Schedule – 7th We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference

Our three day virtual genealogy conference will take place September 11-13, 2024. Register for the Conference

September 10, 2024

7:00 PM - Keynote: to be announced soon.

September 11, 2024

9:00 AM - Genealogy Research Methodology for Absolute Beginners - by Amy Carpenter
10:00 AM
- Notarial Records of New Spain and Mexico: An Introduction - by Ryan Jordan
11:00 AM
- Genealogy in the AI Era: What You Can Do with ChatGPT - by Roslyn Torrella
1:00 PM
- Mastering the MyHeritage DNA Test - by Richard Hill
2:00 PM
- Using Obituaries to Reconstruct Family Groups - by Moises Garza
3:00 PM
- Protecting Photos & Memorabilia From Disasters: A Practical Beginning - by Laurie Castillo

September 12, 2024

9:00 AM - Genealogical Records of the Nobility in New Spain and Mexico - by Ryan Jordan
10:00 AM
- Researching Your New Mexico Roots - by John P. Schmal
11:00 AM
- Solving your Picture Problems - by Allyson Maughan
1:00 PM
- Farming in the States: Migrant Workers Kept America from Starving - by Jean Hibben
2:00 PM
- Metes & Bounds, Township & Range: Land Platting and Graphing - by Amy Carpenter
3:00 PM
- Explaining the Benefits of Exploring your Extended Family Tree - by Erica Peña Vest

September 13, 2024

9:00 AM - Researching on Facebook - by Dee Pavey
10:00 AM 
- Reconstructing Mama Pepa's DNA Kit with Borland Genetics - by Wesley Johnston
11:00 AM 
- Locating Ancestors Through Scholastic Records - by Patti Williams
1:00 PM 
- Family & Taxes, Oh My! Tax Records - by Leslie Carney
2:00 PM 
- Record Types for Mexican and Spanish Colonial Genealogy Research - by Moises Garza
3:00 PM 
- A Genealogist's Guide to Sanborn Maps - by Michelle Spencer

7th W.A.C. CON Early Bird Registration Has Started!