SPEAKER’S BUREAU DIRECTORY
scottfitzgerald@tyler.net
SPEAKER
LIST:
Marynell Bryant
Richard L. Hooverson
Martha Everman
Jones, PhD
Lynna Kaye Shuffield
Debbie Parker
MARYNELL BRYANT
254 CR 4705
903-885-3523
Ms
Bryant holds an BS/MS in Journalism, and is an educator by profession.
PRESENTATIONS:
Genetic
Genealogy – Using DNA to Identify Your Family Lineage
Evaluating
Publications On Your Surname
Relative Speaking: Don’t Neglect
the Collateral Lines
Secrets at the Courthouse: Discovering the Case Files
Counting Cousins in the County
Sponsoring a Family History Research Project
Census Taker to Census Reader, Assembling a Family
Quill and Scrawl, Ease the Pain of Early Handwriting
Designing Your Genealogical Publication
LENGTH
OF PRESENTATION: Can be 30-45 min or combined for all day Seminar
AUDIO/VISUALS: Projector, screen and microphone
HANDOUTS
DISTRIBUTED: Yes
FEES:
Contact speaker
EXPENSES:
Travel if more than 60 miles from Sulphur Springs
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PEGGY
BARNES FOX
254-582-8127
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RICHARD
L. HOOVERSON
C/o
Haaversen Associates
254-939-7794
Mr.
Hooverson has an extensive list of topics, below are
just a few topics.
PRESENTATIONS:
Confusion on the Docks: Ships and
Passenger Records
Fast
Ride Through
Free At
Last: Records of the Freedman’s Bureau
Great
Awakenings:
Hold
the Press: Using Old Newspapers
Land of
the Living Dead: Cemeteries and Funeral Records
Life in
the Past Lane: Everyday Life of Yesteryear
Roots
Revolution: Getting started in Genealogy
Sensible
Censuses: Using Federal and State Censuses
Where There’s A Will: Researching Probate Records
For more information, please
see Mr. Hooverson’s Website at:
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MARTHA
EVERMAN JONES, Ph.D.
506
W. Larkspur
361-575-5017
E-mail:
mjones@vicad.com
Ms
Jones holds a Ph.D and is an educator and columnist
in her profession.
PRESENTATIONS:
Beginning
and Intermediate Genealogy Workshops
TSGS Historic Family
Certificates and Writing Awards
AUDIENCE:
Beginner
Intermediate
AUDIO/VISUALS:
Projector, Screen and Microphone
HANDOUTS
DISTRIBUTED: Yes
FEES: $250.00 for, half day, $500 for full day
EXPENSES:
Travel
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LYNNA
KAY SHUFFIELD
P.
O.
713-692-4511
E-mail: lksfriday@sbcglobal.net
EDUCATION: A.S. & B.S.
AREAS
OF RESEARCH:
PRESENTATIONS:
20th
Century Military & War Dead Research
Basic Genealogy
Civil War Research
Cemetery Preservation Projects & Texas Historic
Cemeteries
Archives & Special Collection Libraries
Manuscripts and Newspapers
LENGTH
OF PRESENTATION: 2 hours
AUDIENCE:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
HANDOUTS
DISTRIBUTED: Yes
FEES: None
EXPENSES:
Travel and motel
LIMITATIONS:
Time and Distance: Evenings – within 50 miles of
Saturdays –
within 1-day drive of
Debbie
Parker Wayne
936-326-9101
e-mail: dpwayne@etxquest.com
Web
Site: http://etxquest.com/
Ms.
Wayne spend over 25 years as a computer engineer. Her genealogical training includes NGS
American Genealogy: A Basic Course and several courses at IGHR including:
Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis, Land Records, and Writing and
Publishing for Genealogists.
AREAS
OF RESEARCH:
PRESENTATIONS:
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GATTA GACC! DNA and Genealogy – Why To Do It and How It Can Help
- Ancestor Hidden in the Statutes: Easy Ways to Find Ancestors By Name and Laws Affecting the Records They Leave
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Enhancing Your Civil War Story: The Official Records of the
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Using the
- Online Census Usage Tips (Heritage Quest and Ancestry)
- Organizing for Research AND Sharing: Paper and PC Files
- Genealogical Numbering Systems
- Choosing Genealogical Software
- Scanning Images
- Image Editing: Repair and Enhance Your Family Photos
- Protecting Yourself on the Internet
- Internet Search Tips
- Computer Basics
- Web Site Workshops (all-day workshops require intermediate computer skills)
LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 1 hour to all-day workshops
AUDIENCE: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (Geared
to audience)
AUDIO/VISUALS: Projector and laptop provided by
speaker
HANDOUTS DISTRIBUTED: Yes
FEES:
Negotiable, contact speaker
EXPENSES: Travel
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