In Search of Mayflower Pilgrim William White of Wisbech
In this compelling biography of William White, a foundational ancestor to so many across America, Sue Allan reveals who William’s father was and identifies the school William attended as a boy. She also proves that the school was once Wisbech's ancient Holy Trinity Guild Hall. In her signature style, she takes us deep into the history of Ely and the wild landscape of the Fenlands to the heart of William White's life as a young orphan in the streets of Wisbech.
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From Dates to Stories: How Timelines Can Transform Your Family History Research
When examining records, it can be easy to make the misstep of simply filling in the dates on our family trees and continuing with our research, or even ignoring some dates all together. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will discuss how dates can contain important clues for your family history research. In particular, she will discuss how examining dates in relation to one another in a timeline can shed light on new insights and stories hidden within your family tree.
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Who's Who?: Same Name, Same Place, Same Time
You may encounter several people of the same name, living in the same community, at the same time. How do you know which is your ancestor? In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will introduce you to best practices and organizational tools to untangle common names and add people to your family tree with confidence and accuracy.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Online Family Trees
Online family trees are a powerful tool—allowing you to organize different branches of your family in one place, to consolidate your documents and timelines, and to make new discoveries through publicly shared trees. However, there is a flip side to online trees! When researching, it can be easy to get swept up in your discoveries and to begin adding people to your tree without documentation—before you know it, your tree has grown, but you find yourself questioning how much of it is accurate! In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will discuss how to leverage family trees to further your research while avoiding common pitfalls.
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The Best Resources for Irish Family History Research
More than 30 million Americans have Irish Ancestry—and while many have strong cultural ties to their Irish heritage, tracing the details of their ancestral origins in the country can be notoriously difficult. Finding the county of origin can be tough, let alone the townland and parish of your ancestors. While Irish research is not without its challenges, there are key resources that you can turn to. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will share her go-to resources for Irish Family History Research, including online records, published resources, and more.
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Top Resources for Atlantic Canadian Research
Atlantic Canadian research can be difficult to navigate—there is no “one-stop-shop” for the region, and record locations and availability can vary widely from province to province. In this online lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will provide his go-to resources for the region. He will discuss each province—Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island—highlighting key online and on-site resources to help you trace your Atlantic Canadian ancestors.