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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: London research, Native American research and changing street addresses.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Uncovering the Lives of your London Ancestors” on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. This presentation will take you through a variety of record collections including birth, death, marriage, poor law and school records. Resources like Charles Booth’s poverty maps to find out more about where your ancestor lived will be discussed as will the various occupation guilds and trades.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/uncovering-the-lives-of-your-london-england-ancestors/

Midwest Genealogy Center will present “Native American Research: The Five Civilized Tribes” on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Do you have Native American ancestors that lived in Oklahoma? If so, they may have been members of one of the Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, or Seminole. Learn how to research your ancestors using U.S. Census and Dawes Rolls records.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/71098/native-american-research-five-civilized-tribes-zoom

JewishGen Talks will present “The Three Great Myths of Jewish Genealogy” on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. This is a “beginner” talk on how to get started with your research. This webinar will focus on both JewishGen and a variety of other resources. Even experts will learn something.

To register, go to: https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/JewishGen-Talks-The-Three-Great-Myths-of-Jewish-Genealogy

 Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Street Names and Numbers: Grid Changes, Renaming and More” on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Have you ever wondered if there was more to an ancestor’s home address or workplace address? Did you know that in the early 20th century many U.S. cities reconfigured their “grid” resulting in new addresses? There’s more to street naming than you realize . . . learn how to drill-down to street information to improve your genealogy research. Learn how to use innovative online tools to visualize a specific street address and cover tips and tricks you need to know when working with street names and addresses.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7293989031490648591

Southern California Genealogical Society will present “It Takes a Village to Unearth the Real History” on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. Eastern time. Researchers spend substantial time on solo efforts or sharing with small cohorts. Participating in larger, crowd‐sourcing activities enhances skills exponentially. Each contributor brings resources to a resulting knowledge‐base. Define, describe the value of, and acquire tools for locating and assessing crowd-sourcing opportunities. Develop techniques for honing personal skills from crowd-sourced knowledge.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3332250718975803406

 

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MyHeritage offers free access to death and burial records

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In celebration of Halloween, MyHeritage.com is offering free and unlimited access to all death, burial, cemetery and obituary records from today until November 2, 2021.

The free offer only applies to records added before October 2021. Use these records to help you solve some of your brick wall problems or add more details to your family tree.

Though searching is free, you will need a to set up a free user name and password to see the records. To get started searching, go to:  free record access

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‘Jewish Genealogy 101’ workshop to take place Nov. 7

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The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island will present the 31th annual “Jewish Genealogy 101” workshop from 12:30-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 as a virtual program.

This workshop is a four hour plus course on sources and strategies for conducting Jewish genealogical research. Instructors will explain where and how to find Jewish records which exist in the U.S., Europe and Israel.

The registration fee includes:
*A full year membership to the Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island
*Paper copy of  Avotaynu’s book “Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy”
*Digital copy of the workshop manual, “Jewish Genealogy 101”

The $35 registration fee includes one-year of individual membership and $40 registration fee includes one-year of family membership.

The last day to register is Friday, Nov. 5.  Payment can be made online or by check.

For more information and the registration form, go to the club website at: https://jgsli.org/jgsli-workshop/

 

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Several free genealogy webinars cover death records, inferential research

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Several free webinars will take place this week covering Irish research, death records and genealogy technology.

The Genealogical Society of Bergen County will present “Inferential Genealogy” on Monday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Inferential Genealogy is how family historians can accurately deduce ancestors’ identities and many aspects of their lives by digging below surface information in genealogical records and combining information from several sources. Useful in many situations, inferential methodology is especially helpful where records do not state relationships. A case study will be used.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1785646882345968398

The White Plains Public Library will present “Genealogy Research in Cemeteries” on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Cemeteries often get a bad rap, especially around Halloween. But for the genealogist, they represent a potential storehouse of useful information to assist in their research. Returning presenter Alan Steinfeld will go over the why and how to do cemetery research. The participant will learn what information can and cannot be found at the cemetery, how to learn where your relative is buried and how to make your cemetery visit a productive one.

To attend the program, go to: http://whiteplainslibrary.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=79819

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Researching in Northern Ireland: Looking High and Low” on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. This webinar is intended as a guide to help visitors prepare the groundwork for research in Northern Ireland. We will consider the main archives and lesser-known repositories, and ask what evidence survives in your ancestor’s country of birth.

To register, go to: https://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/researching-northern-ireland-looking-high-and-low

The Kane County Genealogical Society will present “Death Records: Moving from When and Where to How and Why” on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Many people use death records to learn about the date and place of their ancestor’s demise.  There is much more information to be found about the person’s life.  This presentation explores different types of death records, such as death certificates, tombstones, and obituaries.

Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Tech with Thomas” on Friday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. Having trouble getting trustworthy advice about genealogy technology? Need to purchase a new scanner, printer, or external hard-drive? Do you need more information before you move to “The Cloud” or even a VPN? Join genealogy author and educator Thomas MacEntee as he answers your questions in this LIVE online session.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/tech-with-thomas/

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover census records, military records

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Several free genealogy webinar will take place this week covering topics such as: census records, German migration patterns and railroad records.

The North Hills Genealogists will present “Preserving Your Personal Archives” on Monday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The technology we need to digitize our family collections is all around us, and it can be simple. Take away easy to apply methods, great hacks for getting the job done, and action items you can start on today.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqduCgrjsuGNRigFio4lt8N6fQWPmPwsWs

The Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present “Genealogy – DAR Membership and Beyond” on Monday, Oct. 18 at 2 pm. Gretchen Maresco, the chapter’s Registrar, will discuss some of her experiences in helping women find their patriot ancestors. She will also go over the DAR application process.

To register, go to: To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvceyvqz8vH9ZMi9yhaJ6rpm5rq6Qtqzpp

The Midwest Genealogy Center will present “U.S. Census Records” on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The U.S. Federal Census is a great place to start tracing your ancestors. The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790, and a census has been taken every 10 years since that date. Learn what census years are available, what information they contain, and how to access them. Also learn what different information was included on each federal census and how to access that information.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70126/census-records-research-zoom

The New York Public Library will present “Getting Started in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. 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/2021/10/19/getting-started-genealogy-research

The Wisconsin State Genealogical Society will present “Ten Tips to Finally Write that Family History” on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Often the most difficult part of writing a family history is getting started. If you feel stuck due to information overload, lack of time, or writer’s block, you are not alone. In this webinar, learn ten simple tips to stop procrastinating and start writing.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7273287421354357261

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Comparing the Genealogy Giants” on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. The 2021 “state of the sites” update will focus on the newest and most exciting developments at each of the major genealogy websites, with plenty of hasn’t-changed foundational description to help viewers know where they should be turning next for their genealogical research–and what sites and tools they should keep in mind for the future.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/comparing-the-genealogy-giants-2021-ancestry-familysearch-findmypast-and-myheritage/

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Find the Stories of Your French and Indian War Ancestor” on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The French and Indian War, lasting from 1754 to 1763, involved French colonists and their Native allies against British colonists and the Iroquois Confederacy in Colonial North America. Thousands of Americans – French, British, and Native – fought in hundreds of battles and skirmishes. Learn how to find the records and stories of your ancestor’s military service during this time.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5106697559461988622

The Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Migration Patterns of Germans Within America” on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Learn about how historical events channeled Germans into certain areas and how chain migration drew allied families together. Many migrated from NY/MD/PA down the Shenandoah Valley into VA, NC and SC. Accessible rivers and railroads led to the establishment of the German Triangle between Cincinnati, Milwaukee and St. Louis. German-language advertisements channeled them to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin and points west.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2978814905850037262

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Introduction to Railroad Records” on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. The 19th and early 20th centuries were “golden years” for the railroad as it opened the west to more settlement.  Learn how to discover the companies, what type of jobs and where the people worked.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T7Zt-0UFSTqHOsYAYfV5gg

The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society, with the New Netherland Institute, will present “The Black Experience in Dutch New York” on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. The explosion of research into the lives of the Black inhabitants of the Dutch colony of New Netherland in recent years inspired this program. The program brings together scholars who are at the cutting edge of this work. How did Blacks live in New Amsterdam? What was “slavery” in the colony? When did the first Africans arrive?

No registration is required. It will be livestreamed at: https://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/black-experience-dutch-new-york?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=black+experience+dutch+1

 

 

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Allen County Public Library to host an all-day seminar

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Allen County Public Library in Indiana will offer an all-day Family History seminar on Friday, Oct. 15.

A series of eight pre-recorded videos will be presented, provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas.

9 a.m. – NARA Mythbusters: Your Family is in the Archives

10 a.m. – Methodology: Using Timelines to Focus Your Research

11 a.m. – Beginning Genealogy Workshop

12:25 p.m. – So, You’ve Found Your German Town of Origin, Now What?

1:40 p.m. – Fingerprinting Our Families: Using Ancestral Origins as a Genealogical Research Key

2:45 p.m. – Attacking 18th and 19th Century Mysteries with DNA

4:10 p.m. – Filling in Family Stories

5:10 p.m – Discover Genealogical Treasure Using Historic U.S. Maps

Registration is required. To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5590329

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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 covering: FamilySearch, cluster research and Freedmen’s Bureau records.

The St. Louis County Library will present “Finding Ancestors in U.S. Census Records” on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Census records are a basic and essential source for genealogical research in the U.S. Learn how to search various databases to locate census records.

To register, go to: https://slcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=289243

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Navigating Your Way Through FamilySearch” on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. FamilySearch is so much more than just a family tree hosting platform. FamilySearch is a massive web site that is made up of dozens and dozens of different research tools. The site includes tools for learning and for reference. It is home to the world’s largest digitized collection of records and sources for our research. And all of this is free for everyone to use.

To register, go to:  https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/navigating-your-way-through-familysearch/

The Georgia Genealogical Society will present “Tax Records Tell the Story: Cluster and Neighborhood Research” on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Learn how tax records can help locate individuals, identify neighborhood groupings, and separate individuals from others of the same name. Tax lists were generally taken annually and can help establish ages, residences, relationships, and the year an individual died or left the area. A listing for your ancestor in a tax list can provide evidence of his or her residence and land ownership in the case of missing or destroyed records, and in time periods before the 1790 U.S. Census.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpcOmrrTgrE9L9pFWT0kDc0sSvuw1_-R-D

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “My Ancestors were Irish or Were They?” on Friday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. The webinar examines the history and origins of Irish surnames – native Irish, Scottish, English, Welsh, Huguenot, Viking, Gallowglass and Jewish.  If you don’t know where in Ireland your ancestors originated, learn tips to help you to narrow down the location. Case studies will be used illustrating traditional naming patterns to show how this worked. The webinar will also cover the Latin names sometimes used in Roman Catholic records.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/comparing-the-genealogy-giants-2021-ancestry-familysearch-findmypast-and-myheritage/

The Los Angeles Public Library will p resent “Navigating Freedmen’s Bureau Records” on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The Freedmen’s Bureau was created to help former slaves and refugees adept to post-Civil War life in America. Learn several techniques and resources you can use to find your family within the records and learn about the history of the Bureau.

This will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube the day of the event.

For more information, go to: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/genealogy-garage-navigating-freedmens-bureau-records

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will present “Caring for Your Documents and Photos” on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar will show how to care for your important papers and what to avoid. Conservation is based on the study of what makes artifacts of all kinds age and deteriorate. Paper conservation relies on understanding paper chemistry and the media used to produce art and artifacts. By understanding the physical and chemical attributes of a wide range of papers, conservators can repair damaged items and extend the lives of those artifacts for future generations.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoduCtrjosH9AeTqedR9G9QkprPmijXFQc

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars to present lecture series

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present the 2021 Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series on Friday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The following lectures will be given:

11 a.m – Context: A Powerful Tool for Problem Solving

12:15 p.m. – Seven Immigration Methodologies with Case Studies Across the Centuries

1:30 p.m. – Investigate the Neighborhood to Advance Your Research

3:30 p.m. – What Am I Missing? Recognizing Research Holes in Available Sources

4:45 p.m. – Using Mind Mapping as a Visual Research Plan

6 p.m. – Private Land Claims – Complicated? Yes but Worth It

To register for these lectures, go to:  https://familytreewebinars.com/upcoming-webinars/?category=bcg21

 

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover DNA research, Australian convicts

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering topics such as: DNA research, GedMatch and digital libraries

The Villages Genealogical Society will present “Don’t Build Your Own Brick Walls,” on Monday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Most brick walls are of our own making. Learn some of the reasons our brick walls get built and how to tear them down.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7293175393926080779

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “A Cargo of Criminals: Transportation to Australia” on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. Over the 80 years of convict transportation, hundreds of ships transported convicts to the penal settlements of Australia. This seminar focuses on the ships, the voyages, and the records relating to transported convicts.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/a-cargo-of-criminals-transportation-to-australia/

The San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society will present a Genealogy Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. With a focus on tips and techniques for genealogical research, there will be a lecture on “Researching Newspapers Online” and another lecture on “Tips for Researching FamilySearch.” In addition, attendees will be able to join discussions on a variety of genealogy topics including Ancestry DNA, Brick Wall Research, Newspaper Research, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your genealogy skills and meet others with your research interests.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcOqgqTwpHd1XwPsAF7sRs5hYolfNYXrI

Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Using Digital Libraries: Search Strategies for Family Historians’ on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Are you looking for books about your family history? You may be able to find them without leaving the comfort of your home! Millions of books have already been digitized and are free to use, as well as download to your personal library. Learn where to find the best digital book collections, how to strategically search for the books you need, and how to save your finds to your computer or cloud storage for later reference.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5702597678624251661

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Organizational Strategies for DNA Analysis” on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. DNA test results are constantly changing, so trying to organize them can feel like aiming for a moving target. In this webinar, learn to organize your results around clear research objectives in order to isolate, prioritize, analyze and correlate the genetic data most pertinent to your research.

To register, go to: https://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/getting-your-acgt-together-organizational-strategies-dna-analysis

Genealogical Society of Bergen County will present “Getting Stared with GedMatch” on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. This presentation will discuss using the popular Gedmatch.com website. Learn about creating a new account, uploading your DNA, doing your first DNA tests and the latest user interface changes.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4870828131374012430

The Allen County Public Library will present “Interpreting DNA Results” on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Looking at mtDNA, Y-chromosome, and autosomal DNA results, the webinar will cover common questions and give general guidance on how to interpret your results. For beginning and intermediate level participants.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5588287

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