Shelley Bishop

Shelley Bishop, a professional researcher, writer, and speaker, is President of the Great Lakes Chapter APG. She contributes to NGS Magazine, Family Tree Magazine, and other publications.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

T17 Social Trends, the Census, and Your Family: 1920-1950

The 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s brought many historical and social changes. Learn how census records reflect the way your family lived through these times.

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

F07 The Saloon Must Go: Resources of the Anti-Saloon League Museum

The Anti-Saloon League waged a crusade against alcohol that culminated Prohibition. Take a fascinating look at the propaganda, photographs, and records held by the League’s Museum in Ohio.

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

S28 Finding Ohio Ancestors Before 1850

Stuck in the early 1800’s with the hunt for Buckeye State ancestors? The scarcity of records can be overcome with these eight strategies for early Ohio research.