Genealogy is written in stone and should be looked at carefully. Follow the case of Mayflower ancestor William White as Shannon Combs-Bennett shows how his genealogy was corrected over the last century.
Shannon Combs-Bennett resides in Northern Virginia. From there she writes and presents on a variety of topics across the US and internationally from genetic genealogy to methodology techniques. Shannon is a Qualified Genealogist (QG) through the R
A lot more information than I had expected and much more positive than expected.
A really interesting webinar. She provided a lot of interesting examples to prove her point.
A worth while subject.
Aside from the glitch, this was an excellent webinar – clear and specific, explanations were excellent, the handout reminded us of several major points to help us check out the validity of published
Brilliant webinar which helps to show that we should always double check our sources…
Looking forward to all the great content this year! Excited about so many of the upcoming webinars
Enjoyed the webinar on vetting published genealogies.
Excellent and very informative presentation
Excellent content & delivery – Thank you!
Excellent content.
Excellent info by Shannon but the handout is a bit sparse….Marian was prompt with helpful URLs to augment the handout.
Excellent information
Excellent presentation.
Excellent presentation. Very relevant information on how to review/evaluate published genealogies!
Excellent speaker and subject.
Excellent! So much good information!
Very well organized and quite interesting.
Found it extremely interesting
Good content
Good info and warnings. I found myself getting distracted during the presentation and will probably have to watch the video again.
Good information
Good information, some I was not aware of
Good my time ran out.
Good review of what to be careful with in researching.
Good.
Great
Great ideas, tips, and techniques! Thanks!
Great information and sources I didn’t know about
Great information by presenter. Really enjoyed it. Also, Marian Pierre-Louis was a great moderator!
I found this webinar to be very informative (especially the part about the ‘Mug Books’), and I know that what I learned will be a big help in my research. :o)
I learned so much about proofing genie resources. Yes, I have made some of those mistakes!
I loved today’s webinar given by Shannon Combs-Bennett I am going to check out the other webinars in the library.
I will want to listen to this again!!
Insightful and very interesting! Thank you so much!!
Interesting content
It was very interesting and informative.
Lots of good advice on checking and rechecking sources and information. Okay not to trust those family stories and other genealogist’s work.
Love knowing that published work can be wrong. I learned this with my Mayflower ancestor. I was told we did NOT descend from him, since he didn’t sign The Compact. For 37 years, we did nothing. Until the internet and the Silver books had it published.
RICHARD MORE is now my verified ancestor, and I am a Mayflower member.
Sometimes, it can be true. Always ask. Always verify. Always double-check.
Never say NOT. Say MORE.
My family hired a genealogist about 1908. Some information is good- others not so muck. There is only one Stephen Orne in her genealogy, but I have found 4 people by that name in the same time period.
My first webinar and I enjoyed it. Ms. Shannon Combs-Bennett did great
now i know to check everything.
Relates perfectly to those who have searched for facts from noted ancestors from 1600’s on. Spot-on about County Books! There is a high frequency of conflicting information in them. I love them, but they cannot be the final word. They are most helpful for place, and they provide solid clues rather than facts.
Shannon Combs Bennett provided a lot of practical advice about not just accepting everything we read as 100% accurate, even from famous authors. She was good about emphasizing that people should check and re-check sources. She presented actual examples of frauds/errors which will reinforce the audience’s memory–especially the story about the Mary Boykin Chestnut diaries. She is a very good presenter. A very pleasing voice and she speaks with confidence.
Shannon’s presentations are always good!
Thanks! I am going to look at 3 genealogies published in 1942, 1959, and 1965 again. I noted several discrepancies when I first read them. Next step- publish concerns on my blog! New info to me – potential problems in county history books published in late 1800s and early 1900s. I realize now why I try to confirm information with other sources!
The webinar left me with much to think about when using published sources.
this is information everyone should have
This was a great webinar. Thanks.
Useful, thank you
Very good information!
Very good information.
Very good presenter on an interesting topic.
Very Helpful! Thanks
Very informative and easily understood.
Very informative and interesting. Thank you! : )
very informative!
Very informative.
Very informative.
Very interesting information about vetting various types of published genealogies. I always try to tell people to do that when they are starting out. I have lots of copies of published genealogies that I’ve found to be wrong. Sometimes its a few little things, other times is blatant.
Very interesting subject matter. Presented very well.
Very interesting!
Very interesting. So much knowledge, so little time….. Thank you for another great webinar!
Very knowledgeable presenter.
Want to go back and watch the beginning.
Wonderful information and a great presenter.
Wow! This was such an interesting webinar. Wonderful!
Navigating the Mayflower Families Silver Books: A Guide for Genealogists
Join Bonnie Wade Mucia, Silver Books Director, as she delves into the invaluable resource of the Mayflower Families Silver Books published by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. This presentation covers the history of the Silver Books project and provides you with the tools and knowledge to effectively use them in your genealogy work, particularly for researching the colonial period. These books trace the descendants of Mayflower passengers through multiple generations, offering a treasure trove of genealogy scholarship. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, this presentation will equip you to unlock the full potential of the Mayflower Families Silver Books in your research, revealing lineages enriched by meticulous research and documented with original records and sources.
Join Bonnie Wade Mucia, Silver Books Director, as she delves into the invaluable resource of the Mayflower Families Silver Books published by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. This presentation covers the history of the Silver Books project and provides you with the tools and knowledge to effectively use them in your genealogy work, particularly for researching the colonial period. These books trace the descendants of Mayflower passengers through multiple generations, offering a treasure trove of genealogy scholarship. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, this presentation will equip you to unlock the full potential of the Mayflower Families Silver Books in your research, revealing lineages enriched by meticulous research and documented with original records and sources.
How to Connect with Your Pilgrim Ancestors to Join the Mayflower Society
If you know or suspect you are descended from one of the original Pilgrims who arrived in Massachusetts on 9 November 1620 there is still time to join the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (more commonly known as the Mayflower Society) before the November 2020 celebration of the 400th anniversary…
If you know or suspect you are descended from one of the original Pilgrims who arrived in Massachusetts on 9 November 1620 there is still time to join the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (more commonly known as the Mayflower Society) before the November 2020 celebration of the 400th anniversary…
Beyond The Obituary: Finding Alternative Sources for Your Ancestors' Deaths
Death certificates and obituaries are the go-to for researchers, but what if you cannot find those. Learn where else to look for death dates and other death tid-bits for your ancestors in this presentation.
Death certificates and obituaries are the go-to for researchers, but what if you cannot find those. Learn where else to look for death dates and other death tid-bits for your ancestors in this presentation.
An overview of using DNA matches to solve genealogical mysteries. This webinar will cover a basic review of atDNA testing (what it is and how it can be used), what information is provided on a match page, how that information can be analyzed to assist paper genealogical research, and examples from Shannon's own DNA results.
An overview of using DNA matches to solve genealogical mysteries. This webinar will cover a basic review of atDNA testing (what it is and how it can be used), what information is provided on a match page, how that information can be analyzed to assist paper genealogical research, and examples from Shannon's own DNA results.
Researchers depend on the internet but often look at only a few sites. These 10 databases are not frequently visited but should be! (These are U.S.-based databases.)
Researchers depend on the internet but often look at only a few sites. These 10 databases are not frequently visited but should be! (These are U.S.-based databases.)
As one of the go-to resources for research Family Search is an amazing site that few take the time to explore. Learn how to get more information from this website through search techniques, wiki resources, and more.
As one of the go-to resources for research Family Search is an amazing site that few take the time to explore. Learn how to get more information from this website through search techniques, wiki resources, and more.
Taking your Virginia research to the next level may seem like a daunting task. Particularly when dealing with minorities or non-English settlers. In this presentation learn about unusual research sources which could break down your brick walls.
Taking your Virginia research to the next level may seem like a daunting task. Particularly when dealing with minorities or non-English settlers. In this presentation learn about unusual research sources which could break down your brick walls.
The American Memory Collection at the Library of Congress
In this presentation learn about an amazing collection of digital items in the American Memory Collection at the Library of Congress. Accessible from your own home take a tour of the site and learn how this collection can aid your research.
In this presentation learn about an amazing collection of digital items in the American Memory Collection at the Library of Congress. Accessible from your own home take a tour of the site and learn how this collection can aid your research.
Most researchers admit that organizing and keeping up with their "stuff" is one of the most challenging aspects of research. Learn several techniques to keep you organized and on top of your files so you know exactly where everything is.
Most researchers admit that organizing and keeping up with their "stuff" is one of the most challenging aspects of research. Learn several techniques to keep you organized and on top of your files so you know exactly where everything is.
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A lot more information than I had expected and much more positive than expected.
A really interesting webinar. She provided a lot of interesting examples to prove her point.
A worth while subject.
Aside from the glitch, this was an excellent webinar – clear and specific, explanations were excellent, the handout reminded us of several major points to help us check out the validity of published
Brilliant webinar which helps to show that we should always double check our sources…
Looking forward to all the great content this year! Excited about so many of the upcoming webinars
Enjoyed the webinar on vetting published genealogies.
Excellent and very informative presentation
Excellent content & delivery – Thank you!
Excellent content.
Excellent info by Shannon but the handout is a bit sparse….Marian was prompt with helpful URLs to augment the handout.
Excellent information
Excellent presentation.
Excellent presentation. Very relevant information on how to review/evaluate published genealogies!
Excellent speaker and subject.
Excellent! So much good information!
Very well organized and quite interesting.
Found it extremely interesting
Good content
Good info and warnings. I found myself getting distracted during the presentation and will probably have to watch the video again.
Good information
Good information, some I was not aware of
Good my time ran out.
Good review of what to be careful with in researching.
Good.
Great
Great ideas, tips, and techniques! Thanks!
Great information and sources I didn’t know about
Great information by presenter. Really enjoyed it. Also, Marian Pierre-Louis was a great moderator!
I found this webinar to be very informative (especially the part about the ‘Mug Books’), and I know that what I learned will be a big help in my research. :o)
I learned so much about proofing genie resources. Yes, I have made some of those mistakes!
I loved today’s webinar given by Shannon Combs-Bennett I am going to check out the other webinars in the library.
I will want to listen to this again!!
Insightful and very interesting! Thank you so much!!
Interesting content
It was very interesting and informative.
Lots of good advice on checking and rechecking sources and information. Okay not to trust those family stories and other genealogist’s work.
Love knowing that published work can be wrong. I learned this with my Mayflower ancestor. I was told we did NOT descend from him, since he didn’t sign The Compact. For 37 years, we did nothing. Until the internet and the Silver books had it published.
RICHARD MORE is now my verified ancestor, and I am a Mayflower member.
Sometimes, it can be true. Always ask. Always verify. Always double-check.
Never say NOT. Say MORE.
My family hired a genealogist about 1908. Some information is good- others not so muck. There is only one Stephen Orne in her genealogy, but I have found 4 people by that name in the same time period.
My first webinar and I enjoyed it. Ms. Shannon Combs-Bennett did great
now i know to check everything.
Relates perfectly to those who have searched for facts from noted ancestors from 1600’s on. Spot-on about County Books! There is a high frequency of conflicting information in them. I love them, but they cannot be the final word. They are most helpful for place, and they provide solid clues rather than facts.
Shannon Combs Bennett provided a lot of practical advice about not just accepting everything we read as 100% accurate, even from famous authors. She was good about emphasizing that people should check and re-check sources. She presented actual examples of frauds/errors which will reinforce the audience’s memory–especially the story about the Mary Boykin Chestnut diaries. She is a very good presenter. A very pleasing voice and she speaks with confidence.
Shannon’s presentations are always good!
Thanks! I am going to look at 3 genealogies published in 1942, 1959, and 1965 again. I noted several discrepancies when I first read them. Next step- publish concerns on my blog! New info to me – potential problems in county history books published in late 1800s and early 1900s. I realize now why I try to confirm information with other sources!
The webinar left me with much to think about when using published sources.
this is information everyone should have
This was a great webinar. Thanks.
Useful, thank you
Very good information!
Very good information.
Very good presenter on an interesting topic.
Very Helpful! Thanks
Very informative and easily understood.
Very informative and interesting. Thank you! : )
very informative!
Very informative.
Very informative.
Very interesting information about vetting various types of published genealogies. I always try to tell people to do that when they are starting out. I have lots of copies of published genealogies that I’ve found to be wrong. Sometimes its a few little things, other times is blatant.
Very interesting subject matter. Presented very well.
Very interesting!
Very interesting. So much knowledge, so little time….. Thank you for another great webinar!
Very knowledgeable presenter.
Want to go back and watch the beginning.
Wonderful information and a great presenter.
Wow! This was such an interesting webinar. Wonderful!