The International Institute of Genealogical Studies continues to treat us to more presentations on their YouTube channel.
During the past two weeks, they have added five new videos, which vary in length from about 20 to 35 minutes.
Till Debt Do Us Part – Understanding Marriage Bonds for Genealogists by Drew von Hasselbach
Learn how to understand marriage bonds in 19th-century Canada, particularly in the Province of Canada (Upper and Lower Canada). Drew von Hasselbach, PLCGS, a mentoring professor, explained the legal requirements for marriage during this period, including the need for marriage licenses and bonds. Did you know marriage bonds served as a form of debt, with sureties (usually men) promising to pay a significant penalty if the couple could not marry?
Making Endogamous DNA Segments Work for You by Yechezkel Bund
Strategies for analyzing specific DNA segments, particularly for individuals from endogamous communities, using tools like MyHeritage and GEDmatch. Yechezkel Bund, PLCGS, shows how to identify and utilize shared DNA segments to find matches and expand family trees, using a real example of a fourth cousin match.
Palaeography Tips for Genealogists by Cheryl Levy
Handwriting in census records can be a real challenge. Learn how to decipher it with mentoring professor, Cheryl Levy, PLCGS.
Mayflower Ancestors — Life in a Barrel — John Alden by Cheryl Levy
Join mentoring professor, Cheryl Levy, PLCGS, as she introduces you to John Alden, the Mayflower’s Cooper. Learn what a Cooper does and why they were so important in Colonial times. Gather ’round the scuttlebutt and we’ll have a ton of fun!
Babushkas and Bubbes at Internet Archive European Records by Yechezkel Bund
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