Events

Using unindexed records and full-text search allows genealogists to access a broader range of historical documents that may not be categorized in traditional databases. This method can help uncover valuable information about ancestors that might otherwise be overlooked. Megan Clark Young, a professional genealogist, will help us understand how to best use this feature.

Few groups who defined the revolutionary generation left as distinctive a mark as the Scots-Irish. This pre-recorded session for the 2026 National Genealogical Conference identifies a people who helped shape the nation. This session will be available to view on May 28, 2026 at 11:15 AM and will remain viewable to all NGS Conference attendees

This session offers an overview of Revolutionary War records useful for Pennsylvania genealogical research, including militia and Continental Line service files, pension applications, and donation and depreciation land records. The land that now forms Lawrence County, PA, was originally designated as Donation Land reserved for Revolutionary War soldiers. Attendees will learn how to locate and