Intermediate Level – The Vermont Genealogy Library

An Elephant in the Room & skeleton in the Closet

Jack Crahan faced a dilemma while researching vital record documents some 20 plus years ago because he was uncomfortable with some of the personal information that he uncovered. Should he ignore what he found, should he edit it and change … Continued

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Census Records to 1950

Genealogists know that census population schedules are one of the first tools to be utilized in tracing our ancestors, ranking right behind vital records in importance. And millions of census records from around the world are now accessible to us … Continued

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Corraling Cousins with Airtable Databases

Many amateur genealogists and most professionals track their progress with research logs. These indispensable tools organize all those names, places, events, records and citations in one central place, often in a spreadsheet. But even spreadsheets can run out of power … Continued

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Crossing The Border: US, Canadian & Mexican Records

This lecture by Scott Andrew Bartley will cover the border crossing records of the United States, what they hold, and where to find them. These records are great supplements to immigration records as they record trips back and forth across our borders over time.

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Digging Thru Documents and DNA to Solve Family Mysteries

The Family History Library is the largest genealogical repository in the world and its free website, FamilySearch.org, is the way to access this collection online. You might have searched FamilySearch.org before, but there’s a lot more there than you think. … Continued

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Early Vermont Settlers Project: Things Learned Along the Way

The “Early Vermont Settlers” project is a study group at the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) which began in 2015 and is led by Scott Andrew Bartley. This multi-year effort will provide sketches for all families who settled in … Continued

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Find Our Place: Mapping for Genealogy

This presentation is all about maps: finding them, using them, making them, and sharing them. Maps are records with invaluable information about our ancestors.

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Finding Online Vital Records in Ireland

With the loss of all 19th century censuses in Ireland, parish registers and civil registrations became the indispensable collections for Irish family research. In this talk, you will learn where, and when, churches started to record vital events and how … Continued

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Finding the Story of Your French Canadian Ancestors

You might be just starting to research your French-Canadian ancestors, or maybe you have names and dates for many, but finding the stories that go with the names can greatly enrich your appreciation for their lives.

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French Canadian Genealogy: Getting Started

For those new to the search for their French-Canadian roots Jane Duchesneau Whitmore will provide an overview of resources to begin building your family tree. Though much can be accomplished without knowledge of the French language, sources to assist with research and the translation of records will be provided.

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Getting Started on Your Family History

If shows like “Who Do You Think You Are?” or “Finding Your Roots” have rekindled an interest in your family’s roots - maybe it’s time for you to take the next step. Join us on Saturday, September 10, and learn how to begin your quest on the right foot.

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Hidden Treasures at Family Search

There are abundant genealogical collections at any of the major online databases. But many of the most experienced researchers begin and end their genealogical projects at FamilySearch. Why? In this talk, Ed McGuire will explain the rationale for their devotion. … Continued

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