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Tuesday, January 14
True Bluegrass Stories: History from the Heart of Kentucky CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED (Program)
1:00 pm 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY
Due to weather and road conditions This program has been canceled and rescheduled.
Presented by: Tom E. Stephens
A Storyteller’s Kentucky: The best stories of Kentucky and Kentuckians I’ve gathered in three decades of research and writing.
Tom Stephens has been a published historical writer for three decades, most recently as principal writer and researcher for Think History, a statewide podcast produced by the Kentucky Humanities Council through WEKU-FM in Richmond, Kentucky. His books include True Bluegrass Stories: History from the Heart of Kentucky, First Cats: Amazing Origins of the UK Sports Tradition and Civil War Game-Changers: Kentucky and Kentuckians in America’s Bloodiest Conflict.
A Storyteller’s Kentucky: The best stories of Kentucky and Kentuckians I’ve gathered in three decades of research and writing.
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Tuesday, January 28
Unlock Your Family History: Navigating LFPL's On-Line Genealogical Resources (Workshop)
1:00 pm In-person at 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy
Presented by: Nancy Simmons Roberson
Why Attend?
Attending a workshop on utilizing the Louisville Free Public Library website for family research can be incredibly valuable. Here's why:
- Comprehensive Resources: The website offers access to a vast array of genealogical resources, including newspapers, Sanborn Maps (1867-1970), and HeritageQuest. These tools can provide crucial insights and historical context for family history research.
- Specific Historical Documents: Members will learn how to navigate HeritageQuest, which features specific U.S. historical documents such as the US Federal Census (1790-1950), immigration records, wills and probate records, city directories, and Revolutionary War pension records.
- Original Documents Access: The workshop will guide members on how to access original documents like Freedman's Bank records, enabling detailed analysis of ancestors' lives and contributing to a richer understanding of personal and community history.
- Free and Accessible: The resources provided by the Louisville Free Public Library are free, making this an accessible opportunity for all LGS members to deepen their genealogical research without additional costs.
By attending the workshop, attendees will significantly enhance their ability to explore their family history, uncover new stories, and gain a deeper appreciation for the history of their community.
Nancy Simmons Roberson
Nancy Simmons Roberson, a native of Michigan, has dedicated her life to education and genealogical research. She earned her B.A. degree in Education at Adrian College and pursued graduate studies at Michigan State University.
With over 40 years of experience in genealogical research, Nancy has made significant contributions to the field. She served as the president of the Louisville Genealogical Society in 2013, 2014, and 2020. Her passion for genealogy extends to teaching, as she has organized and taught internet genealogy classes at her church and various branches of the Louisville Public Library for many years.
Nancy is an active member of several esteemed genealogical organizations, including the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, First Families of Ohio, the John Marshall DAR Chapter, and the Kentucky Mayflower Society.
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Tuesday, February 11
Exploring Black History Through Photography: A Tale of Two Families (Program)
1:00 pm In Person - at the corner of 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy and Linn Station Rd.
Presented by: Heather Potter
The Samuel M. Plato and Lusby Family Photograph Collections offer fascinating insight into the rise of two middle-class Black families in early 20th century Louisville. Samuel M. Plato was a prominent architect at a time when his profession had few Black members. The Plato collection is rich not only as a window into middle-class life, but also into Plato’s architectural style. The story of Thaddeus Stevens Lusby Sr. parallels that of Plato. Born a slave and raised on a tobacco farm, Lusby moved to Louisville after emancipation and gained success as a builder and contractor. The story of these families intersects when one of Lusby’s daughters, Nettie, marries Samuel Plato.
Heather Potter, MLS
Heather Potter is the Curator Manuscripts at the Filson Historical Society; prior she was a Project Archivist at the Kentucky Historical Society for the Kentucky Folklife Archives and the former Curator of Photographs and Prints at the Filson Historical Society. Heather received her BA in History from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, and an MLS with an emphasis in Archives from Indiana University – Bloomington. Heather has worked over a decade at the Filson, focusing on collecting, preserving, and providing access to the Filson’s visual materials collection and recently transitioned into overseeing the manuscript collection. In addition, she is an advocate for the preservation of family photograph and paper collections. She specializes in 19th century photography and caring for family photographs and papers. Her research interests include Mammoth Cave, World War I, and Genealogy & Family History.
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Tuesday, February 25
My Ancestors Knew Daniel Boone - Did Yours? Researching Along the Wilderness Trail. (Workshop)
1:00 pm Zoom Presentation at home on your computer.
Presented by Luana Darby
My Ancestors Knew Daniel Boone - Did Yours? Researching Along the Wilderness Trail
Daniel Boone's migration along the Wilderness Trail can help us plot our ancestor’s westward migration. Learn what records can be found along the trail. Online and onsite resources will be covered. Learn how to turn that brick wall into an amazing success story
Luana Darby has a bachelor's degree in Family History from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. She is a frequent lecturer at local and national conferences and institutes, including the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, the British Institute, RootsTech and through Legacy Family Tree Webinars. Luana was the conference chair for the National Genealogical Society's 2020 conference in Salt Lake City.
She specializes in the U.S. Midwest, Palatine German, LDS, and American patriot research. Her love for genealogy came from listening to stories at her grandmother’s knee while a young girl. She has been working with clients for over 25 years and is a frequent speaker at conferences, workshops, and institutes. She is past president of the Utah Genealogical Association, a board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. She is also a staff genealogist for Relative Race, a BYU TV reality show. Her website is - https://www.lineagesbyluana.com/
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Tuesday, March 11
“The Journey to Women’s Suffrage” (Program)
1:00 pm In Person - at the corner of 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy and Linn Station Rd.
Presented by: Dr. Kathryn West
"This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council, INC. and the National Endowment for the Humanities."
The Journey to Women's Suffrage
U.S. Women's Suffrage was achieved through the convergence of many varied and winding paths. Before the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, many women could vote, but by 1807 that right had been abolished in all states. In the early 1800s, it was not considered appropriate for women to speak in public, and married women could not own property nor did they have rights to their wages if they worked, while women were also believed to be the moral center of family life. This position led them to advocate for Abolition, Temperance, Dress Reform, Prison Reform, Property Rights, Free Love and Free Thinking, and Spiritualism. Even the 1890s Bicycle Craze played a role! From Seneca Falls to the adoption of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920, this presentation highlights how women came to voice, learned to organize, and eventually achieved Women's Suffrage through decades of work and many, many intersecting movements, organizations, and events. Featured are a number of women beyond Stanton and Anthony who "rocked the vote" even before they could vote, such as Alice Paul, Victoria Woodhull, Ida B. Wells, Lucy Stone, and Kentucky's own Laura Clay.
Bio:
Dr. Kathryn West is a professor of English at Bellarmine College. She majored in English as an undergraduate at Texas A&M University and received her M.A. and PhD. from Duke University. She also earned a Graduate Certificate from the Women's Studies program at Duke.
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Tuesday, March 25
FamilySearch Full-Text Search (Workshop)
1:00 pm In Person - at the corner of 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy and Linn Station Rd.
Presented by: Nancy Simmons Roberson
FamilySearch Full-Text Search is a technique that finds specific information within a large corpus of text. It goes beyond keyword matching, and analyzes the content of documents to identify relevant results based on the user's search query. It is an exciting new way to find information in over 100 million historical records that have not been indexed on FamilySearch.
Often described as "game changing," FamilySearch's new Full-Text Search experiment allows searching of every name and every word in supported collections, including a large number of U.S. land and probate records. This presentation explains how to utilize the full power of Full-Text Search using real-life examples . Bring your laptop or tablet and learn how to search for your ancestors using FamilySearch Full-Text Search.
Nancy Simmons was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Monroe County, Michigan. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Education from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. For 34 years Nancy taught physical education, social studies, coached and was athletic director at Bath Community Schools in Bath, Michigan. Nancy has been married for 55 years to her husband Howard and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
Nancy has been a genealogist for over 45 years. Her passion for genealogy began in 1970 when she acquired an eighty year old record book of her husband’s Johnston family. A neighbor gave her a pedigree chart and some family group charts and the journey of searching for that next set of grandparents began. Nancy also loves to spend time with family, reading, and watching the University of Louisville women’s basketball team.
Nancy's Family Blog - www.nancysfamilystories.org
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Tuesday, April 8
“Family Bible Entries– What weight can be applied to the genealogical validity?” (Program)
1:00 pm In Person - at the corner of 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy and Linn Station Rd.
Presented by: Betty Graham
Whether you are researching your personal history or trying to identify family legacies for joining ancestral groups, come join us to discuss your Family Bible research. Have you used your Family Bible as documentation? What weight can be applied to its validity? Has the information helped you find other family details that can be explored? We will also discuss digitization of the family connections in your Bible for sharing and preservation.
Please forward your connections that the genealogy in the Family Bible helped document to: bg40245@yahoo.com
We will discuss as many as possible at the meeting. How did you find the Bible? Could this information help someone else with research? When was the Bible published?
Betty Graham has been a member of LGS since 1996 and has served as President, Vice President, Seminar Chair and the Program Committee. With 30 years of working at various occupations, some of my fondest memories were working for doctors/surgeons in three states, the Defense Electronic Supply Center Kettering OH, Naval Ordnance Station Louisville KY and then the Sons of the American Revolution Headquarters in Louisville KY.
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Tuesday, April 22
They Came to Kentucky (Workshop)
1:00 pm In-Person 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY
Presented by: Louisville Genealogical Society Members
Calling All Louisville Genealogical Society Members!
We invite you to share a brief story about your ancestors who journeyed to Kentucky. Do you
know where they originated before their migration? How did they travel to Kentucky? What was the time period? Where did they eventually settle in Kentucky? Were there other families who accompanied them?
Select one of your Kentucky ancestors and recount their migration story. Please ensure that your story is no longer than FIVE minutes.
If you wish to participate, kindly email Nancy Roberson at nroberson@twc.com to be added to the list of presenters.
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Tuesday, May 13
“Genealogy through Photography: Exploring Family Photographs” (Program)
1:00 pm In Person - at the corner of 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy and Linn Station Rd.
Presented by: Heather Potter
The Filson Historical Society located in Old Louisville has over 75,000 photographic items within its collection. A large portion is comprised of local Louisville and Southern Indiana family photographs. While you may be familiar with the Filson’s library resources, many forget about our visual resources. Filson’s Curator of Photographs & Prints, Heather J. Potter, will give an overview of the Filson’ Photographic Collections, a tutorial on how to search the collection, how to identify 19th century photographic formats, and some tips on how to preserve your own family photographs.
Heather Potter, MLS
Heather Potter is the Curator Manuscripts at the Filson Historical Society; prior she was a Project Archivist at the Kentucky Historical Society for the Kentucky Folklife Archives and the former Curator of Photographs and Prints at the Filson Historical Society. Heather received her BA in History from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, and an MLS with an emphasis in Archives from Indiana University – Bloomington. Heather has worked over a decade at the Filson, focusing on collecting, preserving, and providing access to the Filson’s visual materials collection and recently transitioned into overseeing the manuscript collection. In addition, she is an advocate for the preservation of family photograph and paper collections. She specializes in 19th century photography and caring for family photographs and papers. Her research interests include Mammoth Cave, World War I, and Genealogy & Family History.
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