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Family History Research
1:16:21
Grave Matters: Basics of Cemetery Family History Research

In this online lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will go over strategies, record types, and resources you can use to make the most of cemetery research.

Family History Research
1:16:04
It Was There All Along: How to Examine Records for Overlooked Clues and Details

Today there are so many records easily available online that it can be tempting to quickly glance at a record, save it, and move on to the next one. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will provide strategies for finding often-overlooked details in records that can provide clues about your ancestors’ lives and the times that they lived in. 

Family History Research
01:29:22
On the Ground: Top Repositories for Researching Upstate New York

Finding information about New York ancestors can be tricky. In this online lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss go-to repositories for research in the Empire State—including the New York State Library and Archives, the New York Public Library, and more.