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Digitizing History & the Veterans Bounty Land Project – July 16, 2026
Webinar Abstract: Bounty land was the reward for service to veterans from the Revolution through the Mexican War. Applications for bounty land from veterans or their heirs are bursting with genealogical information, but researchers rarely see it because records for the War of 1812 onwards are only found at the… -
Steamer Kate Explosion: Correlating Indirect Evidence to Identify and Correct an Error
Webinar Abstract: What happens when the indirect evidence of a death and a probate record don’t agree? Research begins in earnest! That’s what happened in the case of the death of Antoine/Anthony Lallament of Mobile, Alabama. When did he actually die? Which record is correct? What would other available records…… -
Researching Funeral Home Records: Looking for the Dead!
Webinar Abstract: Funeral home records can be one of the most valuable genealogical resources for family historians trying to identify the existence of an ancestor. Funeral homes are generally private businesses, therefore, they are under no obligation to provide information to the public. Even with this obstacle their records can…… -
Expanding Details from Published Local Histories
Webinar Abstract: Using the basic tools of family history research, discover additional family information with these records and writings. Learn the importance of analyzing the information that you find and realizing how important collateral/cluster line research is in helping to move you toward success in the genealogical process. Presenter: J. Mark Lowe…… -
Did My Family Get Skipped? Mining Census Records for Missing Ancestors
Webinar Abstract: Did your family get skipped in a census? Learn how timelines, city directories, and creative searches can help you find those “lost” ancestors. Presenter: Nicole Gilkison LaRue, CG®, AG®, is a full-time professional genealogist for the federal government. She has been certified since 2016 and holds the Accredited…… -
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Land Records Analysis
Webinar Abstract: AI tools can be used to quickly extract and organize information from single or multiple land records, including metes and bounds, public land descriptions, geographic features, and neighbors. This introductory lecture will start with an overview of land records followed by an introduction to Artificial Intelligence tools, with…… -
The Florida Genealogist – Vol XLVIII – Issue 1 – Jun 2025
In this issue: Continue reading “The Florida Genealogist – Vol XLVIII – Issue 1 – Jun 2025”… Accessing the journal is a benefit for members. Please log in to continue viewing or consider supporting FSGS with your membership! -
Obituaries and Other Death Information in Newspapers
Webinar Abstract: Finding obituaries for our ancestors in historic newspapers is always exciting, but there are lots of other ways we can learn of an ancestor’s death in the paper. Learn how to find obituaries and a whole lot more. Presenter: Annette Burke Lyttle, CG® owns Heritage Detective, LLC, providing…… -
Murder in the Mountains: Grandpa’s Birth Father in Court Records: DNA Case
Webinar Abstract: Murder in the Mountains: Solving a Paternity Case With DNA and Court RecordsExplore an old tangled web of family secrets with this intriguing DNA case study set against the backdrop of a 1928 murder in the mountains of Kentucky. Delve into the courtroom drama surrounding a disputed paternity,……
