“Remember the Maine!” – The Spanish American War – A review of the events leading up to and including the war with a discussion of what kinds of records were created and where to find them. Presented by Derek J. Blount, a professional genealogist with his own business, “Lost Branches”. He has worked for 35 years on his family genealogy traveling America, Canada and United Kingdom gathering records, visiting cemeteries and churches. Derek was born in England and specializes in research in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations. He holds a B.S. degree from Oakland University and has completed course work at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburg.
Date: April 06, 2024
Time: 01:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Monroe County Community College, Administration Building -Cafeteria