| Schedule | Recorded Presentations & Videos | Instructor Bio |
WELCOME!
Thank you for registering for the online course, For Those Who Served!
Throughout American history, brave men and women have answered the call to serve our country and defend our families. Many of us can claim these courageous citizens as our ancestors. But how do we learn more about their service? In this course, David Allen Lambert will provide you with the tools, tips, and strategies for research veteran ancestors who served in colonial conflicts, the American Revolution, War of 1812, American Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
This course includes five 90-minute classes; exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation; and in-depth q&a sessions with the instructor.
COURSE SCHEDULE
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| Course Activity | Dates of Access | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class #1 | ||
| Class #1: Online presentation (live!) | 11/9/2016, 6:00 eastern time | Class #1: Colonial Conflicts This class will discuss how to research ancestors who served in the Pequot War, King Philip’s War, King William’s War, Queen Anne’s War, King George’s War, and French and Indian War. |
| Video of Class #1 | 11/10/2016 and after | Watch the first class presentation. Available exclusively to course participants. |
| Class #2 | ||
| Class #2: Online presentation (live!) | 11/16/2016, 6:00 eastern time |
Class #2: Revolutionary War Learn how to trace your patriot ancestors using muster rolls, quartermaster rolls, pension files, the 1840 census, journals and diaries, and more. Note: To attend, return to your confirmation email received at the time of registration with a link to the live event. If you are unable to attend the live event a recording will be posted to this page, the following day (see below). |
| Video of Class #2 | 11/17/2016 and after | Watch the second class presentation. Available exclusively to course participants. |
| Class #3 | ||
| Class #3: Online presentation (live!) | 11/30/2016, 6:00 eastern time |
Class #3: War of 1812 The National Archives holds important records for War of 1812 veterans including compiled service and pension records. Learn how to access and use these important resources, plus muster rolls, correspondence from officers, town histories, and more. Note: To attend, return to your confirmation email received at the time of registration with a link to the live event. If you are unable to attend the live event a recording will be posted to this page, the following day (see below). |
| Video of Class #3 | 12/1/2016 and after | Watch the third class presentation. Available exclusively to course participants. |
| Class #4 | ||
| Class #4: Online presentation (live!) | 12/7/2016, 6:00 eastern time |
Class #4: Civil War There are a number of sources that can help you trace your Civil War soldier ancestors. From special questions and schedules in select US censuses to GAR member lists to detailed pension files to published regiment histories, you can find the story of your ancestor’s service. Learn how to determine what regiment your ancestor served in, what battles they fought in, and what happened to them and their families after the war. We will focus our discussion on Union records, but also discuss resources for Confederate soldiers. Note: To attend, return to your confirmation email received at the time of registration with a link to the live event. If you are unable to attend the live event a recording will be posted to this page, the following day (see below). |
| Video of Class #4 | 12/8/2016 and after | Watch the fourth class presentation. Available exclusively to course participants. |
| Class #5 | ||
| Class #5: Online presentation (live!) | 12/14/2016, 6:00 eastern time |
Class #5: World War I and World War II Researching World War I and World War II veterans presents unique challenges. In 1973 a fire destroyed destroyed 16 to 18 million personnel records for the U.S. Army between (service years 1912 to 1960) and the U.S. Air Force (service years 1947 to 1964). Learn how you can start to reconstruct your ancestor’s service using draft registration cards and enlistments, the US census, discharge papers, unit histories, and more. Note: To attend, return to your confirmation email received at the time of registration with a link to the live event. If you are unable to attend the live event a recording will be posted to this page, the following day (see below). |
| Video of Class #5 | 12/15/2016 and after | Watch the fifth class presentation. Available exclusively to course participants. |
RECORDED PRESENTATIONS & VIDEOS
Class #1: Colonial Conflicts
Presented by: David Lambert
Running Time: 1:29:26
Live broadcast: November 9, 2016
This class will discuss how to research ancestors who served in the Pequot War, King Philip’s War, King William’s War, Queen Anne’s War, King George’s War, and French and Indian War.
Class #2: Researching Revolutionary War Ancestors
Presented by: David Lambert
Running Time: 1:29:13
Live broadcast: November 16, 2016
Learn how to trace your patriot ancestors using muster rolls, quartermaster rolls, pension files, the 1840 census, journals and diaries, and more.
Class #3: Researching War of 1812 Veteran Ancestors
Presented by: David Lambert
Running Time: 1:27:22
Live broadcast: November 30, 2016
The National Archives holds important records for War of 1812 veterans including compiled service and pension records. Learn how to access and use these important resources, plus muster rolls, correspondence from officers, town histories, and more.
Class #4: Researching Your Civil War Ancestors
Presented by: David Lambert
Running Time: 1:30:13
Live broadcast: December 7, 2016
There are a number of sources that can help you trace your Civil War soldier ancestors. From special questions and schedules in select US censuses to GAR member lists to detailed pension files to published regiment histories, you can find the story of your ancestor’s service. Learn how to determine what regiment your ancestor served in, what battles they fought in, and what happened to them and their families after the war. We will focus our discussion on Union records, but also discuss resources for Confederate soldiers.
Class #5: Researching Your WWI and WWII Ancestors
Presented by: David Lambert
Running Time: 1:35:18
Live broadcast: December 14, 2016
Researching World War I and World War II veterans presents unique challenges. In 1973 a fire destroyed destroyed 16 to 18 million personnel records for the U.S. Army between (service years 1912 to 1960) and the U.S. Air Force (service years 1947 to 1964). Learn how you can start to reconstruct your ancestor’s service using draft registration cards and enlistments, the US census, discharge papers, unit histories, and more.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist has been on the staff of American Ancestors since 1993 and is an internationally recognized speaker on the topics of genealogy and history. His genealogical expertise includes New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century; military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England. Lambert has published many articles in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, the New Hampshire Genealogical Record, Rhode Island Roots, The Mayflower Descendant, and American Ancestors magazine. He has also published A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries (American Ancestors, 2009). David is an elected Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Mass., and a life member of the New Hampshire Society of the Cincinnati. He is also the tribal genealogist for the Massachuset-Punkapoag Indians of Massachusetts. You can contact David at dalambert@nehgs.org.
COURSE HANDOUTS
Class 1 Handout
Class 1 Slides (large)
Class 1 Slides worksheet
Class 2 Handout
Class 2 Slides (large)
Class 2 Slides worksheet
Class 3 Handout
Class 3 Slides (large)
Class 3 Slides worksheet
Class 4 Handout
Class 4 Slides (large)
Class 4 Slides worksheet
Class 5 Handout
Class 5 Slides (large)
Class 5 Slides worksheet
RESOURCES
Archived Webinar: Early Military Resources at American Ancestors
Archived webinar: Find Your Civil War Ancestor at American Ancestors
World War veteran research subject guide