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Free genealogy webinars to cover lineage societies, historic maps

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering lineage societies, historic maps and researching your veteran ancestors.

The Villages Genealogical Society will present “The Ins and Outs of Lineage Application Research” on Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.  Lineage societies are a unique feature of the genealogical community in the United States. The reasons you may be interested in them are numerous. Perhaps you have a long line of relatives who are members. Perhaps you are interested in using their resources for your genealogy. Or, perhaps you are looking into joining one as a validation of years of research. Come learn how to use applications for your research, locate a society to join, or even learn a bit about the history of why there are over 500 of these organizations in the United States.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOytqDopG9TZViEKCG9_1iJ31_fIsQ1m

The New York Public Library will present “Navigating World War I Maps” on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p .m. Learn about access World War I maps at NYPL’s Map Division! You will learn how to locate World War I-related maps in NYPL catalogs, as well as additional cartographic digital databases that will be useful for your research. With these tools, you will see how these maps can be utilized in inquiries related to genealogy, military research, understanding changing boundaries, and many more.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2022/11/08/navigating-world-war-i-maps-map-division

The Oyster Bay Public Library will present “European and U.S. Newspapers and Directories” on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Newspapers and directories may be the key to finding ancestors, stories and vital records between censuses. Directories give occupations, birthplace, deaths, and family relationships. Emphasis is on European records with a list of  newspaper and directory websites from both the U.S. and Europe.

To register, go to: European and U.S. Newspapers and Directories

JewishGen Talks will present “Dying to Find Out – Beyond Death Certificates” on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.  Death is the final genealogical event, but death records are often where research begins. How to understand their contents, what it says and equally important what it does not say will determine the accuracy of your story. Learn about death records and explore various complimentary records such as: cemetery and burial records, monuments, tombstones, undertakers, yahrzeit calendars, plaques, Yizkor records, synagogue and society records as well as government issued records.

To register, go to:  https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/JewishGen-Talks-Dying-to-Find-Out—Beyond-Death-Certificates

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Using New York City’s Free Records” on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Discover both online and onsite sources openly available to everyone.

To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/using-nyc-free-records

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Migration of European Ancestors: 1820-1920” on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Many factors pushed or pulled our European immigrant ancestors to come to the New World. Follow in the footsteps of those who arrived between 1820 and 1920. What did our ancestors experience when they decided to leave their homes and communities to sail to America? What was the voyage like? How did they settle into their new homes? Then discover essential and unusual resources for migration research for all US and Canadian ports in this presentation.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/the-migration-of-european-ancestors/

The Midwest Genealogy Center will present “Researching Your Civil War Soldier” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Did your ancestor serve in the U.S. Civil War? Discover the resources you will need to find your ancestors and learn where those records are located.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/81555/researching-your-civil-war-soldier

The Saratoga Springs Public Library will present “Saratogians in World War II” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at noon. Freelance writer and former reporter with The Associated Press in Albany, Chris Carola will tell the stories of some of the many residents of Saratoga Springs and nearby communities who served in the military during World War II.

To register, go to: https://sspl.libcal.com/event/8597413

The North Hills Genealogists will present “Preserving Veterans’ Voices” on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. This webinar will present ways to honor the memory of your military ancestors and all veterans. This step-by-step tutorial assists individuals and organizations in creating a collaborative community project to record local veterans’ stories before it’s too late. This community-wide project brings together diverse groups, using the unique resources and skills of youth groups, scouting chapters, genealogical & historical societies, libraries & museums, educational institutions, and more.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcu-grzwpGdR9GpxtvYuszKmWyLk4S4PC

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Free genealogy webinars to cover lineage societies, historic maps

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering: lineage societies, DNA research and historic maps.

The Villages Genealogical Society will present “Planning Research” on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Genealogical proof requires the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research. This presentation will provide useful tips on developing an effective research plan, including the importance of crafting a focused research question and prioritizing potentially relevant sources.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-6vqDgsHtJYT3jPkJheOLAUPVItJLNG

Genealogical Society of Bergen County will present “Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Lineage and Heredity Societies” on Monday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Have you ever thought of joining a Lineage or Hereditary Society? What is the purpose of the society? Who are they composed of? Where do you find them? How do you join them? Why would you join them? What activities or events do they perform? Do you need professional assistance to join them? Do you need an invitation? What free or member benefits are available? Is DNA results a membership option?

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3950170769467377931

The Utah Genealogical Association DNA Group will present “Strategies to Identify Your DNA Matches” on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to sort your matches (Leeds Method) and use clustering tools to build a master list of how each match is related to you! Learn to take advantage of inferred matches of your siblings to add more depth and data to your list. And develop a plan for identifying each first, second, and third cousin match in your match list.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IP6q_BocSGuFHY5lGiiwFQ

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Analyzing Research with Maps” on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. Our ancestors existed in a time and a place. Maps are one way to give the names and dates in our genealogical research more life, context, and excitement. Where did they live? What would they have seen? How did they get around? Learn various ways researchers can use maps to trace their ancestors and their research.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7956549247188099853

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will present “Records for Indigenous Research” on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. Learn where to locate Indigenous records in various repositories. The presentation will cover the difference between state and federal records.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeyorzsoG9NYin3F8JFsIZ8CpG8ly0Vp

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Several free webinars cover historical maps, lineage societies

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering topics such as the U.S. Holocaust Museum, historical maps, religious records and lineage societies.

The Orange County Jewish Genealogy Society will present “Using Online Resources at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for Researching Holocaust Records” on Sunday, July 25 at 1 p.m. Speaker will be Megan Lewis, a reference librarian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocu2orDgjHd34jzQQQnJV80tgaICJINgg

The National Danish-American Genealogy Society will present “Honoring the Stories Behind the Stuff” on Monday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Do you have a box of old photos and memorabilia? Have you avoided tackling those boxes because you just don’t know what to do with it or you feel guilty if you don’t really want it? This program is designed to teach you a process to sort through your photos and memorabilia efficiently, while still honoring the memories they represent; and provide creative and space-saving tips to preserve them for future generations.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lvbHvgN9Sr6CZbGsSXknbQ

The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) will present “Lutheranpalians and Presbygationists: Where Did Grandma’s Church Go?” on Monday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Did Grandma play cards? Was alcohol banned in the household? Did they start out Catholic, pass through Episcopalianism, and wind up Disciples of Christ? We’ll consider cultural clues for determining a family’s religious heritage, and strategies for finding records of various churches and denominations, locally and a wider basis.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7481536026162675212

The Allen County Public Library will present “Using Maps for Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, July 27 at 2:30 p.m. This presentation will describe how maps in the collections of The New York Public Library and elsewhere can be used in genealogical research. We’ll look at fire insurance maps and atlases, military and topographical maps, county maps and atlases, and other types of map to locate records, discover where our ancestors lived, and what their lives were like.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5312286

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Specialized Lineage Societies” on Wednesday, July 28 at 2 p.m. There are over 200 lineage societies that exist today – more than the commonly known societies. Perhaps you have an ancestor that was accused of witchcraft? A founder of a town? A colonial tradesman? British royalty? There is a society for all of these and many more.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4932880165369880078

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Free genealogy webinars to focus on Canadian research, lineage societies

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering the topics of: Polish research, Canadian research and lineage societies.

The Allen County Public Library will present “The Forgotten and the Maligned: Using Government Documents for Genealogical Research” on Monday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how federal, state, and local government documents can enhance your genealogical research.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/4666952

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “How to Connect with Your Pilgrim Ancestors to Join the Mayflower Society” on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 2  p.m. Proving your connection to a Mayflower passenger can be challenging. Tracing your ancestry back 400 years means researching 20 or more generations to provide the necessary documentation to verify the birth, marriage, and death of each generation. This webinar will provide steps to assist you in your quest to become a member of the Mayflower Society.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8172065601237671938

The Allen County  Public Library will present “Beginner’s Guide to 23andMe DNA Testing Company” on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The 23andme DNA results website will be explained and participants will learn to use the different features.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/4668834

Ontario Ancestors will present “Researching Your Canadian Ancestors in the First World War,” on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Records of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF); including personnel files, Commonwealth war graves, nominal rolls, Americans fighting for Canada, and records of the Royal Canadian Navy will be examined. Additionally, post-war records will be covered.

To register, go to: https://ogs.on.ca/zoom-meetings/webinar-2020-november/

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Researching Your French Canadian Ancestors” on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. With the right tools, searching for your French Canadian ancestors in Quebec has never been easier. This session will provide an overview of the Quebec archives website, the BMS2000, Programme de recherche en démographie historique (PRDH), GenealogyQuebec, and FichierOrigine databases. The most common and useful features for each database will be explained.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9057753003893055234

The Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society will present “Advanced Polish Research” Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. Eastern time. You’ve searched American records in search of your Polish-American ancestors, but now is the time to keep moving backward in time. Researching one’s family tree in Poland has never been easier. Learn ways to find the village of origin and how to use that information  to extend one’s family tree backward in time in Poland using online tools and resources.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlce-rqD0iEtIc8IdUj6LWzTNDcwKfdWIN

The Orange County California Genealogical Society will present “Why, Where, When, and How of Lineage and Hereditary Societies” on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Have you ever considered joining a lineage or hereditary society? Where do you find them? How do you join them? What free or member benefits are available? These and other questions will be answered during this webinar.

To register, go to: https://occgs.com/

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Lineage societies to be topic of local library meeting

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The Patchogue-Medford Public Library will be hosting a genealogy lecture on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

The topic will be “Joining Lineage Societies.” There are dozens of lineage societies in America such as the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Society of Mayflower Descendants. Come learn about the variety of societies that you can join based on your ancestry. The program is free and open to the public.

As a reminder, one-on-one genealogy appointments are available from 5-9 p.m. every Wednesday evening.

For more information, contact the library at 631-654-4700.

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