On Tuesday, 16 June 2015, Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG, will present “Truth or Fiction? Unraveling a Family Yarn” at 8:00 pm EDT.
A recording of this webinar is available for a small fee from Vimeo UPDATE: See the BCG Library at Legacy Family Tree Webinars for access to all BCG webinars.
Family lore told of George Teeling, a nineteenth-century Irish immigrant in Chicago. Researching the tale surrounding him proved that much of the story was false. Genealogical sleuthing led to many surprising discoveries, perhaps more interesting than the original family tradition. This engaging lecture will discuss the research process, a wide array of sources, and overcoming anglicized names to arrive at the truth about George Teeling and his family.
Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG, specializes in German American and midwest research as well as reading German script. Her focus has also been on Chicago research. The Teeling story comes from her husband’s family.
Teresa has been interested in genealogy since she was a child. She is a multi-year attendee of the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the National Genealogical Society, and many local genealogical societies, she also serves as webmaster for the Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Recently Teresa published Guide to Hanover Military Records, 1514–1866, on Microfilm at the Family History Library.
Attendance is limited for this free webinar. Once registered, please sign in early to avoid disappointment.
Register for Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG, “Truth or Fiction: Unraveling a Family Yarn,” on 16 June 2015, 8:00 pm EDT (7:00 CDT, 6:00 MDT, 5:00 PDT) at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5110745917347890177.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For more information contact office@BCGcertification.org.
“We are pleased to offer this informative webinar,” said BCG president Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG. “The Board for Certification of Genealogists strives to foster public confidence in genealogy by promoting an attainable, uniform standard of competence and ethics. Educating all family historians is part of this mission.” Please visit the SpringBoard webinar page to learn about BCG’s previous webinars.
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