Virtual Presentation

Pedigree triangulation is a game-changer for tackling genealogical brick walls, especially in the challenging pre-1850 era. This presentation offers a comprehensive look at this key methodology, illustrated through a real-life case study of proving the father of a woman’s 1828 birth. Learn to create genetic networks, group DNA matches, and apply key pedigree triangulation steps… Continue Reading Diana Elder | DNA Meets the Paper Trail: Pedigree Triangulation Strategies for Early 19th-Century Research

Our ancestor’s lives were more than the life events of birth, marriage and death. Yet, finding already constructed historical vignettes for where they lived aren’t always readily available. During the presentation, Michelle will share how to use published materials such as gazetteers, schematisms, directories and maps, to build the historical image of your ancestral town/village.… Continue Reading Michele Chubenko | Piecing Together History: Using Maps and Directories to Rediscover Eastern European Towns

Two genealogists began a conversation over lunch and ideas began to tumble around as they approached a common research dilemma from two different angles. It wasn’t long before they discovered these two valuable sites that led to valuable discoveries in their research. Those metal signs you see on old buildings or the metal historic markers… Continue Reading Peggy Lauritzen | Community Research Using the National Register of Historic Places and the Historical Marker Database

Our ancestor’s lives were more than the life events of birth, marriage and death. Yet, finding already constructed historical vignettes for where they lived aren’t always readily available. During the presentation, Michelle will share how to use published materials such as gazetteers, schematisms, directories and maps, to build the historical image of your ancestral town/village.… Continue Reading Michele Chubenko | From the Mid-Atlantic to New Frontiers: Tracing the Migration Patterns of Your Ancestors

The majority of ancestral Scandinavians shared a small number of given names and surnames. Following ancestors without becoming mixed up in the patronymic pot can be a challenge. This class will provide guidance for focusing on your ancestor and eliminating other possible family lines. We will discuss methodology specific to Scandinavian research to enable your… Continue Reading Jenny Hansen | Which Hans Jensen is Mine? Navigating Patronymics in Scandinavian Research

Learn what FamilySearch’s full-text search capability can do for you! This class will provide you with tips and tricks for making the most of this innovation in genealogical research. We’ll cover various ways to search, how to use wildcards and other tools, ways to filter your results, how to read and save images and transcriptions,… Continue Reading Julia A. Anderson | Secrets for Success: How to Harness the Power of FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search

Dive into the fascinating world of Mid-Atlantic genealogy as we explore essential tools and repositories across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, equipping participants with resources and strategies for uncovering their familial roots. Whether you are a novice or seasoned researcher, discover how to navigate state archives, leverage historical societies, and harness online… Continue Reading Michele Chubenko | Top 10 Resources for Mid-Atlantic Genealogy