Have you hit a brick wall with your WWI or WWII Army or Air Force veteran ancestor due to encountering a burned personnel file? Do you have Mexican ancestors who immigrated to the U.S. in the 20th century?
Watch My 20th Century U.S. Military & Immigration Presentations on Feb. 3rd Read More »
This genealogy case study focuses on researching families of Mexican descent who immigrated to the United States in the 20th century.
My “Tío Juvenal” Mexican & Mexican-American Genealogy Webinar Recording on Legacy Read More »
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.
Legacy Family Tree Webinar’s 2023 Mexico Research Series Read More »
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.
Getting the Most Out of U.S. Border Crossing Records for Mexican Genealogy Read More »
I finished reading a book today that I want to recommend to anyone who is researching their U.S. World War I ancestors, including females. Although short (95 pages) the book is jam-packed with information about record collections, repositories, and search strategies.
Recommended Reading: “World War I Genealogy Research Guide” by Debra M. Dudek Read More »
This book provides context; context to anyone whose Mexican ancestors came to the U.S. in the 20th or 21st centuries — whether documented or undocumented. If these eras apply to your family history, you will want to add this book to your personal library.
(Book Review) “The Distance Between Us: A Memoir” by Reyna Grande Read More »