Education
Tutorials
We hope you enjoy the free tutorials, tips, and examples on our Web pages covering a range of
genealogical record types and research methods.
Tips and tutorials:
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An informative set of tips, in outline form, for effectively using the
PERiodical Source Index by Jennifer Doerflein Hines,
a former PERSI supervisor.
If you have any questions on these tips, using PERSI,
or periodical research in general, Jennifer offers free consulting via email
at jenny@heritagepathways.com.
Examples of record types:
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Transcription of a
Revolutionary War pension application,
showing the wealth of information contained in many of these applications!
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Transcription of a
probate file, showing the types
of data available when the deceased did not leave a will.
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Transcription of a non-probate
court case, showing the types
of genealogical research leads that may be hidden within them.
Services
Heritage Pathways provides a wide range of educational services for beginning,
intermediate, and advanced genealogists.
Following is a summary of our educational services.
For Your Society:
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Lectures by experienced, professional speakers on a wide array of genealogical
topics. Follow the link for our lecture topics!
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Day-long workshops created for beginning, intermediate or advanced genealogists.
Follow the link for a sample workshop on marriage and divorce records,
Love and the Lack Thereof!
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Orientation and guided tours of the Historical Genealogy Department of
the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
For Your Classroom:
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Basic genealogy instruction for elementary school children.
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Classroom/Library instruction for middle and high school students tailored
to your needs.
For Your Scout or 4-H Group:
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Instructional workshops for young people participating in the Genealogy
project in 4-H, or working toward a badge in Scouting.
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Library orientation and tours.
