Famed genealogist and speaker Judy G. Russell will appear live and in person at the Pinellas Genealogy Society annual seminar on Saturday, 22 February 2025. The event will be presented both in-person at the Largo Public Library and online via Zoom.
Known as The Legal Genealogist, Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree who writes and lectures on topics ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. Her goal is to help people understand arcane and even impenetrable legal concepts and terms important to family researchers. An internationally known lecturer and award-winning writer, she is also a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠ from the Board for Certification of Genealogists®. She consults for fellow genealogical professionals on issues of the law and its effect on genealogical matters. Find her blog at legalgenealogist.com.
During this day-long event, Judy will give four presentations that will offer something for everyone regardless of their experience. The presentations are:
Judy Russell
(1) NARA MythBusters: Your Family IS in the Archives
(2) Putting Those Records to Work (Every document we locate has its clear use)
(3) Property Rights and Wrongs – African Americans at the Courthouse
(4) Don’t Forget the Ladies – A Genealogist’s Guide to Women and the Law
In addition to Judy, additional speakers will present after the lunch break. Lori Coffey will speak on “Technology Tips for Genealogy” and Susan Luce and Denise Manning together will present on “Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Through the Forest of Documentary Research and DNA.” The breakout speakers will also present both in-person and online via Zoom.
On the day of the event, the library doors and the Zoom meeting will open at 8:00 AM (ET) with the first presentation kicking off at 9:00 AM. A conference booklet, including presentation handouts, will be available to all registrants. All participants who provide their email address will also get a link to all the seminar recordings.
The annual PGS daylong seminar is a highlight for both members and guests. Novice researchers and experienced genealogists alike will find valuable tips and tricks.
Registration starts January 1, 2025.
Starting New Year’s Day at PinellasGenealogySociety.com, register and pay online. Mark your calendars now! The registration fee for PGS members is $35 and for non-members is $45 whether attending in-person or virtually. PGS membership and box lunches are available for pre-purchase. Click HERE to download the PGS seminar information brochure.
Register online and pay via PayPal on this website starting Jan 1, 2025. Mark your calendar!
Paper forms will be processed starting Jan 1. Register by postal mail and check using the paper registration form available HERE and at the Largo Library in the Genealogy Center.
Seating is limited! Register early! Save $10 by registering by February 14, 2025 for the discounted seminar prices listed above. Registration and payments received after Feb 14, will be $45 for members and $55 for non-members (pre-purchase lunch may not be available).