Thursday, October 22, 2009

SLIG - Immigrant Origins

With the exception of Native American ancestry, all U.S. researchers will eventually be faced with an immigrant ancestor. Tracing those immigrants to their origins can be one of the most difficult tasks faced by researchers. Kory L. Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA, will guide researchers in discovering the methodologies and records necessary to trace ancestors to their origins, from the 1600s to the 1900s.

Students should be prepared to apply the many sources and methodologies discussed to several of their immigrant ancestors. Topics will include:

  • Basic Principles & Search Tactics for Tracing Immigrant Origins
  • Compiled American Records, pt 1: Databases, Family Histories & Genealogies
  • Compiled American Records, pt 2: Biographies and Local Histories
  • Published Lists and Indexes of Immigrants (print & electronic)
  • The Ebb and Flow of Immigrants to America, Colonial Times to World War II
  • U.S. Customs and Immigration Lists, 1820-1957
  • U.S. Passenger Lists on the Internet
  • Naturalization Records, Colonial Times to Early Twentieth Century
  • U.S. Passports and Border Crossings
  • Local Original Records, pt 1: Church and Vital Records
  • Local Original Records, pt 2: Newspapers, Cemeteries, Probates and Others
  • Ethnic Sources and Immigrant Aid Societies
  • Military, Census and Other Federal Sources
  • Foreign Compiled Sources
  • Foreign Passenger and Permissions Lists: Online & Off
  • British History and Emigration Sources
  • European History and Emigration Sources
  • Scandinavian History and Emigration Sources
  • Colonial Sources and Strategies
  • Room is still available, register at www.infouga.org.

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