Speaker's Bureau - Susan LeBlanc, BGS/FH
Background information
Susan LeBlanc is a native of Oregon and started doing genealogical research 35 years ago. She is an avid reader and a determined researcher. Research specialities include Western, Midwestern, and New England states, Europe and Scandinavia.
Brief speaking/genealogical bio:
2005 BYU graduate, BGS degree, Family History, 1985 BYU AS degree, Spanish.
Work includes ten years at the Milwaukie Stake Family History Center, instructor, lecturer, and coordinator of Ruth C. Bishop Volunteer Awards with the Federation of Genealogical Societies. A member of APG, Genealogical Council of Oregon, Genealogical Forum of Oregon and DAR. Speaker for BYU Genealogy Conference, Portland Area PAF Users Group, Milwaukie and Corvallis Family History Center Fairs, Oregon Genealogical Society, Genealogical Forum of Oregon, and The Genealogical Society of Washington County.
| Member of GCO: | Yes |
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| Fees: | Please contact |
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| Will you travel? | Please contact |
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| How far? | Yes, but limited |
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Do you require reimbursement
of transportation costs? | Yes |
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Do you require reimbursement
of food costs? | Please contact |
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| Do you accept home housing? | Please contact |
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| Can you provide syllabus materials? | Syllabus material available |
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| What AV equipment do you require? | Projector and screen |
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| What Audio Aids do you require? | Microphone if in a large facility |
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Do you have items
for sale at the lecture? | Not at this time. |
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| Other comments | Will consider other lecture topics. Please contact with any questions. |
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Topics
- Ten Steps to Cemetery Research – Looking for Ancestors
Easy to follow ideas on how to make the most of looking for your relatives who now reside in cemeteries. Find out what you can gain from these records. Discover the hidden secrets they hold and ways they can further guide you in your research.
- Census Research with Success
What do census records have to do with finding your ancestors? Lets look at how to make the best use of census records. Learn how to find the hidden ancestor who challenges your search. Explore the depths of information contained in the various census records.
- Hereditary and Lineage Societies - Honoring Our Ancestors
Hereditary and Lineage Societies in the United States and how they relate to family history research. What type of information do they collect, how is it preserved, and how to access it. Why one might want to be involved in a society and what will it mean to our descendents.
- Immigration and Naturalization- Clues to locating the records
Questions to be answered about your ancestors: When did they come? Where did they come from? How did they travel? Who did they travel with? Where were they going?
Why did they come? What did they do when they arrived? Thoughts on where to research, and which records to use.
- New England Research
Come discover the rich heritage of your ancestors in the wealth of resources found in the early records of the New England states. Learn how to perform a thorough research of the resources from your own home. Build a case for the ancestral lines you seek to establish.
- Public Libraries – Using Them to Their Fullest Potential
Come discover the treasures to be found in Public Libraries. Learn how to unlock the knowledge about your ancestors and their history. Understand the keys that will help you to open the doors of discovery and find the hidden sources of information. Enjoy the experience of exploration.
- Valuable Hidden Sources
Where to find valuable hidden sources and how to gain access to them. Examine the types of sources and the evidence they provide. Using the sources to enhance the family history and prove relationships that are difficult to prove. Documenting those sources so they can be used in the future.
- Writing a Family History Your Children Will Enjoy
Create a story that children will enjoy reading and treasure for generations to come. They will explore their ancestry through items that make the story come alive for them. Learn to compile information with a computer database, be very thorough with notes and document sources for future reference.
- Searching in Familysearch.org
FamilySearch™ is a computerized system of genealogical information. Learn about the many facets of familysearch.org and how it can lead you to new discoveries about your ancestors. We will discuss the databases available, changes that are coming soon and tips on making your research successful.
- Family History Centers
Learn about local Family History Centers and what they offer to help you in researching your Family History. We will discuss where they are located, who works in them, and what makes them unique.