Archives for October 2020

Many free webinars will be offered this week covering topics such as bank records, military research and newspaper research.

New York Public Library will present “Introduction to African-American Genealogy” on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at  2 p.m.   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/2020/10/13/clone-genealogy-workshop-series-intro-african-american-genealogy

The Orange County California Genealogy Society will present “Beginning Genealogy Webinar” on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Topics to be discussed include: how to get started doing your research, genealogy software, genealogy records, census records,  how to better educate yourself in family history research and pitfalls.

To register, go to:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqduGppz4oE9Tqio8nAM9J6CqDdNVLuLon

The New Jersey State Archives will present a Virtual Genealogy Panel on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. Five panelists, who work in a variety of professional capacities related to genealogy, will discuss their backgrounds and answer YOUR questions. Please bring your genealogy questions for our panelists and join in our celebration of all things genealogy!

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5416690567216764941

The Southbury Public Library (CT) will present “Fee or Free Genealogy” on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. Genealogy research doesn’t have to be costly. See how to click beyond the big-name websites and find information about ancestors from free and low-cost sources such as Linkpendium, the Ancestor Hunt, historical and genealogical societies, and other resources.

To register, go to: https://www.southburylibrary.org/events/fee-or-free-genealogy-0

AmericanAncestors will present “Using Bank Records in Family History Research” on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. Historical bank records are an overlooked resource for family historians. When they survive, these records can provide information about an ancestor’s residence, occupation, family relationships, and even immigrant origins. In this webinar, learn about the history of savings banks in the United States, how to locate these records, and what information is provided. Examples will include: the Emigrant Savings Bank, Freedman’s Savings and Trust, and Provident Institution for Savings.

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

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Researching Your World War I Ancestors” on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. On April 6, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany and to mobilize the resources of the United States. Many genealogical sources share the feeling, attitudes along with the reactions of our Government by searching for our ancestor’s connection to this war.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7402787893812092428

Utah Genealogical Association will present “Dethorning Interviews: Cold Calls and First Contact” on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. This webinar will demonstrate the tactful approach to interviewing individuals, making cold calls, and making first contact with individuals via emails and social media. Learn how to be comfortable gleaning oral family history stories from people you know and have never met before.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TN_NTYsrRkm7on8P5rt6IA

Pinellas Genealogy Society will present “The Challenge of Difficult Handwriting” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. Deciphering the handwriting in old documents can be difficult, but a few good strategies can make all the difference. We will look at a variety of ways to figure out what the chicken scratches on the page say, but also what the style of writing can tell us about our ancestors.

This is a Zoom meeting. To register, go to:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85772712842?pwd=YmtxT1VMUkpXbkJybGNIb0ExRGRkQT0\

Genealogical Forum of Oregon will present “Official But Wrong: Evaluating the Reliability of Records,” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Don’t assume “official” government records are truthful. Learn how to seek corroborating evidence, evaluate conflicting evidence and examine motives of informants – in this case a single woman applying for a passport.

To register, go to:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rcOytpj4pGtYWWU5rMMoYOStw-AdMiIqG

DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society will present “Using Newspapers to Fill the Gaps in a Family History” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Local newspapers provided our ancestors with “all the news that’s fit to print”. This webinar will review the major websites offering access to historical newspapers and search strategies for finding those nuggets of information that can break down brick walls or add color to our ancestors’ lives.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JIWeGrr7SuKUHkbMat1Ntw