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MyHeritage: Your Personal Genealogy Archive
About this webinar
Many of us are not able to travel to those places where our ancestors lived to do genealogy research. This should not deter us from finding information about our ancestors. MyHeritage can be your “home away from home” online archive to help you find information on your ancestors. Learn from a seasoned genealogist and archivist how to find archived records on MyHeritage from home.
The Florida Keys 200 Years of Paradise
“Journey through the history of the Keys and the people who live that history everyday.” Originally aired by PBS.
Test. Analyze. Repeat: Long-Term DNA Strategies for Success
Brought to you by Diahan Southard
The webinar will be recorded and provided for 7 days. However, those who attend live on Wednesday, January 25 at 2:00 PM EST (11:00 AM PST / 7:00 PM GMT) will get a special bonus! See all the details and sign up here.
DNA in Practice: Leveraging DNA Results in Your Family History Research
Brought to you by: American Ancestors
January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023
Live Broadcasts Wednesdays at 6-7:30 p.m. ET
$115
Christopher C. Child
Pam Guye Holland
Melanie McComb
Members Save 10%
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DNA testing has been a transformative tool for genealogists—allowing you to confirm hypotheses, meet distant cousins, and solve some family mysteries. Depending on your goal, however, it can be difficult to determine which test or tests to utilize, how to interpret your results, understand how the results relate to your paper research, and how to keep your matches and research organized. Using several real-world case studies, this online course will demonstrate how to leverage autosomal, mitochondrial, and Y-DNA results effectively using a variety of tools and organizational methods.
The Henry Perrine and Indian Key Connection
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society presents historian Brad Bertelli and his program on The Henry Perrine and Indian Key Connection.
Join Brad at the Pinecrest Library at 2pm as he explores the life of Dr. Henry Perrine and his connection to Indian Key. Dr. Perrine sought to live in warmer climates after being accidentally poisoned by arsenic. The event altered his life trajectory, leading him to abandon the medical profession and pursue a career in horticulture. It also introduced him to Indian Key, where his life tragically ended during the second escalation of the Seminole War on August 7, 1840.
Brad Bertelli, a native of Southern California, moved to Florida in 1989 and into the Florida Keys in 2001. Today, he is an Honorary Conch, Florida Keys historian, speaker, and writer. Brad has worked as a museum curator and written several books about the Florida Keys, the local history, and Florida’s favorite cryptid, the Skunk Ape. His history column appears weekly in The Keys Weekly newspaper. Brad lives in Islamorada with his beautiful wife, Michelle. To learn more about the local history, follow his Facebook page Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli. To learn more about Brad, visit his website at www.bradbertelli.com
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https://www.mpnod.org/events/brad-bertelli-henry-perrine-indian-key/
Mona Freedman Morris: Treasures from Historical NY Vital Records
January 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am
THE JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation:
4200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33137
Many of our ancestors arrived through the Port of New York and spent time there before venturing on to other locations. In this talk, Mona will show us the new website now available for researching the NYC Vital Records. She will show how and why these records are so important to all genealogists and how to utilize them efficiently. As in previous lectures, Mona will include stories so that we see how these records can impact your research and why they are such a treasure.
Visit https://www.jgs-miami.org/event/mona-freedman-morris-treasures-from-historical-ny-vital-records/ for more information.
New York City Research: Four Hundred Years of History and Genealogy
Live Broadcasts: November 30, December 7, 14 & 21, 2022
Presented by: Hallie Borstel, Sheilagh Doerfler, Rhonda R. McClure, Melanie McComb
Cost: $115; members receive 10% off
New York City has seen tremendous change over the last 400 years, from its colonial roots as New Amsterdam to its current status as the “City that Never Sleeps.” These changes affected its government, its record keeping, and its people, thus presenting unique challenges for researchers wanting to learn more about their NYC ancestors.
Whether your ancestors arrived during the colonial period or the 20th century, this four-week online seminar provides a century-by-century look at the records, resources, repositories, and research strategies that are essential to exploring your NYC roots. We will also discuss the historical context, settlement patterns, and migrations into—and out of—the city. Note: This course will cover the five boroughs of New York City.
This course includes four 90-minute classes, exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation, and in-depth Q&A sessions with the instructors.
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"Navigating the Records From The War of 1812"
Brought to you by the Allen County Public Library and Brian at Civil War Records
Virtual event on Thursday November 17 at 6:30 PM eastern. Register here. These records can be a bit confusing to figure out at first, so I'll be breaking it all down and explaining what's available and how to find the records.
The event is being hosted by the Allen County (Indiana) Public Library. Come learn about all of the records for your War of 1812 ancestors-- you may be surprised at how much genealogical information is out there!
Have You Registered for SLIG and SLIG Academy 2023?
If you have not yet registered, now is the time!
We have limited openings in the following courses:
SLIG Courses (Virtual, January 23-27, 2023)
Course 1: Behind the Scenes at FamilySearch: Technology and Features
Course 3: Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy
Course 5: Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogy
Course 7: Capitol Kin: Researching Ancestors Who Lived in Washington, D.C.
Course 8: African American Genealogy Methods and Strategies
Course 11: DNA Dreamers: Integrating DNA Evidence to Resolve Complex Cases
Course 12: Applied Genealogical Methods Workshop: Hands-on Skillbuilding
Course 13: Advanced Genealogical Methods
Access Course Information Here
GEDmatch: Features Every Genealogist Needs to Understand & Use
Brought to you by American Ancestors
Live Broadcast: Thursday, November 17, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET)
Presented by: Tim Janzen, M.D.
Cost: FREE
In recent years, GEDmatch has developed increasingly powerful tools for genetic genealogists. With genetic profiles of about 1.8 million people in the database, GEDmatch’s database size and the analytical tools offered allow you to further your genealogical research and to help break through genealogical brick walls. These tools are flexible and allow for more accurate genetic analysis of the matching segment data than what other companies provide.
This presentation will highlight the most important features of GEDmatch that every genealogist needs to understand and to use such as the one-to-one, one-to-many, phasing, admixture, triangulation, matching segment search, Lazarus, AutoSegment, AutoKinship, AutoTree, multiple kit analysis, and other features.
Stacy Schiff with The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams
Brought to you by American Ancestors
Live Broadcast: Tuesday, November 29, 6:00–7:00 p.m. (ET)
Moderated by Ryan J. Woods, EVP and COO American Ancestors/NEHGS
Produced by the GBH Forum Network
Cost: FREE
Thomas Jefferson once asserted that if there was any leader of the Revolution, “Samuel Adams was the man.” His cousin John Adams said that without him “the true history of the American Revolution could not be written.” Now Stacy Schiff, one of the few and most prominent women writing American history, reveals how Adams rose to become one of the most successful revolutionaries of all time–a singular figure at a singular moment. Join us to learn more about The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.
An NGSQ Case Study: DNA Corroborates Oral Tradition
Hosted by the Florida Genealogical Society - Tampa
Speaker: LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGL(SM), FASG
Program Description
This lecture is based on a case study that was the lead article in the June 2020 edition of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. The speaker will provide information needed to make sound decisions on when DNA tests can or should be used in genealogical research, and how to meet the DNA-specific genealogy standards for accuracy and completeness. The lecture will include an overview of available direct-to-consumer tests, a discussion of the elements of a targeted testing plan, and information about analyzing DNA test results.
American Ancestors Upcoming Events
Upcoming Online Learning from American Ancestors.
https://www.americanancestors.org/events
Ask the Experts: Writing Your Family’s Story
Sponsored by the Allen County Public Library
Join us for a FREE, virtual program on Saturday, October 29th at 2:30 PM EDT!
At some point in the research process, we all realize that we need to start writing our family’s stories down, but the process of getting started can be difficult! Join senior librarian John Beatty for a half hour Ask the Experts session all about writing your family’s story!
Register in advance for this program! https://acpl.libnet.info/event/7249202
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
How to Find and Use Military Records
Saturday, November 12
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
3650 Summitt Blvd, Main PBC Public Library
Jayme Bosio, Government Research Service Librarian for the Palm Beach County Library System will present a program on "How to Find and Use Military Records".
New Developments on MyHeritage
Genealogical Society of Broward County invites you to our free virtual November program, New Developments on MyHeritage, on Sunday, November 6th, from 1:30 pm to 3:00pm (Eastern).
(Free) Registration Required: https://gsbcfl.org/eventListings.php?nm=71
After registering you will receive a Zoom link to join the webinar.
1:30 pm EST - GSBC Open Meeting & Members Only Prize Drawing
2:00 pm EST - Presentation Begins Followed by Q & A
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Register for the British Institute
Registration for the British Institute remains open as we prepare for week two. All courses include access to the recordings, the full syllabus, and bonus content for each class, such as slides and instructor notes to guide your research.
Pricing is based on two factors:
Are you a member of ISBGFH? Membership discounts apply. Not a member? Join now! What you save may pay for your membership.
How many courses are you taking? You can still take from one to four courses, but only the Welsh Research and Writing Your Family History courses can be taken "live" via Zoom.
Are you ready to register? You can register at the bottom of this page
Curious about the courses or instructors? Visit our Meet the Instructors page, or Course Descriptions page.
Need more information? See our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Still have questions? Contact Megan Heyl, British Institute Director
FamilySearch.org Free Webinars
Visit https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars to see what webinars are available from FamilySearch.org.
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