Melissa Barker — The ABC’s and 123’s of Researching Your Ancestor’s School Records
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Presentation Description
The ABC’s and 123’s of Researching Your Ancestor’s School Records
The records of local public schools and universities can be valuable resources for finding information about your ancestors. Even if your ancestors didn't attend school, you would be surprised by what you can find in school records about them. This webinar will show you what types of school records there are and how to find them in repositories.
About the Presenter
Melissa Barker, known as The Archive Lady, is a Certified Archives Manager, Public Historian, and professional genealogist specializing in Tennessee records.
Melissa Barker has been a professional genealogist for over two decades, with extensive experience in researching family histories and archival records, particularly in Tennessee and Kentucky. She currently serves as the Archivist and Records Manager at the Houston County, Tennessee Archives & Museum, where she has been the first and only archivist for more than 15 years. Her expertise includes historical records methodology, records preservation, and genealogical research techniques.
Contributions to Genealogy
Melissa is widely recognized in the genealogy community for her educational efforts. She conducts virtual webinars and presentations across the United States and internationally, teaching genealogists how to navigate archives, locate historical records, and preserve documents. She has presented at conferences such as the We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference, covering topics like “Breathing New Life Into Your Boring Ancestors” and using finding aids for manuscript collections.
Meeting Schedule (Central Time)
09:00-09:45 AM - Members Helping Members Pre-meeting
09:45-09:50 AM - Break
09:50-10:00 AM - Society Announcement
10:00-11:15 AM - Presentation and Q&A