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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA

BCG Bonus webinars Historical Records City Directories, Land Records, Maps, Military Records Civil War, Revolutionary War, Soldier's Homes, War of 1812, World War I, World War II Methodology and Skills Board for Certification of Genealogists, Libraries and Archives Places and Ethnicities United States Washington DC Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series Webtember
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA, a retired colonel who served 31 years in the U.S. Army, is a long-time researcher and instructor in genealogical topics. Rick is the immediate past president of BCG. He coordinates the Advanced Land course and the Using Maps in Genealogy course offered by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and he instructs in several other courses at SLIG. Rick co-coordinates with Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL, the Law School for Genealogists course at Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the Family History Law Library course at SLIG. He also lectures at national conferences and presents nationwide seminars. His areas of expertise encompass records of the National Archives, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Daughters of the American Revolution, including military records, land records, using maps in genealogy, urban research, and government documents. Rick specializes in the localities of western Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Rick's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

BCGMethodology and SkillsHistorical Records
Urban Mapping Tools
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
Wed, April 19 2023: 0:00 UTC
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Urban Mapping Tools
Wed, April 19 2023: 0:00 UTC
This presentation will suggest strategies to correlate large amounts of information often developed in urban research, with a significant emphasis on the use of cartographic resources. Generally, researchers of urban settings have an abundance of sources to consider. Many times, the challenge is to connect and analyze multiple, even overwhelming, amounts of information. A variety of resources will be discussed, especially, cadastral maps (land ownership), Sanborn fire insurance maps and city directories.
BCGMethodology and SkillsHistorical Records
Urban Mapping Tools
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
This presentation will suggest strategies to correlate large amounts of information often developed in urban research, with a significant emphasis on the use of cartographic resources. Generally, researchers of urban settings have an abundance of sources to consider. Many times, the challenge is to connect and analyze multiple, even overwhelming, amounts of information. A variety of resources will be discussed, especially, cadastral maps (land ownership), Sanborn fire insurance maps and city directories.
Wed, April 19 2023: 0:00 UTC
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Rick's Webinars (16)

59:36
Historical RecordsMethodology and SkillsWebtember
A Deep Dive into the Map Collections of the Library of Congress
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.3K views
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A Deep Dive into the Map Collections of the Library of Congress
The library holds the world’s largest collection of maps—over 5.2 million maps according to their website. This webinar will describe the collections most valuable for genealogical research. We are going to explore the online resources and how they can help our research. Exploring the phenomenal learning resources is also on the agenda. We will also talk about finding aids, research guides, reproduction capabilities, and alternative ways to access the map collections. Lastly, we will discuss the resources that are only available onsite, such as the cartographic library, cartographic exhibits, and other unique holdings.
Historical RecordsMethodology and SkillsWebtember
A Deep Dive into the Map Collections of the Library of Congress
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.3K views
The library holds the world’s largest collection of maps—over 5.2 million maps according to their website. This webinar will describe the collections most valuable for genealogical research. We are going to explore the online resources and how they can help our research. Exploring the phenomenal learning resources is also on the agenda. We will also talk about finding aids, research guides, reproduction capabilities, and alternative ways to access the map collections. Lastly, we will discuss the resources that are only available onsite, such as the cartographic library, cartographic exhibits, and other unique holdings.
Fri, September 23 2022: 15:30 UTC
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Advanced
1:14:09
BCGMethodology and SkillsHistorical RecordsReisinger Memorial Lecture Series
Private Land Claims—Complicated? Yes, but worth it! (a 2021 Reisinger Lecture)
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
926 views
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Private Land Claims—Complicated? Yes, but worth it! (a 2021 Reisinger Lecture)
When the United States acquired land that had been under the governance of foreign nations (Great Britain, France, Spain, and Mexico), the U.S. government agreed to grant title to landowners who could prove prior legal land rights from those foreign governments. This webinar shows how to access and use records…
BCGMethodology and SkillsHistorical RecordsReisinger Memorial Lecture Series
Private Land Claims—Complicated? Yes, but worth it! (a 2021 Reisinger Lecture)
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
926 views
When the United States acquired land that had been under the governance of foreign nations (Great Britain, France, Spain, and Mexico), the U.S. government agreed to grant title to landowners who could prove prior legal land rights from those foreign governments. This webinar shows how to access and use records…
Fri, October 8 2021: 22:00 UTC
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1:39:42
BCGHistorical Records
Death and Burial Practices in World War I and WW II
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
7.9K views
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Death and Burial Practices in World War I and WW II
Much of this webinar focuses on the process of collecting, identifying, and burying the dead, and the resulting records, including their genealogical significance. In World War I (1917–1918) there were 53,402 battle deaths, while in World War II (1941–1945) battle deaths rose to 291,557. There are 124,905 American…
BCGHistorical Records
Death and Burial Practices in World War I and WW II
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
7.9K views
Much of this webinar focuses on the process of collecting, identifying, and burying the dead, and the resulting records, including their genealogical significance. In World War I (1917–1918) there were 53,402 battle deaths, while in World War II (1941–1945) battle deaths rose to 291,557. There are 124,905 American…
Tue, January 19 2021: 18:00 UTC
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1:36:21
Historical Records
The General Land Office Website—A Genealogical Gem
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
8.2K views
CC
The General Land Office Website—A Genealogical Gem
The GLO website provides access to over 8 million records, some dating back to the late 1700s. Thousands of records are still being added to this website to include patents, tract books, and maps. These records contain rich genealogical information. Also, the information on the website allows researchers to locate…
Historical Records
The General Land Office Website—A Genealogical Gem
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
8.2K views
The GLO website provides access to over 8 million records, some dating back to the late 1700s. Thousands of records are still being added to this website to include patents, tract books, and maps. These records contain rich genealogical information. Also, the information on the website allows researchers to locate…
Fri, April 10 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:31:12
Historical Records
Soldier's Homes (1865-1930) Caring for our Veterans
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.9K views
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Soldier's Homes (1865-1930) Caring for our Veterans
The National Home for Volunteer Soldiers, was established by an act of Congress in 1865. The purpose of the home system (initially called the National Asylum) was to provide for the care of the large number of wounded and disabled veterans from the Civil War. Records of kinship and other
Historical Records
Soldier's Homes (1865-1930) Caring for our Veterans
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.9K views
The National Home for Volunteer Soldiers, was established by an act of Congress in 1865. The purpose of the home system (initially called the National Asylum) was to provide for the care of the large number of wounded and disabled veterans from the Civil War. Records of kinship and other
Wed, November 13 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:10:09
BCGMethodology and Skills
Reconstructing an Entrepreneurial Woman’s Life: From Family Intrigue to Water Rents
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.5K views
CC
Reconstructing an Entrepreneurial Woman’s Life: From Family Intrigue to Water Rents
Appling the principles of reasonably exhaustive research, the project demonstrates both the process to document the life of a nineteenth century German immigrant from her ancestral village to Allegheny City, Pennsylvania and illustrates how this women, who was a single parent most of her life, employed her strong entrepreneurial spirt…
BCGMethodology and Skills
Reconstructing an Entrepreneurial Woman’s Life: From Family Intrigue to Water Rents
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.5K views
Appling the principles of reasonably exhaustive research, the project demonstrates both the process to document the life of a nineteenth century German immigrant from her ancestral village to Allegheny City, Pennsylvania and illustrates how this women, who was a single parent most of her life, employed her strong entrepreneurial spirt…
Fri, September 6 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:24:01
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Land Records at the National Archives, Part I: Land Entry Papers and Tract Books
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.3K views
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Land Records at the National Archives, Part I: Land Entry Papers and Tract Books
A strategy for locating federal land records and maximizing researchtime at NARA will be presented.
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Land Records at the National Archives, Part I: Land Entry Papers and Tract Books
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.3K views
A strategy for locating federal land records and maximizing researchtime at NARA will be presented.
Thu, May 16 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:27:36
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Land Records at the National Archives, Part II: Federal Bounty Land
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.1K views
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Land Records at the National Archives, Part II: Federal Bounty Land
Learn how to locate these records and come to NARA prepared to research.
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Land Records at the National Archives, Part II: Federal Bounty Land
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.1K views
Learn how to locate these records and come to NARA prepared to research.
Thu, May 16 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:25:07
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Accessing National Archives Military Records from Start to Finish
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.2K views
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Accessing National Archives Military Records from Start to Finish
This session focuses on finding records such as the Compiled Military Service Record (CMSR), pension files, accounting records, unit records, medical records, morning reports, and many more.
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Accessing National Archives Military Records from Start to Finish
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.2K views
This session focuses on finding records such as the Compiled Military Service Record (CMSR), pension files, accounting records, unit records, medical records, morning reports, and many more.
Thu, May 16 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:05:54
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Mining Washington-area Map Repositories
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
420 views
CC
Mining Washington-area Map Repositories
A survey of both online and physical map repositories located in the Washington, DC, area is presented in this webinar.
Bonus webinarsHistorical RecordsPlaces and Ethnicities
Mining Washington-area Map Repositories
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
420 views
A survey of both online and physical map repositories located in the Washington, DC, area is presented in this webinar.
Thu, May 16 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:28:53
Historical Records
Remote Research in the Databases of the Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Research System
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
4.6K views
CC
Remote Research in the Databases of the Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Research System
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been collecting genealogical information since 1890 to support both the application process for membership and to honor the service of Patriots. The Society operates a marvelous library in Washington, DC. Over the last few years they have scanned and provided public...
Historical Records
Remote Research in the Databases of the Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Research System
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
4.6K views
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been collecting genealogical information since 1890 to support both the application process for membership and to honor the service of Patriots. The Society operates a marvelous library in Washington, DC. Over the last few years they have scanned and provided public...
Wed, October 3 2018: 0:00 UTC
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55:16
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Genealogical Applications of Historical GIS
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.3K views
CC
Genealogical Applications of Historical GIS
Learn to use these new tools to expand your research tools. GIS (geographic information system) is a database of geographic information. Google Earth is an example of a large and very sophisticated GIS application.
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Genealogical Applications of Historical GIS
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Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.3K views
Learn to use these new tools to expand your research tools. GIS (geographic information system) is a database of geographic information. Google Earth is an example of a large and very sophisticated GIS application.
Fri, July 20 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:11:44
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Using Military Maps in Genealogy
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.4K views
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.
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Using Military Maps in Genealogy
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
1.4K views
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
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1:46:16
Historical Records
Finding and Using Land Ownership Maps
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
4.3K views
Finding and Using Land Ownership Maps
Land ownership maps in the US are generally focused on the county level. Produced largely in the nineteenth-century in single sheet or atlas format, they were sold by subscription and also developed to commemorate events such as the centennial of the American Revolution. Though advances in printing such as lithography…
Historical Records
Finding and Using Land Ownership Maps
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
4.3K views
Land ownership maps in the US are generally focused on the county level. Produced largely in the nineteenth-century in single sheet or atlas format, they were sold by subscription and also developed to commemorate events such as the centennial of the American Revolution. Though advances in printing such as lithography…
Wed, April 26 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:29:05
BCGMethodology and Skills
The Genealogy in Government Documents
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
3.0K views
The Genealogy in Government Documents
An often under used resource, evidence of kinship abounds in publication such as the Serial Set, American State Papers, and the Territorial Papers. We explore these publications and discover efficient ways to access them.
BCGMethodology and Skills
The Genealogy in Government Documents
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
3.0K views
An often under used resource, evidence of kinship abounds in publication such as the Serial Set, American State Papers, and the Territorial Papers. We explore these publications and discover efficient ways to access them.
Tue, April 18 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Advanced
1:36:49
BCGMethodology and SkillsHistorical Records
Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.4K views
Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records
With the ever expanding digital resources available today we can find evidence of kinship in military records often neglected. Records such as pensions, service records, medical records, and even pension payment records are increasingly available. However, our need to ensure that we conduct 'reasonably exhaustive research' required by the Genealogical…
BCGMethodology and SkillsHistorical Records
Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records
Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
2.4K views
With the ever expanding digital resources available today we can find evidence of kinship in military records often neglected. Records such as pensions, service records, medical records, and even pension payment records are increasingly available. However, our need to ensure that we conduct 'reasonably exhaustive research' required by the Genealogical…
Tue, September 20 2016: 0:00 UTC
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