Uncover Your Revolutionary War Ancestor!
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
💻 Zoom-Only Event
🔍 Program Title:
"Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: A Case Study"
Presented by Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA
A Revolutionary War ancestor can be a goldmine of information if you know where to look. This lecture aims to examine types of service, compiled military service records, pension applications, settled accounts, and where other documents can be found using a step-by-step methodology in a case study.
✨ You’ll learn how to locate and use:
- Compiled military service records
- Pension applications
- Settled accounts
- Additional military and government documents
- A proven step-by-step research methodology
🎤 About the Speaker:
Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA is President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. and a professional genealogical and historical researcher for over 40 years. He specializes in National Archives records, particularly military documentation. Craig has coordinated military tracks at IGHR, SLIG, and GRIP, and currently serves as Coordinator of the SLIG Consultation Track, helping researchers break through stubborn brick walls.
🤝 Stay After the Program!
Following the presentation, remain online for our “Members Helping Members” session — a collaborative opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and gain fresh research insights.
🎟 Registration Information:
Open to the Public — Advance Registration Required
Non-members must register at least one day in advance by emailing:
📧 info@mgsfl.org
📂 Handouts & Recording:
If available, the presentation handout will be posted before the meeting in the Members Only section of our website:
mgsfl.org/members.php → Meeting Handouts
A video recording may also be posted afterward for members, depending on speaker permission. Access may be time-limited.
❓ Questions?
Contact us at: info@mgsfl.org
Join us for this fascinating journey into Revolutionary War research and bring your ancestors’ stories to life!