Anne Miller, Ph.D. is a professional genealogist, an historian and a psychologist specializing in combining genealogical and historical resources to provide a better understanding of people. Anne gives presentations and does genealogical and historical research for others.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. SU-082. Mapping Your Ancestor’s Home: Linking Today with the Past. Finding your ancestor’s home by combining historical maps, deeds, and other records with Google Earth enhances your understanding of your family history. [IA]
Friday 1:30 p.m. Mini-FR1. Using Google Earth to Map Your Ancestor’s Home. This session teaches how combining genealogical records with Google Earth enhances our understanding of our ancestors' lives. Homework: Download a free copy of Google Earth (earth.google.com). Try finding your home and other locations of interest. Computer required. [IA]
Saturday 8:30 a.m. Mini-SA1. Platting Your Ancestor’s Land. This two-hour workshop provides training in transforming a metes and bounds description of land into a plat of your ancestors’ land. Workshop supplies will be provided. Homework: Gain familiarity with land measurements such as chains and links. Computer is NOT required for this session. [IA]