Jeffrey A. Bockman
His speaking engagements have included the 2010 and 2008 Ohio Gen Society Conferences, 2007 BYU Family History & Genealogy Conference, 2006 NGS Conference, the 2003, 2001, and 1998 FGS Conferences, the 2006 & 2000 Polish Genealogical Society of America annual conferences, and numerous DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society and other regional conferences.
His lecture
A Gift That Money Can't Buy has been well received by boomers & seniors who are just starting to think about recording what they know or want to start reseaching their family, as well as by genealogy & historical societies. It has also been presented at civic organizations and society lunches or dinners. The lecture can be tailored to the audience.
March 2010 - John Phillip Colletta
It’s a splendid introduction to genealogy for people who have toyed with the idea of getting into it. The book itself is very nice—layout, colors, etc.
Spring 2008 FGS Forum - Reviewed by Paul Milner
"Here is a slim, inexpensive, practical book aimed at the person who wants to get started researching their family history. It is very appropriate for resale by a society or library and can be purchased in bulk... "
2/15/08 - Reviewed at www.genwriters.com
"This slim but informative book begins with an overview of the genealogy research process...
The meat of the book follows when Mr. Bockman talks about writing the family stories—going beyond the names and dates in a family group sheet and getting to know our ancestors as people.
Give Your Family a Gift That Money Can’t Buy provides the impetus to start writing. His techniques are based on sound genealogical research principles. He identifies a variety of records that are useful when building our family’s history."
8/30/07 - Thomas Jay Kemp
"I saw a really good guide at the FGS Conference. It's a new book and very inexpensive (only $7.95) Author: Jeffrey A. Bockman, Title: Give Your family a gift that money can't buy, record & preserve your family's history. It is easy to follow - has alot of fill in the blank charts and gives a basic overview of what is possible - and where to start... It's soft bound - attractive cover & graphics - about the size of a Time magazine. I'd recommend it."
12/14/07 - MB, Ohio (letter)
"I did not order enough copies of your book. I am sending you a check for another six copies. I am enclosing them with Christmas presents. .. You did a great job with this book, Thanks, MB"
12/9/07 - GG, New York City (voice mail from an old family friend)
"Jeff, I read your wonderful book and what a beautiful thing you did... I think this is a very worthy project and everyone should, everyone should be aware of it, and I loved your wonderful story about your dad and the sunsets."
11/21/07 - VF, Illinois Librarian (letter)
"I was glad to purchase two copies of your recent book and have added one to our circulating collection. We gave one of your books away as a doorprize at our last After Hours Genealogy Workshop: to a new family history researcher!"
11/8/07 - SB, Illinois
"My husband and I still talk about how beautifully your book is put together..you did a great job with it."
3/14/08 - Vender, IN
"I had an order two weeks ago from a lady who used to do a lot of genealogy, but has slowed down recently, she's 80 years old. She purchased 5 copies and will be giving them to her grandchildren as Easter presents."
