The end of the nineteenth century witnessed the transformation of the United States from a developing nation into a global power. Discover your ancestors that served in the war with Spain along with records of the Boxer Rebellion (1900) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) in which United States troops participation on land and sea. This lecture focuses on the many records at the National Archives and other research facilities covering all three military conflicts.
Michael L. Strauss, AG, an Accredited Genealogist and forensic investigator, is a native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Utah. He holds a BA in History and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. He is a licensed Private Investigator and qualifi
Amazing! This makes me want to find a Spanish-American veteran and follow the records.
As always, another great webinar from Michael Looking forward to Korea and Vietnam in 2019, Vietnam was my war! Thanks for top quality presentations!
Awesome presentation
Awesome Webinar!!
Awesome! Can’t wait to look at the syllabus & his other (previous) webinars!
Best Christmas present ever – now to check out those bookmark notations.
excellent
Excellent
Excellent data examples. Makes clear the difference between the Spanish American War and the followup outbracks with Spain. Thanks for all the wonderful webinars.
Excellent presentation. Strauss’ enthusiasm is contagious.
EXCELLENT! One of the best presentations. Will look for others by Michael.
Excellent! So much good, useful information! Michael’s enthusiasm is infectious! Thank you!
Excellent++++++
Fantastic presentation!! My grandfather supposedly fought in the Spanish American War in Cuba but I have spent years trying to prove this fact, This presentation has renewed my interest with some new sources.
Fantastic webinar giving me lots of ideas for chasing up my relatives military service.
good information – will find it useful
Great
great fun to hear a speaker so enthusiastic about the subject.
Great history lesson with a big helping of genealogy. Thanks for all you do. Have a great Holiday season.
great info on how to find these types of records.
Great information
Great information to find out more about one’s military service
Great information! I had no idea there was so much out there.
Great Presentation!
great speaker
Great tips on how to access records! Thanks!
Great. For these wars, I had no prior knowledge. Boy this sure opened up many avenues. He is a great speaker.
I have some records of my g-grandfather’s service in this war. This was very helpful!
I have to look at his Civil War web’s.
I loved the obvious infectious passion the speaker had for his subject and the breadth of search techniques he shared with someone like me, a beginner.
I shied away from military research forever. But I had a chance to hear Michael Strauss a couple of times this year. Now, I will listen to anything he lectures about. Awesome.
I was caught up in this webinar from very early on. I could not leave my computer for any reason!! It was so very very interesting. Thank you so much for so much quality.
I’m going to have to dig up someone else’s ancestors to be able to use all I’m learning.
Lots of information
Love the History. Excellent presentation. Learned so much. Enjoyed the Presenter. Excellent Syllabus.
Michael is hands down one of the best!
Michael is so knowledgeable! What a wonderful webinar!!!
More by this presenter please.
My wife Lynn had a grand uncle who served in the Spanish American with Teddy Roosevelt. Born nearby in Chatham Ontario.
one of the best webinars you have ever had in the 4 or 5 years I have been watching!
Outstanding webinar on the Spanish America War research of our ancestors.
really a 6 out of 5
SO MUCH valuable information and insight!
This guy is fantastic. One of the BEST webinars I have heard!! I love his excitement about all aspects of this war. It is infectious and I can’t wait to check out some of these records. Can’t wait to print out his syllabus and get to work on some of the resources he provided GREAT JOB !!!
this was great, gave me more places to check
Tremendously informative! Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Very informative
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic speaker. I appreciate his insight into the military records and taking another look at my Revolutionary and Civil War ancestors.
Following the Civil War, when nearly 200,000 African American men served, the U.S. Army established 4 African American infantry (later modified to 2) and 2 cavalry regiments in 1868. They initially served in the West but fought in the Spanish American War and the two World Wars in segregated units. It was not until 1948 that Executive Order 9981 integrated the military. What was life like for these soldiers? Where do you find service and pension records?
Following the Civil War, when nearly 200,000 African American men served, the U.S. Army established 4 African American infantry (later modified to 2) and 2 cavalry regiments in 1868. They initially served in the West but fought in the Spanish American War and the two World Wars in segregated units. It was not until 1948 that Executive Order 9981 integrated the military. What was life like for these soldiers? Where do you find service and pension records?
Many researchers confuse the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Two different wars, connected, but different. This lecture examines the wars, the organizations, and the records created. Learn the proper research techniques for finding a soldier in these conflicts.
Many researchers confuse the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Two different wars, connected, but different. This lecture examines the wars, the organizations, and the records created. Learn the proper research techniques for finding a soldier in these conflicts.
Born on the Fourth of July: Case Study of War of 1812 Veteran Joseph King
Corporal Joseph King born on July 4 1776 served during the War of 1812. This cases study follows King before, during, and long after the war ends to his death in 1877.
Corporal Joseph King born on July 4 1776 served during the War of 1812. This cases study follows King before, during, and long after the war ends to his death in 1877.
Spies, Slackers, and Aliens: Records of the American Protective League
Organized in Chicago, IL in 1917 by citizens who believed the United States Department of Justice was understaffed and not up to the task of fighting against espionage. They grew to a volunteer force of more than 250,000 members. The APL was given absolute power to stop ordinary citizens in the streets by checking whether men were legally registered for draft, or were sympathetic to the Germans, or those unregistered aliens living in the United States. Long believed to be a pseudo-patriotic organization. The APL documented both members and their activities in rich genealogical and historical details at the time the United States entered World War I.
Organized in Chicago, IL in 1917 by citizens who believed the United States Department of Justice was understaffed and not up to the task of fighting against espionage. They grew to a volunteer force of more than 250,000 members. The APL was given absolute power to stop ordinary citizens in the streets by checking whether men were legally registered for draft, or were sympathetic to the Germans, or those unregistered aliens living in the United States. Long believed to be a pseudo-patriotic organization. The APL documented both members and their activities in rich genealogical and historical details at the time the United States entered World War I.
The history of the draft and conscripting men for military service in the United States dates back to the days of the Revolutionary War. Individual colonies were given the authority to draft men that were called up for militia service. It wasn’t until the Civil War that the first national legislation in 1862 was passed that would enact a national draft. Since then, several Selective Service Acts in 1917, 1940, 1948, and 1967 that have account for men who would serve their country in times of crisis or emergency.
The history of the draft and conscripting men for military service in the United States dates back to the days of the Revolutionary War. Individual colonies were given the authority to draft men that were called up for militia service. It wasn’t until the Civil War that the first national legislation in 1862 was passed that would enact a national draft. Since then, several Selective Service Acts in 1917, 1940, 1948, and 1967 that have account for men who would serve their country in times of crisis or emergency.
Roosevelt’s Tree Army: Researching the Civilian Conservation Corps
Tens of thousands of young men came together to serve in the vanguard of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program. Discover some of your ancestors who may have worked and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942. The New Deal era in American History has many great resources that have been untapped for years, and seldom used by genealogists and family historians.
Tens of thousands of young men came together to serve in the vanguard of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program. Discover some of your ancestors who may have worked and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942. The New Deal era in American History has many great resources that have been untapped for years, and seldom used by genealogists and family historians.
Deeds Not Words: Finding Your Merchant Marine Ancestors
The Merchant Marines have always played a pivotal and important role in American history. Without their efforts and sacrifice the wars of the twentieth century could have turned out very differently. A series of acts passed by Congress in 1916, 1920, and 1936 would officially organize the Merchant Marines into…
The Merchant Marines have always played a pivotal and important role in American history. Without their efforts and sacrifice the wars of the twentieth century could have turned out very differently. A series of acts passed by Congress in 1916, 1920, and 1936 would officially organize the Merchant Marines into…
Over the Top: Researching Canadians in the First World War
This lecture focuses on records of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces; including the C.E.F. personal files, Commonwealth grave registry, Regimental Nominal Rolls, and American’s fighting for Canada during this conflict and other records of the Royal Navy and Marines.
This lecture focuses on records of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces; including the C.E.F. personal files, Commonwealth grave registry, Regimental Nominal Rolls, and American’s fighting for Canada during this conflict and other records of the Royal Navy and Marines.
By registering, you are submitting your information to Legacy Family Tree Webinars and agreeing to let us use it to contact you.
Thank you for registering!
You should receive a confirmation email with a link to the webinar soon.
You’ll also receive a reminder both the day before and one hour before the webinar begins. Didn’t receive a confirmation email?
You successfully registered for %s.
You should receive a confirmation email with a link to the webinar soon.
You’ll also receive a reminder both the day before and one hour before the webinar begins. Didn’t receive a confirmation email?
Facebook
X
Syllabus
Chat Log
+++
10 stars! Excellent materials and enthusiasm!
Absolutely excellent!
amazing
Amazing webinar
Amazing! This makes me want to find a Spanish-American veteran and follow the records.
As always, another great webinar from Michael Looking forward to Korea and Vietnam in 2019, Vietnam was my war! Thanks for top quality presentations!
Awesome presentation
Awesome Webinar!!
Awesome! Can’t wait to look at the syllabus & his other (previous) webinars!
Best Christmas present ever – now to check out those bookmark notations.
excellent
Excellent
Excellent data examples. Makes clear the difference between the Spanish American War and the followup outbracks with Spain. Thanks for all the wonderful webinars.
Excellent presentation. Strauss’ enthusiasm is contagious.
EXCELLENT! One of the best presentations. Will look for others by Michael.
Excellent! So much good, useful information! Michael’s enthusiasm is infectious! Thank you!
Excellent++++++
Fantastic presentation!! My grandfather supposedly fought in the Spanish American War in Cuba but I have spent years trying to prove this fact, This presentation has renewed my interest with some new sources.
Fantastic webinar giving me lots of ideas for chasing up my relatives military service.
good information – will find it useful
Great
great fun to hear a speaker so enthusiastic about the subject.
Great history lesson with a big helping of genealogy. Thanks for all you do. Have a great Holiday season.
great info on how to find these types of records.
Great information
Great information to find out more about one’s military service
Great information! I had no idea there was so much out there.
Great Presentation!
great speaker
Great tips on how to access records! Thanks!
Great. For these wars, I had no prior knowledge. Boy this sure opened up many avenues. He is a great speaker.
I have some records of my g-grandfather’s service in this war. This was very helpful!
I have to look at his Civil War web’s.
I loved the obvious infectious passion the speaker had for his subject and the breadth of search techniques he shared with someone like me, a beginner.
I shied away from military research forever. But I had a chance to hear Michael Strauss a couple of times this year. Now, I will listen to anything he lectures about. Awesome.
I was caught up in this webinar from very early on. I could not leave my computer for any reason!! It was so very very interesting. Thank you so much for so much quality.
I’m going to have to dig up someone else’s ancestors to be able to use all I’m learning.
Lots of information
Love the History. Excellent presentation. Learned so much. Enjoyed the Presenter. Excellent Syllabus.
Michael is hands down one of the best!
Michael is so knowledgeable! What a wonderful webinar!!!
More by this presenter please.
My wife Lynn had a grand uncle who served in the Spanish American with Teddy Roosevelt. Born nearby in Chatham Ontario.
one of the best webinars you have ever had in the 4 or 5 years I have been watching!
Outstanding webinar on the Spanish America War research of our ancestors.
really a 6 out of 5
SO MUCH valuable information and insight!
This guy is fantastic. One of the BEST webinars I have heard!! I love his excitement about all aspects of this war. It is infectious and I can’t wait to check out some of these records. Can’t wait to print out his syllabus and get to work on some of the resources he provided GREAT JOB !!!
this was great, gave me more places to check
Tremendously informative! Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Very informative
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic speaker. I appreciate his insight into the military records and taking another look at my Revolutionary and Civil War ancestors.
Wonderful webinar on the Spanish War
Worth it for any military service!
Wow
WOW with the information and the presentation