Genealogy Seekers - Research a Veteran

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Genealogy, History

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

 

This program will be held in a hybrid format with both virtual and in-person options.

 

All the records DID NOT burn. Answers can be found and stories written no matter what anyone tells you. There is a strategy to correctly research 20th century military service, regardless of branch. In this session you will learn: 

  • Where to begin your research at home.
  • What questions to ask.
  • The first part of the research strategy to learn any veteran's story from any 20th century war and and military branch.
  • What records you need to establish the foundation and where to locate them.
  • How to create a timeline of service.
  • How to begin writing the story.
Using storytelling along with the records, Jennifer Holik will help you understand the deeper impacts of service. You might want a tissue for the story at the end of this session.

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