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Coming up
July 23: On this special Saturday morning event, we will gather at the French Legation site from 9 am to 11 am. We are currently collaborating with them on a historical program. We'll also have time to meet each other and will vote on our recently updated bylaws (you'll receive an email with them before the meeting). More information to come as we have details. Stay tuned!2022 Summer Seminar: Your Ancestors Between the Revolution and Civil War
We're delighted to welcome D Joshua Taylor, from the popular PBS Series Genealogy Roadshow, on Saturday, August 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm CDT, virtually on Zoom. Member rate $25/Non-member $30.
To sign up, there is a 2-step process.
First, sign up HERE.
Second, make payment below.
The end of the Revolutionary War sparked a time of great movement as people looked westward, over the Appalachian Mountains, chasing new dreams and seeking new opportunities. Many of us have been able to locate our ancestors as far back as the 1850 census, but are baffled by how or what led them to be located in that spot. Our 2022 Summer Seminar helps us to dig through the resources to uncover where our ancestors were before they migrated.
Bridging the Gap: Finding Ancestors in the United States between 1780 and 1840 Are you tracing an ancestor between 1780 and 1840? This period of immense migration and change can create numerous genealogical challenges. Ex numerous resources and methodologies to assist in tracing families during the Federal period including land, tax, census, religious, and other records.
By Land and Water: Tracing Migrations During the Federal Period Canals, waterways, roads, and trails bolstered settlement in the Midwest during the Federal period. Together we will explore various routes and patterns families used as they migrated across the United States. In addition, we will focus on methods and resources to explore your own ancestor's migration.
D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA, is a nationally known and recognized genealogist. Passionate about the diverse and dynamic field of family history. Joshua is the President of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B), an organization dedicated to preserving the stories of all New Yorkers. Previously, Joshua volunteered in leadership positions for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and other organizations. In 2017, Joshua was named as one of Library Journal’s Movers and Shakers and in 2022 was named as a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association. A popular author and speaker, Joshua has been a coordinator for courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and is the recipient of RootsTech’s Distinguished Presenter Award.
He holds an MLS (Archival Management) and an MA (History) from Simmons College and has been a featured genealogist on Who Do You Think You Are? and can be seen taking America through their past as a host on the popular PBS series Genealogy Roadshow.
