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SHULTZ - I need documented proof that
Martin S. SHULTS (b ca 1790 prob Sevier Co TN d bef 1850 prob Navarro Co TX)
was the son of Valentine SHULTS/SHULTZ (b 25 Aug 1762 York Co PA d ca 1837 Perry Co AL)
Valentine & family were in Sevier Co TN from about 1787 to about 1803 when they went to Rhea Co TN, then to Bibb Co AL. His Estate papers, were found in Perry Co AL, dated Dec 1837 until Final Settlement dated Jan 1846, named only one heir, son Valentine K. SHULTZ.
Some of his children, including Martin S., left to go "west", around 1830. Martin S. is on the 1830 census for New Madrid Co MO, 1840 Pulaski Co AR, then he came to TX with the Mercer Colonists.
Until recently, Donald B. Reagan's book "Early History of Doctor Martin Shultz & Juliana Stentz" has been accepted by the DAR as proof of Martin S. Shults' parentage. However, with DAR's stricter requirements for proof of bloodline, the information in this book can no longer be used. It is considered "family tradition".
Any help would be appreciated. vmbt
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There are many opportunities for learning ways to sharpen our skills in the field of genealogy. In addition to going to local genealogical societies’ meetings & workshops and taking correspondence & on-line courses (on-line courses are available through the National Genealogical Society and through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, for example), consider attending workshops and conferences sponsored by state genealogical societies. Most states’ genealogical websites list upcoming workshops & conferences that they will be hosting throughout the year.

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FGS:http://www.fgs.org/conferences/index.php
IGHR: http://www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/
NIGR:http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~natgenin/
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy:http://www.infouga.org/site/
BYU Conference on Family History & Genealogy: http://ce.byu.edu/cw/cwgen/

Other opportunities for genealogical education:
RIGS: http://www.rigsalliance.org/
National Institute for Genealogical Studies: http://www.genealogicalstudies.com/
National Genealogical Society:http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ The NGS Home Study
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