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GENEALOGY CONFERENCE: Ruin to Revelation - Rebuilding Your Family History After Fire, Flood or Family Fallout

  • First Baptist Church 502 West Union Street Morganton, NC, 28655 United States (map)

When disaster strikes – whether through fire, flood or a fractured family, it can feel like your family history is gone forever.

But all is not lost! Discover practical ways to recover information and treasured photos, connect with extended family and rebuild your family story – even when the original pieces are missing.

This is part of the Burke County Genealogical Conference. Featured speaker is Lisa Lisson (Are You My Cousin), presenting “Be a Genealogy Detective: Solving the Puzzle of Your Ancestors Despite Courthouse Fires.”

Michelle Woods (LDS Church) will also be presenting “FamilySearch and High-Tech Genealogy… Assessing Your Past with New Technology”.

This event is $10. Register by calling 828-764-9266.

Seating is limited. Box lunch available.

Earlier Event: November 13
The Power of DNA - Making Life-Changing Connections
Later Event: November 21
Where Were You in 1950? Discoveries in the 1950 Census and Beyond