Disability is an essential part of being human. Our ancestors and relatives faced temporary and permanent disabilities just like we do now, though how they lived and in what conditions differed. Learn about types of institutions, practices, and potential records to learn more about your disabled ancestors This genealogy program is available both in-person at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 8th floor AND online via Zoom. Register for either option! For details see dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/finding-your-disabled-ancestor-343514
Tracing Your Native American and Alaska Native Ancestors
Are there family stories that you have Native American ancestors in your family tree? Learn tips for researching U.S. federal records and other documents that will help you follow a trail to your Indigenous ancestor. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously. Registration is required and closes one hour before the start of the program. Please indicate whether you will be attending in person or virtually when registering. An email address is required when registering to attend on Zoom. All start times are Central Standard Time. For details see www.mymcpl.org/events/95368/tracing-your-native-american-and-alaska-native-ancestors-hybrid
Maiden Names and Dower Right: Documenting your Female Ancestors
In countries with English influence, marriage historically resulted in women giving up their maiden names and losing many of their legal rights. This program will introduce the concepts of couverture, dower right, and other legal principles that may influence records of your ancestors. It will also guide you through navigating those records to learn more about your female ancestors’ lives. For details see southwindsorlibrary.libcal.com/event/11596438
The Index of Suffragettes Arrested – Secrets of the National Archives
At the turn of the twentieth century, Votes for women was one of the biggest domestic political issues of the day. Suffrage supporters, frustrated with the lack of progress, turned to increasingly militant methods, from heckling politicians to arson attacks. The government was constantly struggling to keep up with their innovative, evolving campaigns. In response, the Home Office created an index of arrested Suffragettes to keep tabs on the activities of individuals, record aliases and link convictions. Through this single iconic document, it is possible to gain an insight into a vibrant national movement. It records the leaders of the movement, alongside the everyday foot soldiers who were the backbone of suffrage activism. The index …
Researching Your Female Ancestors
Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult task. The largely standard practice of changing their surnames after marriage can make women hard to track, and many historical records focus on men with women being listed only under their husbands’ names. This class will offer some guidance for researching female ancestors including information about sources that you may not have thought to check. Please note that registration is required for this event as it is taking place over Zoom. For details see bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65b2f17d1b80e24800af3402
