"How Do We Know What We Know? Basics of Evidence Analysis" presented by Jay Fonkert—Sponsored by Arlington Genealogical Society (In-Person & Virtual) In-Person / Online
Join the Arlington Genealogical Society on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) for a social time starting at 6:00, a short business meeting occurring at 6:30, and especially for the informative presentation that follows! This event is made possible through a vibrant partnership between the Arlington Public Library and the Arlington Genealogical Society (AGS) and is open to members and visitors alike.
DESCRIPTION:
Methodology can be a scary word. This lectures presents the basics in plain language. Learn about how information about our ancestors comes forward to us and how to evaluate its trustworthiness. You will learn about informants with primary and secondary knowledge of events and the difference between direct and indirect evidence.
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To attend virtually, click this Zoom meeting link (https://zoom.us/j/98660418695?pwd=Yow0dsIfhnaaRjTLSEBpdpsXimCtuM.1) which has the Meeting ID and Password built in
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Manually enter the following into your Zoom app or program: Meeting ID: 986 6041 8695 Passcode: ags
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- [re]Brary A&B plus (catering kitchen)
- Library:
- George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://zoom.us/j/98660418695?pwd=Yow0dsIfhnaaRjTLSEBpdpsXimCtuM.1
- Audience:
- Adults (18+) Seniors
- Categories:
- Genealogy & Local History