Many scholars/academicians are pursuing research relevant to genealogists—some contextual and some that "name names," as we say. Increasingly, these materials are finding homes online. They are usually easy to access and use/interpret. Let's explore these genealogically leverageable resources for the US, UK, Britain, the Caribbean, and beyond. Diane is the CEO of Mosaic Research & Project Management in North Carolina. 

Diane presents fascinating topics, and SCGS is proud to welcome her again! The DLAS platform focuses on slave petitions and runaway-slave advertisements and includes a cutting-edge project for NC Bills of Sale. Then, an overview of other existing runaway slave advertisement websites and where bills of sale are found for additional select states is given. Diane will also discuss other related projects. She is a co-founder of Tar Heel Discoveries.

Forensic research is defined as cases with legal implications and requires advanced research skills in family history research. DNA and what could be referenced as conventional research are needed for both types of research but must be used for forensic cases. Case studies may include an Irish-American family, an adoption, probate, and others, using the fundamentals of the important Genealogical Proof Standards and very precise source citations. Sheila has been a genealogist for over 30 years.

Edward's presentation is both a celebration and an examination of the field we passionately feel about. From the curious neophyte to the avid amateur to the grizzled professional, genealogy can be enchanting and intoxicating. For some, it can become an obsession. Edward reviews how to effectively address the worries, frustrations, and stress that even a modest brick wall or impatient client can elicit and why it's hard to resist chasing those bright shiny objects down rabbit holes. We'll look at how our love, honor, and respect for our families also play an essential role in our decision-making and celebrate our love for them, for ourselves, and for genealogy!

In addition to writing and lecturing about genealogy, Edward has taught psychology and human services for over 30 years.

The Filles du Roi (King’s daughters) were around 800 young women brought to New France by the king to help with the population. They succeeded as the population of New France doubled in a decade. An estimated 2/3 of French Canadians are related to one of these daughters, and many Americans, including Hillary Clinton, Madonna, and Angelina Jolie. Lianne shares their history with other smaller groups, such as the filles a marier, that the French Sun King, Louis XIV, and Jean Talon brought to New France. Along with their history and their children’s history, Lianne reveals why they are so unique, what they all did to survive, and the problems and hardships they endured. Lianne discloses where the records and projects are available online to help you determine if you are a descendant of these wonderful daughters of the king.

The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and subsequent legislation was remarkable for how relentlessly it targeted a single national and ethnic group. Chinese genealogists and others know that anti-Chinese legislation radically constrained and shaped Chinese communities and personal histories for over six decades. Similar legislation was extended to Japanese and other Asian groups, with important implications. The extent to which Chinese Exclusion spilled over to Americans with non-Asian ancestries is less clear or well-known. Understanding the pressures of Exclusion can shed light on Chinese interactions with other groups (known as “FAN” research). Records that look strictly Chinese-related may contain information for researchers of (apparently) non-Chinese individuals. Dede also shares Exclusion’s hidden impacts on ethnic identities.