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Lecture
18th Century

Researching Colonial War Ancestors

This lecture is an in-depth overview on researching Colonial War veterans before 1775. 

Lecture
19th Century

Researching War of 1812 Ancestors

This lecture is an in-depth overview on how to get started in genealogical research for War of 1812 veterans.  

Lecture
US - New England

Researching your Salem Witchcraft Ancestors

This lecture looks over resources for locating Massachusetts Native American Ancestors. Covered in this lecture will be case studies relating to the Massachuset-Punkapoag people.

Lecture
US - New England
17th Century
Basics of Genealogy
Records and Research

Researching your Salem Witchcraft Ancestors

This lecture researches the primary and secondary sources associated with those involved in the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692.

Lecture
16th Century
17th Century
18th Century
19th Century
American Ancestors
Basics of Genealogy

Getting Started in African American Genealogy

Researching African American ancestors can be challenging, especially when trying to break through the 1870 brick wall to discover more about ancestors prior to the end of slavery. In this presentation, we will discuss go-to records and demonstrate creative search strategies for piecing together your family history.  

Lecture
Technology and Resources

Using DNA Tools

This lecture will review the different DNA tools available on the major DNA testing web sites (Ancestry, FamilyTree DNA, and MyHeritage). We will also discuss third party tools like AncesTrees, GEDMatch and DNA Painter.