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Researching Your Colonial War Ancestors

Michael L. Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™
Nov 13, 2025
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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The Pequot War
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King William's War
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Queen Anne's War
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The Dummer's War
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Pontiac's Conspiracy
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Dunmore's War
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About this webinar

Participation in the local militia units was an important part in the life of your ancestors. The militia provided for the common defense, and brought families together in times of crisis. Numerous armed conflicts beginning with the Pequot War of 1636 to Lord Dunmore’s War of 1774 on the eve of the Revolutionary War will be discussed. Records examined will include muster rolls, militia lists, pay records, histories, manuscripts and other related materials.

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Valid through: November 18, 2025

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About the speaker

Michael L. Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™
Michael L. Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™, is a military historian and professional genealogist. His research expertise is recognized in the judicial systems of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, where he provides testimony as an expert wit
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    Betty Case
    21 hours ago

    Fabulous information, thank you so much for a really interesting presentation. Aorry I missed it live; but will be watching again a few times@

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    Clifford LANHAM
    2 days ago

    Outstanding source data and where to research recommended books.

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    Cynthia Putman
    2 days ago

    One of the most interesting and informative webinars I have seen. The slides were great-clear and easy to understand. Kudos to Mr. Stauss for sharing his knowledge with us!

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    Liz Ross
    2 days ago

    his constant inclusion of visuals and contextual infomation turned what could have been a dry recital of dates and wars into engaging history. lots of extra work, but this listener is very appreciative and thankful.

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    Clara Lawver
    2 days ago

    I wish I had known half, or even a fraction of this 40 years ago…What different directions my research would have taken! Thank you for the brief but workable syllabus. I still took a lot of my own notes and will most definitely watch this again. Now I have a revised research track to work on this winter.

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    Wendy Sacket
    2 days ago

    I very much enjoyed Michael’s presentation (more details on a facet of American history I find fascinating) and am looking forward to catching up on the many other webinar presentations by him in the Legacy library.

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    Dee Mathews
    2 days ago

    I have discovered an ancestor from Connecticut who fought in at least one of those early colonial wars, so Michael has given me new information to look for him in some of the other wars, as well. Michael does a great job with his presentations. I always learn so much.

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    Joan McWilliams
    2 days ago

    Relaxed conservation style with so much know ledge ! Highly recommend th ese sessions.

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