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Using a JewishGen or JRI-Poland Index to Locate the Original on FamilySearch
Have you found an index of a record using JewishGen or JRI-Poland? The original image, which often contains more information than what was indexed, may be available online. This class will teach you how to locate the original document using FamilySearch.Grandma Said She Was From Poznań: An Introduction to Polish Genealogy
Do you have a story or two about your Polish ancestors, but not much else to go on? Would you like to trace your family history to discover where your ancestors came from in Poland, but you’re intimidated by the language barrier? Julie will demonstrate how to use those family stories to start your research into your family tree. Using examples drawn from research into her own Polish immigrant ancestors in Buffalo, New York, she will identify key websites and strategies to help you discover your family's ancestral villages and document your family in Polish records. She will also recommend resources for overcoming that language barrier.Using Gazetteers and Maps for Polish Genealogy
History and geography are inextricably linked, so genealogical research requires the ability to accurately identify and locate places mentioned in historical documents. It is also important to understand the administrative hierarchy for the government of a place since different types of records were created at different levels of government. This lecture introduces a variety of different digitized gazetteers (geographical dictionaries) and databases that are useful for identifying places which are presently or formerly located in Poland, including two phonetic gazetteers which are helpful when place names are misspelled in historical records. Additionally, Julie will identify sources for online maps for Polish genealogy, including cadastral maps for Galicia.Passport to Finding Your European Ancestors—Every Country Large and Small
Most research revolves around a few basic tools and resources. Knowing what they are and how to find them will help you be more efficient and effective with your European research. Join us for this on-demand session exploring the resources available to you.
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