Did you know the application of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) will help you find your free or enslaved African-American ancestors? Do you wonder how legal and historical context is beneficial to the research process?
LaBrenda will present the following at the Summit of Excellence held virtually, September 15-18, 2021:
Researching African American Ancestors Who Came Out Of Slavery The universal application of relevant genealogy standards will be illustrated in the context of sources and strategies relevant to enslaved African-American ancestors.
Learn more about LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson 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.
