Albuquerque Genealogical Society's A Day Of Celtic Genealogy on April 10th

I'll be giving a talk at The Albuquerque Genealogical Society's A Day Of Celtic Genealogy by Five International Experts event on April 10th 2021. 

 

From the society's event page, a summary of the talks that will be happening on the day:

A Day Of Celtic Genealogy by Five International Experts
Come join us for presentations from some of the most recognized authorities on Irish and UK research!
April 10, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST

Talks:

To find my soul a home: Evidence in marriage for Irish family history - Fiona Fitzsimons
9:00 to 10:00 AM MST

This talk explores how marriages were made in Ireland, from courtship, to reading the banns, negotiating the dowry, the marriage ceremony and consummation. If any step was omitted, it undermined the legal basis of the marriage.  What evidence survives, and what does it tell us about love and marriage in the past?  Applies to Irish, English in Ireland, Ulster-Scots.


The Irish Dreamtime: The earliest Irish historical tradition - Dr. James Mallory
10:30 to 11:30 AM MST

Dr. Mallory will review some of the more salient points of his book on the Irish Dreamtime, especially concerning the relationship between the earliest Irish traditional history and archaeology.  The mediaeval Irish claimed to possess one of the earliest historical records in the world extending back to nearly 3000 BC. He will also briefly discuss the creative process that was involved in constructing the traditional history and provide an example of problems trying to anchor the places and events of Irish tradition in the archaeological landscape. Finally, he will discuss the value of inheriting an Irish Dreamtime.


Discover Your Scottish Ancestors - Chris Paton
1:00 to 2:00 PM MST

“Wha’s like us? Damn few, an’ they’re a’ deid!” Although Scotland is currently part of Great Britain, its historic records and traditions are very different compared to the rest of the UK, with many institutions remaining independent from England at the time of the Union in 1707. These include the Presbyterian based state church, the legal system (Scots Law), the education system, and considerably more.


Finding the Correct Place: Maps and Gazetteers for Scottish Research - Paul Milner
2:30 to 3:30 PM MST

Learn the important history of map making and see examples of many different types of maps available, many now online and how they can be used to assist in your Scottish research, plus learn about the different gazetteers that will assist in finding the correct location.


Spit and You Shall Find: Autosomal and X-DNA Identifies a Charming Scoundrel - Karen Stanbary
4:00 to 5:00 PM MST

Karen describes her methodology to identify the biological father of her own dad’s maternal grandmother who was “adopted” in 1882. The bio father turns out to be quite the charming scoundrel. Newspaper articles about various scandals pepper the talk with humor and keep the audience engaged. The case study demonstrates the following elements leading to a conclusion that meets the genealogical proof standard.

(NB: the event is in the US's Mountain Standard Time - I'll be speaking at 8pm UK time)

For more information on the speakers and the society, and to register, please visit the event page at https://abqgen.org/celtic-genealogy/.

I look forward to seeing ye there!

Chris

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