User:Becky Adamson

=Becky Adamson AG®=

Becky Adamson graduated from BYU-Idaho with an AAS degree in Family History. She is currently enrolled at Strathclyde University, where she has earned her Certificate in Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies and is pursuing her Diploma and Masters in the same field of study. She has a passion for United States and British research and is accredited through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen®) in Scotland research. She is currently working towards her accreditation in the Upper South, United States region. Becky is a Research Specialist on the VIP Hosting and Research Services team at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Employment and Service

 * FamilySearch Library, VIP Hosting and Research Services Specialist, November 2021 - Present
 * FamilySearch Library, British Research Specialist Intern, December 2020 - November 2021
 * FamilySearch Library, U.S./Canada Research Specialist Intern, June 2021 - September 2021
 * Fort Seybert, West Virginia, Tarr Hill Cemetery Restoration, 2011

Education

 * Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland
 * Certificate, Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies 2022


 * Brigham Young University–Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho
 * Associate of Applied Science, Family History Research 2020

Credentials

 * Accredited Genealogist through International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) for the following regions:
 * Scotland
 * United States Upper South (in process)

Conference and Institute Attendance

 * Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Advanced New England Research, January 2022
 * British Military Institute, November 2021
 * Introduction to Heraldry for Genealogists, November 2021
 * British Institute, Ireland Track, October 2021
 * Roots Tech, 2020
 * Roots Tech, 2019

Upcoming Presentations:

 * National Genealogical Society, 1 June 2023
 * Southern Orange County California Genealogical Society, 17 June 2023
 * Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, 24 June 2023
 * Southern California Genealogical Society German Interest Group, 19 August 2023

Past Presentations:

 * Southern Orange County California Genealogical Society, 27 March 2023
 * Eastside Genealogical Society, German Interest Group, 3 February 2023
 * Foothills Genealogical Society of Colorado, 19 November 2022
 * Southern California Genealogical Society German Interest Group, 15 October 2022
 * Germanic Genealogy Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota: (webinar), 22 September, 2022
 * San Diego Genealogical Society German Interest Group, San Diego, California: (webinar), 18 August 2022
 * Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Virtual Open House: (webinar), 28 March 2022
 * Southern Orange County California Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, 21 March 2022
 * Roots Tech Connect 2022, recorded class, 3-5 March 2022
 * FamilySearch St. Andrew's Day Research Seminar: (webinar), 30 November 2021
 * Mueller Park 1st Ward Genealogy Evening: (webinar), 2 November 2021
 * FamilySearch Webinar, 1 November 2021
 * FamilySearch Library United States and Canada Research Seminar: (webinar), 7 October 2021
 * FamilySearch Webinar, 4 October 2021
 * FamilySearch Library British Empire Seminar: (webinar), 18 September 2021
 * FamilySearch Webinar, 13 September 2021
 * Pomeranian Special Interest Group sponsored by the Immigrant Genealogy Society: (webinar), 21 August 2021
 * The Aerospace Corporation Genealogy Club, El Segundo, California: (webinar), 17 August 2021
 * Foundation for East European Family History Studies Family History Conference: (webinar), 11 August, 2021
 * FamilySearch Webinar, 2 August 2021
 * FamilySearch Webinar, 12 July 2021
 * Utah Genealogical Association: (webinar), 1 July 2021
 * Mueller Park 1st Ward Genealogy Evening: (webinar), 1 June 2021
 * FamilySearch St. George's Research Seminar: (webinar), 23 April 2021

Classes and Lectures

 * How to Cure Mad Dog Disease and Other Life Lessons Learned While Cycling Through the Research Process
 * Unlocking the Secrets of Your Photographic Heirlooms
 * How to Analyze Old Photographs for Subject Identification
 * How to Get Research Help at FamilySearch
 * Jamaican History and Archives
 * Using Websites for Jamaican Genealogical Records
 * Scottish Church Records Project
 * A Glimpse into the Societies of the Mid-Atlantic States
 * Introduction to Jamaican Research
 * Resources at FamilySearch.org
 * An Overview of FamilySearch.org: Online Sources, Connections, and More
 * Using the FamilySearch Catalog
 * Personalized Power Tools on FamilySearch.org
 * Finding Materials in the FamilySearch Catalog, Genealogies, and Digital Library
 * Key British Resources on FamilySearch.org

FamilySearch Learning Center video courses and other Recorded Webinars

 * Jamaican History and Archives
 * Using Websites for Jamaican Genealogical Records
 * Scottish Church Records Project
 * A Glimpse into the Societies of the Mid-Atlantic States
 * Introduction to Jamaican Research
 * Key British Resources on FamilySearch.org
 * An Overview of FamilySearch.org: Online Sources, Connections, and More
 * FamilySearch.org Resources for Obtaining Help
 * Using the FamilySearch Catalog

Publications
Forthcoming in:
 * "Get Help from a FamilySearch Research Specialist at Home!" Immigrant Genealogical Society Newsletter January 2022:2.
 * "How to Get Help at FamilySearch.org."
 * The Palatine Immigrant XLVII:1 (December 2021):24-26.
 * Germanic Genealogy Journal (Spring-Summer 2022):31-34.
 * Forum Insider (May 2022)
 * Die Pommerschen Leute (June 2022)
 * Willamette Valley Genealogical Society Newsletter
 * The Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe Journal
 * Larimer County Genealogical Society Newsletter
 * Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America Newsletter
 * Northwest Suburban Genealogy Newsletter

FamilySearch Wiki Articles

 * Scottish Church Records Index

Archives Researched in

 * Library of Virginia (Richmond, Virginia)
 * Rockingham County Courthouse (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
 * Pendleton County Courthouse (Franklin, West Virginia)
 * Barbour County Courthouse (Philippi, West Virginia)
 * Taylor County Courthouse (Grafton, West Virginia)
 * Randolph County Courthouse (Elkins, West Virginia)

Memberships

 * International Commission for Accreditation of Professional Genealogists
 * New England Historic Genealogical Society
 * National Genealogical Society
 * Utah Genealogical Association
 * Virginia Genealogical Society
 * Rockingham Historical Society
 * Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants
 * New York Genealogical & Biographical Society
 * The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
 * The Genealogical Society of New Jersey
 * Scottish Genealogy Society
 * Lothians Family History Society
 * Glamorgan Family History Society
 * International Society for British Genealogy and Family History