Monday – Session 2E1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Is It True? Finding and Verifying Genealogy Books
Presented by Jacqi Stevens
The Internet has brought us a wealth of digitized local history and family history books from the past century – but are those old genealogies correct? Learn how to find books pertinent to your family’s story, and how to check with documentation from other resources to confirm or discard what these genealogy trailblazers have published. Session Handout: Click here.
Bio for Jacqi Stevens:
While Jacqi Stevens claims she was born wanting to know about her roots, it wasn’t until her college years when she actively began pursuing her family’s stories. She is a genealogical researcher, writer of over 3,000 articles on her blog, A Family Tapestry, and educator in beginning genealogy, genetic genealogy, and blogging at the Stockton Institute for Continued Learning and other organizations. With a Bachelor of Music in Therapy and a Master in Public Administration, she served local governmental agencies for many years. Currently a principal at Summit Solutions Consulting, she serves as President of the San Joaquin Genealogical Society.
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