Webinar Series 2022-2023
Welcome to Season Two of The Skeleton Whisperer Webinar Series!
Webinars are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 P.M. Pacific time. Not available that hour? I've got you covered!
The recording will be available to registered attendees for 2 weeks, to be watched as often as you want!
Each Webinar is just $10.00. Click on the title of the Webinar to register! See more than one you want to attend? Scroll to the bottom for special savings.
The Webinars:
September 21, 2022– Brian Rhinehart - Was My William Smith in the Civil War?
Over ten percent of the US population fought in the Civil War in the 1860s. Using (mostly) free resources, learn some tips on how to determine if your ancestor was in the war, and how to differentiate among those common named soldiers.
October 19, 2022 – Christine Cohen – Grand Army Of The Republic - Researching Your Union Civil War Veterans
Do you have a Union Civil War Veteran? Did you know that in 1890 there were over 400,000 Veterans who belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R)? This organization existed from 1866 to 1956. It generated records noting Civil War service, birth, marriage, death, residences, occupations, detailed biographies, and even photographs. Christine will show you where and how to find these hidden gems.
November 16, 2022 – Sara Cochran - Who Needed it Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census
The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American Genealogists, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips for success in locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses.
December 21, 2022 – Sara Cochran - Shaky Leaf Syndrome: Using Website Generated Hints More Effectively
Indexing, optical character recognition, and computer algorithms make finding obscure records about our families easier than ever! Unfortunately, computers can’t distinguish between people of the same name who lived in different places or at different times. Using real examples, we’ll practice evaluating hints and attaching the keepers to our trees.
January 18, 2023 – Jeanette Sheliga – Navigating FultonHistory.com
FultonHistory.com, or Old Fulton NY Postcards, is a free, historic newspaper website that contains archives of over 50 million pages of microfilmed newspaper images (mostly New York State newspapers, along with collections from other states and Canada). This presentation will give an overview of the content and a variety of search strategies.
February 15, 2023 – Stuart Robertson - Using AmericanAncestors.Org
American Ancestors is the online presence of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. This society was founded in 1845 “To advance the study of family history in America and beyond, we educate, inspire, and connect people through our scholarship, collections, and expertise.” After nearly 180 years they have gathered a large collection of resources for genealogists of all skill levels. Using their knowledge and experience to create a research website has led to the creation of a robust source of genealogical treasures. Many users, however, only scratch the surface of what is available. This presentation will provide a tour of the American Ancestors site highlighting some often-overlooked sections of the website, as well as presenting strategies to help get the most out of the time you spend researching.
March 15, 2023 – Sunny Jane Morton – Intro to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church
U.S. church records of many denominations can reveal ancestors’ vital events, family relationships, overseas birthplaces, and other residences and religious lives. From the co-author of the acclaimed book How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, learn what these records may look like, how to identify an ancestral church, locate extant records and access them.
April 19, 2023 – Kelli Bergheimer - Learning DNA Strategies Through Case Studies
Have some of the folks on your family tree disappeared? Pick up some new ideas on how to find widows and unmarried children and then watch these techniques in action in three short case studies.
May 17, 2023 – Sara Cochran – Where There's a Will...
Wills and Probate records can be genealogical goldmines. We start with an overview of these records, the probate process, and tips for finding and using these records. This interactive class will show ways to turn a will into a starter family tree.
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