FGS Voice: FGS Announces Two Free Genealogy Webinars
The Federation of Genealogical Societies announces two new webinars focusing on the use of military records in genealogical research. These webinars are FREE and open to the public!
- Discovering Local State Militia Records
Presenter: J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 8pm Eastern / 7pm Central
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/934226718Take a closer look at the wide variety of records documenting our local militia companies. From annual muster to supplies and appointment of Officers, learn how these records may be used in your family research. Learn more about the military organization of citizens called for the purpose of local defense, who served this country from the Revolution through 1812 and on to the development of the National Guard.
J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA a full-time professional researcher educator, formerly APG President and FGS officer. You will find him researching for clients including Who Do You Think You Are?, African American Lives or Biography’s uneXplained. With his love for teaching, you will see him at SLIG, IGHR, numerous webinars or at your local society.
- Researching in the Post War Records of 1812
Presenter: Craig Scott, MA, CG
Date: Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 8pm Eastern / 7pm Central
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/663333166This lecture will focus on the records created by the War Department after the War. It will include compiled military service records, pensions and pension payments.
Craig Roberts Scott, MA, CG is the President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc., a genealogical publishing firm with over 4,900 titles in print. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than twenty-eight years, he specializes in the records of the National Archives, especially those that relate to the military. He is the Coordinator of the Advanced Military Track at IGHR and SLIG.
Image: Survivors of The War of 1812, 23 October 1861 via MediaWiki Commons.
