HEATHER JENKINS

Heather has traced her own family history for over 25 years through Missouri, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, Kentucky, and Canada. She is the author of the Balanced Genealogy blog and she currently serves as the treasurer for the Johnson County Genealogical Society. She worked as a federal program auditor where she developed her research and analytical skills. Using that experience, she researches our ancestors’ financial footprints across the United States from colonial times to today. She holds a master’s degree in Accounting and Finance and is currently working towards the American and the Professional Development Certificates through the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She is also a member of the National Genealogy Society and the Association of Professional Genealogists.

• US Tax Records: A Wealth of Information: Friday and Saturday at 12:45 PM
• United States Tax Records Workshop: Friday and Saturday at 2:00 PM. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 18 PER CLASS. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS ONLINE (SEE OUR REGISTRATION FORM, AND ENSURE YOU REGISTER SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CLASS. THE HANDOUT FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE EMAILED TO THOSE THAT REGISTER FOR THE CLASS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.)

US Tax Records: A Wealth of Information – Heather Jenkins; Intermediate, Advanced; (Friday at 12:45 PM &  Saturday at 12:45 PM)

There is a saying that there are two things certain in life: death and taxes. Tax records are full of treasures that can help any genealogist with their research. Our ancestors were taxed on a variety of things: personal property, real estate, and people. These records provide insight into our ancestor’s net worth, town’s economy, migration patterns, and family structures. Learn what records are available, how to find them, and how to read these often-overlooked gems.

United States Tax Records Workshop - Heather Jenkins; Intermediate, Advanced; (Friday at 2:00 PM & Saturday at 2:00 PM)

Tax records are one of the most under-utilized genealogy resources due to how difficult they can be to research. This workshop will provide a hands-on experience in finding these records. We will walk through three examples of tax records that will show different types of taxes, locations, and how they are organized. We will also walk through one case where the tax records are not digitized. Come and gain insight into our ancestor’s net worth, migration patterns, and family structures. If you are beginning with tax records, a basic genealogy tax record class like "US Tax Records: A Wealth of Information" is encouraged.  The same class is taught BOTH days.