Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering: census records, military records, and DNA research.
The National Danish American Genealogical Society will present “Danish Probate Records” on Monday, May 17 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Learn about the Danish probate process and the types of records to better understand how best to use them. We will look at the sometimes-difficult issue of finding our ancestors in probate records, get tricks to read and understand the language, and briefly look at guardianship records, an important related set of records.
To register, go to: https://danishgenealogy.org/events
The Wisconsin State Genealogy Society will present “Orphan Trains and the Children Who Rode Them” on Tuesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. The story of the orphan trains, which relocated children from Eastern cities to rural farmlands, has become a part of American popular culture. This presentation explores the facts behind the legends; follows a group of children “placed out” to Nebraska in 1880, and provides information on what resources are available for learning more about the orphan trains and their riders.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/266281236955045903
The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Using GEDMatch Basic Tools” on Wednesday, May 19 at 9 p.m. GEDmatch is a free website where you can upload your DNA kit from any of the major testing companies. It allows you to find matches that tested with other companies. This presentation is designed for beginning genetic genealogists.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1167139700553899279
The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Locating Widows, Spinsters and Bachelors” on Thursday, May 20 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Have some of the folks on your family tree disappeared? Pick up some new ideas on how to find widows and unmarried children through several case studies.
To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08tXECqTR-OivfJiIruSHQ
The Allen County Public Library will present “Researching Your Civil War Ancestors” on Thursday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Countless Americans have a Civil War soldier or sailor in their family history. The records created by and about these men (and a few women!) can be rich in detail. This session will explore ways to determine if an ancestor served, identify his correct service, and find valuable records.
To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5097842
The St. Louis County Library will present “Finding Ancestors in the U.S. Census Records” on Saturday, May 22 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Census records are a basic and essential source for genealogical research in the U.S. Learn how to search census records effectively using Ancestry Library Edition and other electronic databases.
To register, go to: https://slcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=274150
Speak Your Mind