Cowskin Prairie Chapter #2611

Old Newspapers – Bridging the Gap Between Vital Statistics & History
by Fredrea Gregath Cook

The session is an overview of old newspapers and how they can help the researcher in furthering the process.  The Indian Pioneer History Collection of the Oklahoma Historical Society provides a wonderful case study of important W. P. A. records and how these valuable records can assist in both genealogical and historical research.

 

Often Overlooked Genealogy Resource Sites; Leave No Stone Unturned
by Carrie Ann Cook

A brief tour of a few secondary sources that can be utilized to great advantage in genealogical research but are often overlooked or dismissed out of turn. Outlining not only what these source groups are but some information on access and ideas on how to look for your needle in that haystack will be mentioned.

 

Dissecting Military Documents for All They're Worth: Getting the Most out of Original Sources
by Stephen J. Buffat

 

Family Tree Maker 2012 Tips and Tricks
by Carol & Jeff Savage

Jeff and Carol Savage have been interested in genealogy since living in England in the early 1980’s.  Jeff’s maternal lines originated from Clan Cameron in the Scottish highlands.  Carol’s paternal lines originated from Clan Campbell in Argyll, Scotland.  The Savages both attended Oklahoma State University and because of Jeff’s position with an oil company were transferred from Tulsa to Houston, Denver, London, back to Houston, then San Francisco and back to Tulsa.  This gave them the opportunity to connect with Jeff’s Scottish cousins whose grandparents had migrated to every corner of the globe.  His cousin, Ian Cameron, has in fact published a genealogical book, The Camerons of Australia, detailing the family “down under” and their travels.  Since the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, genealogical research using the computer has grown by leaps and bounds.  Upon relocating to Grand Lake in 2001, Carol began researching her Cherokee roots, using the local library as her reference base.  She has since become a regular genealogy volunteer for Grove Public Library, specializing in Cherokee research.  She has helped several people actually obtain their Cherokee tribal registration.  Because Jeff has been involved in Information Technology all his life, he has become the “go-to” guy for all things computer-related, whether it is teaching MLS for the NE OK Board of Realtors or in his personal life.  Jeff is currently a Realtor with RE/MAX Grand Lake.  His certifications include CRS, e-PRO and SRES, and he has been selected “Rookie of the Year” and “Realtor of the Year.”  They have been members of the Delaware County Genealogy Society for the past ten years, Carol serving as Ways & Means Chairman and Jeff as Publicity Chairman.