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1:18:37
Civil War Records: What is a Reasonably Exhaustive Search?
To correlate evidence, you must have evidence to correlate. Typical researchers stop too soon in their evidence collection, believing they have found all there is to find about a soldier. There is more to military research than the compiled military service record or the pension application file. A reasonably exhaustive search is not limited to the two or three typical record sources.
To correlate evidence, you must have evidence to correlate. Typical researchers stop too soon in their evidence collection, believing they have found all there is to find about a soldier. There is more to military research than the compiled military service record or the pension application file. A reasonably exhaustive search is not limited to the two or three typical record sources.
Wed, July 16 2025: 0:00 UTC
1:17:41
Forgotten Records: The Record and Pension Office
Military research is not complete without consulting the records of the R&PO, yet few do. They can be a goldmine of information, or not.
Military research is not complete without consulting the records of the R&PO, yet few do. They can be a goldmine of information, or not.
Wed, May 15 2024: 18:00 UTC
52:29
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Giving Them Their Glory: First Kansas/US Colored Troops 79th Regiment
Organized in August 1862, the First Kansas Colored Infantry was the first Black unit recruited in the North, the first to see and die in battle in the Civil War. Made up of both free and enslaved men, including those from the Five Tribes, its exploits were legendary. Yet, the lives of its rank and file outside of their service were prolific and unsung.
Organized in August 1862, the First Kansas Colored Infantry was the first Black unit recruited in the North, the first to see and die in battle in the Civil War. Made up of both free and enslaved men, including those from the Five Tribes, its exploits were legendary. Yet, the lives of its rank and file outside of their service were prolific and unsung.
Fri, April 14 2023: 14:00 UTC
1:31:20
Dissecting a Civil War Pension Packet–Union and Confederate
Have you identified a Union or Confederate Civil War soldier in your ancestry? Lucky you. These records are the most accessible of all military records. We will discuss the history of these records, who was included and excluded, and the changes in the law. Civil War Pension records contain a…
Have you identified a Union or Confederate Civil War soldier in your ancestry? Lucky you. These records are the most accessible of all military records. We will discuss the history of these records, who was included and excluded, and the changes in the law. Civil War Pension records contain a…
Wed, August 12 2020: 0:00 UTC
1:30:06
Civil War Series: Pension Files and Beyond
This second session will be broken into two groups of records that relate to your ancestors who fought in the Civil War.
This second session will be broken into two groups of records that relate to your ancestors who fought in the Civil War.
Fri, November 23 2018: 0:00 UTC
1:33:27
Civil War Series: House Divided – Prelude to War
This opening session brings into the lecture some of the causes and effect of why the Civil War was fought. As
This opening session brings into the lecture some of the causes and effect of why the Civil War was fought. As
Fri, November 23 2018: 0:00 UTC
1:16:38
Civil War Series: Researching Beyond the Army
This third session will cover genealogical and historical material that relates to organizations outside of the United States and Confederate Armies.
This third session will cover genealogical and historical material that relates to organizations outside of the United States and Confederate Armies.
Fri, November 23 2018: 0:00 UTC
1:12:16
Civil War Series: Reconstruction Era and Post War Society
This final session begins with the end of the Civil War and the start of Reconstruction in 1865.
This final session begins with the end of the Civil War and the start of Reconstruction in 1865.
Fri, November 23 2018: 0:00 UTC
1:11:44
Using Military Maps in Genealogy
Military maps have some obvious value to the family researcher. If our person of interest was in a military unit or fought in a battle we might want to understand the battle or locate his unit, knowing he was there at that time and place.
Military maps have some obvious value to the family researcher. If our person of interest was in a military unit or fought in a battle we might want to understand the battle or locate his unit, knowing he was there at that time and place.
Fri, February 9 2018: 0:00 UTC
52:35
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Grand Records of the Grand Army of the Republic (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Add more information to your Civil War research by locating Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) records. If your ancestor joined the organization, the post records contain information that may lead you to names of wife, children, parents, dates of birth and death, as well as military information. The webinar…
Add more information to your Civil War research by locating Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) records. If your ancestor joined the organization, the post records contain information that may lead you to names of wife, children, parents, dates of birth and death, as well as military information. The webinar…
Tue, October 20 2015: 0:00 UTC
1:37:36
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Maps Tell Some of the Story for the African-Ancestored Genealogist
This session will illustrate how geography can tell you things unknown about your ancestral community and help provide a critical background for the family narrative.
This session will illustrate how geography can tell you things unknown about your ancestral community and help provide a critical background for the family narrative.
Fri, September 25 2015: 0:00 UTC
1:34:18
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Mending Broken Ties: Reconstructing Family Trees Sawed by Slavery
All slaves had family members who were sold away or transferred to the slave-owners' heirs, never to be seen again. Many even took different surnames. It was not uncommon for two displaced brothers to retain different surnames after Emancipation. Collier will present cases of how displaced family members were found.
All slaves had family members who were sold away or transferred to the slave-owners' heirs, never to be seen again. Many even took different surnames. It was not uncommon for two displaced brothers to retain different surnames after Emancipation. Collier will present cases of how displaced family members were found.
Fri, July 31 2015: 0:00 UTC

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Tue, February 24 2026: 14:00 UTC
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Las 10 bases de datos más útiles para la investigación sobre Europa del Este
Tue, February 24 2026: 14:00 UTC
Con más información disponible en línea, a menudo es posible encontrar registros clave de sus antepasados de Europa del Este en bases de datos gratuitas y de suscripción. Obtenga información sobre los distintos conjuntos de registros disponibles, cómo acceder a ellos y cómo superar los problemas de privacidad e idioma, así como otros obstáculos para la investigación. Los subtítulos y la voz de este vídeo se han doblado al español utilizando IA.
Con más información disponible en línea, a menudo es posible encontrar registros clave de sus antepasados de Europa del Este en bases de datos gratuitas y de suscripción. Obtenga información sobre los distintos conjuntos de registros disponibles, cómo acceder a ellos y cómo superar los problemas de privacidad e idioma, así como otros obstáculos para la investigación. Los subtítulos y la voz de este vídeo se han doblado al español utilizando IA.
Tue, February 24 2026: 14:00 UTC
Tue, February 24 2026: 19:00 UTC
Genealogy for our descendants
Tue, February 24 2026: 19:00 UTC
We are so busy searching and documenting the past and our ancestors, but don’t stop to think that someday we will be the ancestors of someone. What are we leaving behind besides the genealogical legacy? Will our descendants know who WE really were? our unique voice, our feelings and experiences, what messages and lessons do we leave behind?
We are so busy searching and documenting the past and our ancestors, but don’t stop to think that someday we will be the ancestors of someone. What are we leaving behind besides the genealogical legacy? Will our descendants know who WE really were? our unique voice, our feelings and experiences, what messages and lessons do we leave behind?
Tue, February 24 2026: 19:00 UTC
Wed, February 25 2026: 19:00 UTC
50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites for 2026
Wed, February 25 2026: 19:00 UTC
Confusion. Too many “favorites” lists. Too many “Top 100” lists. Too many opinions. Indeed, that’s just what the myriads of “top website” lists are: somebody’s opinion. Well, it’s time to make a better and truly useful list! Based on an extensive study of genealogical web traffic, here are the 50 most visited real genealogy websites. Since these are the most visited sites, they must be doing something right and providing some value to their visitors. Count them down, and learn what you’ve been missing!
Confusion. Too many “favorites” lists. Too many “Top 100” lists. Too many opinions. Indeed, that’s just what the myriads of “top website” lists are: somebody’s opinion. Well, it’s time to make a better and truly useful list! Based on an extensive study of genealogical web traffic, here are the 50 most visited real genealogy websites. Since these are the most visited sites, they must be doing something right and providing some value to their visitors. Count them down, and learn what you’ve been missing!
Wed, February 25 2026: 19:00 UTC
Foundations in AI for Family History 5 of 5: Building Your AI Workflow and Digital Crew
Thu, February 26 2026: 1:00 UTC
Learn the principles, tools, and responsible practices for using AI in your genealogical research.
Learn the principles, tools, and responsible practices for using AI in your genealogical research.
Thu, February 26 2026: 1:00 UTC
Thu, February 26 2026: 14:00 UTC
French
Les 10 bases de données les plus utiles pour la recherche sur l’Europe de l’Est
Thu, February 26 2026: 14:00 UTC
Grâce à la multitude d’informations disponibles en ligne, il est souvent possible de trouver des documents clés concernant vos ancêtres d’Europe de l’Est dans des bases de données gratuites ou payantes. Découvrez les différents types de documents disponibles, comment y accéder et comment surmonter les problèmes liés à la confidentialité, à la langue et autres obstacles à la recherche. Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l’aide de l’IA.
Grâce à la multitude d’informations disponibles en ligne, il est souvent possible de trouver des documents clés concernant vos ancêtres d’Europe de l’Est dans des bases de données gratuites ou payantes. Découvrez les différents types de documents disponibles, comment y accéder et comment surmonter les problèmes liés à la confidentialité, à la langue et autres obstacles à la recherche. Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l’aide de l’IA.
Thu, February 26 2026: 14:00 UTC
Tue, March 3 2026: 19:00 UTC
Spanish
Últimas funcionalidades de MyHeritage
Tue, March 3 2026: 19:00 UTC
MyHeritage está a la vanguardia de la innovación en genealogía y constantemente introduce nuevas y emocionantes funciones para ayudar a los usuarios a llevar su investigación al siguiente nivel. En esta sesión, Daniel ofrecerá una explicación detallada de las últimas y mejores novedades de MyHeritage y le mostrará cómo sacar el máximo partido a estas funciones. Además, le dará un vistazo entre bastidores sobre cómo se desarrollaron.
MyHeritage está a la vanguardia de la innovación en genealogía y constantemente introduce nuevas y emocionantes funciones para ayudar a los usuarios a llevar su investigación al siguiente nivel. En esta sesión, Daniel ofrecerá una explicación detallada de las últimas y mejores novedades de MyHeritage y le mostrará cómo sacar el máximo partido a estas funciones. Además, le dará un vistazo entre bastidores sobre cómo se desarrollaron.
Tue, March 3 2026: 19:00 UTC