Delivering the Mail: Records of the United States Post Office
Michael L. Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™
Content
Welcome
34s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 29s
Introduction
6m 25s
Brief Timeline of Dates
8m 47s
Official Personnel Files
9m 55s
Confederate Post Office
6m 52s
Railway Postal Service
6m 35s
Congressional Series
5m 0s
The Official Register
10m 29s
Announcements / prizes
1m 6s
Questions / answers
1m 59s
About this webinar
The United States Postal Service can trace its roots to 1775 to the Second Continental Congress; where Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General. Officially created in 1792; and elevated to a cabinet department in 1872; and changed in 1971 to an official Government agency. These records are an overlooked genealogical source to locate family members who may have worked with the postal system.
About the speaker
Michael L. Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™, is a military historian and professional genealogist. His research expertise is recognized in the judicial systems of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virgini...
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Comments (73)
Excellent presentation!! Michael was thorough, really interesting, detailed, and explained how to research the records! He has a wonderful inflection in his voice. This always makes it easier for the listener, I think! He is an excellent presenter!! One of the best, so far.
Tons of places to look at that I never thought of. Thanks
It's incredible how much information there is in such such an obscure (to the average person) source!
Very informative. I didn't realize how the postal service played such an important role in genealogy. Many thanks to Mr. Strauss.
never thought about using these types of records.. I do Have 1 question. Does Canada have a set of records like this.
Interesting information. I didn't know the Postal service keep great records
Michael is always great... so thorough!
I had no idea these records were available. Thanks for educating us.