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Several free genealogy webinars offered this week

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering Native American research and African American research.

The Mid Continent Library will present “Tracing Your Native American and Alaska Native Ancestors” on Monday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Are there family stories that you have Native American ancestors in your family tree? Learn tips for researching U.S. federal records and other documents that will help you follow a trail to your Indigenous ancestor. To register, go to:  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/87699/tracing-your-native-american-and-alaska-native-ancestors-hybrid

Allen County Public Library will present “Voting Records” on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Looking for a date of birth or death?  The date and court of naturalization? Where your ancestor disappeared to, or where he came from?  His political outlook?  Even what kind of house he lived in?  Voting records may have the answer.  These often-overlooked gems can be packed with genealogical information, and you won’t believe what they can tell us about our ancestors! To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9324254

New York Public Library will present “Introduction to African American Research” on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. Centuries of local and federal laws related to the livelihood of black Americans have created a complex paper trail of genealogical resources.  This class aims to provide introductory historical context and recommend basic research methods in the pursuit of African American family history. To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/11/28/introduction-african-american-genealogy-research

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Why Standards are for Everyone” on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Adherence to standards is imperative for anyone who endeavors to reach credible genealogical conclusions. The Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) publishes the field’s only comprehensive set of criteria (standards) for evaluating genealogical work products. Use of standards is not limited to those obtaining a Certified Genealogist® credential—they are community wide standards used in producing family histories, client reports, blogs, and other offerings.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/why-standards-are-for-everyone/

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Several free genealogy webinars cover Google searching, English records

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Several free webinars will be offered this week covering: English research, Native American research and Google searching.

New York Public Library will present “Census Research and Vital Records” on Monday, April 24 at 2 p.m. New York Public Library boasts one of the country’s largest free public collections of genealogical tools; this class introduces some key resources. With skills learned here, you might find an ancestor’s birth, marriage, or death records, or discover the names of family members in historical census records.

To register, go to: https://nypl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aDGpzDSqR8aggh2yem0JQA

The Pikes Peak Library District will present “Google for Genealogists” on Tuesday, April 25 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Google is an amazing tool for research! In this class, we’ll cover how to perform more effective genealogy searches and provide an overview of some of Google’s best tools for researching your ancestors.

To register, go to: https://ppld.librarymarket.com/google-genealogy-research-virtual-genealogy-class

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “English and Welsh Websites” on Wednesday, April 26 at 2 p.m. This talk looks at free online sources that are often overlooked in preference for the main commercial websites. It is focused on English and Welsh resources. The talk gives ideas of where else you could go to expand your hunt for your ancestors’ life story.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/hidden-in-plain-site-english-and-welsh-websites/

Mid-Continent Library will present “Native American Research” on Thursday, April 27 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Do you have Native American ancestors who lived in Oklahoma? If so, they may have been members of one of the Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, or Seminole. Learn how to research your ancestors using U.S. Census and Dawes Rolls records.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/81682/native-american-research-five-civilized-tribes-hybrid

 

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Several free genealogy webinars scheduled for this week

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Several genealogy societies will be presenting free webinars this week.

The Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “Researching Displaced Persons” on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. In this lecture the focus will be on  researching those who were displaced, across parts of Europe and elsewhere globally. Why displacement might occur and where, as well as the impact that has on the ability for genealogists to find their forebears. Learn about occupations, religious influence and surnames and consider the changing of names and the wider concept of individuals starting over.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2380875185849521677

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Ten Best Sources for Determining Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Town of Origin” on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Determining your immigrant ancestor’s exact town of origin is the key to successful research across the pond. In this webinar, learn about the best US sources that might name your ancestor’s town or village, and how to prioritize your search and set expectations for tracking down key records in foreign repositories.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6758790738528378114

JewishGen Talks will present “Roots of Jews from the Ottoman Empire” on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. The Jews who inhabited the territory of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th-20th centuries played a major role in Jewish history and culture. Usually they are considered Sephardi.  Alongside the real Sephardim, there are families for which one part of their ancestors never lived on the Iberian Peninsula: descendants of Jews from different regions of Italy, Jews from French Provence, migrants from North Africa, Ashkenazim and, in the south-east of the empire, Mizrahim.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HS8lyoG0Rr6m8A8AnK7Vog

The Midwest Genealogy Center (Kansas City, MO) will present “Research Your Word War II Veteran” on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Piece together your WWII veteran’s military experience using web resources, library resources, and outside sources. Learn what records still exist and how to locate them. Registration will close at 12:00 pm the day before the program. Participants will be emailed a Zoom access code the day of the program. Please include your email in the registration.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/68659/researching-your-world-war-ii-veteran-zoom

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Bounty Land: It’s Complicated” on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. Bounty land was offered as compensation for soldiers who fought in the Revolution, War of 1812, and Mexican War, but veterans of these wars didn’t simply take up residence on their land grants. Some did, but many people who weren’t veterans ended up with these lands. Learn about the laws, all the people who got involved, and where to find the records.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/296613456415783681

American Ancestors will present “Tips for Interviewing Relatives” on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. The oral tradition of a family is perhaps just as important as the evidence you find in document-based research. But how do you start the conversation, stay on track, and record the information provided? This webinar will offer some valuable tips and techniques for interviewing relatives and suggest strategies for encouraging family to talk!

To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/interviewing-relatives

The Florida State Genealogical Society will present “How Research Plans Can Up Your Genealogical Game” on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Research is more effective and productive if we make a plan before we dive in. Without planning, we run the risk of overlooking or misunderstanding important records. Learn the steps and techniques of research planning that will save time and frustration and can even help break down brick walls.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6965656155468940812

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Is My Great-Grandmother Really Native American? Introduction to Native American Research” on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m. Many families have the oral history that an ancestor was Native American. Minnesota has a significant Native American community and a long history of interaction with non-Native populations over centuries. How does a family researcher begin to discover if it is true that an ancestor is of Native background? What federal, state, and tribal records are available?

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pqq-Fcc6RkqF-Vgdw9CXnQ

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Several free webinars set for this week

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Many free webinars will be presented this week featuring topics such as: obituaries, probate research, Native American research and women in the military.

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society will present “Shipping and Commerce on the Great Lakes” on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. The Great Lakes waterways were instrumental in the growth of the region, for both Canada and the United States. The history of shipping in the region parallels the population expansion and settlement of the Great Lakes. This class will examine the major shipping routes and ports on the Great Lakes, including information on passenger lists, shipwrecks, military defense, and population expansion. There will also be a discussion of major businesses that boomed in the area especially those that depended on shipping for transportation of goods.

To register for this free webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3492529811654771459

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Native American Research: Things You May Not Know,” on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. November is Native American Heritage Month and what better time to delve into Native American research. Learn about records, libraries, archives, websites, and databases and analyzing what you find. Be prepared for some surprises on where you might find more about this amazing heritage.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4541777265028627202

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Borders, Maps and Gazetteers for German Genealogists” on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. The borders of German-speaking lands in Europe followed a non-linear pattern that is at first difficult to unpack. Learn about the gamut of on- and off-line tools to overcome this difficulty.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6445507981468128002

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Women in the Army in World War II” on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Over 150,000 women served in or with the Army in four organizations during World War II: the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), the Army Nurse Corps (ANC), and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Women’s military service in this time period helped change expectations and perceptions about women’s role outside the home. Learn about the pioneering wartime service of these remarkable women and how to find records for those in your family who served.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7244573659860772099

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Obituaries: A Family History Goldmine” on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 9 p.m.  Examine an obituary under the inquisitive eyes of a genealogist. Obituaries paint a portrait of your ancestor’s life that is both poignant and informational. It can save hours of research by providing valuable genealogical information. Discussion will include methodology and online resources.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7w-PYF8MT1y6bx8EuHoOvg

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “No Will? No Problem!” on Friday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Anything handled by a court of law is lengthy, and that is good for genealogical research. Documents containing information about a death date, relationships, personal and/or real property, and place of residence are common in intestate files. Learn about the court process from first petition to final discharge, and picture what home was like for an ancestor.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9114756076336260098

 

 

 

 

 

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Free genealogy webinars focus on Native American research, historical context

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Several free webinars will be offered this week, covering the topics of Native American genealogy, one touch genealogy and using historical context in  your research.

The Wisconsin State Genealogy Society will present “Introduction to Native American Genealogical Research” on Tuesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. Many families have the oral history that an ancestor was Native American. How does a family researcher begin to discover if this is true? What federal, state and tribal records are available?

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7626238334278423043

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “One Touch Genealogy Research: How to Handle a Record Just Once” on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m. Do you get so excited when you find a new record for an ancestor that you forget to collect the information you need?  Learn the “One Pass” approach to genealogy research and never get distracted again!

To register for the webinar go to, https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/305658031037367299

The Florida State Genealogical Society will present “The Everyday Life of Our Ancestors” on Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m. Our ancestors led lives, just like us – only different. They ate and drank, married and had families, had trades and occupations, practiced a religion, participated in politics and economics, etc. This webinar will examine the various aspects of life and provide resources to discover the historical context and personal details of our ancestors’ lives.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8853377974110509059

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Conducting a Family Analysis Before Beginning Research” on Thursday, March 21 at 9 p.m.  Analyzing families before researching can give clues to things about the family that should be investigated further, possible incorrect information and ultimately save researcher time.  A good researcher will analyze a complete family before beginning research. In this webinar learn about the key questions that should be asked when analyzing a family, practice analyzing families from different places, and create a research plan from the analysis conducted.

To register for the webinar, go to:  https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5v8MDQFdQRa-LUzq7OgV1Q?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

 

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Fold3 provides free access to its Native American collection

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To celebrate National Native American Heritage month, Fold3 is offering free access to its Native American collection through November 15. You need to create a free account on Fold3 to access the collections.

Titles in this collection include:
*Ratified Indian Treaties (1722-1869): This collection contains ratified treaties that occurred between tribes and the US government.

*Indian Census Rolls (1885-1940): Only persons who maintained a formal affiliation with a tribe under Federal supervision are listed on these census rolls.

*Dawes Packets: In 1893, President Grover Cleveland appointed the Dawes Commission to negotiate with members of the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole tribes. They were promised an allotment of land if they recognized Federal law and abolished tribal governments. The Dawes records are applications from individuals in these five tribes to establish eligibility.

*Dawes Enrollment Cards (1898-1914): The Dawes Commission recorded information about family groups within the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole nations.

*Eastern Cherokee Applications (1906-1909): Applications submitted for shares of the money that was appropriated for the Eastern Cherokee Indians by Congress on June 30, 1906.

*Enrollment of Eastern Cherokee by Guion Miller (1908-1910): The US Court of Claims appointed Guion Miller to determine who was eligible for funds under the treaties between the US and the Eastern Cherokee. An estimated 90,000 applicants provided family genealogies to document tribal connections.

*Cherokee Indian Agency, TN (1801-1835): This collection contains the records of the agent of Indian Affairs in Tennessee, including correspondence, agency letter books, fiscal records, records of the Agent for Cherokee Removal, and miscellaneous records.

To start searching, go to: https://go.fold3.com/native_americans_records

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Native American collection free through Nov. 15

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The genealogy website Fold3.com is making its Native American Collection free until November 15 at 11:59 p.m. You must have a free Fold3.com account in order to view the collection

Titles in this collection include:
Ratified Indian Treaties (1722-1869): Ratified treaties that occurred between the United States government and American Indian tribes.
Indian Census Rolls (1885-1940): Census rolls submitted annually by agents or superintendents of Indian reservations as required by an 1884 Act of Congress.
Dawes Packets: Applications between 1896 and 1914 from members of the Cherokee, Creek,
Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole tribes to establish eligibility for an allotment of land in return for abolishing their tribal governments and recognizing Federal law.
Dawes Enrollment Cards (1898-1914): Enrollment cards prepared by the staff of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, commonly known as the Dawes Commission. The cards record information provided by applications submitted by members of the same family group or household and include notations of the actions taken.
Eastern Cherokee Applications (1906-1909): Applications submitted for shares of the money that was appropriated for the Eastern Cherokee Indians by Congress on June 30, 1906.
Enrollment of Eastern Cherokee by Guion Miller (1908-1910): The Guion Miller Roll is perhaps the most important source for Cherokee genealogical research.
Cherokee Indian Agency, TN (1801-1835): The records of the agent of Indian Affairs in Tennessee, including correspondence, agency letter books, fiscal records, records of the Agent for the Department of War in Tennessee, records of the Agent for Cherokee Removal, and miscellaneous records.
Rinehart Photos – Native Americans (1898): Photographs of over 100 Native Americans taken by Frank A. Rinehart, a commercial photographer in Omaha, Nebraska.

For more information, go to: https://go.fold3.com/native_americans/?xid=2041

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