Military pension records are an amazing source of information. This presentation puts “flesh on the bones” of several individuals whose military records are reviewed; it also goes through the steps of retrieving pensions from various repositories while demonstrating how to link a family through these documents.

Census Sense: Clues & Conundrums for Intermediate Researchers

Genealogy trips can be "the bomb" or they can explode like a bomb. An unsuccessful trip can most often be prevented by following the steps, cautions, and counsel in this presentation. A fun and lively presentation with stories of personal disasters and serendipity, this is a great way to get ready for that first (or […]

Presented from a non-genetic genealogist point of view, this presentation explains in a fun and visual way how to choose a test, a company, what to do while waiting for the report, and how to maximize the report results. Whether deciding who to contact, how to use the research within the DNA report, or just […]