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The Five-Story Fall: Correlating Indirect and Direct Evidence to Extend the Pedigree

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,……
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America’s Westward Expansion: Twenty-five Events in Fifty Minutes

Webinar Abstract: In this examination of America’s westward expansion between 1787-1890, we will explore U.S. Congressional acts and other events focused on territorial boundaries, slavery, and wars against Mexico and Native Americans. Presenter: Katherine R. Willson of Dexter, Michigan is……
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Which John Goleman Was Jacob’s Father? Solving a Southern Case of Identity and Kinship

Webinar Abstract: Genealogists often encounter multiple, same-named persons living in an area at the same time. Sorting out these identities to resolve difficult kinship problems requires skill in evidence analysis and correlation techniques. Learn how a similar problem in antebellum……
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Combining DNA and Traditional Research – In-Depth Case Studies

Webinar Abstract: DNA testing has exploded onto the genealogy scene in recent years and is now one of the most important tools available to advance family history research. In order to successfully use DNA testing for genealogy, however, it is essential to combine it……