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Several free webinars cover historical maps, lineage societies

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering topics such as the U.S. Holocaust Museum, historical maps, religious records and lineage societies.

The Orange County Jewish Genealogy Society will present “Using Online Resources at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for Researching Holocaust Records” on Sunday, July 25 at 1 p.m. Speaker will be Megan Lewis, a reference librarian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocu2orDgjHd34jzQQQnJV80tgaICJINgg

The National Danish-American Genealogy Society will present “Honoring the Stories Behind the Stuff” on Monday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Do you have a box of old photos and memorabilia? Have you avoided tackling those boxes because you just don’t know what to do with it or you feel guilty if you don’t really want it? This program is designed to teach you a process to sort through your photos and memorabilia efficiently, while still honoring the memories they represent; and provide creative and space-saving tips to preserve them for future generations.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lvbHvgN9Sr6CZbGsSXknbQ

The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) will present “Lutheranpalians and Presbygationists: Where Did Grandma’s Church Go?” on Monday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Did Grandma play cards? Was alcohol banned in the household? Did they start out Catholic, pass through Episcopalianism, and wind up Disciples of Christ? We’ll consider cultural clues for determining a family’s religious heritage, and strategies for finding records of various churches and denominations, locally and a wider basis.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7481536026162675212

The Allen County Public Library will present “Using Maps for Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, July 27 at 2:30 p.m. This presentation will describe how maps in the collections of The New York Public Library and elsewhere can be used in genealogical research. We’ll look at fire insurance maps and atlases, military and topographical maps, county maps and atlases, and other types of map to locate records, discover where our ancestors lived, and what their lives were like.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5312286

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Specialized Lineage Societies” on Wednesday, July 28 at 2 p.m. There are over 200 lineage societies that exist today – more than the commonly known societies. Perhaps you have an ancestor that was accused of witchcraft? A founder of a town? A colonial tradesman? British royalty? There is a society for all of these and many more.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4932880165369880078

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Free FamilySearch expo to take place on Saturday

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The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research will present a FREE virtual FamilySearch Family History and Genealogy Expo on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

FamilySearch personnel will present virtual sessions about the extensive, free resources available online at FamilySearch.org and answer your questions.

The Expo is open to the public and free for attendees, but you will need to register in advance to receive the Zoom links.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqduihqjguEtKH8z2VBUQaZM864rPH_oZF

Schedule of Presentations

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – FamilySearch Overview

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. – The Family History Library and Family History Centers

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. – FamilySearch Historical Records

1:30 – 2:00 p.m.  – FamilySearch Family Tree

2:15 – 2:45 p.m. – FamilySearch Catalog

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – FamilySearch Wiki

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. – FamilySearch Digital Library

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – FamilySearch Online Help

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Volunteers sought by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society

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The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society is seeking volunteers either in person or remotely.

Some of the ways volunteers can help are::

  • Digitizing material so that we can make them available in our Online Collections
  • Assist at events
  • Provide administrative support in the office
  • Indexing projects that can be done at home and in our offices
  • Assisting with mailings

For remote volunteers, they should have a familiarity working with digital records whether reading, indexing or transcribing them.

If you are interested in volunteering there will be a virtual Office Hours session on Wednesday, July 21 at 4 p.m.  To register, click here.

For any questions, email Anna King at volunteer@nygbs.org or call the office at 212-755-8532, ext. 207.

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Several free webinars offered covering census records, newspaper research

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Several free webinars will be offered this week covering military research, newspaper research and census records.

St. Louis County Library will present “Researching 19th Century Military Veterans” on Monday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Learn about records related to 19th-century military service with emphasis on service during the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, American Civil War, and the Spanish-American war. The instructor will provide a general overview of print and digital resources and provide guidance in how to obtain records from the National Archives.

To register, go to: https://www.slcl.org/content/virtual-program-researching-19th-century-military-veterans

The Wisconsin State Genealogy Society will present “10 Things a Genealogist Should Do Before Leaving a Library or Archives” on Tuesday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Have you ever gotten home from a genealogy research trip and said to yourself, “I forgot to do that!”  Learn the 10 things genealogists should do before they leave a library or archives to make their research trip a success.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1385389460473554956

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present  “The Most Southern Place on Earth” on Wednesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. As the richest cotton growing area in the U.S. before the Civil War, the Mississippi Delta was home to half the country’s millionaires and thousands of enslaved people. Discover the history of the area, the types of records kept between Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Learn tips for success in researching immigrant, emigrant, enslaved, and free people of color which can apply to the South, New England and other areas.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/449844702872104975

The New Jersey State Library will present “Using Digitized Newspapers for Genealogical Research” on Thursday, July 22 at noon. Newspapers can be a great source of information for genealogical research and are becoming more and more accessible in digital form.  Learn about  the various types of genealogical information that can be found in digitized newspaper archives including obituaries, personal notices (gossip columns), business items/advertisements, legal notices, and real estate information.  Also learn about the available free and purchased resources for accessing digital newspapers and tips on how to use indexes to find information.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7089954856815001104

The Colorado Genealogical Society will present “Finding Your Family Without the 1890 Census” on Saturday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. In March 1896, fire damaged the Special Schedules: Mortality, Crime, Pauperism and benevolence, special classes (e.g., deaf, dumb, blind, insane), and portions of the transportation and insurance schedules. These damaged records were subsequently destroyed by order of the Department of the Interior.On 10 January 1921, a fire at the Commerce Building in Washington D.C. led to a portion of the 1890 Population Schedules being damaged by water. The destruction of the surviving records was authorized by Congressional order in 1933, and this order was carried out by 1934. Sara will help you discover how to get around these losses and find your family.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOqtqjwqG9X9j8ZDpPeqjBn5grYj3nE5

The Sacramento Public Library will present “Betting on the Bureau: African American Research Using Freedmen’s Bureau Records” on Saturday, July 24 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqcOyprTwvGt1iAJXglPrNnzGaWg_jXBiz

 

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Several free genealogy webinars cover military research, genealogy pitfalls

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering Jewish genealogy, genealogy pitfalls, Irish research and military records.

Genealogical Society of Broward County will present “Genealogical Pitfalls I Have Fallen Into and How To Avoid Them” on Sunday, July 11 at 2 p.m. Genealogy is a great treasure hunt, but sometimes the clues are easy to misunderstand, or to miss altogether.  Learn to dodge eight obstacles that can get in your way.

To register, go to: https://nova.libcal.com/event/7763183

The New York Public Library will present “Introduction to Genealogy for Beginners” on Monday, July 12 at 11 a.m. In this program, we will explore different library resources such as newspapers, municipal databases, ancestry.com, and other related tools to begin researching your family tree.  This program will take place on Google Meet.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2021/07/12/virtual-introduction-genealogy-beginners

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites” on Wednesday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Learn about Jewish record collections across Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage–and JewishGen! This comparative analysis tells you not only what records are where, but recommends best versions of similar record collections and additional tools on each site that are especially relevant to researching Jewish ancestors.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7629486308560197390

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Citizen Soldiers: Militia to National Guard” on Thursday, July 15 at 8 p.m. From colonial militias to 21st century National Guard, America’s citizen soldiers have answered the call to serve and defend their communities and the nation. Discover and understand your ancestor’s militia and Guard experience. Federal, state, and local records help document your citizen soldier.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4205963340936068619

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Using Irish Newspapers and Other Printed Material” on Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m. Newspapers are a great source of information about our ancestors, but how do we know what Irish newspapers are available and how can we access them? This webinar will include finding aids for newspapers to track down our Irish ancestors including the major repositories where they may be found. We’ll also cover a range of printed journals, gazetteers and street directories where you may find your Irish ancestors recorded.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/284961940272321294

Genealogical Forum of Oregon will present “Was Your Ancestor Truly Gone or Just Hidden Within the Records?” on Saturday, July 17 at 5:15 p.m. Why haven’t you found your ancestors in the records? Documents are often hidden from view, with information that is present but concealed, stored in a place or a manner that is unexpected, misspelled, indexed incorrectly, or separated from the other similar records. Learn strategies for tracking down these elusive ancestors so that we don’t miss a single detail.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckdeGqqzsrGteCjLZx4tsCgtWEOiZsbzcb

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RootsTech Connect 2022 will be a virtual conference

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FamilySearch.org recently announced that RootsTech Connect 2022 will once again be a virtual conference. It will take place on March 3-5, 2022.

The conference will be free and registration opens in September 2021. Classes will be a mix of on-demand, live stream and interactive sessions.

If you missed RootsTech 2021, there is still time to watch the sessions. Sessions will be available until the end of the year.

To begin watching, go to: https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/search

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Free Scottish genealogy conference to take place Saturday

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The 11th Scottish Indexes Conference will take place on Saturday, July 10.

The conference is free and open to the public. Here are some of the presentations you can look forward to. All times are Eastern time.

10:15 a.m. – “Sharing Shetland Surnames”

11 a.m. – “Tracing Scottish Women”

12 p.m. – “Member’s Story: Diana Rae”

1 p.m. – “Tracing Scottish Ancestors before 1855”

2 p.m. – “The Stones of Seafield: exploring monumental inscriptions in Edinburgh’s Seafield Cemetery”

3 p.m. – Questions and Answers

4 p.m. – “Merchant and Trades House Records”

5 p.m. – “Overcoming Brickwalls: Case Studies”

To attend the conference, you can watch it on the Scottish Indexes Facebook page. You must become a member of its Facebook group before you can attend the conference.

To watch the conference on Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016218623329/WN_CRo-owHnQRuk-uIRIJGDQw

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Local groups to offer free genealogy programs in July

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Several Long Island organizations will be offering free virtual genealogy programs in July.

The Patchogue-Medford Public Library will present two Genealogy Research Discussion Group meetings on Wednesdays, July 7 and July 21 from 10-11 a.m.

Go to: https://pmlib.org/ and click on Events and Classes to register.

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island (JGSLI) will present one program:

Wednesday, July 14 – “U.S. Customs and Immigration Service Records” – 7-8 p.m.

Check the JGSLI website and Facebook page for link to the meeting.

The Brentwood Public Library will be offering two programs:

Friday, July 16 – “What is Forensic Genealogy?” – 3:30-4:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/events/live-brentwood-genealogy-group-what-forensic-genealogy

Friday, July 30 – “Masonic Records for Genealogy” – 3:30-4:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/events/live-brentwood-genealogy-group-masonic-records-genealogy

 

 

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Several free genealogy webinars scheduled for this week

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week.

The Allen County Public Library will present “Organizing Your Research with One Note” on Tuesday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. This class will teach participants a strategy to help them organize their documentation on their ancestors. Participants will learn how use OneNote to begin a survey and organize information and sources to help determine if a person is one of their ancestors. It will also teach participants how to use this resource to organize all their notes on their family. Participants will learn how to use OneNote to keep track of documentation by surnames and locations, how to retrieve and add additional information for use with citations.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5310360

The Midwest Genealogy Center will present “Using Fold3.com” on Tuesday, July 6 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Learn how to use Fold3 to access U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who have served. This class focuses on search tips as well as the types of records available.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/69749/using-fold3-zoom

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Tracing the Origin of Physical Traits with Genetic Genealogy” on Wednesday, July 7 at 2 p.m. DNA is the underlying code for human life. Variations in this code result in the physical diversity observed between humans. Many of our traits are determined by contributions from both our maternal and paternal ancestors. The interactions of these gene alleles and their products result in our unique physical characteristics. With chromosome mapping, we can also trace the origins of some of these traits and characteristics.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/546795241264345358

The St. Louis County Public Library will present “Researching Family Heirlooms for Genealogy and Family History Projects” on Wednesday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. What can you learn about your ancestors through objects they possessed? The instructor will discuss the place of objects in family history research, methods for uncovering genealogical clues through artifact analysis, and helpful resources for evaluating heirlooms.

To register, go to: https://www.slcl.org/content/researching-family-heirlooms-genealogy-and-family-history-projects

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Collaboration Between Baron de Hirsch Society and Farmingdale State College” on Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. The surprising find of a set of scholarship applications to the State Institute of Applied Agriculture, now Farmingdale State College, led to a treasure trove of genealogical information. Further research led to collections of information that further enhanced the information from the applications. These resources will be presented which can be applied to other similar research.

To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/collaboration-baron-de-hirsch-society-and-state-institute-farmingdale-webinar

Georgia Genealogical Society will present “Researching Enslaved People” on Thursday, July 8 at 8 p.m. In 1859 the largest single sale of human beings in the United States’ occurred. 440 people were sold over a 3 day period by Pierce Mease Butler to settle his enormous debts. This presentation covers the process in researching the descendants of the 400 souls who were sold, as well as the descendants of the 400+ enslaved people Pierce Mease Butler did not sell. Collectively, this research project traces the ancestry of both groups of enslaved people further in time to connect them with their captured African ancestors who were brought to Charleston, South Carolina. The project also involves tracing their lines of descent to living descendants.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpd–grT8rG92agK1N5Cvulk_H-CVO_9XD

The San Diego Genealogy Society will present “Indexes are the Key to Unlocking Records” and “Probate: Where There’s a Will or Not” on Saturday, July 10 at 1 p.m. Eastern time.

To register, go to: https://casdgs.org/event-4023767

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