MyHeritage automatically searches millions of historical records for you. Their Record Matches feature works in the background, suggesting census records, immigration documents, and other sources that might fit your ancestors. Many beginners don’t realize that reviewing these suggestions regularly can uncover entire branches of a family tree with minimal effort.

Life for early American women was often burdened with setbacks. Limited by society without voting rights, limited educational opportunities, and virtually no legal identity, women sought to be equals in society. This lecture focuses on the history of women and the Suffrage Movement from the colonial times to the early twentieth century. Numerous genealogical records are examined in this lecture, discussing records from the Anti-Slavery movement to Temperance, military service, and later, when women gained the right to vote.

One of the most challenging issues that presents itself when researching Afro-American and Afro-Caribbean families is the lack of information about their migration history. This may involve the movement of one family member, an entire family, or groups of emigrants. Being aware of the major migrations that have occurred over time in the Black Diaspora is crucial, as it can help break down a family's genealogical brick wall. This presentation will identify ten significant migrations that researchers should be aware of when studying the Black experience worldwide.

This presentation looks at the State Library, State Records, Outback Australia (goldfields), Fremantle Prison (transported convicts) and BDM tips and tricks.

This presentation demonstrates how you can utilize artificial intelligence tools to enhance the traditional locality research framework, which involves investigating "What is Happening," "Where is it Happening," and "Why is it Happening" in your ancestors' communities. You'll learn practical applications such as timeline analysis, identifying migration patterns, summarizing historical content, and organizing jurisdictional information using Custom GPTs and effective prompting techniques.

Learn essential genealogical principles for creating accurate historical document transcriptions, then discover which AI tools excel at following these established standards. We'll examine the top 5 AI-powered transcription tools—including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Archive Studio, and Handwriting OCR—evaluating how effectively each can be guided to produce transcriptions that meet genealogical best practices. Discover prompting strategies that help AI models identify potential errors, flag uncertainties, and facilitate human review and correction. Follow-along exercises demonstrate how to craft prompts that encourage proper transcription methodology while leveraging each tool's strengths.

Designed for genealogists seeking innovative ways to uncover ancestral stories, discover how artificial intelligence can streamline research, enhance accuracy, and reveal hidden connections in land and property court records. Learn practical strategies to leverage AI-powered tools for interpreting complex historical documents, mapping family migrations, and reconstructing compelling family narratives.

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.

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!

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