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 Michelle Chubenko | Top 10 Resources for Mid-Atlantic Genealogy

Hit a genealogy research brick wall? Learn the latest tech tools for creating detailed timelines and how careful data analysis can help you solve cases of merged identities. Merged identities are a common problem in genealogy – especially in online trees. Arranging records in a timeline and careful evidence analysis of each record can separate… Continue Reading Diana Elder | Using Evidence Analysis in a Timeline to Separate Individuals of the Same Name

This case study will start in the USA and show you how to find clues in American sources that could help find your Norwegian Ancestors. We will then go to Norwegian Sources and combine the sources from the two countries. A case study makes it easier to explain how the research is done, picking up… Continue Reading Liv Marit Haakenstad | How to Find Your Norwegian Ancestors? A case study.

Learn about the various jurisdictions in the German speaking areas of Europe and how these change over time.

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Researching in the United States prior to 1850 presents unique challenges. Records contain less information, are seldom indexed, and can be difficult to find. In this class, we will introduce strategies for identifying relationships prior to 1850 and demonstrate advanced research skills, record analysis, and evidence correlation. Attendees should have some experience researching ancestors in… Continue Reading Julia A. Anderson | Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for Pre-1850 U.S. Research