FamilySearch Library Webinar

Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM MDT - "Overview of FamilySearch."  Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/SbNxXNiagucr

FamilyTreeWebinars.com Update - September 2024

Live Webinars in September

• AI and Family History: Extending Beyond the Basics by Andrew Redfern

• Luff In The Devon Cottages: Exploring A One-Place Study by Kirsty Gray by Kirsty Gray

• The Neighbors Knew: Strategies for Finding YOUR Ancestral Details in THEIR Records by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

• Translating German Newspapers – As Easy as Eins, Zwei, Drei by Mary Kircher Roddy, CG

• Finding John Lee: The Saga Continues by Nicka Smith

• Explore Millions of Norwegian Historical Records by Vidar Øverlie

• A Myriad of Slave Databases by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG, CGL, FASG

• Practical chromosome mapping: gaining insights from segments of DNA by Jonny Perl

• The Real Life of New England Vital Records by Diane MacLean Boumenot, CG

• Broken Branches: How to Detect Cases of Misattributed Parentage in Your Family Tree by Paul Woodbury, MEd., AG

• Using the Hudson Bay Company Records for Genealogy Research by Tara Shymanski

• Researching in Jalisco by Lisa Medina

• 5 Ways to Make the Most of MyHeritage.com Photo Tools by Maureen Taylor

• Les pages de profil améliorées et autres fonctionnalités de l’arbre généalogique sur MyHeritage by Elisabeth Zetland

• Buried in the Federal Records Center: Uncovering XC Pension Files by Alec Ferretti

• Church Records in Archives by Melissa Barker

• Top 10 Tips for Working with the Old German Handwriting by Katherine Schober, MA

• Irish Landed Estates by Natalie Bodle

• Reuniting Sisters Separated During WWII After 70 Years by Nitay Elboym

• Finding Origins & Birth Families: Methods That Work by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL

Register in bulk here.

American Ancestors Family History Courses On-Demand

Online Seminar

Researching American Revolutionary War Patriots

Presented by Jonathan Hill, David Allen Lambert, Melanie McComb,

and Elizabeth Peay

Originally broadcasted January 2024

Cost: $125

Learn More and Purchase Now

Demystifying DNA: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy

Presented by Melanie McComb

Originally broadcasted February 2024

Cost: $85

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Writing & Publishing Your Family History

Presented by Cecile Engeln, Kyle Hurst, and Sharon Inglis

Originally broadcasted February 2024

Cost: $125

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Using Irish Land Records in Your Family History Research

Presented by Sheilagh Doerfler, Judy Lucey, Rhonda R. McClure, Melanie McComb,

and Eileen Pironti

Originally broadcasted February

and March 2024

Cost: $125

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Basics of Early New England Research

Presented by Christopher C. Child, David Allen Lambert, and Melanie McComb

Originally broadcasted March 2024

Cost: $125

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Ohio Family History Research

Presented by Sheilagh Doerfler, Hallie Kirchner, Rhonda R. McClure,

and Melanie McComb

Originally broadcasted April 2024

Cost: $115

Learn More and Purchase Now

The Fall 2024 British Connections Issue has Arrived!

For members of GSGM, look for the latest issue in the member corner!

North Carolina Genealogical Society 2024 Fall Conference In-Person in Raleigh, NC or Virtual from Home

Join us for “North Carolina Homecoming,” our 50th anniversary celebration at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC or online from home on October 25 and 26, 2024.  

Great TOPICS

Learn about the very latest advances in using Artificial Intelligence tools for your research as well as how to effectively work with your DNA results. Other topics include North Carolina records and resources, research techniques, and more.

Great VALUE

There will be 15 lectures and other activities held in-person in Raleigh, and 8 of those will be streamed live for online attendees.  All 15 lectures will be recorded and available for both online and in-person registrants to view at your leisure until December 31, 2024.  This is quite a value for only $89 ($79 for NCGS members) - around $6 per lecture, and you’ll get to see them all!

Great SPEAKERS

Our featured speakers are Dana Leeds, genetic genealogist and creator of the Leeds Method DNA tool, and Steve Little, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Director for the National Genealogical Society.  Others speaking are Gay H. Baynes, David M. McCorkle, Cheri Hudson Passey, Jon Marie Pearson, Diane L. Richard, Renate Yarborough Sanders, and Edward J. Swierczewski Jr.

And MORE!

There are optional workshops for in-depth learning on selected topics such as land platting using metes and bounds. Other activities include a “Meet & Greet” reception, vendor exhibits, a trivia quiz with prizes, and even free individual genealogy help sessions.

Raleigh is home to the main record repositories and resources for North Carolina genealogical research. Consider spending an extra day or two to take advantage of these resources to help with your research.

For more information and to register, see https://ncgenealogy.org/fall2024

Genetic Genealogy with Genealogist Phillip Nicholas

Sponsored by Miami-Dade Public Library

October 26th and November 23rd

Register at the links below.

October 26th: https://mdpls.org/event/11707840  

November 23rd: https://mdpls.org/event/11707841  

“Caribbean Genealogy: Genealogy Research in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean”

Hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System

Saturday, September 14th

On Zoom

2-3 pm

Register here: https://mdpls.org/event/11260493

Free Virtual Evening Events to Explore Genealogy Research Tools

Join Lynn Turner, AG, FUGA, for updates from FamilySearch, Richard K. Miller showcasing Goldie May's efficiency, Carly Morgan on organizing with Family Tree Notebooks, and Ellen Goodwin from Artifcts revealing why our stuff matters.

Don't miss out! Learn more about each session on the GRIP website and register now.

Member Corner Updates

Visit the Member Corner to Watch These Recordings:

• Immigration

• Last chance to watch Getting Your DNA Bearings by Paula Williams before it is deleted!

Also added:

• The new issue of British Connections is available

CGC Website – A Tour of our Resources

Topic: A "tour" of the many resources and documents on the Cuban Genealogy Club Website

Date and Time: Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2 PM via Zoom

This meeting is open to the public. Registration is mandatory. Please register PRIOR to Saturday to avoid delays in entering the meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuGppj0rGdKQioCTm52Xup9GYjDvTWhv#/registration

Caribbean Genealogy Series

Genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores will be presenting two programs about conducting genealogical research in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean.

The first program will be in English on June 22nd. Registration link: https://mdpls.org/event/10816189

The second will be in Spanish on July 20th.  Registration link: https://mdpls.org/event/10797920.

Member Corner Updates

Visit the Member Corner to Watch These Recordings:

• Land Records

• Hispanic Immigration

• Last chance to watch Getting Your DNA Bearings by Paula Williams before it is deleted!

Family Tree Record Hints and Sources

Sponsored by FamilySearch

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM MDT - "Family Tree Record Hints and Sources".  Register here:  https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sin8-k31To28Rrfp_YLh8A#/registration

Sign up for a FREE FamilySearch Consultation

If you need help with your own family history research, please schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation with a research specialist. 

Click here to sign up for your consultation!

BYU Sunday Classes

Click Here for More Information:

https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/sunday-classes/

IGHR Starts July 21

IGHR 2024 Virtual Institute

Sunday, July 21 – Friday, July 26, 2024
Registration Begins – Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Registration Ends – Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Orientation – Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 7 pm ET
Classes begin Monday, July 22 and end Friday, July 26, 2024

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), sponsored by the Georgia Genealogical Society (GGS), provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by premier genealogical educators who are leading researchers and scholars in the field. IGHR consists of thirteen courses that take place during the last full week of July. Students choose one course that lasts throughout the week. Course levels range from basic skills to advanced methodology and evidence analysis designed to solve complex research problems; course topics range from resources for specific geographic locations to in-depth skill development on specific subjects, such as land records, military records, and DNA analysis.

Finding a skeleton in grandma’s closet

Thursday, June 20th, 2024 @ 10:30am

https://www.jgs-miami.org/event/discussion-group-finding-a-skeleton-in-grandmas-closet/

Did You Miss the NGS Conference? Purchase Access to Conference Sessions

Purchase Access to Conference Sessions by 1 June 2024 &

Watch Until 15 August 2024

https://whova.com/portal/registration/nfhc_202405/?source=6kc50nia

Editing Your Own Writing – Part 1 May 22, 2024

Free through May 28, 2024

Presented by: Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGG

https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/editing-your-own-writing-part-1/

Watch Passport Records: Passport Applications at NARA, 1790s–1925

NARA 2024 Genealogy Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deUv7EWSjHY

Presented by:

Claire Kluskens is a Subject Matter Expert for Genealogy and Census Related Records and an archivist at the National Archives in Washington, DC.