In this virtual event presented by Crista Cowan, viewers are introduced to the vast and detailed world of military records and the valuable insights they give into the lives of military ancestors. The webinar covers topics such as finding military documents on Ancestry and Fold3.com, extracting stories from records, and organizing information in a family tree. Viewers are encouraged to explore various resources like Newspapers.com and the National Archives to uncover details about military service. The importance of tagging and organizing military service information in a family tree is emphasized in order to preserve and share the stories of ancestors who served in the military for generations to come.
Chapters:
- Introduction to Military Records
- Finding Military Documents on Ancestry and Fold3.com
- Extracting Stories from Records
- Organizing Military Service Information in a Family Tree
- Exploring Newspapers.com and the National Archives
- Tagging and Organizing Military Service Information
- Importance of Preserving and Sharing Ancestors' Military Stories
Dive deeper into the lives of your military ancestors as you explore new resources on Ancestry!