Have you given up on an ancestral line because you can't find your ancestor's vital records? Have you conducted a reasonably exhaustive search and come up empty-handed? Let Gena Philibert-Ortega explain how the history of vital records in the United States can affect your research. In her second presentation, Gena will turn the boring into a lively story--you won't want to miss this colorful presentation!
Gena will present the following at the Summit of Excellence held virtually, September 15-18, 2021:
Anatomy of Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Have a genealogy brick wall? What you don’t know about vital records could be part of the problem. Exploring vital records and their history can make all of the difference.
Full session description here.
Your Ancestor’s Life in Color: Social History and Genealogy
What is social history and what does it have to do with genealogy? Adding social history takes your genealogy from boring facts to a story your family will beg to know.
Full session description here.
Learn more about Gena Philibert-Ortega and all of our amazing speakers here.
View the full schedule for the UGA Summit of Excellence here.
Join Us in September!
The 2021 UGA Summit of Excellence celebrates UGA's 50th year. This exciting virtual conference, held September 15-18, 2021, is a four-day event with multiple tracks offering a premier educational opportunity at an extremely reasonable price. Each track features a different record set or research area such as legal records, methodology, technology, or DNA.
Learn more about the Summit of Excellence or register to attend. Questions may be directed to the registrar: registrar@ugagenealogy.org.
