Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society

Bridging the Gap: New England to the Midwest, 1780 – 1850

Speaker: D. Joshua Taylor

Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 10amMeeting via Zoom only

*To receive a Zoom link, please register at bigenealogy.org

Migration from New England to the Midwest in the early nineteenth century transformed families and communities. This presentation examines why people moved, how they traveled, and where they settled, using real research examples to illustrate these journeys. We will explore records and research techniques that help bridge the gap between departure and destination.

For more than 20 years, Joshua Taylor has been sharing the incredible connections that can be made through genealogy and family history. An avid genealogist, he is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is past President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.