AHS Annual Conference - Arkansas at Work: Histories of Labor, Land, and Learning
2026-04-09 08:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The Arkansas Historical Association will host its eighty-fifth annual conference in Monticello, April 9-11, 2026. Presentations will cover a wide range of topics from all time periods that explore the history of Arkansas at work, from the production and trade of material goods by Indigenous peoples for hundreds of generations to a diverse economy based on agriculture, mining, forestry, manufacturing, and tourism in more modern times.

See the AHS website for more details.

Finding Minnie McGee: Signature Quilt Helped Break Through a Brick Wall
2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Jan Hinsey of the Ozarks Genealogical Society will explore how a 1930s family signature quilt helped break through a brick wall in her research on her second-great-grandmother, Minnie McGee, using signatures, newspaper articles, family histories, and DNA matches.

A Zoom link will be sent to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the meeting.

Finding Alice Conlin: A Life Reconstructed from a Single Clue
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH

Starting with only an envelope postmarked 1924 and basic genealogical resources, Alice Conlin, who survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, comes alive as a progressive woman ahead of her time. Despite starting with only a name and an address, the speaker was able to put “flesh on the bones” using the same steps that any novice genealogist might use when starting family research having only minimal information about an ancestor. Learn how the speaker anchored Alice in place and time using U.S. censuses, sought birth and death records for her and her family, pored over newspapers, and used online resources to create an engaging profile.

Jane Neff Rollins is a professional genealogist who works primarily with clients whose ancestors came from the former Russian Empire, providing research and translation of Russian documents. She has researched in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Washington DC, and Jerusalem. She is an alumna of ProGen Study Group 29, and a multi-time attendee of the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the Forensic Genealogy Institute.

Jane has lectured at the annual conferences of the National Genealogical Society, the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, the Southern California Genealogical Society, and virtually and in-person for societies throughout the United States.

Jane’s genealogy articles have appeared in NGS Magazine, FGS Forum (for which she won the 2020 Forum Writer’s Award), Crossroads, and Avotaynu: The International Review of Jewish Genealogy: “Researching Jewish Ancestors Who Served in the Civil War.” Other writing has appeared in Roots-Key, the LA Jewish Journal, and medical trade magazines.

A Zoom link will be emailed to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the event.

Arkansas State Archives Spring Symposium
2026-05-02 08:30 - 12:00 | Historic Arkansas Museum, 201 W 3rd St, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, United States
From 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Arkansas State Archives (ASA) will host their spring symposium at the Historic Arkansas Museum.

The symposium will focus on the legacy of sports in the Natural State. Historian Jim Yeager will talk about the history of the Arkansas Travelers; ASA archival assistant Brian Irby will speak about the history of prizefighting in the state; UCA Professor Buckley T. Foster will talk about Arkansas’ history of hunting and conservation; and Muskie Harris will discuss his football career at Central High School and with the Arkansas Razorbacks.

The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Seating is limited, so be sure to register below!

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There's More to Immigration than Ellis Island
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Diana Chrisman-Smith

For most Americans, Ellis Island immediately springs to mind when considering the immigrant experience. But it is just as likely that your ancestor did not arrive through Ellis Island. There were many other ports of entry, and the immigration process was similar, though the laws changed over time. Of course, there are a number of resources to aid in your research.

Diana has been researching her ancestry since age 10, speaking since 1980, and writing, teaching, and researching for clients since the late 1980s. She and her husband served as lay librarians at the Westlake, Ohio, Family History Center (now FamilySearch Center) for over 20 years.

She has written for numerous genealogical publications, including a regular column in the NGS NewsMagazine and the APG Quarterly; she was a frequent contributor to Digital Genealogist Magazine, and she also penned a regular column that ran for two years in the Cleveland Sun. In addition, Diana also wrote “Finding Your Danish Ancestors: A Primer for Research & History” (2015), “Chapter 4: Scandinavia” in The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe (2013), and transcriptions of Green County and Shelby County, Iowa, Cemetery Records (2021). She is a past board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Florida State Genealogical Society, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors.

A Zoom link will be sent to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the meeting.

Memorial in May Cemetery Preservation Conference
2026-05-15 09:00 - 2026-05-16 15:30 | William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
The Preservation of African American Cemeteries invites you to attend its 17th Memorial in May Cemetery Preservation Conference.

***The Ancestors are Calling*** and we are asking YOU to join us in the work of protecting our cemeteries, honoring those that have gone before us, and restoring pride.

As with all elements of our historic past, traditions are kept alive only because they have been passed down from generation to generation. But somewhere along the way, the tradition of involving our youth in the upkeep of our family gravesites has been lost. PAAC is recruiting for PAAC Junior.

Do you or your preservation group need help with cemetery or burial identifications, documentation, mapping, preservation plans, relocation, and conservation treatments? Been active in political and legal efforts to identify and stop desecration and destruction of cemeteries, but need help? Unsure of the laws that govern perpetual and non-perpetual cemeteries? Then please join us May 15-16 for this two-day conference.

The Laman Library was built on the site of North Little Rock’s Odd Fellows Cemetery, an African-American cemetery.

The Preservation of African American Cemeteries, Inc. (PAAC) was founded in 2003 by a group dedicated to preserving, restoring, and documenting African American cemeteries.

Oakland & Fraternal Cemeteries Walkabout
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, 2101 Barber St, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72206, United States
Join the Friends of Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery for a Walkabout and Wellness Day.

This event features a guided walk at 10:30 a.m., but visitors are welcome to walk on their own. Use the new mile markers (1.5 miles) on the paved roads of the cemetery. The day will include coffee, water, Find A Grave coaching, a fitness Demo, and info door prizes.

Park inside the cemetery on any unpaved road.

Dogs on leashes are welcome!

Questions? contact Friends.OaklandFraternal@Gmail.com

Beyond the Census: Discovering Ancestor Stories
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Regan Richardson

Census records provide valuable snapshots, but they rarely tell the full story of an ancestor’s life. In this workshop, participants will learn how to move beyond census data to find the stories that census records can’t tell. Using alternative sources such as historical encyclopedias, newspapers, city and business directories, and more, we will work to shape your ancestors’ stories. Through practical examples, attendees will discover how these records can add context, personality, and depth to ancestor profiles, transforming names and dates into meaningful life stories.

Regan Richardson is a professional genealogist, managing editor of The Arkansas Family Historian, and second vice president of the Arkansas Genealogical Society. With a deep commitment to uncovering the human stories behind historical records, Regan specializes in transforming traditional research—such as census data—into rich, contextual family narratives. She works with researchers and writers to strengthen historical storytelling while maintaining rigorous documentation standards. Through her editorial leadership, training sessions, and public presentations, Regan encourages genealogists to look beyond the records and discover the lived experiences that bring ancestors fully to life.

The Arkansas Genealogical Society hosts Kitchen Roundtable Talks on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM Central Time. These are free Zoom Meetings, and all are welcome. Please visit the webpage at https://argensoc.org/kitchen/ for future topics and information.

35th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair
2026-06-05 13:00 - 2026-06-06 15:00
A Two-Day Genealogical Event in North Arkansas

June 5-6, 2026

To brag on your North Arkansas ancestors, or to learn about them, go to the 35th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair June 5 & 6, 2025.

On Friday afternoon, four local history and genealogy speakers will present great information about local history and genealogy at the Searcy County Library from 1:00 to 5:00, followed by a mixer-dinner to make early contacts from 5:30 to 8:30 at Los Locos Mexican Restaurant.

On Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00 at the Veterans Hall in Marshall, family genealogists, local historians, and north-central Arkansas county historians will be there to help researchers. People who want to share information will be provided with a table and chairs to display their information. WiFi is available.

The Searcy County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization that hosts monthly history presentations in Marshall and hosts the annual Ancestor Fair on the 1st Friday and Saturday in June. Founded in 1989 by James Johnston, the North Arkansas Ancestor Fair has since been held at various locations throughout Searcy County, with up to 500 participants in some years.

When asked to explain what an Ancestor Fair is, one involved person said, “It’s a genealogical swap shop.” A local dentist described the Ancestor Fair as a place where people went to show off their ancestors. Both statements are correct. Gatherers come to the Ancestor Fair looking for information. Providers display and share their information because they enjoy helping others, but also because they are proud of their research and would like a bit of appreciation for their years of work.

For additional info, contact Thereisa Housley at rafter@ozarkisp.netand http://ancestorfair.us Schedule:

Friday, June 5, from 1:00-5:00 p.m.Searcy County Library202 East Main StreetMarshall, AR 726501:00 pm James J. Johnston-Welcome and Jayhawker Tales2:00 pm Randy & Melissa Smyth, Stories & History3:00 pm Sherry Southerland-A Peace Society Spy4:00 pm Jo Watts-Easier Genealogy Research 5:30 – 8:30 pm – Mixer Dinner – Meet kin, get an early start on researchLos Locos Restaurant – order individually from the menu234 US 65 NMarshall, AR 72650 Saturday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Veteran’s Memorial Hall108 Noah Horton Memorial Dr.Marshall, AR 72650

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Providers set up9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – Ancestor Fair open to the public

Arkansas Black Officials in Reconstruction
2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. 9th St., Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, United States
The Black History Commission of Arkansas with the Arkansas State Archives will host its June symposium, “Arkansas Black Officials in Reconstruction” on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock.Featured speakers include Matthew Caston, Dr. Donna Shelton, Phyllis Hammonds, Mayor Ora Barnes, and Pastor Jarvis Smith. Topics include “Rush to Freedom: The Story of Anderson Louis Rush,” “Gilded Age Grassroots Politics in the Arkansas Delta,” “Local to State Black Political Power in the Late Nineteenth Century,” and “A discussion on the successes, obstacles, and distinct personalities of 10 legislators who represented Phillips and Lee Counties during Reconstruction.”Light refreshments will be served. Teachers can earn up to 3 hours of Teacher PDH credit.

The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Deadline to register is May 26, 2026. Register through Eventbrite.

Forging a National Army From the Colonial Era through the Early Republic: 1700-1800
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Michael L. Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™

The establishment of a cohesive army was a defining challenge during the Revolutionary War, requiring innovative strategies to overcome the limitations of the colonial militia. Initially, from the colonial era, from King George’s War to the French and Indian War, militias were localized, short-term forces lacking standardized training and cohesion, which proved inadequate.

The Revolutionary War brought additional problems with supplies, scarcity of money, and a weakened transportation system that plagued the Continental forces while recruiting men in the flying camp and associators. After the end of the war, the need for a more permanent organization led to the creation of “Levies Regiments,” designed to maintain military preparedness during peacetime, providing a template for our future regular army.Michael Strauss is a military historian and professional genealogist. He serves as an expert witness in court cases involving kinship determinations and forensic estate investigations. He lectures at universities, conferences, and educational institutes across the country. He has a B.A. in History from Shepherd University, with a focus on the American Civil War, and an M.A. in History from the University of Massachusetts Boston, with a concentration in military history. His master’s thesis, Ever Under Steam: The Revenue Cutter Service in the Spanish-American War, explored the predecessor of the United States Coast Guard, which was not formally established until 1915. Publications include books, edited volumes, peer-reviewed journal articles, public history writings, blogs, and book reviews.

He is an Accredited Genealogist with the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

A Zoom link will be sent to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the meeting.

From the Cradle to the Grave Genealogy Workshop
2026-06-12 09:30 - 2026-06-13 12:30 | William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
Join the Laman Library, the Preservation of African American Cemeteries, and the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society for a jam-packed family history weekend!

Join us June 12-13 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm (both days) at the William F. Laman Public Library for another From the Cradle to the Grave two-day workshop! These informational sessions are open to all ages and backgrounds, with a little something for everyone interested in doing family history research or cemetery preservation. Guest speakers will provide talks on conducting family history and cemetery research. Tamela Tenpenny-Lewis will present an overview of the history and legacy of the Odd Fellows Cemetery. PAAC Junior will join us to share new ways to get involved with the organization and upcoming projects for youth cemetery preservationists. These sessions will serve as the finale of a community-driven project to continue documenting the history of the Odd Fellows Cemetery and the Military Heights neighborhood in North Little Rock. Workshops over the last several months dove into conducting oral histories and digitizing family records. Supported in part by a Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant from the Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Archives, this weekend will also mark the opening of the permanent poster exhibit on Odd Fellows and Military Heights. For questions about the program or project, contact North Little Rock Public Library Archivist Jamie Middleton, jmiddleton@nlrlibrary.org.

I Am Just Like You: I Am Not Like You — Researching LGBTQ+ and Underrepresented Ancestors
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Beyond LGBTQ+ research, we’ll examine approaches to researching other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups, including Hispanic/Latino, Jewish, and Black communities. You’ll gain guidance on evolving terminology, culturally aware research practices, and how to navigate uncertainty with confidence, along with resources to help you uncover and honor diverse family histories.

This evening’s presenter, Phil James, has been a practicing genealogist since about 1970, first as a hobby, and now full-time. His background in anthropology and computer science, specifically software, firmware, and hardware testing in Quality Assurance, has informed his pursuit of data and nuance — and his desire to be represented and counted. He has taught numerous classes, most recently: three 90-minute sessions for Open House, a San Francisco LGBT housing and social organization.

This is a Kitchen Roundtable presentation and discussion hosted by the Arkansas Genealogical Society. For more programs in this series, check the AGS website.

Digitizing History & the Veteran Bounty Lands Project
2026-06-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL

Bounty land was the reward for service to veterans from the Revolution through the Mexican War. Applications for bounty land from veterans or their heirs are bursting with genealogical information, but researchers rarely see it because records for the War of 1812 onwards are only found at the National Archives. Learn about the value of these records, how to access them, and the project to digitize them and make them publicly available.

Rebecca Whitman Koford focuses her research in Maryland, Upstate New York, Virginia, the District of Columbia, colonial records, military records from the Revolution through the Civil War, federal records at the National Archives (D.C.), and land records of all types. She has published articles in the NGS Magazine, APG Magazine, SAR Magazine, and the Maryland Genealogical Society Journal and is co-author of the NGS Research in the States series book on Maryland. She is a graduate and former mentor of the ProGen Study Group and served as its Administrator from 2015 to 2020. She speaks at national conferences and regularly teaches at institutes, most recently the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR). She served as Executive Director of the Board for Certification of Genealogists® from 2018 to 2024. In 2021, she was named Director of the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) in Washington, D.C. She was elected Vice President of the National Genealogical Society in October 2024.

A Zoom link will be sent to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the meeting.

The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

Research Day at the Library
2026-06-27 12:00 - 16:00 | CALS Butler Center, 401 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Rhonda Stewart

More details coming soon. Rhonda Stewart, the rock star of local genealogists, will be there! This will be an in-person event.

Cemetery Preservation with PAAC Junior
2026-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
Dig into the past in this hands-on cemetery preservation workshop with PAAC Junior.

Join us for a hands-on technical workshop in cemetery preservation with PAAC Junior! Workshop participants will learn to use Google Earth to locate cemeteries and the basics of family history research to track an ancestor through their life. This workshop is best suited to tweens and teens with some familiarity with computers and an interest in family history. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend as well! Laptops will be provided for workshop use. PAAC Junior, established in 2009, aims to train youth in becoming advocates working to increase public awareness and activism in preserving, protecting, documenting, and restoring endangered and forgotten historic cemeteries, writing the significant histories of those interred, and publishing their findings through modern technology to youth and adults around the state of Arkansas.

As with all elements of our historic past, traditions are kept alive because they are passed down from generation to generation. But somewhere along the way, the tradition of involving our youth in the commitment and dedication to the upkeep of our family gravesites has been lost. The PAAC Junior Preservation Society is in place to ensure that the stories of our forefathers will be told and that the resting place of their ancestors will be preserved and not lost to vandals, abandonment, or developers.

Through technological tools, the world can view the plight of Arkansas Cemeteries under the leadership of PAAC/PAAC Junior Preservation Society.

Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors from Cradle to Grave
2026-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Craig Scott, CG, FUGA, Heritage Books

Craig Roberts Scott, MA, CG®, FUGA, is the author of The ‘Lost Pensions’: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838 (Revised) and Records of the Accounting Officers of the Department of the Treasury, Inventory 14 (Revised). His most recent work is Understanding Revolutionary War and Invalid Pension Ledgers, 1818 – 1872. He has authored seventeen books and several articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, and other genealogical publications.

He is the President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc., a genealogical publishing firm with over 10,00 titles in print. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than thirty-five years, he specializes in military records, problem-solving, Quakers, and publishing. He is a member of the Company of Military Historians and on the editorial board of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. He is a former Treasurer and Director of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He was a faculty member for several years at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and once at the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh. He is currently the Coordinator of the SLIG Guidance and Consultation Track, helping students overcome their brick-wall problems. He is the host of the JustGenealogy YouTube channel, where he has recorded over 275 videos.

It’s always a fun meeting when Craig is in the house. Check back for more details about this program.

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The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

DNA Oddities: Uncovering the Strange Truths of Genetic Research
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Scott Lee

DNA and biological reproduction are more complex than most people realize. Misunderstandings about how DNA is inherited can lead to false assumptions and confusing, seemingly contradictory results. This presentation reveals fascinating and little-known facts about DNA that are crucial for interpreting unexpected genetic findings. Topics include: the importance of centimorgans, DNA crossovers, vanishing twin syndrome, chimeras, and the impact of endogamy. Technical details and jargon will be kept to a minimum, making these concepts accessible to all.

This is a Kitchen Roundtable presentation and discussion hosted by the Arkansas Genealogical Society. For more programs in this series, check the AGS website.

This evening’s presenter is Scott Lee, a retired software engineer who has researched his family history since 1979. He has served as an officer in several genealogical societies and lectures on genealogical topics. He is currently the 1st Vice President of the Arkansas Genealogical Society.

Scott grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, but his work took him to Indiana, Oregon, North Carolina, and New York City. In retirement, he and his wife, Deirdre, have returned to their families in Arkansas. His career included the medical field, engineering, computer graphics, and consulting focused on building reliable software. In retirement, he is working on the design of deep learning neural networks and software for genealogy. In his spare time, he enjoys writing science fiction, studying ancient calendars, developing open-source software, keeping up with the latest advances in physics and astronomy, and, of course, researching his family history.

Family History Research in Arkansas: An Introduction
2026-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Russell Baker

Russell Baker has been active in Arkansas genealogical education for decades. He is retired from the Arkansas State Archives and recently stepped down as the long-time editor of the Arkansas Genealogical Society’s journal, The Arkansas Family Historian.

A Zoom link will be sent to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the meeting.

The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

American Revolution 1775-1800
2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Stuart MurrayAlbuquerque Genealogical Society

Stuart Murray of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society will present. Details to come.

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The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

You Only Have a Death Announcement: Now What?
2026-08-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Deborah A. Abbott, Ph.D.

Dr. Deborah Abbott is a professional genealogist specializing in African American research, manuscript collections, and genealogy methodology. She is a Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Archives Advisory Commission member and serves on the Lake View (Ohio) Cemetery Outreach Committee. She is an associate with the Kentucky-Tennessee Associates based in Springfield, TN; past president of the African American Genealogical Society, Cleveland, OH; and a retired professor of Counseling from Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland. She holds both a BS and an M.Ed. from Tuskegee University in Alabama and a PhD from Kent State University in Ohio.

Dr. Abbott is an instructor and the coordinator for both the week-long African American tracts at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), held at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and the Genealogy Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), held at LaRoche University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is also an instructor at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in Salt Lake City, UT. She presents lectures and workshops at national, state, and local genealogy conferences. She lectures at colleges, businesses & libraries. She has published in both the Ohio Genealogy News and Family Tree Magazine. Dr. Abbott can be seen teaching the African American research course “Needles & Threads” in an educational video on Ancestry Academy, available on Ancestry.com. She coordinates monthly classes for the Genealogy and Family History Clinic for the Cleveland Public Library.

A Cleveland, Ohio native, Dr. Abbott is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Tuskegee University National Alumni Association, and Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland.

A Zoom link will be sent to members and mailing list subscribers the morning of the meeting.

The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

Putting it all Together!
2026-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Carla Love-MaitlandTennessee Genealogical Society

Details coming soon! A Zoom link will be sent to members and subscribers the morning of the meeting.

The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

An Origin Theory: Using Sparse Findings and Indirect Evidence to Propose a Multi-family Migration, 1730-1850, Barbados>>North Carolina>>Mississippi
2026-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Phillip AdderleyArk-La-Tex Genealogical Association

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Philip Burnett Adderley is a retired professional genealogist, author, and lecturer. He holds a B.S. and B.A. in physics and mathematics as a Robert E. Lee Scholar at Washington and Lee University and an M.S.E.E. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Born in Bermuda a British subject, he lived in Colombia, South America as an exchange student, and in Spain for five and a half years as a Senior Project Manager for Lockheed Martin.

An avid genealogist since 1977, Philip completed several specialized tracks at Samford University’s Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, including its Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis Course, and the National Institute on Genealogical Research at the National Archives. Mr. Adderley has conducted genealogical research professionally since 2006 for private clients nationwide, with emphasis on compiled narrative lineages and brick wall problems, the latter augmented since 2010 by DNA testing.

In 2009, he was licensed to use the Certified Genealogist® credential for a five-year term by the Board for Certification of Genealogists. His work has been published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and The NGS Magazine. He served the National Genealogical Society through 2011 as a grader for local land records and migration modules in American Genealogy: A Home Study Course, and later as a mentor/grader for the American Genealogical Studies course series.

After he retired from full-time work in 2015, he continued working on a limited basis for clients on long-term research projects. Philip specializes in land, courthouse, and archival records of the southern American colonies and states, as well as 17th- to 19th-century British colonial records of Bermuda. He is a member of the National Genealogical Society and a past president of the Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association, Inc., of Shreveport, Louisiana. His lectures and seminars emphasizing case studies and research methodology have been well received at genealogical conferences and associations in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

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The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

The Midwest and the Great Migration
2026-10-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
LaDonna Garner, M.A.Leafseeker Consulting

Donna Garner is a Historic Consultant — Historic Preservationist & Professional Genealogist — focused on historical preservation and genealogical research across the U.S. She instructs and lectures on both subjects and encourages methodical discussion. Garner is an active member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (former Board Member and Professional Development Chair) and assists numerous organizations in volunteer and leadership capacities.Researching her family history for over 30 years, Garner is passionate about documenting historic minority communities and cemeteries, genealogy education, access to archives and public records, protecting our landscapes through historic preservation, and cemetery restoration.

Check back later for more details about this presentation.

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The presenters retain the copyright to their presentations, including all images and other intellectual property. Copying, recording, taking screenshots, transcribing, AI note-taking, or redistributing any portion of these presentations in any form is strictly prohibited under penalty of law. The official recording of presentations will be available for a limited time in the members-only section of the Heritage Seekers website. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

Word for Genealogists
2026-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Linda Debe

Linda Debe is a lecturer, writer, and lifelong student with over 40 years of genealogy research experience. She holds an AAS degree in Electronics Technology from the United States Air Force where she served for 11 years. Since 2019, Linda has been lecturing on genealogy and technology-based topics to societies public libraries, conferences, and institutes. Referred to by friends as “The Sleepless Genealogist,” Linda now has a website by the same name where you can find a list of the lectures she offers.

Being Microsoft Office certified in Access and Excel, she applies her training to creating automated spreadsheets to help with genealogy research. Her philosophy is to “Work Smarter, Not Harder.” She has a YouTube channel where she provides general “how-to” videos on genealogy technology. In addition, Linda offers a free Google calendar which is updated daily and organizes free and fee-based genealogical educational opportunities for genealogists of all levels.

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Leaving a Legacy: Who's Writing Your Story?
2026-11-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
