10 Genealogical Brick Walls You Will Face (and How to Demolish Them) with Robert Cameron Weir

In genealogy, a brick wall is an ancestor who seemingly refuses, despite repeated attempts, to reveal their origins. No matter how hard you try, you are unable to connect them to your family tree. They remain the stubborn puzzle piece who refuses to fit in. In this presentation we will survey the most common kinds of brick walls and learn some tricks for demolishing them. From immigrants to paupers, sojourners to pioneers, name shifters to hushed up family secrets, nearly every genealogist will come across these types. This talk is for both absolute beginners as well as intermediate and more advanced genealogists. The beginner will learn about some brick walls they will eventually face, the intermediate research will learn how to tackle some that they are already facing, and the more advanced genealogist will learn a different way to think about what they are probably already doing!

This virtual event is held on Zoom. One can attend from anywhere in the world. Register at the link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcO6grDMpH9FcTAFCZHmKbg0g6YLNx2Ia

About the presenter: 

Robert Cameron Weir is a professional genealogist in Dover, New Hampshire.He is a 12th generation New Englander with 16 years’ experience in genealogical research. He holds a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University’s Center for Professional Education and is a member of the Association for Professional Genealogists.  He is also a 1991 graduate of Harvard College.

Rob loves using his knowledge, expertise and creativity to help people find out more about their origins.  

His primary research focus is on New England, from 1620 to the present.  

Find out more on his website: https://yourigins.com/