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Webinar Abstract: Using a fail-proof method of record gathering, you can begin to compile details of your ancestors service quickly and easily, even if your ancestor’s official military records were destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire.  Presenter: Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at……

Webinar Abstract: Are you struggling to find your ancestors’ parents? Learn how to bust those brick walls and find your family by using a variety of sources. This session shows how kinship was established for a husband and wife. Learn how to overcome obstacles such as a lack of traditional……

Webinar Abstract: Researching family, associates, and neighbors (the “FAN Club”) is particularly useful for proving the identity or parentage of formerly enslaved people because researchers are less likely to find direct evidence of identity or relationships in antebellum records. This webinar will present a proof argument based largely on indirect……

Webinar Abstract: Genealogists often encounter records that contain conflicting information. The challenge lies in determining which information is correct. This presentation will feature case studies containing conflicting information, including instances of parental misidentification. These scenarios will demonstrate the process of 1) identifying the records that contain conflicting information, 2) examining……

Webinar Abstract: Alcina was known by a dozen names, but none was her baptismal name. Family reconstruction, along with deeds and Catholic records, leads to her identity. Presenter: Named after her grandmothers and inspired by her mother’s phenomenal memory, Margaret Rose Fortier is a Board-certified genealogical researcher, writer, and lecturer.……

Webinar Abstract: Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming genealogy research! Join Mark Thompson as he reveals how AI can help you uncover the family history treasures hiding in your family documents and letters.  Intended for people new to AI, this accessible webinar will show you how to simplify turning your……

Webinar Abstract: Johanna (Daly) Mahoney plunged to her death taking her parents’ and siblings’ identities along. Crucial evidence from the analysis of three generations of associates and a summons published sixteen years post-mortem led to her family. Presenter: Debbie Mieszala, Certified Genealogist®, specializes in forensic genealogy, and 20th-century and Midwest……

Webinar Abstract: Learn how to extract more information from marriage records and why you should also check divorce records for your families. Come hear some stories of the good and bad in relationships, marriage customs and changes in the law that should help you further your research.  Don’t just stop……