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Organizational Strategies for DNA Analysis
16 Sept 2021 Webinar
DNA test results are constantly changing and can therefore be overwhelming to analyze. Organizing DNA test results is akin to aiming for a moving target. Join us in this webinar as we explore ways of designing organizational systems that help to answer genealogical questions and achieve genealogical objectives. Learn to organize, filter, cluster, isolate and analyze the most pertinent genetic cousins for any given research question and gain the confidence to begin making genealogical discoveries of your own utilizing DNA evidence.
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US Passport Applications
US passport applications contain a wealth of information. Who, why, and when people applied for passports will be covered. Examples are shown. -
Citizen Soldiers: Militia to National Guard
From colonial militias to 21st century National Guard, America’s citizen soldiers have answered the call to serve and defend their communities and the nation. Discover and understand your ancestor’s militia and Guard experience. Federal, state, and local records help document your citizen soldier. -
The Florida Genealogist – Vol XLIV – Issue 1 – June 2021
Inside this issue:
• Florida Snowbirds: From Vagabonds to Visitors
• Sheriff’s Daughter Weds Confidence Man: Dudley P. Warner in Chicago, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Florida
• Genealogy Resources at the Polk County History Center in Bartow, Florida
• Florida Pioneer Profiles: Sarah Adeline (Baccus) Walker and Evelyn Christine (Braddock) Wilson
• Digital Disaster Plan for Genealogists
• Cancellation of Permits, General Land Office and Settlers Under the Armed Occupation Act -
Finding Treasures in Academic Libraries
You may think that academic libraries will not hold genealogical information for you. You are in for a surprise! We will review holdings in three academic institutions, — their general collections, special collections and archives. Topical research will be covered. Discover how to find the right institution, how to use their catalog, how to prepare for your visit and once there, how to research most efficiently. Even if your ancestor was not a student, or on faculty or staff, records pertaining to your ancestor may be there. -
Probate Records: Wills and a Whole Lot More
Probate records can be some of the richest genealogical resources. Yes, they can contain wills, but often the best information comes from the other records in the packets—and our ancestors didn’t even have to die to make an appearance in a probate action. Learn about how to find probate records online and mine them for genealogical gems. -
Using PERSI Like A Pro
This lecture will give the audience a look into Allen County Public Library’s PERSI, its history and partnership with Find My Past, tips and techniques for getting the most out of this valuable genealogical resource, and how societies can get involved. We will learn about this valuable and overlooked resource through several mini-case studies. -
FSGS DNA Webinars
FSGS has archived webinars on DNA for members only. To view these webinars and more, click here to log in to the FSGS website and then view FSGS Archived Webinars under the Members Log In menu. Not a member? Join today to access these webinars plus all archived webinars and… -
Effective Use of GENUKI: England’s Largest Free Genealogy Website
Learn how to effectively use the largest free website for British Isles research. Understand how the site is organized and to find and use the many resources and tools on the site. Plus see how to find its gems for specific local research.
