The Allen County Public Library has added an additional seven genealogy videos to its YouTube channel. The videos vary in length from about 40 minutes to about an hour.
A Lonely Voyage: Late 19th Century Irish Immigrant Women in the United States by Elizabeth Hodges
An often critical and overlooked part of family history research is discovering the story and context of our ancestors’ lives. In this program, Ms. Hodges shares the historical context surrounding female Irish immigration to the United States (as well as to Canada and Australia) in the late 19th century and explores what life was like for many of these young women. Learn about a generation of Irish women who generally traveled alone to the United States. A link to the handout can be found under the description.
Interesting fact: By the 1880s, the Irish married at the oldest ages in Europe — over 35 for men and 29 for women.
Basics of Auto Clustering your Autosomal DNA Matches by Sara Allen
There are several tools out there that help family historians automatically cluster their autosomal DNA matches into groups of related people, which may help lead you to the common ancestor of this group of people and possible genealogical breakthroughs! Ms. Allen talks about the concept, gives a brief overview of the tools available, and talks about how this type of tool can be used to further your genealogical research. Handout available.
Victor Henry’s Headstone by April Lynne Earle
The simple goal of wanting to visit every gravesite of all her direct ancestors developed into quite the project when cousins discovered the headstone of their 3rd great- grandfather, Victor Henry, was broken clear in half. Learn about the subsequent research done and steps taken to replace Victor’s stone. Ms. Earle discuses her initial research goal, navigating cemeteries, discovering long lost descendants, leveraging social media, and the multitude of obstacles encountered while on this ongoing project.
Expanding Your Family History Journey by Melissa Tennant
Family history is a fascinating journey into your family’s past. For some, the adventure has just begun, while others have been on this voyage for some time or perhaps are returning to the quest once again. Whether a beginner or a more experienced researcher, join us as we navigate the winding adventurous path and explore methods and resources to expand your family history.
Introduction to Irish Internet Sites by David Rencher
The internet has created an explosion in Irish genealogy. More relevant materials are being added each day. This presentation introduces the participant to the host of established internet sites and some of the newest sites that are becoming bedrock sources for conducting research in Ireland.
Are There “Black Sheep” in Your Family? by Cynthia Theusch
Many of us have someone in our family who might be considered a “black sheep” — an individual who is considered odd or doesn’t seem to fit in with the rest of the family. Ms. Theusch explores the many unusual traits and behaviours that would make someone be considered the “black sheep of the family,” and learn how to discover their stories despite the silence of family members.
Basics of Scanning & Beyond by Kay Spears
Ms. Spears talks about scanners, scanning, and things associated with scanning, which might help you in your journey toward archiving your family treasures.
