Learn about the naturalization process, the records created and the information they may contain.*The website demonstrated between 26:50-28:00 has changed in design. The website demonstrated between 45:45-47:10 has changed in functionality. To learn more about the site visit: https://www.uscis.gov/records/genealogy*

This is the introduction to the different record types you will find in this course. The record types are: Land, Probate, Tax, Church, Court, and Military Records.

In this segment you will learn about the basics of land records for the Mid-South Region.

Sometimes those little used land records can add additional family information. Explore the benefits and uses of land records and how to find them.*The website mentioned from 17:05 – 18:05 is no longer functional.*

In this segment you will learn the basics of Probate records.

From the founding of the United States of America, its government has provided compensation for those who served in the military. Pension files contain applications from soldiers and their family members for government assistance and often include information of great genealogical value. This class will cover when and why military pension records were created and what information they contain; how to identify whether pension files exist for your ancestor; and how to access, read, and evaluate these records.

Finding the origins of your immigrant ancestor may be one of the most difficult genealogical problems you will try to solve. This class provides valuable strategies and resources to help those with Irish ancestry answer that question.

Finding the origins of your immigrant ancestor may be one of the most difficult genealogical problems you will try to solve. This class provides valuable strategies and resources to help those with Irish ancestry answer that question.

Introduction to United States Baptist church records, inlcuding historical background, record types, and key collections.

Finding the origins of your immigrant ancestor may be one of the most difficult genealogical problems you will try to solve. This class provides valuable strategies and resources to help those with Irish ancestry answer that question.