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Clues of Service: Determining the Military Service of Your Ancestors

Lecture
Online
October 16, 2025 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
This event will be recorded. All registrants will receive an email with the recording following the live broadcast.
Free
David Allen Lambert

Many of us are curious to know whether our ancestors served in the military. Perhaps you have an ancestor who was of age when a war broke out but you haven’t found records of his service. In this online lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss how to determine if your ancestor served—looking for clues in the census, gravestones, family heirlooms, and more. This overview will touch on colonial conflicts through World War II.

Learning & Interpretation
David Allen Lambert
Military Records
New England
Eastern Canada
Areas of expertise: New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century; American and international military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England.