In this virtual event presented by Crista Cowan, she challenges the idea that most genealogical brick walls are actually paper walls that we inadvertently build ourselves. Using a story of a frustrated genealogist searching for her grandfather's immigration date, Crista emphasizes the importance of having a specific research question, being open to help, and not overlooking valuable records like census data. She also discusses the significance of examining all records, transcribing information, creating timelines, and utilizing methodologies like fan club research to break through genealogical barriers.
Chapters:
- Introduction to Genealogical Brick Walls
- Importance of Specific Research Questions
- Overcoming Resistance to Help
- Benefits of Examining Census Records
- The Search Party Methodology
- Transcribing Records for Better Analysis
- Utilizing Timelines for Visualization
- Thinking Beyond the Obvious in Research
- Ancestry Networks for Comprehensive Research
It's time to break through your genealogical brick walls and enhance your research skills! Apply some of the strategies discussed in this video and see what you can discover.