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Do you have ancestors who lived in the southern United States? You might want to consider taking The Fundamentals of Southern U.S. Research and Resources. In The Fundamentals of Southern U.S. Research and Resources, coordinated by J. Mark Lowe, FUGA, you will start with basic methodologies and review the records and resources that lead to […]
Research has led you back to ancestors living in France? You’ve had no experience with genealogical research in French records? Do you want to know what to do first and next? Then this course is for you. Genealogy Research in France: An Introduction, coordinated by Paul Woodbury, MEd, AG, will teach you to trace your […]
The Great American Desert, Flyover Country, and Buffalo Commons are all terms used to describe the Northern Plains of the United States. they imply an empty country, with little of interest and few residents. Nothing could be further from the truth. This region–which embraces the entirety of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, plus western […]
Are you ready to go to the next level by digging deeper into federal records? What might you discover in compiled military service records, pension records, private and public military acts and laws, dog tags, and federal and state bounty land records among other places? Find out in Guide to Treasures Found in Federal Records! […]
Want to know one of the key differences between a good genealogist and a great one? Knowledge of and experience with court records! And who better to learn from than The Legal Genealogist herself, Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, and the knowledgeable Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. The Family History Law Library will […]
“The major fortunes in America have been made in land,” is a quote attributed to John D. Rockefeller. The major economy of the nation from the colonial period through the 1860s was agriculture. The acquisition of land was a promise of a better life and a major draw to immigrants from other nations. In Advanced […]
Social history looks at the ordinary person. It’s “history. . . with the people put back in.” It examines family life, food, education, immigration, death, labor, and industry as experienced by “real people.” For family historians, social history helps us understand our ancestor’s life and adds historical context. Exploring Their Life: The Social History of […]
Uncovering an ancestor’s immigration story is a rich experience for many genealogists. However, challenges exist when tracing immigrants during the colonial period through 1890. In Immigration from Colonial Times to 1890, students will discover resources for identifying an individual’s or family’s immigration while exploring methods to contextualize and further understand their experience. Immigration from […]
You already know FamilySearch as the go-to website for researching your ancestors. But did you know that FamilySearch is also an organization with a proud 128-year history that constantly grows and keeps current with new opportunities? At FamilySearch, it’s all about the individual and the experience you will have either in person or online. Behind […]
Back again with all new cases! Coordinated by Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA, the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum provides an opportunity for advanced genealogists to gain hands-on experience solving tough cases. Participants work on five complex genealogical research problems—a new one each week. This practicum is for you if you are an advanced researcher and […]