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Women in Ledgers (Women)

Frequently, women are not as well documented in government records, so surviving small business ledgers of stores, physicians, lawyers, blacksmiths, and more provide us invaluable details about our female ancestors, their purchases, and their FAN club – minutiae found nowhere else! This information helps us fill in the gaps in their lives and that of their household and often leads to other discoveries. Learn all about ledgers – why they exist, how to interpret them, and where to find them. Then, enjoy the many examples of ledger types, their entries, and how women are included!

$25.00

How Far? How Heavy? How Much? When Did It Happen? Learn About the Different Numbers Our Ancestors Used in Their Daily Lives (General)

Genealogical researchers are always coming across numbers when researching their ancestors, but often don't know what they mean.  How far is a distance of 43 poles? Is a Troy ounce the same as a modern ounce? Is hogshead a real term or something the Beatles made up? How about money - was 10 pounds in Pennsylvania the same as 10 pounds in North Carolina? Even calendar dates can get confusing – what do they mean by February 15, 1745/6? This webinar will discuss the history and meaning of different measurements like lengths, weights, distances, and volume, as well as money and calendars to make your research more meaningful.

$25.00

Death Records by a Different Name (General)

We’ll explore almost 30 different places where we might find documentation of death. We are not talking about obituaries, cemetery & probate records, death certificates, or the usual records. We are discussing discovering evidence of your ancestors’ death via ledgers (several kinds), and records created by burial societies, poor records, funeral homes, and much more.

$25.00