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Local genealogy groups to have virtual February meetings

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Several local genealogy groups, all part of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island, will be having virtual meetings in February.

Thursday, Feb. 4 – German Genealogy Group – 7:30 p.m. – “Show & Tell”

This is a members only program. Members will be sent a link to the program. To become a member, go to: www.germangenealogygroup.com

Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7 p.m. – “Choosing Genealogy Software”

This program is open to the public. Check the website, http://jgsli.org for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 13 – Italian Genealogical Group – 10:45 a.m. – “A-Files Boot Camp”

This program is open to the public. Check the IGG website, www.italiangen.org, for log-in information.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 – Connetquot Public Library – 7 p.m. – “Getting the Most from Your DNA Results”

For Zoom login information, email dhaberst@connetquotlibrary.org

Saturday, Feb. 20 – Irish Family History Forum – 11 a.m. –  “Ask the Experts”

This is a members only program. Members will be sent a link to the program. To become a member, go to:  www.ifhf.org

Sunday, Feb. 21– Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2 p.m. – “Searching for Paterson Roots Remembered and Forgotten in Heritage Tourism Abroad”

This program is open to the public. Check the website, http://jgsli.org for more information.

The Patchogue-Medford Public Library will offer free Genealogy Research Discussion Group meetings on Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10 a.m. To register, go to the library website Calendar of Events – https://pmlib.org

In addition, the Brentwood Public Library will offer free webinars on Feb. 5, 12 and 19 at 3:30 p.m. on a variety of topics. To register, go to the library website Calendar of Events – https://brentwoodnylibrary.org

 

 

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Several free genealogy webinars scheduled for next week

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Several free genealogy webinars are scheduled for next week including topics such as DNA research, African American genealogy and family history writing.

Allen County Public Library will present “Exploring the British Newspaper Archive” on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 2:30 p.m. The value of newspapers in family history is undisputable, and that includes newspapers from overseas. Learn the ins and outs of the largest online collection of digitized newspapers from the British Isles and the British Commonwealth.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/4780921

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Nurturing Your Family Tree: Online or On Your Device” on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. There’s a lot to think to about when it comes to deciding how you will store your family tree database. Online? Offline? Both? We will discuss all the options for online trees, software, and apps. And we will go over what things you should be cautious about, including syncing, record storage and filing, privacy, and more.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/256019495680696079

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Me and My 1000+ DNA Cousins” on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. If you have seen the results from an autosomal DNA test you have likely seen a long long list of 4th cousins. Who are all of these people? Are all of them relevant to my family history research? Learn about the tools available at your DNA testing company that will help you sort and filter your match list, to present you with only your Best Matches, those who are most able to help you with your genealogical questions. We will learn both analysis and organizational techniques.

To register, go to:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1864721555349617423

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Transcribing and Abstracting” on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. The emphasis on original sources means that the interpretation of handwritten records is an essential skill for genealogists. Using a variety of pre-twentieth century American documents, this lecture provides useful tips on the creation of a transcription—the first step in analyzing a handwritten document—and an abstract.

To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/strengthen-your-analysis-transcribing-and-abstracting-0

Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Family History Writing Made Easier” on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Telling your family’s story is now so much easier thanks to a number of cloud-based notetaking and writing tools and apps you can access from home, your netbook or iPad, and even your smartphone. Learn about the latest tech tools and writing apps including Scrivener and Trello bringing your family’s story to life!

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8940250403919594510

New York Public Library will present “An Introduction to African American Genealogy” on Thursday, Feb. 4 at noon. Learn the basics of American black-diasporic genealogy. The webinar will discuss the hurdles in researching African American genealogy as well as sources of information, both online and offline.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2020/02/04/online-introduction-african-american-genealogy

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Finding Indian Ancestors in African American Families” on Friday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. This webinar will explore records that document blended families of African and Native American ancestry. The webinar will also point out places beyond the online databases that can be useful when documenting families of mixed heritage.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1772014033430514703

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Many free webinars to focus on African American genealogy research

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In honor of Black History Month, many free webinars will be available to help you research African American roots.

Thursday, Feb. 4 – An Introduction to African American Genealogy – 1 p.m.

https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2020/02/04/online-introduction-african-american-genealogy

Thursday, Feb. 4 – Using DNA in Your African American Research – 6:30 p.m.

https://acpl.libnet.info/event/4796370

Friday, Feb. 5 – Finding Indian Ancestors in African American Families – 2 p.m.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1772014033430514703

Saturday, Feb. 6 – North Carolina Black History Month Genealogy Regional Conference

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-carolina-aahgs-black-history-month-genealogy-regional-conference-tickets-125054486335

Thursday, Feb. 11 – African American Genealogy: Beginner Basics – 7:30 p.m. Eastern time

https://www.kpl.gov/event/african-american-genealogy-beginner-basics/

Saturday, Feb. 13 – Black History Month Conference sponsored by the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society – 10 a.m.

http://www.wdcfhc.org/AAHGS-Conf/

Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Born a Slave: Rediscovering Arthur Jackson’s African American Heritage – 8 p.m. Eastern Time

https://www.mymcpl.org/events/69322/born-slave-rediscovering-arthur-jacksons-african-american-heritage-zoom

Tuesday, Feb. 16 – A Family for Suzanne – 8 p.m.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/317679008254983951

Wednesday, Feb. 17 – African American Genealogy Resources: Websites, Databases and Webinars – 11 a.m. Eastern time

http://www.bplonline.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3devent%26eventid%3d150397669

Thursday, Feb. 18 – African American Records and Strategies Post-1865 – Noon Eastern time

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars and click on List of Online Classes for February 2021

Thursday, Feb. 18 – Finding My People: African American Genealogy Workshop – 6 p.m.

https://events.wm.edu/event/view/lemonproject/120737

Thursday, Feb. 18 – Researching African American Ancestors: Funeral Programs and Photo Archives – 8 p.m.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7033182669392086542

Friday, Feb. 19 – Some Great and Seldom Used African American Resources – 3 p.m. Eastern time

 https://houstonlibrary.libnet.info/event/4843825

Monday, Feb. 22 – The African American Experience in Three of New York’s Southern Tier Counties, 1893-1960 – 7:30 p.m.

https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/african-american-experience-three-new-york%E2%80%99s-southern-tier-counties-1803%E2%80%931960

Thursday, Feb. 25 – Black Families of Pre-Revolutionary Era Plymouth, MA – 3 p.m.

https://hubs.americanancestors.org/black-families-revolutionary-plymouth

 

 

 

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Several free genealogy webinars scheduled for this week

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place during this week.

The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) will present “Silent Voices: Telling Stories of Your Female Immigrant Ancestors” on Monday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Most historical records have been created for and/or about men, making it more challenging to research and write about female ancestors. This webinar will include: effective ways to discover your female ancestors and how to document the important roles their lives played in culture/society; various methods for writing about your female ancestors and a discussion of options for publishing your family history.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7556960321286617869

Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will present “Being a Genealogy N.I.N.J.A” on Monday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. All genealogists have hit a brick wall at one point or another. For the new researcher this can be a painful and frustrating experience. The webinar will introduce learners to the NINJA approach to doing genealogical research. NINJA is an acronym that stands for Needs, Investigation, Notation, Justification, and Assessment. This approach represents a fresh look at the Genealogical Proof Standard that is designed specifically to assist beginner and intermediate researchers with overcoming brick wall problems in their research.

To register, go to: https://torontofamilyhistory.org/event/ninja/

The St. Louis Public Library will present “Researching Church Records Online” on Monday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Church records are an important source for learning about ancestors, and online sources, such as FamilySearch, Ancestry, and FindMyPast offer unprecedented access. This webinar will cover the uses of church records and how to find them online. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering.

To register, go to: https://slcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=269026

New York Public Library will present “An Introduction to Ellis Island Genealogy” on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at noon. Are you curious about finding out about your ancestors but don’t know where to begin? Does the cost of genealogy databases scare you away from joining millions of researchers in America’s most favorite hobby? Join us to learn the basics of Ellis Island genealogy and take advantage of world-class research tools at no cost to you! The aim will be to highlight key document types when researching Ellis Island genealogy, as well as the sources of information, both online and offline, to conduct your research.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2021/01/26/online-introduction-ellis-island-genealogy

The New York State Archives will present “Organizing and Preserving Your Home Archives” on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 12:30 p.m. Learn best practices for maintaining your home archives including identifying materials to preserve, organizing objects and papers and steps to ensure your collections remain an integral part of your family’s story.

To register, go to: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh93oypw6a4f051c&llr=o9efsquab

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Genealogy Escape Room” on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. Imagine you are trapped in an archive and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room? Genealogy Escape Room turns the typical webinar format upside down! Each registrant will receive a Case Review File used to solve a series of online research tasks BEFORE the live webinar takes place. The webinar is the “reveal” where a step-by-step review of each puzzle, task, and clue all the way to the final “key” to open the door.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1869802397798581518

American Ancestors will present “The Federal Census: Moving Beyond the Population Schedule” on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. When most family historians think about the census, we think of the population schedule – the enumeration of individuals living within a household. But there is so much more to the Federal Census that many researchers overlook! Learn how mortality, agriculture, manufacturing, business, and other social statistics schedules can be used in your genealogical research. Learn about the data was collected for what years, how to access these non-population schedules, and how to leverage this information in your own family history.

To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/federal-census

Kane County (IL) Genealogical Society will present “What Do I Do With it Now That I Have it? Working with DNA Test Results” on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. The webinar will cover how to transfer raw DNA results from Ancestry to other companies, how to create a digital DNA family tree to link to your test results and working with other family members’ tests on Ancestry DNA. Tools such as Dots SuperPower, Shared Matches and chromosome browers on various sites will be also be discussed.

To register, send an email to kcgsinfo@gmail.com

The North Hills Genealogists will present “The Path to Digital Libraries and Archives” on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. Today every nook and cranny of the Internet is filled with hidden gems in digital library and archive collections. Often part of a special project or a larger web site, these collections aren’t always easy to find and explore. Learn methods for locating them and once found, methods for using them to answer specific research questions.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpd-qprjksGdNbKzSP63Ita1YDV4zhtcbU

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“Finding Your Roots” Season 7 to begin on Jan. 19

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Season 7 of “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” begins, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on PBS stations.

All the episodes air on Tuesday. The episodes scheduled are:

Jan. 19 – To the Manor Born:  Glen Close and John Waters

Jan. 26 – Against All Odds:  Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg

Feb. 2 –  No Irish Need Apply: Jim Gaffigan and Jane Lynch

Feb. 9 –  The Shirts on Their Backs:  Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni

Feb. 16 – Write My Name in the Book of Life:  Kasi Lemmons and Pharrell Williams

Feb. 23 – Country Roots: Clint Black and Rosanne Cash

April 13 – The New World: John Lithgow and Maria Hinojosa

April 20 – Laughing on the Inside: Lewis Black and Roy Woods, Jr.

April 27 – On Broadway:  Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin

May 4 – Anchored to the Past:  Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon

To find out more information, go to:  https://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/watch/seasons/season-7

 

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Several free genealogy webinars offered this week

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering topics such as genetic testing, land records, and photograph organization.

New York Public Library will present “Getting Started in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. Start your family history research online with librarians from The New York Public Library’s Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History, and Genealogy, specialists in genealogy reference and instruction. Learn about the library’s genealogy resources, 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/2021/01/19/getting-started-genealogy-research

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Death and Burial Practices in World War I and World War II’ on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Much of the webinar will focus on the process of collecting, identifying, and burying the dead and the records created including their genealogical significance. Also learn about how the United States honors and memorializes those killed in battle. The webinar will cover the role of the American Battlement Monument Commission, the GOLD Star mothers program, and the operation of the Army’s Grave Registration Service.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/626240452963671568

Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “Your Ancestor’s FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls” on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Our ancestors were each surrounded by family, associates, and neighbors. By researching them, we discover additional records pointing to our own ancestors.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8001528057244912399

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Another 50 Websites Every Genealogist Should Know” on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. The Internet is one of the best things to happen to genealogy and holds great discoveries for our family history. The webinar will explore websites that aren’t the same old, same old websites. Let’s take our research around the world and explore more websites that will take your research to the next level.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7678094617315918094

Southern California Genealogical Society will present “The Basics of Genetic Testing and Genealogy” on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m. Genetic genealogy is a rapidly evolving tool for genealogists. That doesn’t mean it is easy to understand. Learn the basics of the tests available to you, plus what you can and cannot discover in your DNA through this presentation.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1917897235092150030

The Allen County Public Library will present “Critical Connections: Putting the Pieces and Strategies Together,” on Thursday, Jan 21 at 6:30 p.m. The beginning of the year can be a good time to assess where we are in our research and what kinds of goals we want to set for the New Year. Hear some strategies for evaluating documents you already have to find better direction for where your research needs to go. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/4780968

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Finding Land Transaction” on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. In most cases, the purchase of a home and land is the largest expenditure of a lifetime. Following the land will often identify the ancestor and family. Learn how to trace an individual through property records and how to trace a specific property. Although it is possible to locate an individual’s land from historic records, we will focus on working backwards from a current deed.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2375630523411790862

The Appleton Public Library will present “Using Alternative Resources to Fill in the Dash” on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. When ancestors’ vital records are missing, where do you go to fill in the blanks? By tapping alternative resources, you can do “round-about” problem-solving methods for locating those pesky “hidden” family members. The webinar will provide direction, options and techniques for finding resources that can result in a richer ancestral landscape.

To register, go to:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KWQPlWMDRT66Inv8ezSgeA

The Sacramento Public Library will present “You Can Do This: Photo Organizing and Preservation” on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. Eastern time. Are you sitting on a pile of old family photographs and wondering what is the best way to preserve them? What about boxes of family vacation slides, photo negatives or home movies? Learn the best ways to organize and preserve family photos including outsourcing as well as the DIY approach. Starting with quick and easy inventory and organizing tips, we’ll move on to creating a strategic plan to finally get this photo project done.

To register, go to: https://saclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=346905&KW=Genealogy&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2021/01/01

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week featuring photo organization, DNA research and mapping programs.

The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) will present “Picturing Your Research: Finding, Procuring and Preserving Images – Part I” on Monday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Did you realize that you have a unique archive in your house right now? Your family photos! Part 1 will focus on how to understand and preserve the images you may have lingering in your photo albums and shoeboxes. We’ll also look at ways to find images in online collections, how photos can bring deeper meaning to your research, introduce some archival supplies to preserve your originals for future generations, and look at how to connect with members of your family through photos.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3153321693513027340

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Do I have an Artificial Brick Wall?” on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. Genealogists are famous for their brick walls. However, many of the things we call “brick walls” are more likely the result of some common errors, such as relying too heavily on the Internet, not reviewing original sources and focusing too closely on only the person or couple of interest. Developing better practices and learning new skills will go a long way towards solving many of our genealogical problems.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8580894818780630800

Georgia Genealogical Society will present “Case Studies on DNA” on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6985942152182224143

The Fox Valley Genealogy Society will present “Best Practices for Photo Scanning and Organization” on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. Gathering and scanning family photos is an important step in building a Family Photo Archive, but what’s next? Learn best practices from a professional photo organizer for organizing your photos, following industry standards, to ensure your photos are safe and searchable for generations to come. This talk will also include the use of metadata for organizing photos.

To register, go to: https://ilfvgs.org/webinar-best-practices-for-organizing-photos-by-adam-pratt-january-14-2021-700-pm-cst/

Roots Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society will present “Maps and Mapping for Genealogists” on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about the best resources online to visualize your ancestors’ geographical world. Apps now plot family migrations automatically using your pedigree data and allow users to customize maps with family photos and commentary. In addition to their inherent beauty, maps have genealogical uses in clarifying the identity of same named individuals and in links to military records. Dig deeper into the resources found in the Google Earth Galleries.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsfuGgqDsiG9L7D0DwPMqyTL6qINE963Uq

The Niagara Peninsula Branch of Ontario Ancestors will present a free webinar, New York State Vital Records, on Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. New York State can sometimes be described as a difficult place to research your ancestors in.  This program will teach you when modern vital records of birth, marriage, and death began to be kept, the information they contain, where to locate them, and how to order copies of them.  Many examples of documents will be included along with indexes and where to find online record collections.  This program will not include New York City as they have a separate vital records system.

To register for the webinar, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduyurjIoGtAy6W7CmSUlEx3uqLE6ED-Z

Lee County Library System will present “Finding Ancestors in Ireland Before and After the Famine” on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Emigration from Ireland began as far back as the 1600s. The economy, political unrest, and religious differences were major factors long before the potato famine. This lecture will examine these issues and their impact on the process.

To register, go to: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/genealogy-webinar-finding-ancestors-ireland-and-after-famine

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Family History Library to host several webinars in January

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The Family History Center Library in Salt Lake City will present several free webinar in January. All times listed are Eastern time.

Thursday, Jan. 7 – noon – The Research Process: An Introduction

Saturday, Jan. 9 – 11 a.m. – How to Use the Swedish National Archive Website

Saturday, Jan. 9 – 12:15 p.m. – How to Find People in the Norsk Slektshistorisk Forening

Saturday, Jan. 9 – 2:30 p.m. – Figuring Out Denmark

Saturday, Jan. 9 – 3:45 p.m. – ArkivDigital Basics

Saturday, Jan. 9 – 5 p.m. – Nordic Paleography: Common Abbreviations and Symbols

Thursday, Jan. 21 – noon – Introduction to U.S. Military Records

To attend any of the webinars, go to:  https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/img_auth.php/7/77/FHL_Class_Calendar_01_2021.pdf  and click on the appropriate date.

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Several free genealogy webinars set for this week

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Ring in the New Year with some free genealogy webinars.

The Allen County Public Library will present “Piecing the Census Puzzle Together” on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Census records are easily accessible to genealogists, yet many struggle to locate their ancestors in these documents or to understand all the information that can be gleaned from these records. Discover the factors that contribute to misinformation on the census and learn the key details that will help when piecing the census puzzle together. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/4777138

Ontario Ancestors will present “Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy” on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Researching and devising a family tree traditionally involved asking relatives about their lives, devising a tree and undertaking a paper trail. However, it now involves finding previously inaccessible records and dealing with others via the internet, who are often strangers. Have you asked any family members if it’s ok to include them on your tree? Ethical dilemmas unfolding include discovering secrets, lies, bigamy, enslavement, unexpected DNA relatives, unexpected ethnicities, relatives that aren’t now related.

To register, go to: https://ogs.on.ca/zoom-meetings/january-webinar-dr-penny-walters/

San Diego Genealogical Society will present a two-part DNA program on Saturday, Jan. 9 beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern time.  The topic for the first part will be Organizing Your DNA Results and the second part will cover Ask the Wife! A DNA Analysis Strategy.

To register, go to: https://www.casdgs.org/event-4017322

The Appleton Public Library will present “Proving (or Disproving) Family Stories” on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. We all have them — that story about our family’s brush with greatness. Maybe you’re related to Jesse James, or your ancestor was on the Titanic, or you’re descended from three brothers who came to America. But is it true? Learn the methodology for proving or disproving that family story.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VozEHD-cRxOAuVUjMpW2kQ

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‘Finding Your Roots’ to present two episodes in January

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The genealogy television show “Finding Your Roots” will present two episodes in January.

On Tuesday, Jan. 5 the episode explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, film director Jordan Peele, and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them to ancestors who raise profound questions about the shape and meaning of their family trees.

On Tuesday, Jan. 16 the episode Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, news anchor Norah O’Donnell and fashion designer Zac Posen explore their immigrant roots, retracing the journeys of their ancestors who arrived in the United States with little more than a dream–and revealing why that dream is still so inspiring today.

To learn more about the series, go to:  https://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/

 

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