Join us at our 50th anniversary Watch Party - U.S. and Canada Newspaper Resources and Strategies. While online newspaper resources are plentiful for United States and Canada research, finding the best websites and tools to collect data can be a treasure hunt. Learn how to find the best historic newspaper sites (free and paid) and […]
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Join us along with Debra Dudek as she presents her program "Mixers and Shakers - Tracing Your Bootlegging, Shimmy-Shaking, and Repeal-Seeking Ancestors During and After Prohibition." Temperance advocates celebrated victory when America went dry in 1920. For a short time, the great experiment appeared to curb the ills associated with imbibing alcohol. However, American drinking […]
Join us along with Maureen Brady when she presents her program on What's New at FamilySearch. FamilySearch’s resources are much more than searching records. This presentation will review the little used options of FamilySearch, such as the Research Wiki, Digital Library, Genealogies and the FamilySearch Labs. This is a genealogy workshop and is virtual only. […]
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan. What happens to a family when the land itself turns against them? In The Worst Hard Time, Timothy Egan tells the true stories of the people who remained on the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl—enduring failed […]
When researching family history, making use of court records will eventually become a necessity. Since most genealogical research is organized along county boundaries, researchers must educate themselves in knowing what records are available at American county courthouses. This is especially true with reference to utilizing land/tax, probate, and vital records, which, in the opinion of […]
Join us along with Drew Smith as he presents his program "Your Ancestor's FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls." Our ancestors were each surrounded by family, associates, and neighbors. By researching them, we discover additional records pointing to our own ancestors. Speaker will be remote. To attend in person, see directions below. […]
Self-publish your genealogy work with modern technology and print-on-demand methods. Learn the difference between digital and print formats, navigate vendors and providers, and discover how to reach a wider audience with your family history book. If you'd like to join us, click on the following link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8VKmItfDT9qNxlDAdMZYKA
This program explores the major waves of German immigration to the United States from the 17th through early 20th centuries. Participants will learn about key migration periods, including early colonial settlers, the large influx following the Revolutions of 1848, and later economic migrations. The session highlights common regions of origin, settlement patterns in places like […]
Migration is an important concept in genealogical research. While our ancestors had fewer options for transportation than exist today, it was a common occurrence for many to move multiple times in their lifetime for numerous reasons. While there were exceptions, most would eventually begin the process of moving westward into the interior of America. Early […]
Join us along with Annette Burke Lyttle as she presents "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 […]
This seminar will discuss the Changing German Landscape. How the boundaries of the "German Speaking" territories have changed over time, especially following the Second World War have impacted research in a number of ways. This is an in-person event however, you still must register for in-person attendance. Register here: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/changing-boundaries-german-speaking-territories-155790 There is FREE parking in […]