November 9th, 2004
An all-day seminar featuring
Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL – The Legal Genealogist
**A Legal Perspective for Genealogists**
Clallam County is hosting a three-part seminar featuring the incomparable Judy G. Russell. She is one of the most popular speakers for Genealogical Societies and National Events. Her unusual lectures reflect her legal background and are always interesting, educational, and fun to listen to.
Schedule and Topics Information:
9:15 – 9:30am Registration Sign-in/Tech Check
9:30 – 9:45am Introductions/ Announcements
9:45-10:45am Session I: Revelers, Hogkillers and Disobedient Children: Early State Laws.
The laws our ancestors lived by tell their own story of life in earlier times, and early state laws from every part of the nation tell the stories of Blue Laws, wild animals, and children needing humbling. Judy will include a look at early Washington State laws.
10:45- 11:00am Break
11:00am – Noon Session II:Landing The Ancestors: Federal and State Land Records
Land records are among the earliest, most complete and most valuable genealogical records and often among the most puzzling. Understanding how land was acquired, measured and recorded under the law is essential to using the records effectively. This is a good introduction to land records overall according to Judy.
Noon – 12:45pm Lunch Break
12:45 – 1:45pm Session III:Landing the Fourths: Proving a Case with Court, Land, and DNA Evidence
The father of Gustavus Boone Robertson (1827 MS-1903 TX) was William M. Robertson (c1795 NC-1864 MS). But who was Gustavus’s mother? No record directly identifies her, but court, land, and DNA evidence combine to prove the case as to the identity of this third great-grandmother and, in doing so, landing the fourths—fourth great-grandparents, that is. (This is a complex case study but can readily be followed by a general audience)
The Seminar will be presented via Zoom so that you may listen to at home, or attend at the CCGS Research Center located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles, Washington.
The Zoom pass code and meeting number will be sent to participants via e-mail as soon as payment is received. (See below for cost)
Cost:
$50 for CCGS members $55 for non-CCGS members and at the door
Early Bird Registration begins Tuesday, October 1st . Save $10 off registration fee!
Early Bird Registration ends Tuesday, October 15th
Prepaid Registration by check or Paypal ends Tuesday, November 5th
For more information, call CCGS Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm, and Saturdays noon to 4pm or visit our website:
Phone: 360-417-5000 Website: www.clallamcogs.org.
Checks should be made out to CCGS. Credit cards can use the Paypal app found on our website.