Info from Past AGS Programs
DNA
Celtic DNA – History of Celtic Genetic Migration (PDF format, 1.03 MB), presented by John Adam Farris on September 23, 2017.
DNA Testing Can Open New Doors in Your Brick Walls to Assist Your Genealogy Research (PDF format, 3.69 MB), presented by Lark Robart, John Farris, Martin Brady, & Philip Spivey on February 12, 2020.
- John Farris handouts (PDF format, 369 kB);
- Phil Spivey is working on a write-up to go with his slides.
Mayflower
Histories, Myths & Legends of the Mayflower, presented by Carl Malone on November 4, 2020
- Sources for learning more about the Mayflower (PDF format, 198 kB), handout from presentation
Military
Remembering the End of World War II, presented by Stuart Murray on August 12, 2020
Military Records: A Wealth of Information on Those Who Served and Those Who Didn’t, presented by Philip Spivey on November 10, 2021; and the handout.
Military Administrative Discharges or Separations, presented by Stuart Murray on February 1, 2022
A Look at Military Pensions from 1636 to the Present, presented by Stuart Murray on March 1, 2022
Military Police Actions, presented by Stuart Murray on April 5, 2022; and a pdf file
Military Research in State Archives, presented by Stuart Murray on May 3, 2022; and a handout and slides
Family Search Wiki (Military Records), presented by Stuart Murray on June 7, 2022; and slides
Using Military Newspapers, presented by Stuart Murray on July 5, 2022; and a pdf file
What was Expected in Militias, presented by Stuart Murray on August 2, 2022; and slides
Our Veterans and Their Voices, presented by Stuart Murray and panel on November 9, 2022
Bill Overmier’s Bataan survivor story, presented by his daughter-in-law Cynthia Vaughan on February 7, 2023
New Mexico National Guard, presented by Stuart Murray on March 7, 2023
Military Uniforms 1760–1865, presented by Stuart Murray on April 4, 2023
WW2 Pacific Units and Where They Served, presented by Stuart Murray on May 2, 2023
WW2 – Atlantic, Europe, & Mediterranean Campaigns and where they served, presented by Stuart Murray on June 6, 2023
Writing and Publishing
7 Things to Know about Publishing Your Family History (PDF format, 125.2 kB), presented by Michael Blackledge on July 14, 2017
Land Records
A discussion on Land and Property Descriptions and Their Uses (PDF format, 121 kB) led by Dr. William M. Litchman, UNM Professor and Certified Genealogist, on March 8, 2017
The Genealogist’s Introduction to Land Records, a presentation by Sue Johnston on July 14, 2021
- Sue’s handout
Miscellaneous
A helpful Guide, two Forms, and a Sample Will from the February 8, 2017 presentation on doing your “Genealogical Estate Planning” by Karen Jones, Family Historian
- A Genealogical Estate Planning Guide (PDF format, 59.7 kB)
- Lists & Indexes Worksheets for Genealogical Estate Planning (DOC format, 43 kB, this file can be edited)
- Generic Genealogical WILL (DOC format, 18.4 kB, this file can be edited)
Sharing Your Family Treasures, a presentation by Lisa Kindrick and Lark Robart on June 10, 2020
- Lisa Kindrick’s handout (PDF format, 282 kB)
1746 to 1857, Philadelphia to Shasta, CA: The 1857 Story, a presentation about travel on the Oregon and California trails by Lee Black on July 8, 2020
African American History, Putting it into Context, a presentation by Robert Burch on February 10, 2021
Genealogy Do-Overs, a presentation by Victoria Sullivan on March 10, 2021
Genealogical Research Plans and Citing Sources, a presentation by Philip Spivey on May 12, 2021
Breaking Down Brick Walls, a presentation by three AGS member panelists on 9 Feb 2022
Building the Case: An Introduction to Evidence Analysis, a presentation by Susan Goss Johnston on 9 Mar 2022
Find A Grave Memorials, a presentation by Mike Blackledge on 11 May 2022
Introduction to Lineage Societies, a presentation by Victoria Sullivan and panel members on 14 Sep 2022
Discovering Your Family History at the Genealogy Center, a presentation by Lisa Kindrick on 12 Oct 2022
*Organizing Your Family History, a presentation by Hazel Thornton on 8 Feb 2023
*Genealogy Software: Organizing Your Genealogy and Family Tree Online, a presentation by Victoria Sullivan on 8 Mar 2023
*Two Trips to Ireland, presented on 12 Apr 2023 by Lark Robart and Martin Brady
*State Archives Have More Online Resources Than Ever Before, presented on 10 May 2023 by Philip Spivey
*Please note that as of June 1, 2023, these videos are available only to AGS Members in good standing. If you would like to renew or join in order to enjoy this membership perk, please click here.