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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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Several free webinars to cover French genealogy, census records

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “French Emigrants” on Tuesday, April 16 at noon Eastern time. This webinar looks at the many waves of French migration from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The historical reasons for when, why and to where they emigrated will provide the key points to bear in mind when conducting research. The bibliography, in English and French, contains not only books and articles concerning French emigration but a list of websites to aid the researcher.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/french-emigrants-they-were-not-all-huguenots-or-nobles-or-from-alsace-lorraine/

Allen County Public Library will present “Passenger Lists at the Steamship Historical Society of America” on Tuesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. Take an intimate look into the Steamship Historical Society of America’s research center holdings. Uncover hidden stories within passenger lists, shedding light on the diverse journeys that shaped our ancestry.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9989251

Villages Genealogical Society will present “What Can I Do with My DNA?” on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. So, you took a test, and your know your ethnicity. You are related to who you expected. Now what? Explore what you can do with your DNA, from the basics to more advanced options.

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

Mid Continent Library will present “Finding Your Scottish Ancestors” on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. This class will provide you with the necessary tools to trace your Scottish ancestors. Topics covered include how to start your research, Scottish records divisions, record types, and sources you will encounter in your research.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/95378/finding-your-scottish-ancestors-hybrid

Mid Continent Library will present “Census Records Research” on Thursday, April 18 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Federal Census is a great place to start tracing your ancestors. Learn what census years are available, the information each contains, and how to access them.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/95379/census-records-research-hybrid

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Tools to Research Your French Canadian Ancestors” on Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m. With the right tools, searching for your French Canadian ancestors in Quebec has never been easier. Although the well known Drouin Collection is a wonderful source of genealogical data, many more databases exist on French Canadian ancestry. This presentation will focus on lesser known databases and websites to help you find your elusive French Canadian ancestors or to add valuable information to your ancestors’ lives.

 

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Virtual Genealogy Association to offer free webinars on April 13

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The Virtual Genealogy Association will be hosting several free live webinars on Saturday, April 13, 2024 to celebrate its 6th birthday. It will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern time. Each presentation will be 15 minutes.

Some of the topics include:

9:30 a.m. – The Value, Virtue and Vim of Transcribing Personal Diaries and Journals

9:50 a.m. – Establishment Churches

10:15 a.m. – What is  One Place Study?

10:30 a.m. – Family History Guide

11:35 a.m. – Need an Image? Use AI

11:45 a.m. – WPA Inventories

There will also be trivia games and door prizes will be given.

To get more information and to register for the programs, go to: https://virtualgenealogy.org/2024/04/02/vgas-6th-birthday-party-saturday-april-13th-2024/

 

 

 

 

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Genealogy webinar marathon to take place in April

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The 5th Annual 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon, hosted by FamilyTreeWebinars.com and MyHeritage, will begin on Thursday, April 11 at 5 p.m. Eastern time and end on Friday, April 12 at 5 p.m. Eastern time.

The entire event is free! Pop in for a session or two, or stick around for the full 24 hours. There will even be time for Q&A and door prizes.  Each class will be 45 minutes long including time for questions at the end.

To get a complete listing of all the presentations and to register, go to:  www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/24.  Live attendance for each session is limited to the first 3,000 attendees. If you can’t join us in real time, don’t worry –  all recordings will be available afterwards absolutely free for a week.

Here are some of the topics being presented:

“A Primer on Austro-Hungarian Geography”

“Common Challenges in Greek Genealogy Research”

“Unlocking Birth Records”

“10 Ways AI Can Help You Find Your Elusive Ancestors”

“The Wilson Collection for New Zealand Researchers”

“What’s Your DNA Problem?”

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Several free genealogy programs cover photography, Swedish research

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Several free genealogy webinars will be given this week covering cemetery photography and Swedish research.

Mid Continent Library will present “Researching Swedish Ancestors” on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Researching Swedish ancestors can be rewarding and challenging. We start in U.S. records to identify our ancestor’s birthplace. We persevere when our ancestor hides in passenger lists. We use multiple research aides to locate the records and understand what they say.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/95375/researching-swedish-ancestors-hybrid

The Ohio Genealogy Society will present “The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper” on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Learn what to do when Google and traditional sources don’t return useful information as we research our family history. We will learn to explore resources that are invisible to Google and information that is hidden deep within web sites and proprietary databases. The “hidden web” lies buried within the collections for commercial web sites, libraries, etc. We will also discover the importance of indexes that dig deep into online web sites, finding hidden gems. To register, email programs@loraincoogs.org and ask to be added to the list.

The Rochester Genealogical Society will present “Overview of  Family Tree Magazine’s 101 Best Genealogy Websites List” on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Each year, Family Tree Magazine puts together a list of the 101 Best Genealogy Websites. Many websites appear on the list year after year. During this program, learn about the sites that are NEW to the list this year.

To register, go to: https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=119798

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “A Genealogist’s Guide to Cemetery Photography” on Thursday, April 11 at 5 p.m. They stand there behind those gates: marble and granite memorials to those who went before. The stones in those cemeteries and the stories they tell for our families are of crucial importance to genealogists. How can we best get access to the land where they stand, and photograph them to capture the stories they tell?

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/silent-storytellers-a-genealogists-guide-to-cemetery-photography/

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Beginning Your Genealogy Journey” on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. In this presentation, we will look at how to begin to create a family tree, learn what documents may provide information, and how and where to find them. Using a research plan, organization, and avoiding mistakes are also important habits for every beginner to understand and implement from day one.

 

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Volunteers sought for new digitization center in Syracuse

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The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, located in New York City, will be opening a new Central New York Digitization Center later this spring in Syracuse, NY.

Digitization volunteers will scan genealogical documents and records from organizations that need help with preserving and digitizing their at-risk materials as part of the NYG&B’s Digitize New York initiative.

In-person volunteers are needed who can commit time between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at the Central New York Digitization Center in Syracuse.

Interested volunteers will be invited to attend an upcoming virtual orientation session to determine availability, discuss skills, and review guidelines. Those who are a good fit for the project will then be trained by NYG&B staff members on using our high-tech CopiBook scanner.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Central New York Digitization Center, please email volunteer@nygbs.org.

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Long Island genealogy organizations offer April programs

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

Wednesday, April 3  – “The Mess of New York City Vital Records” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m.  – Virtual

Wednesday,  April 3 – “Challenges Faced by Eastern European Emigrants” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7-9 p.m. – Virtual

Thursday, April 4   – “Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Experience” – German Genealogy Group – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Tuesday, April 9  – “Locating Widows, Spinsters and Bachelors” – North Shore Genealogy Collective – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, April 10 – “Our European Ancestors’ Voyage to America” – Connetquot Public Library – 7 p.m. – Hybrid

Saturday,  April 13  – “Our Italian Ancestors in the Prohibition Era” –  Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – noon – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Sunday, April 14 – “Finding Your Ancestor’s Original Name” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2-4 p.m. – Virtual

Saturday, April 20  – “The Wrecks of the Bristol and the Mexico” – Irish Family History Forum – 10 a.m. – noon – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Friday, April 27 – “Genealogy in Gotham” – Brentwood Public Library – 3-4 p.m. – Virtual

Monday, April 29 – “Genealogy Club Round Table” – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person

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

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