Rhonda R. McClure, microtext floor supervisor and staff genealogist at NEHGS, is a nationally recognized genealogist, lecturer and author. She specializes in New England, celebrity, and immigrant research. Rhonda has written eleven books, contributed to genealogical and mainstream magazines, and is updating The Brigham Genealogy. Sponsor: NEHGS.

Saturday 11:30 a.m.  SA-047.  Researching in Massachusetts Records.  Learn what records are available, where they are located, and how to access them.    [All]

Sunday 7:30 a.m.  SU-A. Presidential Genealogies.  This talk will discuss recent interesting discoveries, including the ancestry of Obama and others. Chris and Rhonda will discuss the process of researching presidential genealogy, some of the advantages and disadvantages of 20th century research, and the benefit of having a team of collaborators, at NEHGS and online, helping speed the research along. [All]

Sunday 10:00 a.m.  SU-081.  The Goldmine in Quebec's Notarial Records.  Learn the types of records kept by notaries, their genealogical value, and how to access them.  [IA]

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mini-SA6. Writing Your Family History Using Microsoft Word.  This session shows participants how to take advantage of tools to create their own books, articles, etc. Participants will see exactly how the tools work, and how easy they can be to use. Computer with Microsoft Word required. [IA]