Advertising the Law: The Gems in the Legal Notices

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
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So many statutes required notice that someone wanted something done, and the legal notices in newspapers can be priceless sources of genealogical clues.

Wed, April 8 2026: 18:00 UTC

About the speaker

About the speaker

A genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealogy and the law. She has a bachelor’s degre
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