Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering the National Archives and Italian research.
The Pinellas Genealogy Society will present “Key Records in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. This is a class aimed primarily at beginning genealogists. It identifies six records that are a must for early concentration in research. It identifies what those records are, why they are so important, and where they can be found.
To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldeGhrz0tG9Y5UYInlLlPRgFL0slH-eq-#/registration
The New York Public Library will present “Getting Started in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. Experienced librarians demonstrate the steps involved in starting your family history research. Discover essential research methods and strategies, identify relevant records and how to locate them, and organize your family research information.
To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/10/10/genealogy-essentials-getting-started-genealogy-research
The Oyster Bay- East Norwich Public Library will present “Photos of Our Italian Ancestors” on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Photographs can bring our ancestors to life in exciting and moving ways. In some cases, a family photo may be the only remaining evidence of what someone looked like, while in other cases, they can provide significant genealogical clues, helping us to overcome those pesky brick walls. This talk will delve into all aspects of using historical photos in our genealogical research, along with introducing methods of *finding* photos of ancestors, and discussion of the very real challenges of photo organization.
To register, go to the library website, https://www.oysterbaylibrary.org/, and go to programs and select Oct. 10.
St. Louis County Library will present “One-Step Pages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools” on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about the One-Step genealogy website straight from its creator, Stephen Morse. The One-Step website started out as an aid for finding passengers in immigration lists, and shortly afterwards it was expanded to help with searching the census. Over the years, it has continued to evolve, and today includes about 300 web-based tools divided into 16 separate categories.
To register, go to: https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-one-step-webpages-potpourri-genealogical-search-tools
San Diego Genealogical Society will present two programs: “Introduction to the National Archives (NARA)” and “Federal Land Records” on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to navigate the NARA online catalog, access or request records from home, and discuss tips for planning a research trip. In the second program learn about federal bounty land warrants for military service between 1775 and 1855 and then delve more deeply into homesteading records.
To register, go to: https://casdgs.org/event-5196550?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/27/2023