Georgia Genealogy Crash Course

The last of the original 13 colonies, Georgia has a legacy tied to many important events in American history: slavery, the Civil War, the Trail of Tears, the Civil Rights Movement. We’ll show you essential Georgia websites and help you find the records you need. If your ancestors called the Peach State home, you’ll want to watch this webinar.

Date: available on demand
Length: 1 hour

Cost: $39.99
Presenter: Grace Dobush, online community editor of Family Tree Magazine, with special guests:

• Paul K. Graham, a Certified Genealogist and independent historical and genealogical researcher based in Decatur, Ga.
• Johnette Brooks, of Holla at Ya Ancestors, a professional genealogist and presenter based in Decatur, Ga.
• Sue VerHoef, an archivist at the Atlanta History Center

What you’ll learn:

• Essential Georgia history
• Details on vital records and immigration in the state
• What ethnicity-based records your ancestor may have left
• The best websites for Georgia research

Who should attend:

• Anyone with Georgia Roots
• Researchers with Southern ancestors