Lisa Medina: Northward Dreams and Hard Realities: Mexican Migration in the 19th Century

Discover the forces that drove Mexicans northward in the 1800s—from economic opportunity and railroad expansion to political upheaval—and how these shaped family histories. Key records, including church and civil registrations, newspapers, and archival collections, offer vital clues for tracing ancestors during this era of change.

Lisa Medina is a professional genealogist and experienced lecturer, applying her background in teaching to all of her presentations. She is an alum of several genealogical institutes and education programs (ProGen, SLIG, Gen-Fed) and her research expertise is in Mexican genealogy. When not researching, Lisa is the Director of Admissions and University Registrar at
a California State University.

Register today for Zoom, or join us at Cooper Memorial Library for refreshments; meet us in Room 108 and see Lisa Medina on the big screen.