Oral family history can be spot-on accurate, or rife with misconceptions. Combining genealogy and pop psychology, we'll discuss some real examples of family lore that have come up in my research over the years, examine why and how misinformation gets repeated, and look at some ways to tease out the truth in our family trees.
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Tuesday, May 28 @ 6:30pm - Virtual
Topic: Are You Calling My Granddad a Liar? Family Lore and What To Do With It
Speaker: Jessica Conklin
Tuesday, Jun 25 @ 6:30pm - Virtual
Topic: Digging for Gold in Colonial North Carolina Records
Speaker: Diane Richard, MEng & MBA, Mosaic Research
Speaker: Diane Richard, MEng & MBA, Mosaic Research
Tuesday, Jul 23 @ 6:30pm - Virtual
Topic: Gravestone Symbolism
Speaker: Robin Simonton, Executive Director, Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Speaker: Robin Simonton, Executive Director, Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Tuesday, Aug 27 @ 6:30pm - Virtual
Topic: An Adoptee Searches for Roots
Speaker: Monika Fleming
Speaker: Monika Fleming
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