WEBINAR – Genealogy at the Local Repository: Utilizing Local Libraries and Historical Societies

Genealogy research can take us to a variety of places and while it would be nice if all the records we need were located in one place, sadly that is not the case. While vital records can be usually accessed at the state level, there are so many more records that are available locally that can help fill out your genealogy research. Please join us in kicking off National Family History Month as professional genealogy Melissa Johnson examines the importance of local libraries and historical societies in genealogy research, including types of records available, conducting local research, and the importance of local repositories in preserving our history.

Melissa Johnson is a professional genealogist specializing in New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, British, Irish, Italian, and Eastern European families; forensic genealogy; using DNA to solve difficult genealogical problems; unknown parentage; genealogical writing, editing, and publishing; and genealogical education.  Melissa’s work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, and Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey. Melissa has previously served as editor and a columnist for NGS Monthly, authoring dozens of articles on sources and research methodology. She is the author of the Adoption and Misattributed Parentage Research chapter in Debbie Parker Wayne’s Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies. For eleven years, Melissa served as reviews editor for the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (APGQ). She has been Mentor in the ProGen Study Group, engaging and educating the next generation of genealogists.

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