Do you have Hispanic roots? Does your library or genealogical society work with people of Hispanic descent. Following is a list of classes that I think will be of particular interest at OGS 2018 to those researching Hispanic and Hispanic-American ancestors.
I am Leading a FREE Online Hispanic Genealogy Research Study Group 3/14 & 3/21 for DearMYRTLE
This two-part online study group will explain general concepts that pertain to Hispanic genealogy, discuss Hispanic immigration to and migration within the U.S., explain researching the homeland, and recommend key must-have reference tools for anyone doing Hispanic research.
I am Speaking about Social History for Genealogy in Whittier, California on Saturday, March 17th
Our ancestors’ lives did not consist of just the facts we typically look for in historical records. Social history helps us develop a holistic approach to research.
FamilySearch Quietly Starts Releasing Indexed Mexican Civil Registration Collection
Excellent news for my fellow Mexico researchers! FamilySearch quietly started rolling out its indexed Mexican Civil Registration collection last week.
Mexican Genealogy Reference Tools: The García Cubas Gazetteer
Becoming familiar with the place names referenced in your ancestors’ Mexican records can be challenging, particularly for those of us who are not from Mexico and who might not have visited the places where our ancestors lived. This work is one of my regular “go to” reference tools when doing Mexican research.
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