Join us at SLIG in January 2019 as Josh Taylor presents his course "New England to the Midwest, 1780-1840":
Description:
Tracing families as they “moved west” can be a daunting task. As our ancestors explored the wilderness in front them, fewer detailed records were created, leaving large gaps in the resources needed to reconstruct a complete family record. Further, rapid economic, social, and territorial expansions throughout the Federal period caused massive waves of migration and other movements of our ancestors. The development of the Northwest Territory, New York’s land companies, the Louisiana Purchase, the Second Great Awakening, and the War of 1812 are just a few of the dynamic events that shaped the lives of our ancestors from 1780 to 1840.
Bridging the Gap focuses on strategies and records for tracing families from New England to the Midwest between 1780 and 1840, grounded in the historical context of this vibrant period in American history. Specific topics will explore key New England and Midwestern sources, migration patterns, manuscript materials, historical overviews, military records, land and property acquisition, and a series of case studies, which document various techniques to trace Midwestern families to their New England roots. Specific focus is placed upon tracing families who passed through New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio (though other states are also included in the various course activities and sessions).
Pre-requisites:
Students should come prepared with at least one family who traveled from the Northeast to the Midwest before 1840 to incorporate in various homework assignments and class discussions.
Registration:
Registration opens Saturday, 7 July 2018. For more detailed information please visit www.slig.ugagenealogy.org.
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