Southern Indiana Genealogical Society

Presents

“Dancing With Your Family Skeletons”

By Susan Covey

 

Thursday, November 7, 2013

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Genealogist Susan Covey will present “Dancing With Your Family Skeletons” at the November 7 meeting of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society. She will outline methods for researching black sheep ancestors by using common and unique sources. Meeting time is 7 PM in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana.

Cases of divorce, suicide, illegitimacy, insanity, and criminal activity do shake the ancestral tree! Looking for black sheep ancestors is a significant but often overlooked part of family research. Stories about our wayward kin add real color, intrigue, and interest to our genealogy. Sometimes the paper trails they leave are easier to follow than those of our more respectable relatives. So high dive into the generational gene pool, locate, and celebrate your “exceptional” ancestors. Learn how to investigate family secrets and find skeletons hiding in the genealogy closet.http://goo.gl/vjbSVJ

About our speaker:
Susan Covey is the keeper of the genealogical flame for her family. An amateur genealogist, she has been researching her family over 25 years. Susan has a journalism degree from the University of Evansville and has attended the University of Louisville. She is a current board member/publicity chair and past vice president of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, a member of the Louisville Genealogical Society, and the National Society Daughters of the Union. Susan is a recipient of the Floyd County, Indiana “Gold Leaf Volunteer Award” for her work in local genealogy.

For more information, please call the Indiana Room at 812-949-3527.

The public is invited to attend.http://goo.gl/lEShiw

For more information about the society, visit their website.