Learn about what to find at the North Carolina State Archives and Library both online and when you visit in this video.
There are two free handouts with this video.
NC State Library Map of Room (Created by Constance Knox 2021)
NC State Archives Map of Room (Courtesy of the NC Archives 2008)
Learn how to archive your family history documents, photos, and artifacts from the Archive Lady herself, Melissa Barker. In this “footnotes” episode we’re exploring the right and wrong way to save your family heirlooms. Also we’ll show you how to build your own Home Archivist Tool Box.
National media picked up this family history story about the 1870’s marriage certificate that was found in the back of a painting in a thrift shop in Bolivia, North Carolina. I’m the one who solved the mystery of this old marriage certificate. In this episode, I’m going to share with you the whole story, how I did the genealogy research, and all the behind-the-scenes happenings that made this story become national news. This was so much fun, I can’t wait for you to see it.
Ancestry has announced the addition of the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedman Bank Records available for free! This is 3.5 million records that is a huge benefit for those researching their African American and poor or indigent white ancestors in the post Civil War era. The Freedmen’s Bureau created numerous records in many subsets from land, bank, school, pension, correspondence and more records. The cool part is that these records are now searchable and hint-able on Ancestry. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO NORTH CAROLINA RESEARCHERS!
The conference commences on Friday with two optional in-person workshops. Saturday includes four classes available in-person and live-streamed. This year’s featured speaker is Paul Milner, FUGA, MDiv., known internationally for his expertise on English and Scottish records.
As an extra bonus, all attendees registered for either the in-person or live-streamed sessions will have access to four additional pre-recorded lectures, which will be available online for 90 days following the conference.
Saturday’s classes will only be available in-person and live-streamed. They will not be recorded for future viewing.
Paul Milner, FUGA, MDiv., a native of northern England is a professional genealogist and international lecturer. He teaches week-long English and Scottish research tracks at IGHR, SLIG and the British Institute. He is the author of six how-to books for English and Scottish researchers. Follow Paul on his blog at http://www.milnergenealogy.com.
Renate Yarborough Sanders is an experienced genealogy educator, who descends from formerly enslaved ancestors, as well as enslavers and free people of color, all of whom hail from North Carolina. Renate authors two blogs, a funeral program database, belongs to several genealogical/historical organizations, and co-hosts a North Carolina genealogy platform.
A professional researcher since 2004, Diane L. Richard, focuses on the records of North Carolina and southern states. She is author of 500+ articles and current NCGS Journal editor. When speaking, she explores the availability and richness of southern records, the enslaved, genealogical research techniques, tools and strategies, and under-utilized resources. Find Diane at www.mosaicrpm.com.
J. Mark Lowe, FUGA, describes himself as a lifelong genealogist. He is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark enjoys opportunities to share what he has learned over the years through YouTube, Webinars, and Institutes. Find Mark at www.kytnresearch.com.
David McCorkle specializes in land mapping and records, especially land grants. He has been writing software since 1974 and created the free website NC Land Grants. He is a native of North Carolina with deep roots dating back to the 1700s, and is founder and President of NC Historical Records Online.