Audio / Video Library
Bill Cole Describes Census Presentations – Parts 1, 2, & 3
Bill Cole’s video gives a brief overview of three Census presentations focused on US Federal Census records. Your organization might […]
Move Beyond U.S. Census Records: Overcoming Obstacles and Brick Walls
In this presentation using case studies, Bill Cole takes participants through alternative record sources and creative approaches to overcome obstacles […]
Make Sense Out of the Census: Fact or Fiction? Part 1: 1900-1950
Twentieth century US Federal Census records contain a wealth of information available to family historians, researchers, and genealogists. With more […]
Early English Records: Underutilized Treasure Troves
Bill Cole’s branch of his Cole ancestral line remained a mystery for generations despite efforts from prominent genealogists. Bill shares […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Collaborative Genealogy Projects
Bill Cole has conducted collaborative genealogy projects in the United States, Canada, and England. He has uncovered ancestors born at […]
Bullion Bend book: watch a free video interview about Bill Cole’s book and research at the California State Archives
Author Bill Cole’s research at the California State Archives led to his latest book: Bullion Bend: Confederate Stagecoach Robbers, Murder Trials, and the California Supreme Court…
Breathe Life into Your Genealogy with the Power of Story
Have you shared your genealogical research findings’ excitement and observed glazed-over eyes? Unfortunately, that happens more than we care to […]