The Allen County Public Library has added six more videos to its YouTube channel to help family historians with their research. The videos vary in length from about 45 minutes to an hour.
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These are the latest video recordings:
Tracing Your New York Ancestors with the NYG&B by D. Joshua Taylor
Finding ancestors in New York comes with some unique challenges. Luckily, the NYG&B is here to help! This session explores using the NYG&B’s online resources, including The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, religious records, online articles, and other collections.
Discovering Your Ancestors in Poorhouse Records by Elizabeth Hodges
Finding records for our destitute or poor ancestors can be a frustrating challenge, but sometimes all you need to do is think a little outside the box! Learn how to find, use, and decipher poorhouse records in the United States.
Treasure Awaits: The Genealogy Center’s Digital Collections by Melissa C. Tennant
Discover the treasure trove of more than five million searchable items accessible online from The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Join us for a virtual tour of The Genealogy Center’s digital collections.
Anabaptist and Mennonite Materials in the Genealogy Center by John D. Beatty
Anabaptists and Mennonites were a major early immigrant group in parts of Pennsylvania, and they brought their faith to many parts of the Midwest. Records can also be found in Canada and parts of Europe. In this talk, we will explore some of the books about Mennonites available in the Genealogy Center.
Researching Your Quaker Roots in Ireland by Elizabeth Hodges
Do you have Quaker roots? Are you familiar with studying Quaker records in the United States, but haven’t broached crossing the pond into Ireland? If so, join us for an exploration of the Society of Friends movement in Ireland, how to access the Irish Quaker records on FindMyPast, and what these records can tell you about your ancestors using a 19th century Quaker couple as a case study!
Sharing: Non-Traditional Family History Books by Betsy Thal Gephart
Publishing a family history needn’t be a heavy lift. There are easier ways to share your research than a huge, formal genealogy. The most important thing is to share your stories! Using the fourteen books she’s written for her daughters as examples, Betsy hopes to inspire you to get started on a project that’s just the right size.
