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York County Library
Genealogy & Family History Expo

Thank you to all those who helped make our Genealogy & Family History Expo a success!​

It was a full day of education, friendship, support, and fun. YCL thanks the Friends of the Library for co-sponsoring this event, and we look forward to meeting again next year! For more exciting genealogy programs, see the Events Calendar.

October 12, 2024 • 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Courtyard by Marriott • Fort Mill, SC

  • Thirteen informative presentations by professional genealogists and historians

  • Catered complimentary luncheon

  • Exhibitors and vendors from local and regional historical and genealogical societies

  • A chance to win fantastic door prizes, including DNA testing kits, free subscriptions to genealogy websites and software, genealogy books, and more

  • A variety of free genealogical resources and gifts to enhance your family research

This exclusive event is free and open to the public! Highlights include:

Registration for the conference begins September 1 and is strongly recommended. To register, visit yclibrary.org/events, call 803-203-9218 or 803-981-5825, or email John Skardon at john.skardon@yclibrary.org.

Register online beginning September 1 or call 803-203-9218 or 803-981-5825.

Expo Schedule

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​8:30–9:30 a.m. Check-In / Exhibits and Vendors

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9:30–9:45 a.m. Welcome

John W. Skardon, York County Library Genealogy Librarian

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9:45–11:00 a.m. Keynote Address: How to Reopen and Work a Genealogy Cold Case

Lisa Louise Cooke

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11:00–11:15 a.m. Break / Exhibits and Vendors

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11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Presentations and Lectures

 

  • Lecture Hall A: Google Search Methodology
    Lisa Louise Cooke

  • Lecture Hall B: Successful Strategies for Conducting Slave Ancestral Research
    Renate Yarborough Sanders

  • Lecture Hall C: DNA Basics: Understanding DNA Testing
    Patti Lee Hobbs

  • Lecture Hall D: Sign of the Times: Timelines in Genealogy
    Diane L. Richard

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12:30–1:45 p.m. Luncheon / Exhibits and Vendors

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1:45–3:00 p.m. Presentations and Lectures

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  • Lecture Hall A: How to Organize All This Genealogy Stuff!
    Lisa Louise Cooke

  • Lecture Hall B: Finding, Understanding, and Using Deeds
    David M. McCorkle

  • Lecture Hall C: A Roadmap for Problem Solving with DNA
    Patti Lee Hobbs

  • Lecture Hall D: The Tax Man Cometh
    Larry W. Thomas

 

3:00–3:15 p.m. Break / Exhibits and Vendors

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3:15–4:30 p.m. Presentations and Lectures

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  • Lecture Hall A: We Were Supposed to Be Neals: Combining Traditional Research and DNA to Reconstruct an Enslaved Family
    Renate Yarborough Sanders

  • Lecture Hall B: 50 Overlooked Genealogical Gems in 50 Minutes!
    Diane L. Richard

  • Lecture Hall C: Researching Revolutionary War Ancestors at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History
    Elaine S. Rohr

  • Lecture Hall D: How Not to Do Genealogy: Common Mistakes Beginning (and Some Experienced) Genealogists Make in Their Research
    Larry W. Thomas

 

4:30–5:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawings and Closing Remarks

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Additional Information

Directions

The York County Library Genealogy & Family History Expo will be held at the Fort Mill Courtyard by Marriot:


1385 Broadcloth Street • Fort Mill, SC 29715 • 803-548-0156

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From Charlotte: Take I-77 South to Exit 85. Turn left onto Highway 160. At the second traffic light (Kingsley Springs), turn left, then make a second left onto Broadcloth Street. The hotel is at the end of the street.

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From Columbia: Take I-77 North to Exit 85. Turn right onto Highway 160. At the first traffic light (Kingsley Springs), turn left, then make a second left onto Broadcloth Street. The hotel is at the end of the street.

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Downloads and Links

Printable PDF Flyer • Courtyard by Marriott Map

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