Pledging Allegiance: The paper trail to the naturalization process

Heritage Quest Research Library

        Evelyn will present historical information on naturalization and citizenship, which will include the changes in the law and practices.  You will learn about the court systems and how they effected the process. You will learn what documents were created and where to find them.  Research tips and tricks that Evelyn has learned along the way will also be presented.  If you have an immigrant ancestor this would be a great lecture to attend.

Presented by Evelyn Roehl

Fee:  $15

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One-On-One Help Workshop by appointment

Heritage Quest Research Library

Usually, we as genealogists work by ourselves. However, it can be extremely helpful to have a new set of eyes, with new ideas look at where you are and the problems you may be having.  So we are here to help you.  Please book an appointment.  Appointments are 15 minutes long, and are available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Hope to see you here.

Presented by Library Volunteers.  Fee $15.00

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Beginning Genealogy (free class)

Heritage Quest Research Library

Join Judy in a FREE class and learn how to begin the search for your family history. Learn how to start, and what to look for.  What the basic forms are and how to fill them out. Bring your memories because you will actually start filling out your pedigree chart. Along the way you will learn the “guidelines” for filling out the basic genealogical forms.  No computers needed for what you learn in this class. Everyone is welcome and you may attend this class as many times as you like.
Presented by Judy Line - no fee, free class
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Lorrie Ann's Honor

Heritage Quest Research Library

An overwhelming feeling floods 5-year-old Lorrie in 1958, that her beloved Dad is not her Dad. Though her Mom denies her feelings, they linger for a lifetime. Parents die, and she makes peace knowing it is out of her hands. In 2016 while attending a genealogy conference, she strikes up a conversation with one attendee whose knowledge of DNA testing, creates hope in at least learning nationalities. The stranger turns out to be a pivotal part of Lorrie's search.
Come hear how one person makes her way through DNA analysis to finding the truth about her father, with the help of a "stranger." 
Presented by:  Lorrie Scott
Fee:  $15
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General Land Office Records and other Online Land Resources

Heritage Quest Research Library

Online and database resources are available for researching land records. For land surveyed by the federal government, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), General Land Office (GLO) provides access to Federal land records for Public Land States between 1820 to present. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) request form provides copies of your ancestor's application for federal land.  Discover the first landowner's maps of those you bought land from the government, township by township on HistoryGeo database, available through HQRL.
Presented by:  Janet Camarata
Fee:  $15
Note:  Many times the only way to prove a family relationship is through land records. This class will show you how to integrate these records into your family search.
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