Cheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist, instructor, writer, speaker, and owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy, LLC. She hosts the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services, Inc., for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. She is involved in many genealogy societies and organizations and is on the National Genealogical Society board. Cheri has written the blog Carolina Girl Genealogy,” sharing genealogy tips, methodologies, and family stories for over ten years.
Topics will include:
Collateral Research—The Secret Sauce to Finding Family Records
Your ancestors didn’t live and have experiences alone. Researching collateral lines may be the secret sauce you need to find clues that will answer genealogy questions. What is Collateral Research? Research of family members you are not a descendant of.
Somewhere in Time-Placing Ancestors in Historical Context
Our ancestors were influenced by events happening around them. Discover ways to learn about what may have shaped the lives of those on your family tree.
Someone to Watch Over Me: Guardianship Records
An often-overlooked record within a probate package, guardianship records for underage children-even when their mother was still living-and for those deemed unable to care for themselves, can contain important clues to family, living conditions, and so much more!
Discovering Hidden Treasure: Miscellaneous Papers and Mixed Provenance Records
Libraries and Archives often receive documents and other items that are difficult to catalog. They end up being placed in files or boxes labeled Miscellaneous or Mixed Provenance, so they are often overlooked. These records can hold hidden treasures that answer genealogy questions!
