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That First Trip to the Courthouse

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL
Apr 10, 2013
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Welcome
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Polls
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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Where Did They Live?
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What Records Exist?
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Where Are The Records Today?
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Rules
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What To Bring
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What Will You Look For?
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In Your Research Bag
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What Will You Start With?
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Research Tips
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Research Ethics
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

If there is one home truth in genealogy research, it's this: not everything is available online. Sooner or later, every genealogist has got to make that first trip to the courthouse to check out the original records available there. Learn how to prepare for that trip, the rules of the road, what to expect, what to ask for, and how to be sure you'll be welcomed back the next time.

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Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL
A genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealogy and the law. She has a bachelor’s degre
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