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Genealogical Seminar

Presented by

Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association
Sponsors: LSUS College of Arts and Sciences, Events and Community Initiatives and
the Pioneer Heritage Center 

Saturday August 9, 2025

Speaker - Kelvin Meyers

 

Kelvin MeyersA fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, Kelvin is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. Kelvin works with several mineral companies in Texas researching heirs throughout the US and the world. He also specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), and past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG. Kelvin is the immediate past director of the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) sponsored by the Texas State Genealogical Society

Seminar Location

LSUS Campus, University Center

One University Place, Shreveport, Louisiana


Schedule and Topics

8:00 am Doors Open - Registration/Sign in
9:00 am Opening Remarks
9:15 am Scallywags, Rogues, and Ruffs: All Those Ancestors We Don’t Talk About
10:45 am My Ancestor in Court
Lunch (11:45 am -- 1:00 pm)
1:00 pm Dealing with Record Loss
2:25 pm Introduction to Forensic Genealogy

 

Early Registration Recommended * Door Prizes & more

Cost of Seminar: $45 includes lunch if registration received by August 4, 2025
Register online at www.altgenealogy.com PayPal accepted.
For information send email to: altgenassn@gmail.com

Map of LSUS Campus

Seminar Location

University Center is #6 on the map
(note: this is not a building number, just a map key #)

LSUS Map

 

Lectures

  1. Scallywags, Rogues, and Ruffs: All Those Ancestors We Don’t Talk About - Every family has them, skeletons in the closet—those things that are not talked about in front of the children, and when they are it is only in whispers and euphemisms. How do you access the records of prisons, asylums and courts to find the truth behind the story?
  2. My Ancestor in Court - From the County Court to the Supreme Court, court records may hold clues and answers to questions that you have about your ancestor. Case studies will be used to illustrate the types of records found and their use in solving problems.
  3. Dealing with Record Loss - Fire, Flood, or Theft, Strategies to Overcome the Loss. Whether the courthouse burned, the clerk tossed them, the relative, autograph hunter, lawyer or surveyor took them, they succumbed to heat, humidity, insects or fading ink. The solution: In many cases it’s possible to overcome the problem, but it requires diligence, perseverance, and willingness to look beyond the obvious.
  4. Introduction to Forensic Genealogy - An overview of forensic genealogy and the role of the genealogist in these types of cases. We will discuss some of the major types of cases in which a forensic genealogist may be involved, such as guardianship, oil and gas, unidentified and unclaimed persons, and probate.