The Impact of US Railroads on Family History
Saturday, 19 October
We often don't think about railroad records unless our ancestors actually worked on the railroads.
And yet, the railroads influenced migration choices, business & job opportunities, a community's growth & its neighborhoods, legal & government actions, and much more.
Join us to discover how these records can provide new insights into your family's history.
For those with ancestors who were railroad workers, you'll also learn how these records can tell you more about their experience.
Presented by Kim S. Harrison. Her genealogy career has included working for major information providers such as Ancestry, ProQuest, and NewsBank; serving in multiple society leadership positions; and lobbying to ensure the retention of Railroad Pension Application files at the National Archives.
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