The Farmer in the Dell . . . and in Many U.S. Records

Name 20 places to seek information about ancestral farms and families. 25? 30? This session and accompanying handout demonstrate the extensive records and places for learning more about ancestral farmers, families, and farms in the U.S and Canada. No matter the present status of the property, there are ways to learn more about the farmers, farm, and related activities. Today’s online finding aids lead to more records that you will need crave for research.

An internationally recognized genealogical educator, researcher, and consultant focusing on unusual resources, manuscripts, methodology, and analyzing records. She specializes in railroads, WPA, migration, and Native American records. She has extensively researched at libraries, courthouses, archives, historical societies, and various locations of the U.S. National Archives for clients and her family’s northern and southern roots. She is a coordinator for GRIP Genealogy Institute, has presented in other institutes, and continues presenting virtual seminars and webinars. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the Minnesota Genealogical Society, and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is descended from eight ancestral countries and has researched family connections across the U.S. and Canada, including her children’s connections to the Southeastern U.S. She is a former Santa Clara County resident and currently has her own educational website and blog at http://genealogybypaula.com and is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge.