We are thrilled to introduce you to one of the dynamic speakers teaching at our 2016 Family History Conference in Dallas Texas on October 28-30! Online Registration closes this Sunday, October 23rd…grab your spot now!
About the Speaker
Teri E. Flack is a genealogy and historical researcher, consultant, and lecturer who has been researching family history for over 35 years. She chairs the TxSGS Records Preservation and Access Committee and serves as the Texas state liaison to the national RPAC. Teri spent much of her career in Texas government working with the Texas Legislature. She used that experience in 2013 and 2015 to work with the genealogical community in Texas to prevent legislation from passing that would have further restricted access to Texas birth and death records. For her work in records preservation and access, Teri was elected a Fellow of the Texas State Genealogical Society.
Teri serves on the Texas State Historical Resource Advisory Board, a state-level board dedicated to the preservation and use of Texas’ documentary heritage. She is the first genealogist to serve on the board in over a decade. Teri serves as a director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. She is also a member of the Travis County Historical Commission, serving as Travis County Historical Marker Chair. Teri is a volunteer archivist at the Texas State Archives currently processing over 1,100 volumes and 300 cubic feet of Galveston County records and creating finding aids to make them accessible to the public. She formerly served as a district representative for the Texas State Genealogical Society and treasurer for the Austin Genealogical Society.
Teri completed the Advanced Methodology Course at the National Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research and the National Institute for Genealogical Research at the National Archives in Washington, DC. She’s a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Teri holds a Master’s degree in History (Public History concentration), MBA, Paralegal Certificate, and B.S. in Education from Texas State University.
About the Sessions
Using Probate & Estates to Solve Problems
Probate and estate records provide a rich source of information and evidence because every step in the process creates a potentially useful record. Case studies demonstrate how genealogists can use probate and estate records to solve problems. Identifying heirs and establishing relationships are just the beginning.
Seeing the Patterns: Organizing and Visualizing the Evidence
We gather lots of information, data, and evidence in our research. Organize and visualize data using timelines, chronologies, charts, and tables to compare, correlate, and analyze evidence; discover gaps and missing information; and uncover new trails for research.
Gathering the Pieces of the Puzzle: Extract All Evidence from Each Record
A cursory look may mean you overlook a valuable clue or evidence in a record. Learn tips and techniques for extracting all data from each record to ensure you glean the useful information and those hidden clues.
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