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Sunny Morton

Bonus webinars Down Under Series FamilySearch Historical Records Birth records, Church Records, LDS Records, Newspapers, Periodicals Miscellaneous MyHeritage Places and Ethnicities Australia, Jewish Genealogy Technology Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, PERSI

Sunny Morton is a popular lecturer for the global genealogy community. She’s a Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine and the author of hundreds of articles and blog posts, as well as the brand new book How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, co-authored with Harold Henderson; Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy, and the quick reference guide, “Genealogy Giants: Comparing the 4 Major Websites,” She is an official FamilySearch blogger and past Contributing Editor at Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems Podcast.

Sunny's Webinars (16)

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Historical Records
Using U.S. Church Records as a Brick Wall Strategy: Case Studies
Sunny Morton
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Using U.S. Church Records as a Brick Wall Strategy: Case Studies
Finding an overseas ancestral hometown. Tracking a family from one place to another. Researching in a place with record loss. Identifying all the children of an ancestral couple. Finding (or verifying) a birth, marriage or death. Researching extended families. Searching for ancestors who were poor, non-English speaking, ethnic minorities or enslaved. Got any of these brick-wall situations? Learn how church records may be your saving grace.
Historical Records
Using U.S. Church Records as a Brick Wall Strategy: Case Studies
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Sunny Morton
1.7K views
Finding an overseas ancestral hometown. Tracking a family from one place to another. Researching in a place with record loss. Identifying all the children of an ancestral couple. Finding (or verifying) a birth, marriage or death. Researching extended families. Searching for ancestors who were poor, non-English speaking, ethnic minorities or enslaved. Got any of these brick-wall situations? Learn how church records may be your saving grace.
Fri, April 12 2024: 19:00 UTC
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1:16:42
Historical Records
Where Did Your U.S. Ancestors Go to Church? 5 Ways to Find Out
Sunny Morton
1.2K views
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Where Did Your U.S. Ancestors Go to Church? 5 Ways to Find Out
Finding a U.S. ancestor's church affiliation is the first key step to discovering their stories in related records, but it isn't usually easy. Learn 5 essential strategies, illustrated by inspiring examples. Viewers will come away with sensible, actionable steps they can apply to their own research.
Historical Records
Where Did Your U.S. Ancestors Go to Church? 5 Ways to Find Out
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Sunny Morton
1.2K views
Finding a U.S. ancestor's church affiliation is the first key step to discovering their stories in related records, but it isn't usually easy. Learn 5 essential strategies, illustrated by inspiring examples. Viewers will come away with sensible, actionable steps they can apply to their own research.
Thu, December 14 2023: 1:00 UTC
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1:21:40
Historical RecordsTechnology
PERSI 2.0: The New PERSI for Everyone
Sunny Morton
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PERSI 2.0: The New PERSI for Everyone
You may be missing 30% of genealogy discoveries if you’re not digging into issues of old periodicals for biographical profiles, stories about ancestral churches or schools, how-to tips for researching a locale, indexes and transcripts of local records. Learn to find and access this content using PERSI, the Periodical Source Index, NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE on the Allen County Public Library website, and hear success stories that can inspire your own searches.
Historical RecordsTechnology
PERSI 2.0: The New PERSI for Everyone
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Sunny Morton
2.2K views
You may be missing 30% of genealogy discoveries if you’re not digging into issues of old periodicals for biographical profiles, stories about ancestral churches or schools, how-to tips for researching a locale, indexes and transcripts of local records. Learn to find and access this content using PERSI, the Periodical Source Index, NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE on the Allen County Public Library website, and hear success stories that can inspire your own searches.
Wed, March 22 2023: 18:00 UTC
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40:18
Historical Records
Born to be Filed: Delayed Birth Records in the U.S.
Sunny Morton
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Born to be Filed: Delayed Birth Records in the U.S.
Delayed birth records for U.S. adults came into their own between the 1930s and 1950s. Follow with me the fascinating evolution of these records via nationwide newspaper coverage during that time. Explore examples that will make you want to look for your relatives' delayed birth records--and get some tips for how to find them.
Historical Records
Born to be Filed: Delayed Birth Records in the U.S.
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Sunny Morton
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Delayed birth records for U.S. adults came into their own between the 1930s and 1950s. Follow with me the fascinating evolution of these records via nationwide newspaper coverage during that time. Explore examples that will make you want to look for your relatives' delayed birth records--and get some tips for how to find them.
Fri, June 24 2022: 0:00 UTC
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49:39
Historical Records
Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians–Oh, My!
Sunny Morton
1.3K views
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Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians–Oh, My!
These 3 faiths dominated the 1800s religious scene in the United States. Learn a little of their intertwined history; explore a variety of sample records; and learn strategies for finding church records for Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians.
Historical Records
Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians–Oh, My!
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Sunny Morton
1.3K views
These 3 faiths dominated the 1800s religious scene in the United States. Learn a little of their intertwined history; explore a variety of sample records; and learn strategies for finding church records for Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians.
Fri, April 8 2022: 20:00 UTC
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43:39
Bonus webinarsMiscellaneous
My Ancestors Survived the Johnstown Flood! How to Research Your Ancestors’ Amazing Stories
Sunny Morton
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My Ancestors Survived the Johnstown Flood! How to Research Your Ancestors’ Amazing Stories
A heroic rescue, a love story and a 30-foot wall of water. That’s just part of my ancestors’ experience in the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. Come learn how to reconstruct fascinating experiences from your own family history by combining clues from your family’s knowledge, documents from genealogy websites, good historical research and Googling to fill in the gaps. All while learning the riveting story of one of the worst disasters in U.S. history.
Bonus webinarsMiscellaneous
My Ancestors Survived the Johnstown Flood! How to Research Your Ancestors’ Amazing Stories
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Sunny Morton
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A heroic rescue, a love story and a 30-foot wall of water. That’s just part of my ancestors’ experience in the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. Come learn how to reconstruct fascinating experiences from your own family history by combining clues from your family’s knowledge, documents from genealogy websites, good historical research and Googling to fill in the gaps. All while learning the riveting story of one of the worst disasters in U.S. history.
Sat, November 27 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:20:45
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Comparing the Genealogy Giants 2021: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, and MyHeritage
Sunny Morton
3.9K views
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Comparing the Genealogy Giants 2021: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, and MyHeritage
The 2021 "state of the sites" update will focus on the newest and most exciting developments at each of the major genealogy websites, with plenty of hasn’t-changed foundational description to help viewers know where they should be turning next for their genealogical research--and what sites and tools they should…
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Comparing the Genealogy Giants 2021: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, and MyHeritage
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Sunny Morton
3.9K views
The 2021 "state of the sites" update will focus on the newest and most exciting developments at each of the major genealogy websites, with plenty of hasn’t-changed foundational description to help viewers know where they should be turning next for their genealogical research--and what sites and tools they should…
Wed, October 20 2021: 18:00 UTC
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1:20:56
Places and Ethnicities
Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants
Ellen Kowitt
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Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants
Learn about Jewish record collections across Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage--and JewishGen! This comparative analysis tells you not only what records are where, but recommends best versions of similar record collections and additional tools on each site that are especially relevant to researching Jewish ancestors. Sunny Morton, expert on…
Places and Ethnicities
Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants
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Ellen Kowitt
2.2K views
Learn about Jewish record collections across Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage--and JewishGen! This comparative analysis tells you not only what records are where, but recommends best versions of similar record collections and additional tools on each site that are especially relevant to researching Jewish ancestors. Sunny Morton, expert on…
Wed, July 14 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:05:07
Places and EthnicitiesDown Under Series
Comparing Australian Content on the Giant Genealogy Websites
Sunny Morton
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Comparing Australian Content on the Giant Genealogy Websites
What Australian records are available on different genealogy websites? See a comparative analysis of Australian historical record content and educational tools at MyHeritage, FamilySearch, Ancestry and Findmypast. You may discover records and other resources you didn’t even realize were out there!
Places and EthnicitiesDown Under Series
Comparing Australian Content on the Giant Genealogy Websites
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Sunny Morton
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What Australian records are available on different genealogy websites? See a comparative analysis of Australian historical record content and educational tools at MyHeritage, FamilySearch, Ancestry and Findmypast. You may discover records and other resources you didn’t even realize were out there!
Tue, May 4 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:07:37
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
Why I Love — and How to Use — the Newspaper Collections at MyHeritage
MyHeritage Webinars
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Why I Love — and How to Use — the Newspaper Collections at MyHeritage
MyHeritage is home to millions of digitized newspaper pages. Learn how the site's Record Matches technology helps you identify, review and extract information from obituaries, news articles and more right into your family tree. Learn tips to optimize newspaper discoveries, including a little-known trick for searching within specific newspaper titles.
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
Why I Love — and How to Use — the Newspaper Collections at MyHeritage
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MyHeritage Webinars
8.2K views
MyHeritage is home to millions of digitized newspaper pages. Learn how the site's Record Matches technology helps you identify, review and extract information from obituaries, news articles and more right into your family tree. Learn tips to optimize newspaper discoveries, including a little-known trick for searching within specific newspaper titles.
Tue, November 10 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:24:50
TechnologyFamilySearch
Comparing the Genealogy Giants 2020: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, and MyHeritage
Sunny Morton
14.0K views
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Comparing the Genealogy Giants 2020: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, and MyHeritage
The 2020 "state of the sites" update will focus on the newest and most exciting developments at each of the major genealogy websites, with plenty of hasn’t-changed foundational description to help viewers know where they should be turning next for their genealogical research--and what sites and tools they should…
TechnologyFamilySearch
Comparing the Genealogy Giants 2020: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, and MyHeritage
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Sunny Morton
14.0K views
The 2020 "state of the sites" update will focus on the newest and most exciting developments at each of the major genealogy websites, with plenty of hasn’t-changed foundational description to help viewers know where they should be turning next for their genealogical research--and what sites and tools they should…
Wed, October 21 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:24:06
Historical Records
On the Record Trail of My LDS Immigrant Ancestor
Sunny Morton
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On the Record Trail of My LDS Immigrant Ancestor
Explore unique and fascinating historical records about members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or LDS) in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Using research on her own ancestor, Sunny Morton will share examples of–and tips for finding–congregational membership records; group immigration resources; missionary…
Historical Records
On the Record Trail of My LDS Immigrant Ancestor
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Sunny Morton
2.3K views
Explore unique and fascinating historical records about members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or LDS) in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Using research on her own ancestor, Sunny Morton will share examples of–and tips for finding–congregational membership records; group immigration resources; missionary…
Wed, July 15 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:08:15
TechnologyFamilySearchMyHeritage
Should You Take the Hint? Automatic Record Hinting on the Giant Genealogy Websites
Sunny Morton
10.0K views
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Should You Take the Hint? Automatic Record Hinting on the Giant Genealogy Websites
Become a more savvy user of automated record hinting technologies on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com when you learn from an industry insider how these technologies work—and their limitations. See crucial differences between record hints and your own search results. Learn how accurate hints are and how to determine…
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Should You Take the Hint? Automatic Record Hinting on the Giant Genealogy Websites
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Sunny Morton
10.0K views
Become a more savvy user of automated record hinting technologies on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com when you learn from an industry insider how these technologies work—and their limitations. See crucial differences between record hints and your own search results. Learn how accurate hints are and how to determine…
Wed, July 24 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:28:08
TechnologyFamilySearchMyHeritage
Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage 2019 edition
Sunny Morton
20.3K views
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Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage 2019 edition
Should you use Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com or MyHeritage.com? Or should you be using more than one site to accomplish your family history goals? Learn how these genealogy giants compare in 2019 for historical records, online trees, DNA tools and access options. This overview of each site's strengths and weaknesses will
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Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage 2019 edition
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Sunny Morton
20.3K views
Should you use Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com or MyHeritage.com? Or should you be using more than one site to accomplish your family history goals? Learn how these genealogy giants compare in 2019 for historical records, online trees, DNA tools and access options. This overview of each site's strengths and weaknesses will
Wed, April 24 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:31:15
FamilySearch
Digging for Historical Records on FamilySearch
Sunny Morton
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Digging for Historical Records on FamilySearch
FamilySearch is arguably the world’s biggest free online portal to genealogical records. However, it’s easy to miss some of its valuable content, so join this insider’s tour of five places to find records on and off the site. This beginner-friendly lecture also helps experienced researchers to understand why the site...
FamilySearch
Digging for Historical Records on FamilySearch
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Sunny Morton
8.7K views
FamilySearch is arguably the world’s biggest free online portal to genealogical records. However, it’s easy to miss some of its valuable content, so join this insider’s tour of five places to find records on and off the site. This beginner-friendly lecture also helps experienced researchers to understand why the site...
Wed, February 7 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:33:35
TechnologyFamilySearch
Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage
Sunny Morton
8.0K views
Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage
Should you use Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com or MyHeritage.com? Or should you be using more than one site to accomplish your family history goals? Learn how these genealogy giants compare for historical records, online trees, DNA tools and access options. This overview of each site's strengths and weaknesses will help you...
TechnologyFamilySearch
Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage
Sunny Morton
8.0K views
Should you use Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com or MyHeritage.com? Or should you be using more than one site to accomplish your family history goals? Learn how these genealogy giants compare for historical records, online trees, DNA tools and access options. This overview of each site's strengths and weaknesses will help you...
Wed, January 31 2018: 0:00 UTC
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