Researching Scottish Ancestors
Scots have been migrating to and settling in America and Canada for centuries. Today, there are an estimated 25 million Americans of Scottish descent. Tracing your Scottish heritage is rewarding, but not without its challenges. This five-session online seminar will provide you with key historical context, strategies, and resources setting you on the right path to trace your ancestry back several generations in Scotland.
March 30
Class 1: Origins and Journeys: Migrations to the U.S. and Canada
presented by Rhonda R. McClure
April 6
Class 2: Civil and Parish Records in Scotland
presented by Rhonda R. McClure
April 13
Class 3: Using the Scottish Census & Census Substitutes
presented by David Allen Lambert
April 20
Class 4: Other Scottish Records
presented by Rhonda R. McClure
April 27
Class 5: Strategies and Case Studies
presented by David Allen Lambert