An All-Day Workshop w/ Susan Sloan
The Muscogee Genealogical Society presents An All-Day Workshop with Susan Sloan, September 19, 2009 (9am – 3pm) @

Columbus State University
Center for International Education
Corner of University Avenue and Clearview Circle
Columbus, Georgia 31907

Cost: $20 – includes coffee/donuts at registration and light lunch.

Please make checks made payable to:

Muscogee Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 761
Columbus, Georgia 31902

If you have any questions, contact Callie McGinnis at 706-322-3175 (evenings) or mcginnis_callie@colstate.edu

ABOUT SUSAN
Susan Sloan worked for 30 years at AT&T in Cost Engineering. It was during that time she met her husband, John, who sparked her interest in genealogy. When she retired from AT&T in June 2000, Susan turned her love of genealogy into a second career. She is a professional genealogist, whose areas of concentration are teaching Family History classes, conducting private lineage research and preparing lineage applications.

Susan currently is volunteering as Senior Registrar for the Button Gwinnett Society Children of the American Revolution. She has spoken at historical societies, seniors groups and Rotary meetings in the metro-Atlanta area, and her father’s home genealogical society in Colleton County, SC.

Susan holds a B.S. in Psychology and a M. Ed. degree, both from Georgia State University. She is a member of the Georgia Professional Genealogists, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and several state and local genealogical societies and lineage societies. She serves on the Board of the Georgia Genealogical Society and on the Advisory Committee for the R. J. Taylor Foundation that provides funding for books useful to Georgia genealogists.

TOPICS
Census Taker’s Tracks: Ten-year Snapshots for Family Historians
An in-depth look at the history of the census and information on data on specific censuses will be presented. Clues to finding elusive female ancestors will be addressed. Often overlooked clues found on specific censuses will be noted.

Using Pre-1850 Censuses in Research: A Case Study
Census history is reviewed and a case study presented to illustrate how Pre-1850 censuses can be used to determine information about ancestors. Unusual census findings are presented that give direct evidence of family relationships. Researchers are encouraged to locate ancestors on every available census.

Genealogical Proof Standard: Harnessing the Power of Indirect Evidence
This session is designed to give students information about how to evaluate and use indirect evidence to solve family relationship problems. The five-step GPS process, including classifying and evaluating evidence, and writing a conclusion are covered.