KKA Genealogy Presentations

Katharine is happy to present to genealogical societies, libraries, historical associations, and more, either virtually or in person. She is available for single lectures, half-day, or full-day seminars.

Want Katharine to speak at your next event? Please fill out the “Contact Us” form.

 

Methods.

  • Introduction to Genealogy and Family History.

  • Beginner’s Guide to Genetic Genealogy.

  • Researching Nineteenth-Century Family History.

  • Discovering Colonial U.S. Ancestors.

  • Getting Started with Germanic Genealogy.

  • She Came From Nowhere: A Case Study Approach to Finding Hidden Female Ancestors.

  • Genealogy and Family History Writing.

  • Getting Organized: Tips & Tricks to Tame the Genealogy Paper Monster.

  • Immigration Records & Finding Ancestral Place of Origin.

  • Finding Families Before 1850.

 

Sources & Resources.

  • Using the 1950 Census.

  • Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in Genealogical Research.

  • Genealogy Toolbox: Online Resources for Your Family History Research.

  • Using Secondary Sources & Published Works in Your Genealogical Research.

  • Fraudulent Family Historians: Unpacking the History Behind False Genealogies.

  • Useful Maps in Reconstructing Your Family History.

  • Mapping Your Genealogy: Online Tools to Visualize Your Family’s Migration.

  • Chicagoland and Cook County Local History Resources.

  • Using Archive.org in Your Research.

  • U.S. Military Records: What They Can Tell Us.

  • Immigration Records & Finding Ancestral Place of Origin.

  • Overview of the U.S. Federal Census.