Forensic Genealogy & Upcoming Events

Forensic Genealogy by Colleen Fitzpatrick, PHD has just arrived at the McKinney Public Library. It has innovative tools for getting the most information out of your resources. Its topics include "Digital Detective" work - using photographs for location and time, becoming a "Database Detective" - using online, microform, periodical, and event databases, and becoming a "DNA Detective". Each topic includes a case study so you can see how the information is put to use.

This title can be checked out.


Upcoming Events:

Thursday, October 13 7:00 - 8:30 at the Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library. The North Collin County Genealogical Society will host Shirley Apley, of the Fort Worth Public Library Genealogy Department. Ms. Apley will be presenting Fred Knows All: An In-depth Look at Texas Death Certificates. You do not need to be a member of the Genealogy Society to attend, all are welcome.

Do you know someone who is just starting out in Genealogy? If so, the McKinney Public Library has the program for them. Genealogy 101 is for someone wanting to start tracing their family tree but don't know quite where to begin. Please RSVP if possible so we can judge how many handouts are needed.
When: Saturdays, October 22 and November 19
10:15 - 11:45 am
Where: Dulaney Room of the Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library
101 East Hunt Street
RSVP: Please RSVP Susan at 972.547.7343 or skusterbeck@mckinneytexas.org