Genealogy Seekers - Preserving Local Veterans' Voices

This program will be held in a hybrid format with both virtual and in-person options.

In this 1-hour presentation, we will discuss step-by-step instructions for capturing and preserving the town’s military veterans’ stories, with tips on utilizing the unique resources and skill sets of youth groups, scouting chapters, genealogical & historical societies, libraries & museums, educational institutions, and more. Additional tips will be shared for organizing the project, conducting the interviews, and storing the materials that are generated. 

Katherine R. Willson of Dexter, Michigan (just west of Ann Arbor) is an engaging and dynamic genealogy lecturer at local, regional, and national events; a full-time researcher for private clients; and a genealogy educator for 25+ years. She is the founder & past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association, the past President of the Michigan Genealogical Council, and a past board member for the Association of Professional Genealogists. Katherine has coordinated and taught courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (focused on America’s westward expansion and on teaching genealogy courses in your community), and she wrote the 2018 book, The Genealogist’s Guide to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her website contains multiple resources, including a catalog of 17,000+ genealogy/history links on Facebook, a catalog of 190+ genealogy YouTube channels, and a catalog of 76 genealogy podcasts. See more at SocialMediaGenealogy.com.