Dirk Weissleder gave some excellent sessions on "Primary and Secondary Sources on Genealogy in Germany", "Introduction to European Research", "The International German Genealogical Partnership", and "Archives, Libraries, & Institutions for Genealogical Researchers in Germany". We also heard about European Resources at GSQ, QFHS, and State Library of Queensland. Rosemary told us about more features of MyHeritage, and Helen gave a thorough introduction to "Using DNA to solve Genealogical Puzzles". If you have a chance to attend, in one of the other capital cities, you really will enjoy yourself and learn a lot. http://www.unlockthepast.com.au/events/researching-abroad-british-isles-european-ancestors-brisbane * As an Ambassador for these presentations, I received free entry.
A gathering of "Chris's" - Chris Wright, Chris Paton, and Chris Goopy
An excellent day full of information. Chris Paton told us all about British and Irish Newspapers, Scottish Research Resources before 1800, Irish Family History Resources Online, and Down and Out in Scotland: Researching Ancestry Crisis. We also heard about British Isles Resources at GSQ, QFHS, and State Library of Queensland. Other presentations were on MyHeritage and Living DNA. If you have a chance to attend, in one of the other capital cities, you really will enjoy yourself. http://www.unlockthepast.com.au/events/researching-abroad-british-isles-european-ancestors-brisbane * As an Ambassador for these presentations, I received free entry.
I am really excited as I have been accepted as one of 24 Official Ambassadors for the "Unlock The Past" Researching Abroad Roadshow. You can learn a little more about the roadshow by watching this short video (2 mins):
As well as local speakers, there are two excellent international speakers presenting, Chris Paton, who will be talking about Scottish and Irish research, and British topics. I am thrilled that I am going to be hearing in person from Chris. Listen to his overview here (1 min):
The other speaker is Dirk Weissleder, who will be speaking about European research topics. Listen to his overview here (<1min):
My research areas are Scotland, England and Germany, so this roadshow is perfect for me. It could well be coming to an area near you too, as it is running in Brisbane, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth. I'll be attending the Brisbane days, so look forward to meeting up again with all my genealogy friends, as well as learning lots of new techniques and information. Click on the banner at the top to go to the link to book yourself in or click HERE.
* I get free entry to these sessions for being an Ambassador
