By
By
Webinar Library
Historical Records Birth records MyHeritage

Unlocking Birth Records: Exploring Birth Dates and Alternate Sources

Lisa Lisson
Apr 12, 2024
1.7K views
CC
Free
Want to watch the full webinar?
Join now to access all 2,310 webinars and unlock all features.
Join now
Syllabus
Join now

Content

Play. Playing.
Welcome
59s
Play. Playing.
Introduction
9m 58s
Play. Playing.
Personal Birth Records
4m 06s
Play. Playing.
Civil Birth Records
10m 54s
Play. Playing.
Delayed Birth Certificates
3m 36s
Play. Playing.
Church Birth Records
4m 41s
Play. Playing.
Alternate Sources
7m 29s
Play. Playing.
Newspapers
3m 32s
Play. Playing.
Announcements / prizes
1m 01s
Play. Playing.
Questions / answers
3m 12s

About this webinar

Birth records are more than just dates — they hold the beginnings of your ancestors’ stories, revealing a wealth of information beyond the moment they entered the world. Are you mining these records for all they’re worth? Join Lisa Lisson for a deep dive into birth records, from discovering MyHeritage’s extensive collection to uncovering the rich details within. This session will equip you with practical techniques for unearthing accurate birth dates and enhancing your family history research. Plus, we’ll explore alternate sources that can shed even more light on your ancestors’ beginnings. Walk away with a newfound ability to breathe life into your ancestors’ stories.

About the speakers

About the speakers

Lisa Lisson
As a genealogy researcher and creator of the Are You My Cousin? blog, Lisa Lisson takes the overwhelm out of genealogy research and keeps researchers moving forward finding their
Learn more...

MyHeritage Webinars
MyHeritage is the leading global destination for discovering, preserving and sharing family history. Our platform and DNA kits make it easy for anyone, anywhere to embark on a meaningful journey into their past and treasure their family stories fo
Learn more...

Comments (88)

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

1000 characters remaining
Cancel Submit

Sort by Newest
Sort by Close.
  • Newest
  • Oldest
  • Likes
  1. BP
    Beth Payne
    6 months ago

    A US citizen born overseas will have a birth certificate from their country of birth and a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. State Department. Records from 1910-1949 are available at the National Archives (https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2555709). Ancestry.com appears to have these records in their database.

    Reply
  2. MB
    Mary Brothers Johnson
    7 months ago

    Very informative. Learned something – multiple places to look depending on the time frame

    Reply
  3. SS
    Sheryl Sims
    7 months ago

    Excellent info and presentation

    Reply
  4. SM
    Sandra Mault
    7 months ago

    I got a few good tips, but I am researching my 3x GG born September 7, 1792 in Barre, VT. Finally, I have found his date of birth, but I can’t find his parents. He is very famous in the town of Burlington, VT as an adult.

    Reply
  5. AW
    Allison Willis
    7 months ago

    Excellent webinar

    Reply
  6. SM
    Susan McCoy
    7 months ago

    Lisa brings awareness of an integral skill to our research pursuits. Her sensitivity to minute details within records, including blank spaces, is a cautionary note to not overlook hidden keys that could lead to information about our ancestors. Lisa is a complement to the journey of creating an accurate picture of family histories.

    Reply
  7. JH
    Joanne Howard
    7 months ago

    Very good. Lisa is an excellent speaker. Easy to understand.

    Reply
  8. SL
    Susan Luce
    7 months ago

    Excellent review of possible places to look. I need to substantiate a birth in Arkansas in 1882 for a rural family. I’ve searched most of the places mentioned and have the date from her tombstone, but no other written documentation of place of birth or parent’s names. Ah well, the hunt goes on!

    Reply
Show all comments

Related Webinars

40:18
Historical Records
Born to be Filed: Delayed Birth Records in the U.S.
Sunny Morton
405 views
CC
Born to be Filed: Delayed Birth Records in the U.S.
Delayed birth records for U.S. adults came into their own between the 1930s and 1950s. Follow with me the fascinating evolution of these records via nationwide newspaper coverage during that time. Explore examples that will make you want to look for your relatives' delayed birth records--and get some tips for how to find them.
Historical Records
Born to be Filed: Delayed Birth Records in the U.S.
CC
Sunny Morton
405 views
Delayed birth records for U.S. adults came into their own between the 1930s and 1950s. Follow with me the fascinating evolution of these records via nationwide newspaper coverage during that time. Explore examples that will make you want to look for your relatives' delayed birth records--and get some tips for how to find them.
Fri, June 24 2022: 0:00 UTC
Register for free
56:25
Historical RecordsBonus webinarsPlaces and Ethnicities
Getting the best out of the online Local BMD indexes
Ian Hartas
110 views
CC
Getting the best out of the online Local BMD indexes
This webinar was presented live during the 2022 Surname Society annual conference. Ian Hartas talk will cover some of the basic techniques in how to get the best out of local BMD sites and also cover a basic walk through on them to suit newcomers.
Historical RecordsBonus webinarsPlaces and Ethnicities
Getting the best out of the online Local BMD indexes
CC
Ian Hartas
110 views
This webinar was presented live during the 2022 Surname Society annual conference. Ian Hartas talk will cover some of the basic techniques in how to get the best out of local BMD sites and also cover a basic walk through on them to suit newcomers.
Sat, March 19 2022: 17:00 UTC
Login to register (for webinar members)
Login to register (for webinar members)
49:49
Places and EthnicitiesHistorical Records
Civil Registration in Australia
Helen V. Smith
4.7K views
CC
Civil Registration in Australia
Civil (vital) registration began at different times in the Australian colonies and remains a state responsibility to the current day. The amount of information on the certificate varies among the states as does the cost and online availability.
Places and EthnicitiesHistorical Records
Civil Registration in Australia
CC
Helen V. Smith
4.7K views
Civil (vital) registration began at different times in the Australian colonies and remains a state responsibility to the current day. The amount of information on the certificate varies among the states as does the cost and online availability.
Fri, March 13 2020: 0:00 UTC
Register for free
1:07:22
Historical RecordsBonus webinars
The Anatomy of BMD: What You Don’t Know About Vital Records
Gena Philibert-Ortega
3.1K views
CC
The Anatomy of BMD: What You Don’t Know About Vital Records
This presentation looks at the history of vital records in the United States, discusses analysis of those records, and vital record alternatives.
Historical RecordsBonus webinars
The Anatomy of BMD: What You Don’t Know About Vital Records
CC
Gena Philibert-Ortega
3.1K views
This presentation looks at the history of vital records in the United States, discusses analysis of those records, and vital record alternatives.
Fri, May 24 2019: 0:00 UTC
Login to register (for webinar members)
Login to register (for webinar members)
1:23:19
Historical Records
50 Websites To Find Vital Records
Gena Philibert-Ortega
9.5K views
CC
50 Websites To Find Vital Records
Where do you find vital records? That simple question doesn't always have an easy answer. In this presentation, we will explore online finding aids, indexes, vital record alternatives and digitized copies of vital records. This information is a must for anyone researching US ancestors.
Historical Records
50 Websites To Find Vital Records
CC
Gena Philibert-Ortega
9.5K views
Where do you find vital records? That simple question doesn't always have an easy answer. In this presentation, we will explore online finding aids, indexes, vital record alternatives and digitized copies of vital records. This information is a must for anyone researching US ancestors.
Fri, August 10 2018: 0:00 UTC
Register for free
1:29:40
Historical Records
Tracking Migration Using the Big 4 U.S. Record Sources
Mary Hill, AG
5.0K views
Tracking Migration Using the Big 4 U.S. Record Sources
Tracking migration in the United States involves using census, vital, land, and probate records, the bread and butter of American research. Get an overview of each of these types of records; learn where to find them, and how to use them effectively to track migration.
Historical Records
Tracking Migration Using the Big 4 U.S. Record Sources
Mary Hill, AG
5.0K views
Tracking migration in the United States involves using census, vital, land, and probate records, the bread and butter of American research. Get an overview of each of these types of records; learn where to find them, and how to use them effectively to track migration.
Wed, January 14 2015: 0:00 UTC
Register for free
1:28:00
Historical Records
The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources
Mary Hill, AG
4.4K views
The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources
Research in the United States depends upon census, vital, land, and probate records, the bread and butter of American research. Get an overview of each type of record. Learn where to find them and how to use them effectively in your research.
Historical Records
The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources
Mary Hill, AG
4.4K views
Research in the United States depends upon census, vital, land, and probate records, the bread and butter of American research. Get an overview of each type of record. Learn where to find them and how to use them effectively in your research.
Wed, November 28 2012: 0:00 UTC
Register for free
1:28:00
Historical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
The Three Cs of Irish Research: Civil Registration, Church Records, and Census
Judith Eccles Wight, AG
8.6K views
The Three Cs of Irish Research: Civil Registration, Church Records, and Census
Three of the main Irish genealogical resources of key importance to those tracing their Irish ancestors are census returns, church records, and civil registration (vital records). Although pre-1901 census records were almost completely destroyed and church records also suffered from either a lack of record keeping or destruction, much still…
Historical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
The Three Cs of Irish Research: Civil Registration, Church Records, and Census
Judith Eccles Wight, AG
8.6K views
Three of the main Irish genealogical resources of key importance to those tracing their Irish ancestors are census returns, church records, and civil registration (vital records). Although pre-1901 census records were almost completely destroyed and church records also suffered from either a lack of record keeping or destruction, much still…
Wed, October 19 2011: 0:00 UTC
Register for free
1:04:56
Methodology and SkillsMyHeritageWebtember
Bridging Generations: Connecting with Living Relatives Through MyHeritage
Lisa Lisson
742 views
CC
Free
Bridging Generations: Connecting with Living Relatives Through MyHeritage
Connecting with living relatives can unveil a treasure trove of family history beyond the confines of documents and records. Are you making the most of these living links to your past? Join Lisa Lisson for an exploration of MyHeritage's potent tools, designed to help you build bridges with relatives and unearth precious family memories. From initiating heartfelt conversations to orchestrating virtual family reunions, this session arms you with a toolkit to cherish and deepen intergenerational connections. Walk away with a newfound ability to weave your family's living stories into your historical tapestry.
Methodology and SkillsMyHeritageWebtember
Bridging Generations: Connecting with Living Relatives Through MyHeritage
CC
Free
Lisa Lisson
742 views
Connecting with living relatives can unveil a treasure trove of family history beyond the confines of documents and records. Are you making the most of these living links to your past? Join Lisa Lisson for an exploration of MyHeritage's potent tools, designed to help you build bridges with relatives and unearth precious family memories. From initiating heartfelt conversations to orchestrating virtual family reunions, this session arms you with a toolkit to cherish and deepen intergenerational connections. Walk away with a newfound ability to weave your family's living stories into your historical tapestry.
Fri, September 6 2024: 19:30 UTC
Register for free