Despite having 10 children, Martha Brown Chandler has remained virtually invisible to history. Her married life began in Pomfret, CT and after migration she spent the remainder of her days in Hanover, NH. In this presentation we will uncover Martha’s life (1761-1841), attempt to prove her parentage and separate her from erroneous parents.

Clustering and triangulation are key to solving complex family mysteries. This webinar will show how to identify clusters of DNA matches on MyHeritage, how to interpret them, and how to spot triangulations that reveal shared ancestral lines. Real-life case studies will illustrate how these methods can break through brick walls.

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.

Why did some of our relatives made a choice to move half a world away and settle in a strange country? What motivated them to do this? There is no one simple answer: each person had their own reasons. This talk will look at the social, economic and political "push" factors that led to our ancestors starting a new life in another country.

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.

Strategies for finding records in states without a centralized mining archive. On a state level, there are specific agencies responsible for regulating coal mining operations.

Genealogists are so busy following the people that sometimes they forget to follow the money. The government has to account for how it spent our money on your ancestor.

Accessing newspapers both in local repositories and via online resources; beginning information on periodicals and specialized publications; ethnic newspapers for research in the 19th Century; newspaper research for context of time and place.

Did you know that real research of your Nordic ancestors can be done on your home computer? Record digitization hosted on MyHeritage.com for Denmark, Norway and Sweden puts images of the church records at your finger tips. See how this new access can reshape your genealogical habits.

Do source citations leave you feeling overwhelmed—or tempted to skip them altogether? You're not alone! In this session, we'll break down the basics of genealogy citations in a way that's approachable, flexible, and easy to apply. Learn practical strategies to create clear, consistent citations with greater speed and confidence. We'll cover a color-coding system and a template-based approach that simplify the process and bring consistency to your research project. Whether you're a family historian, hobbyist, or professional, you'll come away with tools you can use right away—plus a better understanding of why good citations matter for credible, lasting genealogy work.

Over twenty-five years ago, the codification of genealogy standards revolutionized the discipline of genealogy. In recent years, major advances in artificial intelligence have given rise to powerful new tools and techniques for genealogists and family historians. In this presentation, we demonstrate through several examples how the responsible use of AI—in full compliance with genealogy standards—can expedite and enhance your genealogy research and writing.