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Date/Time: 

Saturday, March 17, 2012

8:45am - 4:00pm

Seminar Topics   

 

Bridging the Gap: Finding Your Ancestors in the United States between 1780 and 1830

Land Records: Beyond Grantees and Grantors

Putting It Together: A Case Study

The Web, the World and YOU! - Advanced Internet Researching

Location*: First United Methodist Church
1004 North Mays
Round Rock, Texas
Speaker:

D. Joshua Taylor

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Joshua Taylor, “Josh” is a nationally recognized genealogical author, lecturer, and researcher. Currently he makes his home in Philadelphia. Until recently he lived in Boston, where he served as the director of Education and Programs at the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Josh has appeared as the featured genealogist on the NBC series Who Do You Think You Are? and is a frequent speaker at genealogical societies, libraries, and other organizations. He has authored articles in American Ancestors, UGA Crossroads, FGS Forum, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, and New England Ancestors, and was a columnist for Digital Genealogist.

He is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Utah Genealogical Association and the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS), the Rubincam Youth Award from the National Genealogical Society, and the Award of Merit from FGS.

Visit his website to learn more: http://www.djoshuataylor.com/.
Register early to reserve your spot to hear Joshua Taylor.

* Directions to the Seminar Site in Round Rock: 
          - From I-35, Exit #253 on Hwy 79.
          - Continue East on Hwy 79 to the first traffic light.
          - Turn right on North Mays for 1/2 block to church entrance on the right.
          - Watch for seminar signs.

** Be sure to attach the Pre-Registration Fee: $45 for WCGS members,  $50 for non-members, $55 for registration after Mar 1.  Registration at the door will be $55. The Registration Desk and vendors will open at 8:00 am.

The many lodging places in Round Rock include:
Best Western Executive Inn 1-800-780-7234 www.bestwestern.com
Country Inn 1-800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com
  Hilton Garden Inn 1-800-445-8667 hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
  Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 1-800-893-8079 www.ichotelsgroup.com
La Quinta Inn 1-800-531-5900 www.laquinta.com
Marriott (includes Courtyard, Residence Inn, Marriott, SpringHill Suites) 1-888-236-2427 www.marriott.com
  Wingate Inn 1-800-341-7000 www.wingateinns.com