American Ancestors will host a free live broadcast from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. The title is “The Basics of New England Research,” presented by Anne Lawthers.

“Whether your ancestors lived in New England in the 17th or the 21st centuries, this presentation will give you the basic information to begin — and advance — your research into New England records. In preparation for the release of the sixth edition of Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research, this presentation will give you the basic historical context, general organization of records, go-to resources, and unique strategies that will give you a good foundation to succeed in tracing your New England ancestors. New England includes the present-day states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.”

To register, go to https://bit.ly/2XJkhSv and sign up.