Massachusetts Land Records: Tracing Property and Ancestors
Wed, June 10 2026: 18:00 UTC
Curious about who once owned your home? Wondering what land your ancestors may have bought or sold? This presentation introduces everyday researchers to the fascinating world of Massachusetts land records. Learn how to use online tools like MassLandRecords.com, understand the meaning behind different types of deeds, and uncover surprising details—from property disputes to family connections. Whether you’re exploring genealogy or local history, land records can help piece together the past in a way few other sources can.
Curious about who once owned your home? Wondering what land your ancestors may have bought or sold? This presentation introduces everyday researchers to the fascinating world of Massachusetts land records. Learn how to use online tools like MassLandRecords.com, understand the meaning behind different types of deeds, and uncover surprising details—from property disputes to family connections. Whether you’re exploring genealogy or local history, land records can help piece together the past in a way few other sources can.
Only A Date? Five Things You May Be Missing in Kentucky and Virginia Marriages
Wed, July 8 2026: 18:00 UTC
Marriage databases are readily available for many Kentucky and Virginia counties giving names of the couple, locations, and dates. However, the wise researcher looks for all the records associated with each marriage and not just information published in a database. Since, the laws for getting married in Kentucky and Virginia changed across time producing different records during different time periods, many records associated with a single marriage may not all be in one marriage book or even in the expected location. A basic understanding of the law and the records produced during each time period can give much more information than just a date. Learn what records were created during different time periods and how to use these to reveal more about relationships, associates, residence, and birth dates. Learn how to use these records to point toward other records and to make inferences which may not be obvious just from the marriage date.
Marriage databases are readily available for many Kentucky and Virginia counties giving names of the couple, locations, and dates. However, the wise researcher looks for all the records associated with each marriage and not just information published in a database. Since, the laws for getting married in Kentucky and Virginia changed across time producing different records during different time periods, many records associated with a single marriage may not all be in one marriage book or even in the expected location. A basic understanding of the law and the records produced during each time period can give much more information than just a date. Learn what records were created during different time periods and how to use these to reveal more about relationships, associates, residence, and birth dates. Learn how to use these records to point toward other records and to make inferences which may not be obvious just from the marriage date.
Mastering Mid-Atlantic Research: Resources and Methodologies for ICAPGen Accreditation
Wed, July 29 2026: 18:00 UTC
This presentation provides an overview of essential resources and methodologies for researchers preparing for ICAPGen accreditation in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Gain insights into record-keeping practices and the unique challenges and opportunities associated with researching in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Learn how to utilize essential repositories and create your own Personal Reference Guide. Whether you’re working toward accreditation or simply looking to strengthen your research skills, this session offers valuable tips and guidance to help you succeed.
This presentation provides an overview of essential resources and methodologies for researchers preparing for ICAPGen accreditation in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Gain insights into record-keeping practices and the unique challenges and opportunities associated with researching in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Learn how to utilize essential repositories and create your own Personal Reference Guide. Whether you’re working toward accreditation or simply looking to strengthen your research skills, this session offers valuable tips and guidance to help you succeed.
A survey of New Hampshire genealogy, focusing on the records most useful to each period of the Granite State’s 400-year history. Although the emphasis will be on sources that are free and available online, we will also discuss local resources and offer some tips on planning a research trip to New Hampshire.
A survey of New Hampshire genealogy, focusing on the records most useful to each period of the Granite State’s 400-year history. Although the emphasis will be on sources that are free and available online, we will also discuss local resources and offer some tips on planning a research trip to New Hampshire.
Discover how to locate New England church records from before 1900, including those hidden in unexpected places. This talk explores the history of colonial religious groups, key repositories, and strategies for finding records in archives, libraries, and private collections. Learn to use essential reference sources and uncover records that may be stored outside New England, providing valuable insights for genealogical research. Attendees will gain practical methods for uncovering early New England church records, including tips on locating hidden collections outside traditional archives. They’ll explore the unique landscape of colonial religious history and learn about tools and resources that make finding these rare records easier, helping to fill gaps in genealogical research with often-overlooked sources.
Discover how to locate New England church records from before 1900, including those hidden in unexpected places. This talk explores the history of colonial religious groups, key repositories, and strategies for finding records in archives, libraries, and private collections. Learn to use essential reference sources and uncover records that may be stored outside New England, providing valuable insights for genealogical research. Attendees will gain practical methods for uncovering early New England church records, including tips on locating hidden collections outside traditional archives. They’ll explore the unique landscape of colonial religious history and learn about tools and resources that make finding these rare records easier, helping to fill gaps in genealogical research with often-overlooked sources.
U.S. Great Lakes Region Accreditation: A Genealogical Treasure Trove
Fri, September 4 2026: 18:00 UTC
Elevate your skills and become an Accredited Genealogist® professional by pursuing U.S. Great Lakes Region accreditation through the International Commission for Accreditation of Professional Genealogists(SM) [ICAPGen(SM)]. This course is your key to unlocking the region’s rich history and diverse genealogical records. Dive into the unique resources of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. You’ll explore a variety of records, from Ohio’s complex land records and the migration trails of Indiana and Illinois to Michigan’s maritime archives and Wisconsin’s logging and lumberjack industry. Through hands-on methodology strategies and templates, you’ll begin building your essential Personal Reference Guide (PRG). Whether you’re starting your accreditation journey or strengthening your existing knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to master the genealogical accreditation process and become an expert in the U.S. Great Lakes.
Elevate your skills and become an Accredited Genealogist® professional by pursuing U.S. Great Lakes Region accreditation through the International Commission for Accreditation of Professional Genealogists(SM) [ICAPGen(SM)]. This course is your key to unlocking the region’s rich history and diverse genealogical records. Dive into the unique resources of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. You’ll explore a variety of records, from Ohio’s complex land records and the migration trails of Indiana and Illinois to Michigan’s maritime archives and Wisconsin’s logging and lumberjack industry. Through hands-on methodology strategies and templates, you’ll begin building your essential Personal Reference Guide (PRG). Whether you’re starting your accreditation journey or strengthening your existing knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to master the genealogical accreditation process and become an expert in the U.S. Great Lakes.
This talk will look at various records available about people who lived in New York City from 100 years ago and from today. We will look at things such as voter records, medical examiner records, burial permits, marriage contracts, school records, civil service records, DA records, and land records. We will see examples of each of these, along with discussion on how to get copies of them.
This talk will look at various records available about people who lived in New York City from 100 years ago and from today. We will look at things such as voter records, medical examiner records, burial permits, marriage contracts, school records, civil service records, DA records, and land records. We will see examples of each of these, along with discussion on how to get copies of them.
5 Ways Tax Lists Can Assist Your Pennsylvania Research
Wed, September 9 2026: 15:30 UTC
In colonial and early 19th-century Pennsylvania, let’s face it–there are only so many records and it can be challenging to connect generations. This can especially be the case if an ancestors did not own land. Tax lists may not automatically be near the top of most genealogists’ list as useful sources in pre-1850 Pennsylvania research. Here’s why they should be.
In colonial and early 19th-century Pennsylvania, let’s face it–there are only so many records and it can be challenging to connect generations. This can especially be the case if an ancestors did not own land. Tax lists may not automatically be near the top of most genealogists’ list as useful sources in pre-1850 Pennsylvania research. Here’s why they should be.
As genealogical interest continues to grow, new sources become available, new tools are published and new approaches are developed. Successful research demands keeping up to date, especially for a state as diverse and complex as Pennsylvania. From colonial times to 20th century, both online and print only, these new tools can supercharge your stagnant Pennsylvania research problems!
As genealogical interest continues to grow, new sources become available, new tools are published and new approaches are developed. Successful research demands keeping up to date, especially for a state as diverse and complex as Pennsylvania. From colonial times to 20th century, both online and print only, these new tools can supercharge your stagnant Pennsylvania research problems!
Navigating the New England Region: Strategies and Resources for ICAPGen Accreditation
Fri, November 6 2026: 19:00 UTC
It’s no secret that New England is packed with genealogical records—but passing the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) exam takes more than just knowing they exist. You need to know where to find them, how to work with them, and how to demonstrate expertise in this region. This session will guide aspiring AG® candidates through the key record types, research strategies, and quirks that define genealogy in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. From Connecticut’s Barbour and Hale collections to Maine’s late statewide vital registration, to Massachusetts’ extensive town records and the holdings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, each state presents unique treasures and challenges. We’ll also look at New Hampshire’s town clerk records, Rhode Island’s probate and town council records, and Vermont’s land-ownership patterns tied to its late colonial settlement. Along the way, you’ll learn how to maximize essential repositories and archives and build effective study guides and reference tools. Whether you’re starting your Four Generation Project, preparing for the exam, or simply interested in New England research, this overview will give you a strong foundation.
It’s no secret that New England is packed with genealogical records—but passing the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) exam takes more than just knowing they exist. You need to know where to find them, how to work with them, and how to demonstrate expertise in this region. This session will guide aspiring AG® candidates through the key record types, research strategies, and quirks that define genealogy in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. From Connecticut’s Barbour and Hale collections to Maine’s late statewide vital registration, to Massachusetts’ extensive town records and the holdings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, each state presents unique treasures and challenges. We’ll also look at New Hampshire’s town clerk records, Rhode Island’s probate and town council records, and Vermont’s land-ownership patterns tied to its late colonial settlement. Along the way, you’ll learn how to maximize essential repositories and archives and build effective study guides and reference tools. Whether you’re starting your Four Generation Project, preparing for the exam, or simply interested in New England research, this overview will give you a strong foundation.
Illinois Digital Resources: Top 5 genealogical Sites for Finding Your Land of Lincoln Ancestors
Wed, December 9 2026: 19:00 UTC
Tina will walk you through her top 5 favorite websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you how to find maps, newspapers, phonebooks, company magazines, yearbooks and more. Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and get to know your Illinois ancestors.
Tina will walk you through her top 5 favorite websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you how to find maps, newspapers, phonebooks, company magazines, yearbooks and more. Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and get to know your Illinois ancestors.
Las 10 bases de datos más útiles para la investigación sobre Europa del Este
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.
Yorkshire was an area of great migration, those who moved within the county, those who moved in and out of the county and those who left Yorkshire and England. Most Europeans who emigrated travelled to America with more than 2 million English moving to America in the 1800s. The changes during the 1800s through the effects, and aftereffects, of the Industrial Revolution created great change in Yorkshire as well as the decline in lead mining and farming in rural areas and the Yorkshire dales. As people lost opportunities to earn a living in these areas they were pulled to the opportunities further afield, the mills towns in the West Riding of Yorkshire and Lancashire and further afield to America then later to Canada and Australia. As a member of a family emigrated this created a greater pull for friends and family to join them creating communities in another country. This was the case in New Diggings in Wisconsin where many people from Swaledale and Wensleydale left the declining lead mines to start new lives in the growing mines of America. This talk will explore the people who emigrated, the villages they left and the communities they joined along with the Yorkshire surnames which are now part of American life. Oral histories documented in the book ‘Those Who Left the Dales’ by the Upper Dales Family History Group are referred to as well as immigration records and original documents held at North Yorkshire Archives including the publication ‘History of New Diggings’ and a Dakota ‘recruiting’ lecture given in Wensleydale. The talk will provide an insight into the reasons for leaving Yorkshire, particularly the Yorkshire Dales, and the lives of those who emigrated.
Yorkshire was an area of great migration, those who moved within the county, those who moved in and out of the county and those who left Yorkshire and England. Most Europeans who emigrated travelled to America with more than 2 million English moving to America in the 1800s. The changes during the 1800s through the effects, and aftereffects, of the Industrial Revolution created great change in Yorkshire as well as the decline in lead mining and farming in rural areas and the Yorkshire dales. As people lost opportunities to earn a living in these areas they were pulled to the opportunities further afield, the mills towns in the West Riding of Yorkshire and Lancashire and further afield to America then later to Canada and Australia. As a member of a family emigrated this created a greater pull for friends and family to join them creating communities in another country. This was the case in New Diggings in Wisconsin where many people from Swaledale and Wensleydale left the declining lead mines to start new lives in the growing mines of America. This talk will explore the people who emigrated, the villages they left and the communities they joined along with the Yorkshire surnames which are now part of American life. Oral histories documented in the book ‘Those Who Left the Dales’ by the Upper Dales Family History Group are referred to as well as immigration records and original documents held at North Yorkshire Archives including the publication ‘History of New Diggings’ and a Dakota ‘recruiting’ lecture given in Wensleydale. The talk will provide an insight into the reasons for leaving Yorkshire, particularly the Yorkshire Dales, and the lives of those who emigrated.
Breaking the 1870 Brick Wall: Comprehensive Strategies for Tracing Formerly Enslaved African American Ancestors
Overcoming the 1870 brick wall in African American genealogy is challenging, but possible. This session presents a clear, step-by-step roadmap for tracing formerly enslaved ancestors using the Genealogical Proof Method. Learn how to reconstruct the freedmen generation, identify potential enslavers, and mine enslaver records for hidden ancestral clues. We’ll explore records on Ancestry and FamilySearch, including census and vital records, Freedmen’s Bureau files, cohabitation records, and estate records. If you’re ready to move beyond 1870 and build a fuller picture of your family’s past, this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to begin.
Overcoming the 1870 brick wall in African American genealogy is challenging, but possible. This session presents a clear, step-by-step roadmap for tracing formerly enslaved ancestors using the Genealogical Proof Method. Learn how to reconstruct the freedmen generation, identify potential enslavers, and mine enslaver records for hidden ancestral clues. We’ll explore records on Ancestry and FamilySearch, including census and vital records, Freedmen’s Bureau files, cohabitation records, and estate records. If you’re ready to move beyond 1870 and build a fuller picture of your family’s past, this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to begin.
Leyes de Indias: Leyes coloniales españolas y los registros que generaron
Desde la planificación urbanística hasta las relaciones con los nativos, «Las Leyes de Las Indias» gobernaron las colonias españolas de América del Norte y más allá, y crearon registros únicos para la investigación de cualquier persona con vínculos ancestrales con la América española.
Los subtítulos y la voz de este vídeo se han doblado al español utilizando IA.
Desde la planificación urbanística hasta las relaciones con los nativos, «Las Leyes de Las Indias» gobernaron las colonias españolas de América del Norte y más allá, y crearon registros únicos para la investigación de cualquier persona con vínculos ancestrales con la América española.
Los subtítulos y la voz de este vídeo se han doblado al español utilizando IA.
Discovering your Eastern European Ancestors on MyHeritage
If you have Eastern European ancestors, you are probably wondering how to begin your family history search. Come and learn about how MyHeritage can get you started in your family history challenge.
If you have Eastern European ancestors, you are probably wondering how to begin your family history search. Come and learn about how MyHeritage can get you started in your family history challenge.
Using Marriage Dispensations to Find Ancestors in Mexico
Marriage dispensations provide a privileged window into social and family life in viceroyal Mexico. Dispensations, or special permissions to marry granted by Catholic bishops, reveal the obstacles that had to be resolved before ecclesiastical authorities in order to contract marriage. This webinar examines dispensations for consanguinity and for ultramarinos (foreign-born individuals). In areas with high levels of endogamy, marriage dispensations become essential resources to reconstruct family relationships, even extending beyond other church records.
Marriage dispensations provide a privileged window into social and family life in viceroyal Mexico. Dispensations, or special permissions to marry granted by Catholic bishops, reveal the obstacles that had to be resolved before ecclesiastical authorities in order to contract marriage. This webinar examines dispensations for consanguinity and for ultramarinos (foreign-born individuals). In areas with high levels of endogamy, marriage dispensations become essential resources to reconstruct family relationships, even extending beyond other church records.
¿Cómo se deletrea tu Apellido? Historia y Particularidades de los Apellidos Españoles
Exploraremos la fascinante historia y las particularidades del sistema de apellidos en España y otros países hispanoparlantes. Descubriremos cómo la influencia visigoda, la adopción del sistema de doble apellido y las variaciones regionales han moldeado la identidad familiar a lo largo de los siglos. Aprenderemos a interpretar y comprender la información contenida en los apellidos, desentrañando su significado histórico y geográfico.
Exploraremos la fascinante historia y las particularidades del sistema de apellidos en España y otros países hispanoparlantes. Descubriremos cómo la influencia visigoda, la adopción del sistema de doble apellido y las variaciones regionales han moldeado la identidad familiar a lo largo de los siglos. Aprenderemos a interpretar y comprender la información contenida en los apellidos, desentrañando su significado histórico y geográfico.
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