This an online event and will be held via Zoom. Access the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87375795335?pwd=MRxeWqoj9sl19KwTxMmYxCsGmWZ0Ni.1
Mary Beth Corrigan will present a talk on Georgetown University's sacramental records.
Mary Beth Corrigan is a Manuscripts Consultant at Georgetown University Library based in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. Mary Beth received a Ph. D. degree from University of Michigan.
This an online event and will be held via Zoom. Access the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87375795335?pwd=MRxeWqoj9sl19KwTxMmYxCsGmWZ0Ni.1
Presentation Overview: America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors: 2026 marks the 250-year anniversary of America’s signing of the Declaration of Independence. At the time of America’s independence, the population of the American colonies was about 2.7 million. While 1776 is a pivotal year, the war for independence (the Revolutionary War) was fought from 1775-1783. About 500 thousand Americans served in the Patriots’ cause in some capacity. This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation’s founding. Resources and documents available at the National Archives, DAR, SAR, as well as state and local organizations will be included. The presentation will also reveal that many colonists did not support independence and supported the British/Tory cause. It is an exciting time to jump in and learn as much as you can about your revolutionary ancestors!
Scott Norrick’s passion is connecting people to their past. While providing a list of names, dates and places for ancestors is a start, Scott enjoys helping others discover the stories of triumphs and tribulations that defined our ancestors’ lives. He does this by assisting clients with breaking down their genealogical brick walls and by helping them document the rich stories of their family history. His areas of expertise include research in the American Midwest along with the immigration to the Midwest from Britain, Ireland, and Germanic countries. He also does significant research into Civil War records. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. With over 30 years of family history research experience, he is familiar with all the latest and time-tested genealogical tools. Through his company Ancestral Past, he welcomes the opportunity to assist others on their genealogy journey. He has presented to dozens of genealogical societies, history centers, and libraries.
This an online event and will be held via Zoom. Access the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87375795335?pwd=MRxeWqoj9sl19KwTxMmYxCsGmWZ0Ni.1
Have you exhausted Maryland Land Records online? Learn how court records, probate records, survey maps, assessment records, and more can reveal more information to supplement land records for genealogical or property research.
Rachel Frazier has a Masters of Library and Information Sciences from the University of Maryland, and has worked for the Maryland State Archives since 2008, starting in the grant-funded Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland, and now serving as the Director of Reference Services. Reference serves visitors with many needs - historical, genealogical, and legal. Rachel is the recipient of the 2024 Ancestry Leadership Award, and is a 2025 fellow with the History Leadership Institute. Making archives accessible and welcoming is an ongoing goal of Rachel and her colleagues.