AGS April Virtual Genealogical Program

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Unfamiliar Territory:
Researching in a New (to you) Geographic Area

Presented by Cari A. Talpin, CG

​Saturday, April 18, 2026
11:oo a.m. ET
This program is FREE to AGS Members and $10.00 for non-members.
Please register by April 16, 2026
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Learn tips for beginning research in an unfamiliar geographic area through the example of the Scroggins and Dimick families in Southern Illinois.
  1. Conducting a Geographic Survey
    • How to get familiar with the counties, towns, and other geographic features
    • Discussion on maps and geographic resources
  2. Conducting a Records-Availability Survey
    • Demonstration on ways to determine the records that are available, both online and off using FamilySearch, Ancestry, County government websites, local libraries and universities, and ArchiveGrid.
  3. Creation of a research guide including tools, websites, and styles
 Cari A. Taplin  is related to Roy Rogers. Or at least that’s what her family told her. As a result, finding her true heritage has been her focus since the year 2000. She is a native of Wood County, Ohio but now lives in Longmont, Colorado. Cari holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking services. She also lends help and shares her expertise as an administrator on the highly popular Facebook Group “The Genealogy Squad.” Cari currently works for Ancestry ProGenealogists. Cari’s personal research focuses on midwestern and Great Lakes states. When she’s not working on her genealogy, she is a wife, and a mother of two young adults.
Limited seating to view the virtual presentation will be offered at Adamson Library. ​
To reserve a seat, please call (706) 722-4073.
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The Adamson Library is located at 1058 Claussen Road, Suite 108, Augusta GA 30907.