SU52 The Power of DNA: Tracing Your Enslaved Kentucky Ancestors Sunday, 25 May 2025, 4:00 p.m., French This session will focus on using genetic genealogy to solve brick walls for individuals with enslaved ancestors born in Kentucky. She will present a series of case studies throughout the entire Com...

February 7, 2025 by Lisa S. Gorrell, CG

SA46 Archiving 101: Organizing and Caring for your Family Collection Saturday, 24 May 2025, 2:30 p.m., Segell room Have family materials you don’t know what to do with? Learn how to organize, identify and care for your family paper and photograph collection. This session covers organizing your fam...

February 5, 2025 by Matthew B. Berry, CG

SA11 When the Evidence Doesn’t Agree Saturday, 24 May 2025, 9:45 a.m., Carroll Ford This presentation will demonstrate resolving conflicting evidence using the Genealogical Proof Standard through two case studies and practical strategies for solid conclusions. These case studies demonstrate th...

February 3, 2025 by Lisa S. Gorrell, CG

SU24 Finding Nuns and Sisters, their Families and Friends in Catholic Women Religious Archives Sunday, 25 May 2025, 11:00 a.m., Combs Chandler Room See how archives of Catholic religious offer a window into lives of nuns/sisters, their families and communities, and get tips on finding and accessing ...

February 1, 2025 by Matthew B. Berry, CG

Lock in Your Early Bird Discount by Friday for the NGS 2025 Family History Conference Enjoy the perfect Memorial Day Weekend getaway with more than 1,000 people who are passionate about family history research. Join the National Genealogical Society (NGS) for its 2025 Family History Conference, Tail...

January 30, 2025 by Matthew B. Berry, CG

SA24 Digital Storytelling: Technologies that Help You Document the Past and Present for the Future Saturday, 24 May 2025, 11:15 a.m., Combs Chandler room Ubiquitous cellphone cameras allow genealogists to record everything. Learn about using drones, 360-cameras, podcasts, and AR/VR to help expand ho...

January 29, 2025 by Matthew B. Berry, CG

SU23 Using Tax Records to Address Genealogical Issues Sunday, 25 May 2025, 11:00 a.m., Grand Ballroom A/B This session surveys evidence that can be gleaned from pre-20th century tax records to address a myriad of genealogical questions. We’ll look at the types of taxes prescribed by law. Then ...

January 26, 2025 by Matthew B. Berry, CG

SA44 The Dark Waters of the Ohio River: Unveiling the Lives of River Pirates Saturday, 24 May 2025, 2:30 p.m., Combs Chandler room Ohio River Pirates’ rise to violence (1770-1850) will be examined, revealing notorious figures and separating thrilling facts from folklore. This session will cover Oh...

January 24, 2025 by Lisa S. Gorrell, CG

SA01 Recovering Louisville’s African American History using Genealogical Research Saturday, 24 May 2025, 8:00 a.m., Grand Ballroom A/B Felicia Jamison, PhD, will explore the importance of genealogical research in the university setting for shedding light on family histories and for better understa...

January 22, 2025 by Matthew B. Berry, CG
Gary Ball-Kilbourne

SU01 Beyond the First Clue: Unraveling a Genealogical Mystery with the GPS Sunday, 25 May 2025, 8:00 a.m., Carroll Ford room Applying the Genealogical Proof Standard uncovers Delany DeVine’s true birthplace, challenging initial evidence and showcasing reasonably exhaustive research, analysis, ...

January 20, 2025 by Matthew B. Berry, CG