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Several free genealogy webinars to cover Polish genealogy, U.S. land records

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering: Mexican research, Polish genealogy and land records.

The Denver Public Library will present “Introduction to Mexican Genealogy” on Tuesday, May 14 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Get started researching your ancestors in México, including discovering historical backgrounds, navigating the records, and learning expert research tips.

To register, go to: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/introduction-mexican-genealogy

Allen County Public Library will present “Cemetery Etiquette and Iconography” on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what the various symbols on a gravestone may mean? Could they be telling you about that person? It’s quite possible!  Cemeteries can provide a wealth of information, if you know what to look for. Learn about the symbolism behind many gravestone carvings and how to properly conduct research in cemeteries.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/10546493

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Leads Might be Lurking in Land Records” on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Take a tour through various kinds of land records (not just deeds!) and see the genealogical evidence they have to offer. The talk highlights records you’ll see in different jurisdictions; county-level records; proprietors’ records; bounty land records, and more.

To register, go to:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Tc6tXr4TVmhnsEdyKjTyQ#/registration

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “The Mexican National Archive” on Friday, May 17 at 2 p.m. Housed in an old prison, the Archivo General de la Nación (or AGN, General Archive of the Nation), is home for the historical memory of Mexico. The documents at AGN are a genealogical treasure waiting to be discovered by a wider audience of researchers. In this presentation you will learn about how to navigate the archive, and some of the information you cab find there.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/the-mexican-national-archive-agn-a-resource-for-genealogists/

Mid Continent Library will present “Polish Genealogy Basics” on Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Did your ancestor come from Russian Poland, Galicia-Austria, or East or West Prussia? These regions may be now within the present boundaries of Poland. Learn basic techniques, resources available, how to deal with foreign records, and more.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/95397/polish-genealogy-research-hybrid

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Free webinar to cover research at New York State Archives

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The New York Archives Magazine Online Speakers Series will present a free virtual Genealogy Workshop on Tuesday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m.

Curious about your own family history? Join professional genealogists Pamela Vittorio, Jane Wilcox, and archivist John Diefenderfer as they answer your questions about how to conduct genealogy research using state records held in the New York State Archives in Albany.

Submit your questions to aptrust@nysed.gov for live answers!

To register, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qk4m3ek

 

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Free access to Newspapers.com this weekend

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In honor of Mother’s Day, the website Newspapers.com is offering free access to its Publisher Extra collection from now until early morning on Monday, May 13.

Search for your mother, grandmother and other relatives in the over 945 million pages on the website. You can find a wealth of information in birth and marriage announcements, social clubs reports, photos, obituaries and more.

You will need to set up a free user name and password. Access to the website will be free until 1:59 a.m. Eastern time on Monday, May 13. After that you will need a subscription to see any search results.

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Several free webinar to cover death records, Catholic archives

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Several free webinars will be offered this week covering: Jewish genealogy, Catholic parish records and continuing education.

Villages Genealogical Society will present “Death Records, Funeral Homes and Obituaries” on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. A rich source of genealogical information can often be found at the end of a person’s life. Learn about a variety of records about death that may surprise you, including the records at funeral homes, the value of cemetery office records, and cemetery iconography and how to properly record a monument. There are at least a dozen more places to look for death information than just the death certificate, headstone, or obituary.

To register, go to: https://vgsfl.org/eventListings.php?nm=117

Mid Continent Library will present “Fundamentals of Jewish Genealogy” on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Jewish Genealogy is genealogy – with a twist. Genealogy combines detective work with family stories and historical research. Learn how to work backwards to mine the historical record for your ancestors as well as how to conduct oral history interviews.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/95390/jewish-genealogy-101-fundamentals-jewish-genealogy-zoom

New York Public Library will present “Getting Started in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, May 7 at 4 p.m. Experienced librarians demonstrate the steps involved in starting your family history research. Learn about essential research methods and strategies, how to identify and locate relevant records, and the library’s genealogy resources.

To register, go to:  https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/05/07/getting-started-genealogy-research

Allen County Public Library will present “Using Catholic Parish Records and Archives” on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Sacramental records of the Roman Catholic Church are an exceptionally valuable resource for genealogy because of the amount of detail they tend to include, both with regard to families and to personal events, and because of their long extent. Take a closer look at the records and archival practices of the Catholic Church throughout the world, what resources are available, where they can be found, and what one is likely to discover, as well as some possible ways around recalcitrant ecclesiastical bureaucrats.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9988883

The Georgia Genealogical Society will present “Creating a Personal Continuing Education Plan” on Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Genealogists are faced with constraints of time and budget while confusion abounds with so many choices available. Learn how to create a continuing education plan according to learning style, price, availability, time commitment and goals. Scholarship opportunities will also be presented.

To register, go to: https://gagensociety.org/genealogy-events/creating-a-personal-continuing-education-plan/

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LI genealogy groups to host meetings in May

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Organizations of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be offering free genealogy programs in May

Wednesday,  May 1   – “New York State Vital Records” – Connetquot Public Library  – 7-8:30 p.m. – Hybrid

Wednesday,  May 1  – “Ships of Our Ancestors” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7-9 p.m. – Virtual

Thursday, May 2   – “German ABCs” – German Genealogy Group – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Wednesday, May 8 – “Genealogy Research Discussion Group” – Patchogue Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Saturday,  May 11  – “19th Century Italian Foundlings” –  Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – noon – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Tuesday, May 14  – “Helpful Hints to Start Tracing Your Family History” – North Shore Genealogy Collective – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, May 15  – “Childbirth at Sea” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Hybrid

Saturday, May 18  – “Researching Military Records” – Irish Family History Forum – 10 a.m. – noon – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Sunday, May 19 – Screening of the film “Fioretta” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2-4 p.m. – Members Only – Virtual

Monday, May 20 – “Genealogy Club Round Table” – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person

Saturday, May 25  – “How Genetic Genealogy is Revolutionizing Cold Cases” – Brentwood Public Library – 10-11 a.m. – Virtual

For more information on the Genealogy Federation of Long Island, go to: gfli.net

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Several free webinars to cover World War I records, endogamous DNA

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Several free webinar will take place this week covering World War I research and endogamous DNA.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Getting Out of the Archives and Into the Pubs to Trace Your Irish Ancestry” on Tuesday, April 30 at 10 p.m. This webinar demonstrates how Eliza Watson traced her Coffey ancestry line back eight generations from southwest Wisconsin to Ireland in 1705. An amazing feat due to the lack of Irish historical records. Her success was thanks to a newfound Irish Daly relation, extensive cemetery research, and a local historian. The webinar provides creative ways to break down an Irish research brick wall.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/getting-out-of-the-archives-and-into-the-pubs-to-trace-your-irish-ancestry/

Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Church Records in Archives” on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Church record research is a must for any genealogist. Many of our archives have church records available to researchers. There are also independent church archives for specific religions or denominations that can help you discover your ancestor.

To register, got to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T5dQKMxpQGewYgZE5l5-ZQ#/registration

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Strategies to Analyze Endogamous DNA” on Wednesday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. This lecture will discuss how best to weed out false-positive DNA Matches that test-takers from endogamous groups face daily. After discussing how endogamous matches differ from typical DNA matches, chromosome mapping tools such as DNA painter will be demonstrated to help identify more likely matches. The strengths and weaknesses of every testing company will be considered, when specifically considering endogamy.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/strategies-to-analyze-endogamous-dna/

The Solano County Genealogical Society will present “World War I Records, Resources and Research Methods” on Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Discover the wartime and post-war experiences of your WWI ancestors. This program provides a comprehensive overview of the WWI records and resources currently available, especially those found online. Learn what they are and where they are. More importantly, learn strategies and methods that can help you effectively manage and analyze the wide variety of service-related information you are likely to find.

Guests are welcome to attend this free event. If interested, send an email to the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4 p.m., May 3rd to request a Zoom link invitation.
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Free access to Australia, New Zealand records this week

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In honor of Anzac Day, MyHeritage.com will be offering free access to its Australia and New Zealand record from April 23-28, 2024.

Over the past year, we’ve expanded our collection to include a vast array of historical newspapers. This new collection comprises over 24 million pages from 1,705 newspaper titles, covering every state and territory in Australia. We also host many essential military collections, including the esteemed Anzac Memorial records and the comprehensive Australian World War II Nominal Roll, 1939–1945. These resources, among others available on MyHeritage, can illuminate Australian and New Zealander relatives’ military service and contribute to a richer understanding of their lives.

You will need a free user name and password to view the records.

To start searching, go to: https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?location=Oceania

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Several free genealogy webinars cover tax records, DNA data

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering: tax records and DNA research.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Using Artificial Intelligence Tools to Expand Your Genealogical Research” on Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. In the past few years, there has been an explosion of new AI tools. See how these exciting tools can be used to expand your genealogical research efforts. The three classes will cover different types of AI and then focus on AI-based chat tools, research tools, and generative imaging tools. The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having and will have on genealogical research will be revolutionary. Don’t miss this chance to explore the exciting possibilities that artificial intelligence offers to genealogical research.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/using-artificial-intelligence-tools-to-expand-your-genealogical-research-universe/

Sacramento German Genealogy Society will present “Biology for Genealogists: Analyzing DNA Data” on Tuesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Learn in simple terms how DNA is duplicated and how chromosomes cross over to create the different combinations as well as what could go wrong. Analyzing the data is so much easier when you understand what’s behind it.

To register, go to: https://sggs.us/eventListings.php?nm=54#er278

Allen County Public Library will present “Tap Into Tax Records” on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. Tax collectors have produced invaluable genealogical records that offer insights and clues unavailable elsewhere. Explore how to use historical tax records to uncover occupation details, death dates, land ownership, household compositions, and much more about your ancestors. Learn where to find these records and how to interpret them to enrich your family histories. 

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9989105

Mid-Continent Public Library will present “Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy” on Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Kate Townsend started her career as an investigator fighting financial crime. Learn how to apply the skill set she developed investigating fraud, money laundering and high-net worth individuals to your genealogical research pursuits. To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/95587/applying-investigative-skills-financial-crime-world-genealogy-zoom

 

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FamilySearch.org to host DNA webinars in April

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FamilySearch.org will host a series of free webinars for National DNA Day on April 25, 2024.

11 a.m. – Using DNA to Find the Unknown Father in Sweden

Noon – DNA Basics: An Introduction to DNA and Genealogy

1:15 p.m. – How to Build Quick Trees

2:30 p.m. – Navigating  DNA to Uncover Your Mystery Match

3:30 p.m. – Using DNA to Determine Relationships

3:45 p.m. – DNA Genome Reconstruction

5:30 p.m. –  Why Oh Why Do You Y-DNA?

To register for any of these free programs, go to: https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/FamilySearch_Library_Classes_and_Webinars

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NYS historic newspapers adds titles to website

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The New York State Historic Newspaper website has added 84 new titles from 19 contributing institutions since November 2023.

Some of the new titles include:

The Inside Dope – Nassau County – 9 September 1934 – 12 October 1934

Frederick Douglass Paper – Monroe County – 26 June 1851 – 16 February 1855

The North Star – Rochester, Monroe County – 7 January 1848 – 10 April 1851

Polak amerykański = American Pole – Buffalo, Erie County – 14 March 1909 – 31 December 1909

Polak w Ameryce –  Buffalo, Erie County – 6 March 1888 – 12 September 1957

Rochester Antimasonic Inquirer – Rochester, Monroe County – 4 March 1828 – 28 December 1830

To start searching the newspapers, go to: https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/

Contributors included:  Angelica Free Library, Southern Tier Library System; Diocese of Rochester; Erwin Library and Institute; Freeport Memorial Library; Historical Society of the Town of Middletown; Huntington Memorial Library; Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society; Long Beach Public Library; Onondaga County Public Library; Polish Genealogical Society of New York State; Rochester Public Library;  Town of Elbridge and Yates County History Center & Museums.

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