Zoom Meeting
Speaker
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Gena Philibert-OrtegaGena Philibert-Ortega holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women’s Studies) and a Master’s degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, women’s studies and social history, Gena has spoken to groups throughout the United States and Canada as well as virtually to audiences worldwide. Gena is the author of hundreds of articles published in genealogy newsletters and magazines including FGS Forum, APG Quarterly, Internet Genealogy, Family Chronicle and Family Tree Magazine. Her writings can also be found on her blogs, Gena’s Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera. She is the author of three books including her latest From The Family Kitchen (F + W Media, 2012). Gena was a researcher for the first season of the PBS show Genealogy Roadshow (2013) and the Travel Channel’s Follow Your Past . Gena is the editor of the Utah Genealogical Association’s journal Crossroads. She serves as past-president for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Her current research interests include women’s social history, and researching women’s lives using material artifacts.
Upcoming Events
My DNA Brought me to the Forest, but Where are all the Trees?
Preparing for 3rd Party DNA Tools
Who Needed it Anyway? Researching Around the 1890 Census
Disaster Proofing Your Research
Wild Bill, the Three-Legged Man, and Grandma: Researching Infamous Ancestors
I have them and you have them. In fact, we all have them ̶̶̶ that story about our family’s brush with greatness. Maybe you’re related to Jesse James, or your ancestor was on the Titanic, or you’re descended from three brothers who came to America. But is it true? Learn the methodology for proving or disproving that family story.
The recording will be available to registered attendees for 1 week, to be watched as often as you want!
