Many free webinars offered this week

The Illinois State Genealogical Society will present “An Introduction to Researching Your Mexican Ancestors” on Tuesday, May 14 at 9 p.m. This webinar covers key U.S. records and strategies for identifying when and where your Mexican ancestors immigrated and for identifying their hometown in Mexico. It will also provide an overview of the main Mexican record types available online for tracing those family lines further back in Mexico. Learn how even a non-Spanish speaker can be successful at this research.

To register for this webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2110383221450902275

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “The 10 Most Useful Databases for Eastern European Research” on Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m. With more information available online, it is often possible to find key records for your Eastern European ancestors in free and subscription databases. Learn about the various record sets available, how to access them, and how to overcome privacy and language issues and other research roadblocks.

To register for this webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7358785428778458625

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Erie Canal and the Opening of the Midwest” on Wednesday, May 15, at 9 p.m. The Erie Canal revolutionized 19th-century travel and offered our ancestors a high-speed route to the Midwest. It made settlement of the Old Northwest Territories economically possible by providing an efficient means of exporting agricultural products to the markets and ports of the east. But it was also one of the most challenging and fascinating projects ever undertaken in America.

To register for this webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1261992354156177411

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “To Transcribe, Extract, Abstract: What’s the Difference’ on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m.

To register for this webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2056141017900712205

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Genealogy Research in the Keystone State” on Thursday, May 16 at 9 p.m.  From early ship passenger lists to land and church records, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is home to a wealth of genealogical information. This webinar provides an in-depth look at what information is available and where to find it.

To register for this webinar, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e5OTG5qPSkGLNTnWfwQnCA

 

Three free genealogy webinars scheduled for this week

Three free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering the topics of the Erie Canal, photographing treasures and genetic genealogy.

The Wisconsin State Genealogy Society will present “The Erie Canal and the Opening of the Midwest” on Tuesday, July 17 at 8 p.m. The Erie Canal opened the Midwest to settlement and prosperity. It provided an easier migration route to the Midwest than any of the land routes and it also gave settlers a less expensive way to get their goods to Eastern markets. Learn about the building of this engineering marvel and how it affected the lives of our ancestors.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9215461437790991619

The Southern California Genealogy Society will present “A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Family Treasures” on Wednesday, July 18 at 9 p.m. Your home is filled with personal and family treasures in the attic, garage, shelves, and walls. You do not need to be an expert photographer to spotlight your keepsakes and their stories. Come and learn simple tips to take magazine quality photos.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6239795945151357186

The Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Organizing Your Genetic Genealogy” on Thursday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Most individuals have hundreds of genetic cousins. Come learn a few methods you can start using today to help you organize your genetic genealogy research.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3941526371016695041