Finding John Lee: The Saga Continues

Nicka Smith
Sep 13, 2024
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About this webinar

Learn how DNA reconnected a family living on two continents (North America and Australia), and how the Underground Railroad, the Freedmen’s Bureau, a legal battle within the slaveholding family, and Broadway musicals became central threads to their dynamic story.

About the speaker

Nicka Smith is more than just a genealogist; she's a storyteller. With a keen eye for detail and a compassionate heart, she brings the past to life, one ancestor at a time. Her expertise in African an...
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    Angela Ross
    1 year ago

    I often find myself in rabbit holes when it comes to research, but now I feel better about digging!

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    Allison Willis
    1 year ago

    Awesome as usual!!

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    John Harland
    1 year ago

    Fantastic presentation.

  4. KM
    Kristin Macy
    1 year ago

    Great webinar - learned a lot about record searches and to keep looking even in places that you would expect to find anything.

  5. JH
    Jen Hupf
    1 year ago

    I wish I could rate webinar even higher! It was riveting!!! Nicka is an amazing speaker who took us through step by step on how she uncovered the story of John Lee. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her research was impeccable. I can't wait to hear her speak again!

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    Donna Hodach
    1 year ago

    The presenter was able to provide a number of 'alternate' resources to check when a paper trail is otherwise looking slim. Thanks!

  7. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Very interesting. I have found relatives in New Zealand that I wasn't expecting

  8. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    This gave me chills, all the connections and how she discovered them! Always love Nicka’s presentations.

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