How to Research Military Records and Uncover their Genealogical Treasures

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Sydney will discuss the who, what, where, when, why and how of researching your ancestor's military service and histories. She will explain the benefits, and how to navigate some of the difficulties of researching at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

 Sydney Cruice Dixon

Sydney F. Cruice Dixon, MBA, is a well-known researcher and genealogy instructor in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of Penn State University and Drexel University, she is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is currently the President of the Greater Philadelphia Area chapter. She conducts genealogical research for clients as well as providing genealogy coaching for those clients who prefer to do their own family research. Currently teaching both beginner and intermediate-level genealogy courses, she conducts the Foundations of Genealogy programs at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. In addition, Sydney lectures regularly throughout the tri-state area with particular emphasis on United States military records. She is a member of the planning committee for the Main Line (PA) Genealogy Club and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania Genealogy Advisory Committee.