I am reminded that the tenth annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise is coming up the later part of November. That’s less than 2 months away. If you aren’t already committed to joining us on the 30th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour, you might want to do a cruise this winter.
The Genealogy Conference and Cruise has traditionally been the largest family history conference on the seas. Previously sponsored by Wholly Genes, and The Master Genealogist software, this year my friend, Craig Scott, and his Heritage Books company is providing support.
The cruise will provide an educational and fun-filled voyage from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta then on to Mazatlan, then on to Cabo San Lucas and back to Los Angeles.
Attendees will learn about genealogical research methods, sources, tools, technologies and DNA from five of the foremost experts during 17 hours of classes during the cruise. As popular as the lecture series is, many veterans of the Cruise value something else even more. That is the opportunity to share a meal with a world-class genealogist or to schedule one-on-one time to discuss their particular research challenges. Attendees should come armed with records and be prepared to hear about new resources, repositories, and finding aids that will help break down their brick walls. Some folks find the private consultations alone are worth the trip, which is remarkably inexpensive. Several evening group brick wall discussions will add to the learning experience.
The following lectures have been announced (by speaker):
J Marke Lowe, GC, FUGA
Research in the South and Everywhere Else: Review, Prepare and Plan
Constructing an Ancestor through Mortgages, Trust Deeds and Personal Agreements
Making Those Pre-1850 Census Records Talk to You
My Ancestor, the Farmer: Shaping a Profile for Your Rural Ancestor
Cyndi Ingle
Evernote for Every Genealogist
Advanced Googling for Your Grandma
The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper
Find the Silver Lining in the Cloud
Bill Litchman
The Underpinnings of the Genealogical Proof Standard
Methodology and Analytical Thought: The Neher Case Study
Methodology and Analytical Thought: The Stockman Case Study
Proper Research Log Use
Angie Bush, MS, BS
DNA Test Results – What Do I do Now?
Using Traditional DNA Tests in Genealogical Research
Using Autosomal DNA Tests in Genealogical Research
The Genealogical Proof Standard and DNA Testing
Craig Roberts Scott, MA CG, FUGA
Researching a Revolutionary War Hessian Soldier
Epidemics and Pandemics
Pension Ledgers, Vouchers, Last and Final Payments
Confederate Case Study: David Beard of Virginia
A Registration Form for this marvelous cruise is available at: www.heritagebooks.com
Email: Groups@Cruiseweb.com
A Conference Flyer is available at this link.
Click here for speaker’s bios.
Click here for pricing, cabins, registration, etc.
If you have questions, email Craig at: crscott@heritagebooks.com
