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Session was published in 2025

Order in the Court! Introducing United States Court Records.

An Introduction to U.S. Court Records: From lawsuits to divorces to guardianships, U.S. court records can provide exciting details about your ancestors and how they interacted with others in their communities. This class will introduce the history and background of court records in the United States, describe their genealogical value, and demonstrate ways you can locate and use these interesting records in your research.

2025 Order in the Court Introducing US Court Records HANDOUT.pdf

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