Announcing My New U.S.-Mexican Borderlands Genealogy Course for TIGR 2023
My new genealogy institute course focusing on Mexican and Mexican-American genealogy is part of TIGR’s (the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research) 2023 course lineup.
Legacy Family Tree Webinar’s 2023 Mexico Research Series
This six-part webinar series runs every-other-month and dives into some of the most critical records for researching Mexican ancestry, in colonial New Spain, independent Mexico, and the United States.
My 12/21 Webinar on Designing with Canva for Genealogy
Canva has been my favorite graphic design app for about five years now. It is so much easier to learn and use than Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, both of which are overkill for 99% of the design work I do for all of my teaching as well as my genealogy storytelling.
Getting the Most Out of U.S. Border Crossing Records for Mexican Genealogy
If you have Mexican ancestors or relatives who immigrated to or temporarily lived and worked in the United States in the 20th century, U.S. border crossing records for arrivals from Mexico are an essential source for researching twentieth Mexican and Mexican-American individuals and families. This FREE downloadable article of mine will help you more thoroughly work with these invaluable records.
Hispanic Naming Conventions: Dual Surnames
This Quick Tip focuses on the contemporary dual surname system formalized with the introduction of civil registration in each country following independence from Spain.
Watch My Presentation on U.S. Immigration Records for Mexican Genealogy with Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Did your Mexican ancestors immigrate to the United States in the 20th century? This period of history witnessed significant waves of Mexican immigration to the U.S., both permanent and temporary. The types of immigration records introduced or refined during this era, provide a wealth of information.