Free Evening Presentations – Open to the Public
TIGR 2023 is delighted to offer two bonus evening presentations for all attendees and the public. We encourage you to attend and invite a friend. Registration is required.
Monday, June 12, 7:00 pm CDT
“How 100 Pine Trees and the Subject of Usufruct Shape our Genealogical Research” by J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
Our research projects often consist of small bits of evidence and tradition. With persistence and a knowledgeable focus, we can often combine those bits into a full story. Let’s consider some of those little morsels and how we can improve our view.
Register for Mark’s presentation
Tuesday, June 13, 7:00 pm CDT
“Margaret’s Mother: Using DNA to Solve a Mystery” by Judy Russell, JD, CG®, CGL(SM)
Family lore assigns the maiden name of Battles to Margaret (c1827–c1890), wife of Daniel Shew, of Cherokee County, Alabama. Documentary evidence identifies William Battles (c1794-1874) as her father, but he was married twice and no paper trail identifies either wife as the mother. Can DNA solve the mystery and identify Margaret’s mother?