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DNA records can support or correct family trees, help to find relatives, or reveal a family's ancient past. Learn about different genealogical DNA tests and how they can help navigate your research. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. |
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FGS Meeting (open to all) Understand the mechanics of a DNA-based proof argument by studying an article published in the June 2016 National Genealogical Society Quarterly and honored with the NGSQ Award for Excellence. Learn to communicate DNA test results using narrative text, tables, figures, and citations. The case proves the identify of a Mexican biological father of an adoptee born in Michigan. Documentary and genetic sources are integrated from the U.S. and Mexico. The emphasis is on research strategy and writing choices to meet Genealogy Standards. |
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Unlock the secrets of your past! Join an engaging introduction to genealogy. Learn how to trace your ancestry, uncover your family's social history, and even use new technologies for your research. From organizing your findings to leveraging DNA tools, this beginner-friendly session will equip you with strategies and resources to expand your family tree and add depth to your family history. |
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Learn the many features and uses of this popular genealogy online resource. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. |
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Your ancestors lived through heat waves, blizzards, floods, and droughts—events that influenced their daily lives and big decisions. By integrating historical weather records into your research, you can uncover new insights into their experiences. This presentation will guide you through finding weather data for Bruce County, Canada, the US, and the UK and using it to enrich your family history. Plus, we'll briefly examine the climate challenges that future generations will likely face. |
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Why is there a chain on that gravestone? Why is that grave shaped like a tree? Symbols on gravestones were put there to denote a specific meaning or wish. Some are fascinating, others sad and many are symbols of hope. During this presentation we will explore the various symbols and meanings. We'll also go through how to properly clean a gravestone and what happens to them when there is no one left to take care of them. |
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Family history is a fascinating and personal way for everyone to better understand who they are and how our past has shaped us. Genealogy also helps to reveal and strengthen connections between individuals and communities. But how do you get started? Join the NYG&B and guest speaker Clotilde Yap for a look at the key essentials for beginning your genealogy journey; resources and tips specific to conducting Chinese history research; and how you can preserve your own New York family stories. |
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If you have ever been teased by a hint about your ancestor in a news article only to find it is a link to a paid service, this session is for you. Learn skills that will drastically improve search results such as why search old newspapers, the challenges of searching online, and techniques for search success. We will share tips and tricks to help you find useful and free news articles about your ancestors. These simple steps can help you find up to 50 percent more beneficial information from your internet newspaper searches. |
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by David Annal
Birth, marriage and death records are an essential resource for family historians, and this handbook is an authoritative introduction to them. It explains the original motives for registering these milestones in individual lives, describes how these record-keeping systems evolved, and shows how they can be explored and interpreted. |
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by Celia Heritage
Of all family history sources, death records are probably the least used by researchers. They are, however, frequently the most revealing of records, giving a far greater insight into our ancestors' lives and personalities than those records created during their lifetime. Celia Heritage leads readers through the various types of death records, showing how they can be found, read and interpreted and how to glean as much information as possible from them.
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Family Tree Magazine Family Tree Magazine will help point the way toward the best research tools and practices to trace your family's history. Each issue includes tips on locating, collecting, and preserving photos, letters, diaries, church and government records, and other documentation, plus fun articles about creating scrapbooks, organizing family reunions, and vacation ideas that combine history with leisure!
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Arkansas Gazette Obituaries Index, 1819-1879by Stephen J. ChismThis index includes 14,329 entries of unequivocal reports of death in which a person (s) is named between the years 1819 and 1879. The Arkansas Gazette for the same period lists 4,201 names under the heading "Deaths." This index, arranged alphabetically, contains the last name of the deceased, followed by the first name, middle initial, title as given ( Mrs., Mr., Miss., Corp., Capt., Col., etc.), where death appears with month and day of the issue of the newspaper, page and column it appeared on.
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Marriages and Deaths from Barbour and Henry Counties, Alabama Newspapers, 1846-1890by Helen FoleyThese newspaper abstracts used to complete this book were compiled from papers on file at the Barbour and Henry Courthouses, the Eufaula Carnegie Library and the Alabama History and Archives. These marriage and deaths not only mention over 11,000 persons from these two counties, but also throughout Georgia and Alabama with many other references to other states as well, including VA, Tex, SC, NC, FL, and TN.
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Death Records from Missouri Newspapers, 1861-1865by Lois StanleyThese records cover the time frame of 1810-1857 and contains about 2,900 deaths taken from 20 newspapers. The records cover a long period, from baby Harriet Penrose who died in St. Louis in Feb. 1810 to deaths on both sides of the state (Kansas City, St. Louis) and numerous places between, in 1857. Most of the children and many women could not be found in a census; they were born and died before 1850 or born before 1850 and died young.
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Abstracts of Tennessee Death Records for Carter County, Tennessee, 1908-1925
by Eddie Nikazy
These abstracts were taken from records held at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Entries include the typical information.
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Essex County, Virginia Death Records, 1856-1896by Wesley PippengerAn Act passed by the State of Virginia in 1853 required that a register of marriages, a register of births and a register of deaths be kept by court clerks. It also required that a copy of these records be provided to two locations: the Auditor of Public Accounts in Richmond, Virginia, and the local clerk of the court. Unfortunately, the two records often differ. This compilation is based primarily on the copy that was filed with the Auditor of Public Accounts. The front matter includes: Abbreviations, Act Requiring Vital Statistics, Common Diseases and Causes of Death, and two Register of Death examples (1861 and 1896). A place name index adds to the value of this work.
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Rochester, New Hampshire, Death Records, 1887-1951by Richard RobertsAnnual Town Reports provide a rich source of genealogical data, which the author has gleaned and compiled to create this valuable genealogical resource. The information contained in the annual reports varies-early records are far more detailed and comprehensive.
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Get free access to a variety of videos with your library card. Want to learn more about death and genealogy? Videos on related topics available for viewing include American Death Rituals and Defining Death. |
Check out the Genealogy & History page for other library databases and online resources that can aid you in your research. |
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