Seat of government. Federal district. City without a state. Directly governed by Congress until partial home rule was granted in 1973. The District of Columbia presents unique challenges for the genealogical researcher. Offered for the first time in 2023, this course will help you find your Washington, D.C., ancestors.
Capitol Kin: Researching Ancestors Who Lived in Washington, D.C., coordinated by Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL, will be offered during SLIG 2023. From the Revolutionary period and into the 1900s, this course provides an in-depth look at researching ancestors who lived in the District of Columbia. This is not a tour of D.C. repositories––these presentations are designed to assist researchers in navigating the sometimes-convoluted system of records available for finding residents of the District. The course utilizes intermediate and advanced methodologies as well as underused sources, including those at the National Archives. Sessions will provide a deeper historical and social context for residents, including ones focused on African American resources.
Faculty includes:
- Leslie Anderson, MSLS
- Gary Ball-Kilbourne, MDiv, PhD, CG
- Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS
- Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
- Michael L. Strauss, AG
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