Genealogical problems arise when historical records either do not exist, or do not directly support a clear conclusion.  Learn about the accepted standards of evidence that must be met when trying to draw a conclusion, prove a relationship, or discriminate between what information is credible and what is not.

Internet access is available for notebook or laptop.  All are welcome.

There will be NO evening workshop this week.

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 our genealogical resources many forget about our visual resources. Filson’s Associate Curator of Photographs, Heather Potter, will give an overview of the Filson’s Photographic Collections, a tutorial on how to search the collection, and some tips on how to preserve your own family photographs

All are welcome.  Hands-On training.  Internet access available, bring your laptop or tablet.  This workshop is presented twice, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Matthew Sellers II was born in Baltimore but his ancestors were notable Kentuckians. After his father’s death, he built a home for his mother in Grahn, near some of her Kentucky relatives. He had great knowledge about many scientific topics and an extensive science and engineering based education. He built a workshop/laboratory near the Grahn home. His interest in aircraft that could carry a man became a major focus very early in his life. Most of his meaningful research was conducted at the Grahn home called “Blakemore” and it was in the pastures there that he tested his unique quadruplane. Some have credited him with being the first early airman to have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and physics of flying. His first powered-flight occurred five years after the Wright Brothers but made him the “First in Kentucky Flight”. After two disasters that caused him to stop experimenting with flying, his expertise was called on to serve in important political positions which aided the initial formation of the Army Air Corp and contributed to Allied air success in WWI.

Susan and Bill Snyder will introduce the means to plat the land described in your ancestor’s deed.  You will learn basic terms and tools for platting.  By using a case study, they will take you through the process of creating a diagram of the land.  You will then be shown how to locate it on a current day map.