Several free genealogy webinars will be presented this week covering: finding aids, publishing your family history and Nigerian research.
The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) will present “Findings Aids, Inventories and Record Group Descriptions” on Monday, April 26 at 7 p.m. The answers to difficult genealogical questions are sometimes buried in collections that nobody has researched. How will you find them? Published finding aids are the treasure maps.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6580334513647216912
The Allen County Public Library will present “Preparing Your Family History for Publication” on Tuesday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to write compelling stories about your ancestors and your research journey in this workshop focusing on good storytelling and essential writing skills.
To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfuyvrD8jGdGahaCeRW2HV5JPRGU1RMoC
The Wellington County Branch of Ontario Ancestors will present “The Family History Reno Project” on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. The Family History Reno project preserves your original work file and provides you with a methodical way to find errors and omissions and to make corrections. This allows you to carry on with current research while cleaning up your family tree.
To register, go to: https://wellington.ogs.on.ca/next-meeting/
Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Tracing My Missing Nigerian Ancestors” on Wednesday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Many people have discovered that they have a percentage of African in their genetic makeup. How do you begin to find your Nigerian ancestor? What do you need to know about Africa, Nigeria, and Nigerian people? What part of Nigeria did your ancestor come from? In this webinar, learn how to start, focus and streamline your search. Learn about important facts and useful tips and resources to help you find your unknown ancestor and possibly, an extended family.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5229502014253688847
The Allen County Public Library will present “The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing Your Family History” on Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. Is your family history ready for publication? This workshop will cover self-publishing as well as traditional publishing in books and periodicals. Topics will include the submissions process, standard publishing contracts, and marketing your work.
To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-mtpzMtE9CZ8CPU9Grg6XaXn1agu7hR
The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Wiki Tree: The Free Family Tree,” on Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. WikiTree is a free online, collaborative one-world tree where members work together to create accurate, sourced profiles that not only compile the basic facts, but also biographies and photos. WikiTree’s platform also enables its members to create non-person related pages to gather other information, such as those pertaining to a One Place Study.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2955047861898975247
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