Webinar—Separating and Merging Identities of Same-named Men
Can the same man die twice? Two different probates years apart appear to be for different men, but they are not. Research into pro [...]
Webinar—From the 18th to the 21st: The Records of Prohibition
The 18th amendment took effect in January 1920 and ushered in more than a decade of Prohibition until repealed by the 21st [...]
Webinar—Death and Burial Practices in World War I and WW II
Much of the webinar will focus on the process of collecting, identifying, and burying the dead and the records created including t [...]
Webinar—A Family for Suzanne
This webinar is based on the subject of the 2007 winner of the National Genealogical Society’s Family History Writing Contest, "A [...]
Webinar—Reporting on Research: Standards Encourage Better Communication
Documenting and sharing are fundamental to a genealogist’s work. Learn guidelines for preparing more informative, accurate, and us [...]
Webinar—Turning Raw Information into Evidence: Tips for Drawing and Explaining Conclusions
Brush up on your evidence analysis skills. Grasp the difference between direct and indirect evidence. Understand how to logically [...]
Webinar—The Paternal Ten: Searching for Missing Heirs
After 12 years in the missing heir field, Claire’s seen it all, experiencing both the high highs and the very low lows. This webin [...]
Webinar— They Had Names: Identifying Children Represented by Tick Marks in Pre-1850 Censuses
Early nineteenth century censuses represented children in a household with nameless tick marks in gender and age categories. Their [...]
Webinar—The Time of Cholera: A Case Study about Historical Context
London’s cholera epidemic of 1854 is best known as the story of Dr. John Snow, the Broad Street water pump and a map. But w [...]
Webinar—Standards for Genealogical Documentation
Genealogy Standards spells out eight documentation standards, which give genealogists guidance for documenting genealogical [...]
Webinar—Federal Records Relating to Rivers and Canals
Many federal records pertain to the development and use of waterways in the United States. This lecture shows examples and explain [...]
Webinar—Context: A Powerful Tool for Problem Solving
2021 Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series Raw facts do not tell a story. They may not even tell the truth about what they do rela [...]