50 Records that Document Female Ancestors
Wed, Oct 9, 2019 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
Presented by Gena Philibert-Ortega
Gena Philibert-Ortega holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women’s Studies) and a Master’s degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, women’s studies, and social history and has spoken to groups throughout the United States as well as virtually to audiences worldwide. She is the author of hundreds of articles and a number of books, many dealing with genealogy. She serves as a board member of the Utah Genealogical Association and is the editor of their journal “Crossroads”.
Her presentation for this webinar is “50 Records that Document Female Ancestors“. “Women can’t be found in genealogical documents.” “They are difficult to research.” While these statements can be true, there are records out there that document their lives. We will explore 50 records to consider as you research female ancestors from the colonial period to the 20th century in the United States.
