Have you ever found a document, added the details to your database, and then never looked at it again? Get more return on your research investment by learning how to break down and analyze all of the info on the documents you gather and where to proceed in your research afterward.
HBCU’s (historical black colleges and universities) have been the bedrock of the African American community since their inception. For that reason alone they are genealogical goldmines! In this episode, we’ll talk about how to uncover connections to these institutions, how to research your family members who attended them, and more! Special Guest: Dr. Lopez Matthews, Howard University.
Play aunts and uncles, folks your grandmother was close to but you don’t know if they’re related or not, the business who everyone seemed to deal with. Researching the friends, associates, and neighbors in your family can be key in moving your research further. Tune in to learn about how identifying friends, associates, neighbors and the timelines in between can help you!
Do more than print a report from your genealogy software. Discover innovative and visually pleasing ways to share your research efforts that will keep your family wanting more and more!
Tracing back to a Civil War veteran can be key in breaking through the brick wall. Learn about priceless Civil War Pension files along with the history and documents generated by the fraternal organization of Civil War veterans founded in 1866.
