Archives for November 2020

The Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “How Research Plans Prevent Distractions” on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar discusses barriers in genealogical research and how sticking with a research plan can help avoid barriers for correct documentation of family history preservation. Topics to be covered are the Genealogical Proof Standard, distractions, research plans and rewards.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7252589107021579531

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Surname Projects and DNA Projects” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Why create a surname project or name study? Whether it’s to help you solve a family mystery or just to answer the questions of how, we will look at how surname projects and DNA projects can be worked to answer most of your genealogy questions. From discovering NPE’s (non-parental events) to discovering your surname is a derivative of another surname, we will work a surname and show you how Surname studies and DNA can break down your brick walls.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5662961374753576195

JewishGen Talks will present “The History of the Geography of New York City” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. New York City has undergone numerous changes in its geographical boundaries over the years. An understanding of these boundaries is important in order to know what archive to search in when looking for vital records. This webinar shows the changes to New York City’s geography, and describes the difference between New York City and the City of New York. The origin of the counties and their changing boundaries, along with the early geographies of Brooklyn and Queens are presented. And finally the consolidation of 1898 that created the City of New York and defined the five boroughs is discussed.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3IZVjxWcQougrNIFSzQbDQ

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present ““From Chernorudka to Chicago –Learnings From One Family’s Immigration Path” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. The presenter will discuss the various methods used to trace the migration paths of his grandfather and his 3 siblings involving home sources, oral history interviews, passenger lists, naturalization documents, Russian-language directories, microfilm and other sources. Learn how you can apply this process to identify your ancestor’s town of origin and the likely route between it and the departure port and more.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4702409325388642562

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Finding Women’s Voices Through the Centuries” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Women from the 17th through the 20th centuries are challenging to uncover, but we may hear their voices in the documents that recorded their lives. With many examples from the speaker’s own New England, New York and Wisconsin family history, learn where to look for womenfolk in letters, diaries and journals, newspapers and various court records.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8333671823617593871

The DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society will present “Scots Immigration to the U.S.” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Some books claim that Scots created the Western World as we know it. Certainly, Scotland plays a huge role in American life today, from Maxwell House Coffee to Campbell’s Soup. In this webinar learn the origins and motives of the immigrants, and how they impacted the United States as we know it today.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qN6weWoqTSK_G5_fZpijYw

The Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Traveling the U.S. Marine Highway” on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. All states have navigable waterways. Across the United States, there are 250,000 rivers and canals that create the inland waterway system. For our ancestors, marine travel was an integral part of their lives. While many researchers have river ancestors, they have no idea where to start to look for records. Discover the various avenue of research for our ancestors who lived by or used the waterways for their livelihood and transportation.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5290725012900946188

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Beyond Names and Dates: Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors” on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Notoriously difficult to trace, our female ancestors often generated few records, but using history, law, overlooked documents, and even fashion, we can tell their stories.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_deUuycXdTBWYk7yRk2QaPg

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists will present “Introduction to Polish and European Family History” on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. This webinar will expose researchers to basic research techniques needed to assemble a Polish-American family history. American records such as ship lists, vital records, cemetery inscriptions, and census records will be featured. The historical geography of Poland and map and gazetteer sources will be presented. European records will be discussed as well as their location and methods to access them. Information on websites and digitized records will also be discussed.

To register, go to: https://ctfamilyhistory.com/event/introduction-to-polish-and-european-family-history/

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will present “Genealogical Timelines and Research Checklists” on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Create a timeline with what you know, identify gaps, consult a genealogical research checklist for sources to fill those gaps, and record your queries on a correspondence research log. Discover the magic of methodology that may break down those brick walls. Samples of all forms will be provided.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEocOqgrToqHdaX0LJRlmsurZZUb8L0nw59

The Midwest Genealogy Center will present “East European Genealogy Research” on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 3 p .m. Eastern time. In this webinar, you will learn which countries are considered to be part of Eastern Europe and when they were established. You will explore the history of the region, discover the history of the Slavic people, their settlements, and their three ethnic groups. You will learn when and why people emigrated from these countries. The webinar will also cover how to start and focus your research, explore the records available, and which U.S. websites may be helpful in your quest.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/68658/east-european-genealogy-research-zoom