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Finding Origins: Cluster Research in Practice (On Demand)

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Presented by Sheilagh Doerfler, Lindsay Fulton, and James Heffernan
Original broadcasts November 2022

One of the most common—and important—questions a family historian asks is “where did my ancestors come from?” The answer to this question can open your research to new records, relatives, and stories. Whether you can’t find your ancestor before a certain time, want to know exactly where in the old country they’re from, or desire to visit the ancestral homestead, this online course will demonstrate how cluster research can answer this age-old question. Using several case studies, we will present a step-by-step approach to organizing, researching, and resolving your quest to find origins.

This course includes exclusive access to three 90-minute lecture recordings and handouts. These recordings and all course materials will be available for the foreseeable future.

COURSE TOPICS

Class 1: Ancestors on the Move
Presented by Lindsay Fulton

Sometimes ancestors seem to appear out of nowhere—you can’t find where they moved from. This first class will use a case study to show how you can build the timeline of your ancestor’s movements and implement cluster research to determine origins when very little is already known about your ancestor.

Class 2: Finding the Ancestral Home
Presented by Sheilagh Doerfler

We all hope to visit the ancestral home of our ancestors, but changing boundaries, neighborhoods, and topography can make that a difficult task. In this second class we will examine a case study that uses maps and lands records to piece together the location of a family home.

Class 3: Immigrant Origins
Presented by James Heffernan

One of the hardest tasks a family historian can embark upon is to “jump across the pond” and discover exactly where in the old country an ancestor hails from. This final class will provide practical strategies and a methodical step-by-step approach to uncovering immigrant origins.

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