Speaker Profile-Evva Benson

Evva C. Benson, AG grew up (mostly) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She attended Brigham Young University where she earned bachelors degrees in family history and economics. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil and Florida. Evva began working at the Family History Library as a British research consultant in 2000. She has earned her Accredited Genealogist credentials in England and Ireland and hopes to soon do the same for Scotland.

In her free time Evva enjoys hiking and the outdoors, spending time with her family, reading, making things, and eating cheese (all donations accepted).

Evva’s own ancestors come from England, Denmark, Scotland, one Irish line, and many American lines that she hasn’t yet had the courage to attempt tracing back “over the pond.” She is very grateful to all of her ancestors for their dedication and sacrifices so that she could have the blessings she has.

Evva will be teaching the following two courses at the upcoming NGS Conference:

“Lesser Known Irish Sources at the Family History Library”
“England and Wales: Solving research problems using probate records”

If your ancestors are from any of these locations make sure you don't miss these great presentations!

Family History Library Tips

Tips for Visiting the Library...

Each year thousands of people visit the Family History Library...Check this site out to learn some quick tips to make the most of your visit. It covers floor plans, parking, hours, patron classes, and so much more! The site is located here:

http://fsbeta.familysearch.org/c/library_tips

Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL

Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL specializes in Union and Confederate records at the National Archives, Washington, D.C. She was Certified in 1980 and served as BCG Trustee, 2000-2006. Marie was the Assistant Director of the National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) from 1987 to 2002 and continues to lecture on military records. She has lectured at NGS and FGS National Conferences since 1988 and has also lectured at Samford University's IGHR and the Salt Lake Institute. In 2009 and 2010 she was a co-director for the NGS Research Trip to Salt Lake City.

Marie joined APG in 1983, serving as Executive Vice President from 1991 to 1993 and as a Trustee from 1994 through 1999. She received APG's Smallwood Award of Merit in 1999. Marie is a charter member of the Genealogical Speakers' Guild and served as Vice President 1995-97.

She received a BS in Nursing from Rutgers University.

Marie will be presenting three lectures:

• "Who Gets the Money? Records of the United States and Mexican Claims Commission 1839-1942"
• "Using Records in the National Archives: A Researcher's View"
• "Filmed National Archives Records NOT at the Family History Library"
  

Virtual Vault Tour

Hi All! I hope your Holidays have been fantastic! The Ancestry Insider, one of our intrepid speakers for NGS 2010 in Salt Lake is starting a series of posts on the Virtual Vault Tour. Keep an eye on these posts, they're sure to be entertaining!

http://ancestryinsider.blogspot.com/

Research Facilities - Daughters of the Utah Pioneers

International Society—Daughters of Utah Pioneers

http://www.dupinternational.org/
300 N Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah, 801-532-6479

Offerings: DUP’s objective is to "perpetuate the names and achievements of the men, women and children who were the pioneers...by preserving old landmarks, marking historical places, collecting artifacts and histories, establishing a library of historical matter and securing manuscripts, photographs, maps and all such data as shall aid in perfecting a record of pioneers."
Note: Bus stop within 1 block

History Department

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pioneer Memorial Museum (also known as DUP Museum)

Hours: (Sep-May) Monday – Saturday 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

Note: Photography not allowed in the Museum

Photo Department

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.

Note: Call ahead (801-532-6479 ext. 206) if you are coming to visit to insure that someone will be there.

Research Facilities - Utah State Archives

Utah State Archives and Records Service History Research Center,
http://historyresearch.utah.gov/

300 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1182, (801) 533-3535
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Fridays and Saturdays

Offerings: Research historic state and local Utah government records as well as manuscripts, photographs, books, maps, and online resources about Utah and the West.

Parking: Free public parking on the north side.

Don Anderson - FamilySearch Keynote Speaker

It's time for your pilgrimage to the Family History Holy Land!
NGS in Salt Lake City--April 2010

Don R. Anderson is the Director of the Family History Library and the Worldwide Support Services Division of the Family History Department. His responsibility is to provide help to those searching for ancestors using the resources of FamilySearch including The Family History Library in addition to software and services found on FamilySearch.org. FamilySearch support resources are accessed worldwide via telephone, e-mail, and on the Internet. The Division also provides support for Family History Centers and Priesthood Leaders worldwide. During the past few years, Don has traveled to 26 countries meeting with church members, consultants, center directors, and Priesthood Leaders to better understand their needs. Additionally, he does training presentations.

Don is married to the former Anne Russell and they are the parents of two boys.
Don will be the keynote speaker at the FamilySearch Luncheon on 30 April 2010 at 12:15 pm.

See you soon! Christy Fillerup