Technological advancements and increased public interest in genealogy have led to an explosion of resources available for researching family history. Websites like Ancestry, Fold3, and Newspapers have indexed and published records that were previously difficult to access, creating a massive online repository of data. In addition to census and vital records, potential sources of genealogical information include passenger lists, immigration records, property records, church records, military records, newspapers, city directories, and the Social Security Application Form SS-5. There are many free and paid services as well as institutions like the National Archives that can help expand one's research. It is important to keep notes on sources consulted to avoid redundant searching.
Basic introduction to genealogy including various Federal resources such as census records, immigration and naturalization papers, land grants,and military resources.
This presentation provides the basic fundamentals to begin researching African American lines; including understanding the records and resources that are available, where to begin, and tips on combating the challenges of researching African Americans.
Discover the range of resources you can use to identify your family’s major life events, especially after official registry dates, such as an birth, marriage, anniversary, funeral, death and obituary articles; church events, cemetery burial and monumental records as well as useful indexes. With the assistance of State Library staff, learn how to use this information to expand your family story.
Having accurate dates for births, deaths and marriages is crucial to advancing your family research. Unfortunately, finding information about these very important life events can prove challenging.
In this presentation you will learn where to look; the best ways to search various formats such as CD-ROMs, microfiche and online databases; and how to save this information for later use.
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Basic introduction to genealogy including various Federal resources such as census records, immigration and naturalization papers, land grants,and military resources.
This presentation provides the basic fundamentals to begin researching African American lines; including understanding the records and resources that are available, where to begin, and tips on combating the challenges of researching African Americans.
Discover the range of resources you can use to identify your family’s major life events, especially after official registry dates, such as an birth, marriage, anniversary, funeral, death and obituary articles; church events, cemetery burial and monumental records as well as useful indexes. With the assistance of State Library staff, learn how to use this information to expand your family story.
Having accurate dates for births, deaths and marriages is crucial to advancing your family research. Unfortunately, finding information about these very important life events can prove challenging.
In this presentation you will learn where to look; the best ways to search various formats such as CD-ROMs, microfiche and online databases; and how to save this information for later use.
I am a development professional specializing in nonprofit board management and governance; and organizational development. My strengths include strategic planning, board management, fundraising oversight, constituent relations, campaign planning and marketing/communications. I have achieved recognition from board members and community leaders for foundation management, and have helped transform nonprofit programs into energized, active and productive foundations. I am excited to join a thriving organization in my next role.
Inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), and covered business method (CBM) procedures are focused, speedy vehicles for resolving unpatentability and § 101 issues. IPRs, especially, are quickly gaining traction as the go-to mechanism for invalidating patents. But with new procedures come new (or not-yet-established) law, and a steep learning curve. This webinar provides insights and lessons learned from the PTAB’s first three years of IPRs, PGRs, and CBMs.
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Just getting started exploring your ancestry? Learn how to find your ancestors and get genealogy research tips to begin your adventure into your family’s past.
Discover whom to talk to, what questions to ask, and where to access the key information that will help you find your long-lost ancestors and trace your family tree.
There's more to searching HeritageQuest Online than typing in great grandpa's name, clicking search, and getting results. If you lack the time to figure out the ins and outs of this database on your own and you missed the in-person training provided during summer’s Database Roadshow, then this session, which will focus on searching the U.S. Federal Census files available through HeritageQuest Online, is for you.
Discovering Ancestral Roots Through Technology and Genealogy
1. Discovering Ancestral Roots through Technology and Genealogy
By Beverly Morten
A new industry has been created from the human curiosity to know who our ancestors are and
where they came from. From the entertainment and mass media spotlighting genealogical
stories, like Alex Haley’s Roots and television show “Who Do You Think You Are,” combined
with technological advancements, have led to an explosion of genealogical attention. Innovative
.com databases like Ancestry, Fold3, Newspapers, and Find a Grave, have contributed by
indexing and publishing searchable historical or archived records and documents previously
difficult, if not impossible to find. Overall, the Internet has become a massive digitized
repository of data, photographs and videos, instantly providing a plethora of information with
people worldwide—just waiting to be shared at a click of a mouse. So just where do you begin?
Today, we fill out the United States Federal Censuses every ten years, just as our ancestors did
beginning in 1790. We register our birth, marriage and death certificates, but this was not
always the case long ago. An ancestor making the trek to the courthouse was met with extreme
economic and travelling burdens during the pioneer days; thus registering records was not
compulsory until after 1905. So, what other records can you look for to advance your research
beyond the census and vital statistics records?
Most of us come from families who immigrated to America. With this in mind, there are
Passenger Lists, Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship Records, which show when your
ancestors arrived in America, from what land of origin and by what ship. There are schedules
that kept track of your ancestor’s real estate and personal property value; these would include
Agricultural Schedules, Land and Property Records and Probate Records. Church Records
reflect your ancestor’s religious beliefs and church location. Male ancestor’s Military Records
show what war campaign they participated in, if they died in the war, or received Pensions or
Bounty Land Warrants for serving. Also, keep a look out for Societies and Fraternal
Organizations they belonged too. Mortality Schedules, Cemetery, Funeral Home Records and
Grave Marker Inscriptions give details of an ancestor’s death. Newspaper clippings and City
Directories are also places to find relevant information. Across 1800s America, many counties
published books with biographies of their leading citizens. Currently, there is the Social Security
Application Form SS-5, which offers specific information about your ancestor, his parent’s
names and home address.
There are many places to find genealogical documents, from free to paid subscription services, as
well as institutions. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), State
Departments, local historical museums and libraries can be helpful to visit. USgenweb.com,
libertyellisfoundation.org and cyndislist.com are informative online repositories. These are just a
few places to expand your research with.
2. There is a vast array of sources that can be beneficial in your family history research. Remember
to keep a notebook of the places and dates you have visited so that you do not waste time
returning repeatedly to a source, especially if the site was not helpful to you.