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The Road to IndependenceDefying the British in the Revolutionary War (Zoom)

  • Fountaindale Public Library 300 West Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook, IL, 60440 United States (map)

The Revolutionary War era provides a rich array of records for your genealogical research. This lecture provides an overview of these historical records. Presented by Michael L. Strauss.

The Revolutionary War era provides a rich array of records for your genealogical research. This lecture provides an overview of historical records, including compiled military service records, pensions, state and federal bounty land, local militia, along with records from the Continental Navy and Marine Corps. Additionally, the program will include historical context and resources for Shay’s Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion. Presented by Michael L. Strauss.

This program is part of our "Freedom For All" genealogy series, highlighting records, resources and untold stories for the America 250 commemoration.

This program is a Zoom webinar. A link to the webinar and a handout will be sent one day before the event. A reminder email will be sent an hour before the event.

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