Recap: The Online IGHR 2024 Expo

The IGHR (Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research), part of the Georgia Genealogical Society, held its annual online Expo on Saturday, May 4. The Family History Guide Association had two presentations at the Expo: Introduction to The Family History Guide and Research with The Family History Guide. The Expo is free and was sponsored by FamilySearch. Attendance was good, and it included a variety of useful and interesting sessions. Below is a list of topics and presenters, and you can find the complete schedule here.

  • FamilySearch Library: How Can We Help? – Debbie Gurtler, AG
  • Demonstration of the My GPC Digital Library Subscription – Pat Gordon
  • The French Genealogy Blog and How to Use It – Anne Morddel, CG
  • The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) and its Uses for Genealogical Research – Katie Coldiron
  • FamilySearch.org – Overview of Website – Lori Montague
  • More genealogy in less time with genealogy research software Goldie May – Richard K. Miller
  • What’s New at MyHeritage – Daniel Horowitz
  • FamilySearch Catalog – Verity Johnson
  • American Migration Routes – Parts 1 and 2 -From Indian Trails to Canals and Early Railroads – Pat Gordon
  •  Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) – Everything You Need to Know!
  • Tips and Tricks for Discovering Your Ancestors in FamilySearch’s Historical Records – Debbie Gurtler, AG
  • Introduction to the Family History Guide – Bob Taylor
  • An Introduction to Beyond Kin – Kenyatta Berry
  • FamilySearch Labs: Full-Text Search – Robert Raymond
  • The MyHeritage Photo World – Daniel Horowitz
  • FamilySearch Digital Library – Uncovering FamilySearch’s Digital Book Collection
  • Research With the Family History Guide – Bob Taylor
  • FamilySearch Wiki – Genealogy’s Hidden Gem – Amber Larsen, AG
  • Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) – Why You Should Attend This Year!
  • FamilySearch: Online Research Help and Resources – Becky Adamson, AG

 

Bob Taylor