Several free genealogy webinars cover census research, royal relatives

Several free genealogy webinars will be offering this week covering: census records, passenger lists, maps and organizational skills.

The Allen County Public Library will present “Researching Passenger Lists” on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Learn the history of ship passenger lists for vessels arriving at U.S. ports in the 19th and 20th centuries, and how to get started using the research methods and resources related to passenger list information.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5834600

Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Getting Ready for the 1950 Census” on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. Many genealogists remember the amount of excitement in April 2012 around the release of the 1940 US Census. Following the “72 Year Rule” for records at the National Archives, the results of the 1950 US Census will be made public on Friday, April 1, 2022. It’s never too early to prepare for this valuable data related to US genealogy research!

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3530956659963885067

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Navigating the NARA website” on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) website has a wealth of resources that can be used for genealogical research. Information about records located at NARA in Washington, DC, and the NARA regional branches is online and waiting for you to discover them. Some of the actual records are even online and don’t require a visit. This webinar will guide you through the different areas of the website, show the resources available there, and how to use those resources for your research.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/navigating-the-nara-website/

American Ancestors will present “Finding Royal Connections in Your Family Tree” on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. So, you think you’re descended from royalty? You might be surprised to learn that a large number of Americans can claim descent from European nobility. In this webinar, learn to navigate some of the first steps in uncovering and proving your descent from British, French, and German royalty from the 10th through the 17th centuries. Also discover several go-to published and online resources that can assist you along the way.

To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/royal_connections

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Organize Like an Archivist” on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Organizing genealogy research is essential to preserve your hard work. This webinar helps you put your family history research in order. Learn simple and effective strategies to organize and link your digital files and paper records, using the same principles as professional archivists. No need for color codes, numbering systems, or other complicated schemes with this archives-based system. And when your records are organized, you can spend more time on research.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1567554348204381966

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Google My Maps: Visualizing Your Ancestors Lives” on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Google My Maps gives a way to visualize our ancestors’ lives, from migration patterns, cemetery locations, trip planning, to helping decide if documents and facts, are really plausible for an ancestor. Learn the basic features of Google My Maps, and start visualizing your ancestor.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1LluPTzrQtG-CUSEe78kJg

Free webinars to focus on My Maps, Minnesota research

Two free genealogy webinars will be presented on Wednesday, June 7.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Researching Your Minnesota Ancestors” at 2 p.m. The resources for tracing Minnesota ancestry are plentiful and the number of indexes, digitized records, and microform editions are growing constantly. The plentiful published indexes, guides, and histories are also important to your research. Many of these are accessible no matter where you live. There is a wealth of information accessible via many methods and this session presents an overview of what is available for your search. Learn about vital records, probate, military, naturalization, prison, state hospital, state census, and others in this webinar.

You must register for this free webinar. To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7655446843918871812

The Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Using Google’s My Maps as a Research and Analysis Tool” at 8 p.m. Did you know you can create your own maps using Google’s My Maps? My Maps allows users to create custom maps which makes it a fantastic and easy-to-use research and analysis tool. Maps can be shared with others making it a great way to present your research to family and friends. This webinar will give an overview of My Maps, examples for why and how it can be useful for genealogy, and will go in-depth to demonstrate exactly how to create custom maps, including inserting lines, shapes, images, text, and more.

You must register for this free webinar. To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6900088954058514179