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Webinar Abstract: We know we need to do reasonably exhaustive searches for information in genealogy – but do we really think about WHAT we need to research?  I thought I knew all about my Great-Aunt Gwen – I had known her, her husband George, their daughter and grand-children all my……

Webinar Abstract: Whether you want to envision your hometown in the early 1900s or uncover an ancestor’s final pension payment voucher, the rich digital collections of the National Archives and the Library of Congress can help. Collections cover photographs, maps, military records, and much more. Join us for a presentation……

Webinar Abstract: The Genealogical Proof Standard calls for “reasonably exhaustive research”—but how do we know when we’ve reached it? This session explores what the standards actually require and how genealogists can recognize when they have gathered sufficient evidence to support a defensible conclusion. Through practical examples and discussion of the……

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……

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……

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……

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……

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……

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……