Date: April 03, 2027
Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: Hybrid program. Presenter will present via Zoom. Members can watch through Zoom or at the Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S 3rd Street, Batavia

Navigating Naturalization Records for Genealogical Research

Uncover the clues behind your family's journey to naturalization with this talk and guides to immigration and naturalization records. We will break down where to find these documents—from courthouses and archives to online databases—without getting bogged down in legal jargon. You will learn how to find information like exact birthplaces, original ship names, and arrival dates. By the end of this talk, you will have a clear game plan to trace your ancestors' footsteps and guides to help you research in the future.

Presenter: Amy Urman

Amy completed the Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a graduate of the ProGen Study Program. She has pursued advanced training in areas including law, land records, genetic genealogy, and forensic genealogy, and she regularly shares her expertise through lectures and workshops at genealogy conferences and local societies across the country.

Dedicated to professional service and community involvement, Amy is a co-founder and past president of the Pima County Genealogy Society. She also serves on the National Genealogical Society Delegate Steering Committee and the Association of Professional Genealogists Forensic Genealogy Group, and she’s active in numerous professional and historical organizations. Her memberships include the Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators, Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, DAR Tucson Chapter, and the Arizona Historical Society.

Amy is founder of Nosy Wilma LLC a Arizona licensed private investigative agency offering professional research and investigative services nationwide.