Genealogist Katherine Willson shares resources for genealogical research outside of the U.S. and expert strategies for navigating name variations, shifting borders and international records.
From the presenter: Katherine R. Willson (Dexter, Michigan) discovered her passion for family history at age eight while earning the “My Heritage” Girl Scout badge, and that early spark has grown into a lifelong pursuit. Today, she is a dynamic genealogy educator who presents at regional, national, and international events and is widely regarded for her engaging presentations. Katherine has held leadership positions in numerous local, national, and professional genealogical organizations. Her courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the GRIP Genealogy Institute explore the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped the lives and decisions of past generations. As a full-time researcher for private clients, she specializes in Michigan’s pre-statehood families, the early pioneers of the Northwest Territory, and those who journeyed west during America’s expansion from 1787 to 1890. Through her website, SocialMediaGenealogy.com, Katherine shares free resources for family historians, including genealogy forms, oral history interview questions, and curated directories of genealogy-focused Facebook groups, YouTube channels, and podcasts.
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