Why should a genealogist try to research the health of their ancestors? After all, medical conditions don’t help with identifying the parents of your 3rd great-grandfather. But spending research time exploring medical conditions can help you 1) distinguish two people of same name as you analyze and correlate evidence to meet the Genealogical Proof Standard: 2) Build a profile of an ancestor beyond when they were “hatched, matched or dispatched”; 3) Expand what you know about your family health history. Learn to find clues to a medical condition, and when preserved and accessible (which many aren’t), and the documents that confirm it.

Did Great Grandpa or another family member traverse the nation as he worked for the railroad? For which railroad did they work? Where did it run? Are there railroad records which may provde personal data? Visuals and references demonstrate the wealth of historic materials available all across the U.S. The railroads helped develop places and businesses. When the lecture is over you will know where to turn to find out more about the railroad, its records, and where to find them.

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Security Records can provide clues to your ancestor’s name, origin and social history. Learn what records are available and how to find and interpret them

The National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis has many records pertinent to your soldier’s services. OMPF’s Official Military Personnel Files, monthly regimental rolls, hospital records, military court materials and graves registration service files all offer clues into your veteran’s military experience. NPRC also houses civilian and government employment files as well. Was your grandfather in the Civilian Conservation Corps? Was your mother a Postmaster? These records are available as well! Tina will describe the types of information to be found in these records and how you can access them in person.