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AI Tools for Genealogy – June 20, 2024

Webinar Abstract: Whether you’re conducting research, preserving family artifacts, or writing your family history, artificial intelligence (AI) offers immensely powerful tools to the genealogist. Best of all, these tools are not only surprisingly easy to use, they’re often free! This…

Research Stalled? Leads Might be Lurking in Land Records – May 16, 2024

Webinar Abstract: Take a tour through various kinds of land records (not just deeds!) and see the genealogical evidence they have to offer. The talk highlights records you’ll see in different jurisdictions; county-level records; proprietors’ records; bounty land records, and…

Connecting with Cousins: Using Tools & Technology for Genealogical Collaboration – April 18, 2024

Webinar Abstract: For genealogists building family trees or seeking information about DNA matches, a plethora of resources are available online. During this session, we will delve into the unique challenges of working with living people and learn practical tips for…

Researching in Federal Land Records

Over the history of the United States, almost 2 billion acres of land have been in Federal ownership at one time or another. Federal public land came into private ownership in a variety of ways, from cash sales to preemption to homesteading. Federal land was also granted to railroads and states, who then sold it to private individuals. We will look at how our ancestors acquired federal land and how to find the records of these transfers.

Case Studies in Gray: Identifying Shared Ancestries Through DNA and Genealogy

You’ve identified a group of shared DNA matches, but you’re stumped on how you’re all related. Learn how to let DNA take the lead in determining who and where to search to uncover the group’s most recent common ancestor.

Put Some Meat on ‘Dem Bones

Combine your research with historical information and turn your ancestral data into a compelling story even the non-genealogist will want to read. Learn how to bring life to your ancestors, structure a story line, depict time and place, use general information as a backdrop, and let the tale evolve into a fully developed story. No previous writing experience is required.

Cluster Research: Using Groups of People to Find Your People

Our ancestors did not live in a vacuum. They lived, worked, socialized, and married in the midst of a larger group of people. Those people included not just family members but friends, neighbors, employers and fellow employees, fellow churchgoers, and business associates. Genealogists often refers to this group with the clever shorthand of the “FAN” club—their friends, associates, and neighbors. Researching this larger group of people often leads to greater success in reconstructing families. Ms. Smith provides guidelines and several case studies of applying the technique.

The Florida Genealogist – Vol XLVI – Issue 1 – June 2023

Inside this issue:

The War Letters Project: Memorializing Those Who Experienced War
When We Inherit
Finding Enslaved Ancestors
Using Books to Advance Our Research
Riding out the September 1929 Hurricane: Diary Entries by Margaret Smith Santini

Death Record Research Sources: Beyond Death Certificates

Webinar Abstract: Death certificates are often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a record created at death; however, statewide death registrations in the United States did not start in most states until the first quarter of……

Grandpa Was a Tail-gunner: Researching Army Air Corps Ancestors

Over 2.4 million men and women served in the Army Air Forces (aka Army Air Corps) during World War II. This presentation provides strategies and methods for discovering their stories, whether they served on air crews or in support units. Learn what individual and unit records are available, where to find them, and how to interpret and analyze their content using a variety of contextual resources.

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