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This document provides an overview of resources for genealogical research beyond basic records. It discusses other federal census schedules, non-federal and foreign censuses, land and property records from survey systems, the Bureau of Land Management, and fire insurance maps. It also mentions wills and related records like testate and intestate documents, guardianships, and inventories. The document recommends genealogical resources beyond FamilySearch like GenWeb sites and the National Archives, and paid subscription databases. It concludes with information on educational opportunities in genealogy like degrees, certificates, courses, conferences, and professional accreditation.
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Genealogists for hundreds of years have relied on records and pedigrees to trace family lines. More than one has run into a brick wall, discovered an error from a prior researcher, or simply had a gut feeling that something wasn’t adding up. Until recently there was no way to help confirm your paper trails or even those hunches you might have had. Now, with affordable DNA testing, many genealogists are discovering this new tool in their kit. Unfortunately, most are not sure what they should do with it. In this lecture you will learn the basics of genetics, how DNA can help you, and the tests available to you.
The ins & outs of social media for
This document provides an overview of social media and how genealogists can use it. It defines social media as forms of electronic communication used to share information online. The history of social media is discussed, noting the rise of platforms like Compuserve, AOL, Google, and popular social media sites from 2002 onward. Popular social media platforms like blogs, microblogs, social networks, and media sharing sites are described along with examples of how genealogists can use each for collaboration, research, education and more. The document concludes by advising genealogists to use multiple platforms to build connections, ask for help from others, and crowdsource their research through social media.
Legislative Petitions African-American Handout
Legislative petitions from 1776 to 1865 were a primary way for Virginians to express concerns and request legislation from the General Assembly on various issues. The petitions often contain hundreds of signatures and supplementary documents that make them useful for genealogical and historical research. Specifically, petitions related to slavery, free African Americans, and race relations are invaluable primary sources on these topics prior to the Civil War. Examples presented include a petition to import slaves from Maryland, a request for compensation for a slave's Revolutionary War service, and citizens demanding the legislature address their fears about the growing free black population after Nat Turner's revolt.
Jane Webb Handout
Jane Webb, a free mixed-race woman, entered into an agreement with Thomas Savage in 1701 where she would serve him for seven years in exchange for allowing her to marry his slave Left. During her servitude, she had three children with Left. After completing her service, Savage refused to free Left or the children, claiming the agreement allowed him to enslave any children Jane had. Over the next 25 years, Jane repeatedly petitioned courts to free her children and husband, but faced racism and Savage concealing documents. Ultimately, none of Jane's family was freed and remained enslaved to Savage.
Legislative Petitions Handout
Petitions to the Virginia General Assembly from 1776 to 1865 were the primary way for citizens to request legislation on various issues like public improvements, military claims, and slavery. These petitions contained hundreds of signatures and provide useful genealogical and historical information. They sometimes included additional documents like maps, deeds, and court records to support the petition. The collection includes petitions from localities with records that were otherwise lost.
Lost Records Locality Notes, Handout
Counties and Localities with lost records in the state of Virginia. Handout to go with presentation on Lost Records collection.
Online resources Handout
List of online resources to go with presentation on the Lost Records Collection at the Library of Virginia
Genetic Genealogy Handout
Genealogists for hundreds of years have relied on records and pedigrees to trace family lines. More than one has run into a brick wall, discovered an error from a prior researcher, or simply had a gut feeling that something wasn’t adding up. Until recently there was no way to help confirm your paper trails or even those hunches you might have had. Now, with affordable DNA testing, many genealogists are discovering this new tool in their kit. Unfortunately, most are not sure what they should do with it. In this lecture you will learn the basics of genetics, how DNA can help you, and the tests available to you.
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Beyond Beginnings
- 1. BEYOND BEGINNINGS Katie Quick Derby katiederby@gmail.com
- 2. Beyond the Census •Other Federal Schedules •State/Territory Census •Foreign Census
- 3. Other Federal Schedules •Mortality •Agriculture •Industry/Manufactures •Social Statistics •Supplemental/Defective •Veteran •Slave
- 8. Non-Federal US Census •Colonial •State/ Territory •County/Town •Look them up on FamilySearch Research Wiki
- 9. Foreign Census •Look on Research Wiki or Research Guide •UK Census available on FamilySearch, Origins.net •Library of Congress
- 10. Beyond Land Records •Survey Systems •BLM Records •Sanford Fire Maps
- 11. Survey Systems •Metes and Bounds •Government Land Survey •Lot and Block
- 16. BLM Records •glorecords.blm.gov •Patent Records •Bounty Lands •Homesteads
- 18. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps •Details of houses and neighborhoods •Track changes over time
- 21. Testate/Intestate Records •Testate: With a valid will •Intestate: Without a valid will •Records created as part of court proceedings
- 23. Guardianship Records •Legal arrangements for minors
- 26. Inventories •Lists of Personal and Real Estate •Helps Determine Social Status •Clues to Family Relationships •Heirlooms •Unknown Land or Bounty Certificates
- 28. Beyond FamilySearch •World GenWeb •US GenWeb •National Archives •National Archives (UK)
- 34. Beyond Ancestry •World Vital Records: $7.50 - $16.25/ month •The Origins Network: $9/ 72 hours, $85/year •Newspaper Archives: $5.99/month •Fold 3: $50/year
- 40. Degrees •BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy •BA or minor
- 42. Certificates •BYU •Stamford University: Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) •Boston University •St. Michael’s University (Toronto) •NGS Homes Study Graded Course
- 44. Courses •BYU •NGS non-graded •Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy •Family Tree University
- 46. Conferences •National Genealogy Conference •State and local Conferences •Family History Expos •RootsTech •BYU conferences
- 48. Accreditation/Certification •International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGEN) •Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)