Sessions at Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference about In The Heartland and Genealogy on Friday 9th September

Known as the Crossroads of America, Indiana is rich in records and repositories that contain both textual and virtual resources, official governmental records and private records. This presentation identifies resources and explores strategies for accessing and successfully using those records.

When our Midwestern ancestors were "pioneers", living where the traditional genealogical resources were scarce, they can be particularly challenging. This lecture describes special research techniques, and different sources, that may be necessary to trace these particular "problem ancestors."

Sponsored by American Society of Genealogists

Anglo settlers came to Wisconsin in search of mineral wealth beginning in the 1820s. After 1850, a large influx of Norwegians and Germans, later followed by Belgians and Poles, made Wisconsin their home. An examination of repositories, records and their locations.

From states censuses to vital records to city directories and beyond, Discover the resources on Ancestry.com to help you dig into your Mid-West roots.

Sponsored by Ancestry.com

Guidelines for researching in the Gateway to the West--Ohio. Areas covered include the township, county, and state levels and where researchers can find the best genealogical records. Major repositories will be discussed and how to access them.

St. Louis played a key role in the development of the west. Learn more about St. Louis records dating from 1765 to the current day as well as their access and availability.

Sponsored by St. Louis Genealogical Society