Name Changes and the Law
OnlineNames weren’t changed at Ellis Island, but in courts, legislatures and elsewhere both formally and officially — and on the fly. As [...]
Finding Your One Among Millions: Methods and Tips for Urban Research, A New York City Case Study
OnlineFamily history research in a large city can be richly rewarding as urban centers typically kept better records. However, when it i [...]
Andiamo! Finding Your Italian Family
OnlineWhy did your Italian ancestor have five cousins all named Joe? Why did married women travel under their maiden names? Was Sally re [...]
What Happened to Uncle Walter? Evidence Analysis and Correlation Uncover a Man’s Dual Identities
OnlineWalter’s family lost touch with him after his 1920 arrest. Learn how collaboration, evidence correlation, and predictive research [...]
Follow the Trail of Records and DNA from Ireland to Oregon (1810–1860)
OnlineA deep dive into the records narrates a family’s journey. Advanced methodology and DNA reconstruct the forgotten family. Presenter [...]
Steamer Kate Explosion: Correlating Indirect Evidence to Identify and Correct an Error
OnlineWhat happens when the indirect evidence of a death occurring and a probate record don’t agree? The research begins in earnest! Tha [...]
Deconstructing Family Stories: Are They Fact, Fiction, or a Little of Both?
Online2023 Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series We all have them—family stories—from Indian princesses and three brothers came to Ameri [...]
Lineage of Land: Tracing Property Without Recorded Deeds
Online2023 Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series This case study traces a piece of property for two hundred years, from the Native Ameri [...]
The Many Wives of Howard William Lowe: Working with Social History to Glean Genealogical Insights
Online2023 Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series Genealogists are expected to conduct research not just reasonably exhaustively but also [...]
Assumptions: Problem-Solving Friend or Foe?
Online2023 Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series Do you have an unsolved research problem? Have you critically examined assumptions made [...]
DNA Analysis Methodology: Defeat the Genealogy Gremlin with Pedigree Evaluation, Mitigation, and Reasoning
Online2023 Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series Learn the tried-and-true methodology to defeat the Genealogy Gremlin and achieve accura [...]
Why Standards Are for Everyone
OnlineAdherence to standards is imperative for anyone who endeavors to reach credible genealogical conclusions. The Board for Certificat [...]