Revolutionary War Soldier image courtesy of Easy-Peasy.AI
This presentation will highlight the commonly used veterans' benefits records from the 18th and 19th centuries which can be used as valuable tools for distinguishing individuals with the same name. These documents often reveal post-service lives and provide key demographic insights for family history research.
About Our Speaker
Sandra Rumble started her career as a software developer and trainer. For 30 years, Sandy was the go-to person to train new users in cutting-edge software, developing in-house training programs for new development tools. Expanding her interest in teaching outside the software industry, Sandy recently began speaking at genealogical institutes (GRIP, TIGR), conferences, genealogical and historical societies, and DAR chapters. As a course coordinator for GRIP, Sandy coordinated Documentaries for Lineage Societies and co-coordinated Answering the Call for Uncle Sam, an exploration of 18th and 19th-century American military records.