Why Military Records are Important to Genealogists

📅 Ages: Adults

Military records provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of service personnel. These documents can reveal details such as dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment, next of kin, addresses, military rank, and prior service—painting a vivid picture of the past.

About the Speaker:
Melissa J. Ellis approaches genealogy with an “outside of the box” mindset. She is the past-president of the Friends of the Archives of Ontario, a graduate of the University of Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical Studies program, and the CEO and forensic genealogist at Archive Search—a firm dedicated to researching the past to connect with the living.