Got a few minutes? Watch something interesting and educational, for free !
Sensational Deaths – Where to find information
Tina Beaird gives this very resourceful and interesting presentation in 2016 for Genealogy Day. This may be a few years old, but the sensational deaths discussed and the sources are still good.
Pause and take screenshots to capture the links you can use to find cool stuff.
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The McLean Regiment
Bill Iseminger has written “From McLean To Mobile” using the diaries of his Civil War ancestors about the McLean County regiment.
The book is very interesting and recommended. Pick up a copy at the McLean County Museum of History.
Program sponsored by the Museum.
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Just Getting Started in Genealogy?
5 part series by the Historical Society of Missouri will get you up to speed
This 2020 series gives you a solid foundation on your genealogy trail.
Free resources, land records, vital records
Click here to open the YouTube video in a new tab for part I and enjoy.
Union Civil War Pension Files
Excellent presentation by Claire Prechtel Kluskens on YouTube
Civil Was pension files often contain a treasure trove of information.
This video will tell you what was required and why certain things turn up in these files
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