Photography and Genealogy Research with Thomas Jordan

Thomas Jordan

HCGS member and author, Thomas Jordan, will be the featured speaker for two programs to be held at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at the Main Library on Saturday, February 11th.

Saturday, February 11, Main Library (2 sessions) Photography and Family

Photography and Genealogy Research, 11 a.m.

Behind every photo lies a story. Genealogist Thomas Jordan will explore genealogical clues just waiting to be discovered in cabinets and photo albums found at home. This program will take place on the First Floor in the Reading Garden Program Space.  

Saturday, February 11, Main Library (2 sessions) Photography and Family

Photography and Genealogy Research, 11 a.m.

Behind every photo lies a story. Genealogist Thomas Jordan will explore genealogical clues just waiting to be discovered in cabinets and photo albums found at home. This program will take place on the Second Floor in the MakerSpace area.

Additional Information:
You may want to read Thomas' book.

Double Jordan:: My Journey Towards Discovering My Paternal Ancestors 

by Thomas Darron Jordan (Author)

When Thomas Darron Jordan’s paternal aunt died in 2002, another generation of his family was gone. Thomas realized that he knew very little about his family roots. A visit with a cousin in Dunbar, West Virginia in 2008 forever altered his purpose in life and he became a genealogist. Thomas invites you to join him on his journey to uncover his paternal ancestors. His search led him to Roberta, Crawford County, Georgia, the place where it all began. He has documented all eight of his paternal great-great grandparents and his research led to the creation of a bi-annual reunion of the descendants of his great-great grandfather Jessie Jordan, Sr. (1817-1915). Utilizing his newfound sleuthing skills, he discovered his connection to one of the most pivotal civil rights events in history.

Available on Amazon.

Submitted by Kathy Reed

                                                                                     

Thomas Jordan Discusses the Use of Newspapers in African-American Genealogy

Black History Month Programs at PLCH

The Hamilton County Genealogical Society and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are co-sponsoring a series of talks in February grouped under the banner "Pulling Ancestors from the Shadows."

Thomas Jordan, member of the Hamilton County Genealogical Society, is presenting a talk on "How to Pick Apart a Death Notice and Obituary" on February 2nd. Gail Burkholz and I had the privilege of hearing Thomas' discuss this topic in November, and I promise you will learn something new about this topic that you hadn't previously considered. Included is a letter that Thomas has developed to contact possible relatives to try to engage them in his family research. His results have been amazing.

Deborah Abbott, PhD, an OGS Board Trustee and specialist on African-American research, will host two sessions on February 9th. "From Slavery to Freedom" will use case studies that illustrate methods for connecting former slaves to their slave owners. The second session will focus on using "Cluster Genealogy."
Cluster Genealogy discusses the importance of researching an individual through extended family members, friends and the surrounding community. You may recall that Dr. Abbott is also presenting at the OGS Conference in April.

Rev. Mendle Adams, Dr. John Bryant and other researchers will host a panel on their work searching for descendants of forgotten African-American Civil War soldiers. They have discovered seven African-American heroes buried in unmarked graves at the Wesleyan Cemetery.

All programs are free, open to the public, and do not require registration. All will be held in the 3rd Floor Study Area of the Main Library. I hope to see you there.

Submitted by Kathy Reed