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Genealogy: Finding Missing Ancestors in Institutional Records, Part 1: Hospitals, Sanitariums, and Asylums
Saturday, July 23, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual
Event Details
Finding Missing Ancestors in Institutional Records, Part 1: Hospitals, Sanitariums, and Asylums, with speaker Madeline Yanov
Do you have any family members who mysteriously disappeared
and were never seen again? Did you ever hear family rumors or whispers that
Uncle Beau or Granny were institutionalized or committed to a “lunatic asylum”?
Was there any ancestor who spent time in a sanitarium? Is it sanatarium or
sanitorium? Madeline Yanov will help
guide us through the maze of terms that may have meant something different in
the past than today. We will learn how to use clues in census records,
especially the 1880 census, to further investigate if our ancestor was
institutionalized. She will give us tips on where to find these records and
other sources that may give clues as to our ancestor’s whereabouts; court
records, probate or surrogate records, newspapers, and death records. Your ancestor’s don’t have to be missing
anymore!
This program will take place on Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting by clicking on the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Event Type(s): History/Genealogy, Classes/Workshops
Age Group(s): Adults, Teens (13-18)
Presenter: Madeline Yanov
(916) 264-2920
