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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