Once we’ve understood that identities can be tricky to reconstruct, how do we piece together the tidbits of information that we find into an actual ancestor? How do we avoid putting together a great-great frankenfather from the spare parts we find in the documents we dig up? Do we trust what seems to be true, or do we look long and hard into the “source’s mouth?”

 

All classes will be presented virtually using Zoom. Registration details at http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/events/calendar

 

 

 

Finding your immigrant ancestor's town of origin is often considered the holy grail of genealogical research. What if you've spent years trying to find this piece of information and have not been successful? This talk suggests many strategies that just might help you break down that brick wall.

 

 

Since the founding of Penn’s Woods (Pennsylvania), the American Colonies and the U. S. have attracted those who sought religious freedom. This presentation presents strategies for researching religious records in the U. S., identifies the major repositories and archives and reviews various websites which provide access to religious records.

All classes will be presented virtually using Zoom. Registration details at http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/events/calendar

 

A question often asked is “Why is genealogy important to me?”  After understanding the personal value of connecting with our roots, we will explore what is unique about Jewish genealogy, what information we are looking for, and how to get started.  The rewards of this effort are many, lasting a lifetime and beyond.

 

Using Personal DNA Success stories, his previous experience as a GEDMatch volunteer, and current role as a consultant to the Verogen, John Hayward will provide an overview of DNA Matching, the history of GEDMatch, and the tier 1 tools.