GenTalks
Gen(ealogy)Talks are less formal, genealogy-related presentations that take place at the GFO library several months per year, generally on the third Saturday at 2 p.m. GenTalks are FREE and open to the public, so, member or not, check out our Calendar page and come spend an hour or so with us!
Upcoming GenTalks:
Genealogical Timelines & Research Checklists
January 16, 2 p.m. (online)
Presenter: Laurel Smith
Learn what GFO members CAN access RIGHT NOW from home -- and how to do so. We'll also go over what's changed as the GFO adds new resources to its website each month.
Learn to tap databases from your home:
- Ancestry.com
- Fold3
- HistoryGeo
- American Ancestors
Learn how to use Member Lookups to access resources in the GFO Library:
- Personal Research Assistance
- Newspapers.com
- Books
- Periodicals
- Microfilms
- Fiche
- And more!
Join Laurel Smith via Zoom to learn how to make best use of these resources from the safety of your home.
Making Molehills out of Mountains: Organizing Your Research
February 20, 2 p.m. (online)
Presenter: Cari Taplin, C.G.
Do you LOVE the research part of genealogy but DREAD the next step of data-entry and organizing your findings? You are NOT ALONE! Organization allows you to better utilize research time. Learn methods for organizing documents and notes, building a better research log, and time management tips.
- The Importance of Being Organized
- Methods for Organizing Files (will demonstrate both paper and digital)
- What to include in any system
- Processing Systems – What do you do when you find a new record?
- Time Management Tips for Genealogists
Cari A. Taplin is related to Roy Rogers. Or at least that’s what her family told her. As a result, finding her true heritage has been her focus since the year 2000. She is a native of Wood County, Ohio but migrated to Wyoming, Colorado and now Pflugerville, Texas which is just outside Austin. Cari holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies.
The handouts for some of our more recent GenTalks can be found on our Handouts page.
