Njila Workshop: Kin and Community | Researching Beyond the Nuclear Family

Njila New Moon Workshop — "Kin and Community | Researching Beyond the Nuclear Family"

Your ancestors did not live in isolation. They had neighbors, godparents, witnesses, church communities, and extended kin networks that shaped every dimension of their lives. And those relationships — when you learn to trace them — become one of the most powerful tools in genealogical research.

In this one-hour workshop, B. Kelly, Founder of Njila, teaches you how to move beyond the nuclear family unit and research the broader community that surrounded your ancestors.

You'll learn:

• How to identify and research neighbors, witnesses, and community members in historical records

• How to use cluster research to find ancestors who don't appear in direct-line records

• The role of churches, mutual aid societies, and fraternal organizations in family documentation

• How to map community networks to find missing family connections

What's included:

GA ($27) — Live workshop access

VIP ($47) — Live workshop access + downloadable Extended Family Network Map (fillable PDF research template)

This workshop is free for Njila Patreon members (Storykeeper tier and above). Join at patreon.com/njila.

About Njila:

Njila is a family history preservation practice founded by B. Kelly. Rooted in African American heritage and the documentary record of Louisiana, Njila uses rigorous genealogical methodology to help families find, document, and honor their ancestors. njila.org