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| Jane A. Wilkerson, archival assistant |
“This webinar is a great way for people to find out how to start researching their family roots,” Wilkerson said. “The reception to the webinar has been spectacular. The presentation was recorded July 22, and in just a month, it was viewed 1,015 times.”
The webinar was made in
partnership with the Arkansas Genealogy Society, Legacy Family Tree Webinars
and the Archives. The society asked Wilkerson to make the presentation because
of her in-depth knowledge on genealogy subjects. Specifically, the presentation
highlighted research for time periods that include colonial, territory and
early statehood.
Arkansas became a U.S.
territory in 1819 and achieved statehood in 1836. Wilkerson discussed types of
records available and showed examples and locations.
Legacy Family Tree
Webinars members can see the entire presentation on the company website, but
non-members will see only the preview, Wilkerson said. Subscriptions are
required for ongoing viewings of the company’s 964 online classes for genealogy
education.
Wilkerson’s webinar has
been so popular that the Archives has submitted a proposal for another one next
year.
“The webinar is a great,
educational tool that people can access from pretty much anywhere,” Wilkerson
said. “I am excited by the possibilities!”
