pm Registration & Exhibits Open
1:00 pm Opening Keynote Address
1 Ballroom I Top 10 Techniques: Fishing for Ancestors & Other Persons of Interest  
( All Levels ) 		James L. Tanner
2:00 pm Visit Exhibits
2:30 pm Class Session One Includes:
2 State Room A The Right Equipment for Fishing - Computer Basics for Beginners   Login First
( Beginner ) 		K. Bradley Monson, MEd
3 State Room B Swedish Genealogy in a Computer World  
( All Levels ) 		Kathy Meade
4 State Room C American Migration Patterns  
( Advanced ) 		Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
5 State Room D How to use the Flip-Pal® Scanner to Document You Family in 5 Easy Steps   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Philipp M. Mayer
6 State Room E Coming Soon!  
( All Levels ) 		Presenter To Be Announced
7 State Room F Celebrating Family History   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
3:20 pm Visit Exhibits & Win Prizes
3:50 pm Class Session Two Includes:
8 State Room A The FamilySearch Catalog: Key to the Collections   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Sharon D. Monson
9 State Room B Learn How to Research the Swedish Estate Inventory Records  
( Experienced ) 		Kathy Meade
10 State Room C Exploring the Resources of MyHeritage.com and WorldVitalRecords.com   Login First
( All Levels ) 		James L. Tanner
11 State Room D Czechs to Nebraska  
( All Levels ) 		Ruby Coleman
12 State Room E 10 Techniques to Shoot "Picture Perfect" with Your Cell Phone's Digital Camera   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Tom Underhill
13 State Room F Celebrating My Family Tree and Me Genealogy Software  
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
4:40 pm Meal Break, Visit Exhibits & Win Prizes!
6:00 pm Class Session Three Includes:
14 State Room A Hook, Line, and Sinker - a 100 Year Census History All on One Page   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Sharon D. Monson
15 State Room B Mumbo Jumbo? 10 Tips for Learning to Read Scandinavian and Germanic Gothic Script   Login First
( Experienced ) 		Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
16 State Room C Using Land Records to Prove Your American Lineage  
( Experienced ) 		Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
17 State Room D Using Maps in Your Research  
( All Levels ) 		Ruby Coleman
18 State Room E Coming Soon!  
( All Levels ) 		Presenter To Be Announced
19 State Room F Celebrating and Capturing the Memories  
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
6:50 pm Visit Exhibits & Win Prizes!
7:20 pm Class Session Four Includes:
20 State Room A Moving On Downstream - Early US Migrations   Login First
( All Levels ) 		K. Bradley Monson, MEd
21 State Room B Please Papa May I Go?: Tracing Your Ancestors Back To The Homeland  
( All Levels ) 		Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
22 State Room C How to Ask for Help   Login First
( All Levels ) 		James L. Tanner
23 State Room D The Census Between: Territorial & State Censuses  
( All Levels ) 		Ruby Coleman
24 State Room E Coming Soon!  
( All Levels ) 		Presenter To Be Announced
25 State Room F Fun Family History Activities that Reinforce Family Values  
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
7:30 pm Exhibit Hall Closes at 7:30 PM
8:10 pm Class Session Four Concludes at 8:10 PM. See you in the morning!
 

Midwest Family History Expo 2013 Agenda


Saturday, September 07, 2013
9:00 am Registration & Exhibits Open
10:00 am Class Session Five Includes:
26 State Room A Reading Old Style Handwriting   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Sharon D. Monson
27 State Room B Research Your Swedish Heritage in Living Color Using ArkivDigital  
( All Levels ) 		Kathy Meade
28 State Room C Exploring the Resources of MyHeritage.com and WorldVitalRecords.com   Login First
( All Levels ) 		James L. Tanner
29 State Room D How to Organize and Manage Family Information - 4 Essential Elements   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Philipp M. Mayer
30 State Room E Coming Soon!  
( All Levels ) 		Presenter To Be Announced
31 State Room F Celebrating Family History   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
10:50 am Visit Exhibits & Win Prizes!
11:20 am Class Session Six Includes:
32 State Room A Top Ten Fishin' Hole - Reel in the Big One with GOOGLE   Login First
( Beginner ) 		K. Bradley Monson, MEd
33 State Room B Assessing Scandinavian Information in New FamilySearch and Family Tree: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Cleaning it Up   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
34 State Room C New York Research, Part 1   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
35 State Room D Landing the Big One … Patents, Deeds and Grants  
( Experienced ) 		Ruby Coleman
36 State Room E Evernote: 5 Steps to Make it Work for You   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Tom Underhill
37 State Room F Celebrating My Family Tree and Me Genealogy Software  
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
12:10 pm Meal Break, Visit Exhibits & Win Prizes!
1:30 pm Class Session Seven Includes:
38 State Room A Top Ten Online Catches   Login First
( Beginner ) 		Sharon D. Monson
39 State Room B Using Danish Military Records To Find Your Ancestors  
( All Levels ) 		Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
40 State Room C New York Research, Part 2   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
41 State Room D Present Your Family - Fundamentals Necessary to Create Dynamic Genealogical Presentations to Share with Your Family   Login First
( All Levels ) 		Philipp M. Mayer
42 State Room E Coming Soon!  
( All Levels ) 		Presenter To Be Announced
43 State Room F Celebrating and Capturing the Memories  
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
2:20 pm Visit Exhibits & Win Prizes!
2:50 pm Class Session Eight Includes:
44 State Room A Big Fish Online - a BEGINNER catches TWO records in the Top Ten   Login First
( Beginner ) 		Sharon D. Monson
45 State Room B Effective Use of Scandinavian Gazetteeres: 10+ Sources To Use   Login First
( Experienced ) 		Ruth Ellen Maness, AG
46 State Room C The FamilySearch Research Wiki: The most valuable genealogical resource on the internet   Login First
( Experienced ) 		James L. Tanner
47 State Room D Military Records Online  
( All Levels ) 		Ruby Coleman
48 State Room E Shooting a Quality Family History Video with Your Cell Phone   Login First
( Beginner ) 		Tom Underhill
49 State Room F Fun Family History Activities that Reinforce Family Values  
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
3:40 pm Last Chance to Visit Exhibits - Exhibits close at 4:00 pm
4:00 pm Closing Keynote and Grand Prizes Awarded
50 Ballroom I Happy Birthday Family History Expos with 10 Grand Prize Give-aways  
( All Levels ) 		Holly T. Hansen
5:00 pm Expo Ends at 5:00 pm - We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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dan@fhexpos.com
801-829-8301


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