Events

In celebration of America 250, “Researching Your Revolutionary War Relatives” will provide an overview of the types of records useful for genealogical research, particularly in Pennsylvania, during the Revolutionary War-era, and where to find those records today. We’ll discuss the difference between service in a local militia and the Continental Line, and the types of

Megan Clark Young will be the keynote speaker and give four presentations for the Witchita Genealogical Society, focusing on the the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Using unindexed records and full-text search at FamilySearch.org allows genealogists to access a broader range of historical documents that are not availabile in many search results. Learning how to locate these records, and how to overcome some of the quirks associate with them, can help uncover valuable information about ancestors that might otherwise be overlooked.