Pre-1865 US Military Service Benefit Records
This one-hour class will discuss the basics of military service benefit records for those with pre-1865 US military service. This includes pension and bounty land application records. Record organization and structure will be discussed along search methodology, records interpretation, and records access.
2:00 pm Central 11 November
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Using BLM Tract Books
This class will discuss using the Bureau of Land Management Tract books–helpful when a relative obtained federal land as these items may contain additional pieces of information not contained in the actual patent application file. Those who received federal land, either by cash sale, military warrant, homestead, etc. are included. Also included are those who had incomplete claims. Organization of records and search strategies included.
12:00 noon Central 11 November
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Using Fold3.com
A perfect day to experiment with your free trial. This session will discuss searching on Fold3.com, an overview of the material on the site, techniques for downloading images in a way that makes sense, navigating the site and the search results, and more.
10:00 AM Central 11 November
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Register for all three for $20–save $4.
