-A christening attended, a best friend’s wedding, or attending the same church- All are examples from the written words of other people that can provide details on YOUR family. Marriages, births, deaths, similar jobs, military service, memberships, education, employees, and more can provide clues to YOUR family. Paula’s talk will Include ways to find these other sources along with many examples filled with names of other people.
You might look at her and think that she is an average Midwestern woman. Part of that is true but she is far from average. Paula is a workaholic who loves her profession and loves to get others excited about their family history. Paula works full time in genealogical and historical research, lecturing, consulting, and writing. She has been a Board-certified genealogist since 1988, passing the every-five-year renewal assessments by the national Board for Certification of Genealogists. She is a firm believer in continuing education in genealogy and strives to keep up to date by participating in national and local conferences, webinars, reading the publications of many genealogical and historical organizations and individuals both off and online. She completed the week-long U.S. National Institute of Genealogical Research held at the National Archives in Washington, DC. (Now titled Gen-Fed, Genealogical Institute on Federal Records.)
She served two years as a national officer of the Association of Professional Genealogists and has been a APG Committee Chair. Paula served six years as a board member of the Minnesota Genealogical Society and continues as an active volunteer in genealogical, historical, and professional organizations. She served on the Federation of Genealogical Societies Board of Directors, and its Conference Planning and Awards committees.
Paula was a National Conference Co-Chair for the memorable FGS Quad Cities Conference, held 12-15 September 2001 in Davenport, Iowa, was Co-Chair for the 2011 FGS Conference held in Springfield, Illinois and the FGS 2013 Conference held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the National Publicity Chair for the 2006 and 2009 FGS conferences. She has lectured at NGS and FGS national level conferences since the early 1990s.
