Archives for November 2021

Many free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering topics such as military records, Native American research and cluster research.

The New York Public Library will present “Introduction to Genealogy” on Monday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.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. The program will take place on Google Meet.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2021/11/15/introduction-genealogy

The New York Public Library will present “Newspapers in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. Discover the many uses of historical newspapers for genealogical and local history information in the numerous digital collections available at NYPL.

To register, go to:https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2021/11/30/newspapers-genealogy-research

The Wisconsin State Genealogical Society will present “Norwegian Naming Customs Pre- and Post- Migration” on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Norwegians often followed a very specific naming pattern during the 1700s and 1800s that genealogists can take advantage of to grow their family trees. This webinar will include examples of common first and last name customs. Since Norwegian families didn’t typically have an inherited surname prior to the 1920s, this webinar will discuss the misunderstandings many researchers have about Norwegian last names by explaining the patronymic naming system and the farm name Norwegians often used as a last name. We will discuss how some customs differ from our contemporary traditions and the common misconceptions genealogists have when beginning to search for their Norwegian ancestors.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/776927422244792590

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Reeling ’Em In with Cousin Bait” on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Cousin Bait helps connect with others who may have information about your family. Learn the best ways to share so others can find you.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/10-ways-to-connect-with-family/

The Irondequoit Public Library will present “New York State Censuses” on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. New York State conducted 10 state censuses. Some of the questions asked for the State census records provide details prior to the beginning of civil registrations and decades before a similar question was asked on the federal census records. Learn how to locate local copies of census records.

To register, go to: https://irondequoitlibrary.libcal.com/event/8061240

Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Western Overland Trails – Following the Seven Ts” on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. An overview of the seven major western overland trails, Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, Santa Fe Trail and more. Learn about seven tracking techniques to help locate your ancestor and trace their route West.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8215640354277897230

The Utah Genealogical Association will present ‘Was Your Ancestor Truly Gone or Just Hidden within the Records,” on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. 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. We’ll explore strategies for tracking down these elusive ancestors so that we don’t miss a single detail.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tq0D_O-uTxu3XrN2kX6Qmg

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Native, First Nation, Indians: Researching Indigenous People” on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Researching tribal peoples can be difficult without basic history and records information. While this session will review and provide guidance on basic methods of the rich resources of information for Native/First Nations peoples, this session will focus on the variety of records that will document Indigenous peoples as well as share content about the culture, spiritual traditions and aspects of Indigenous societies that can impact how and where records can be found.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2812389527335083022

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Finding Your Scottish Ancestors in Canada” on Friday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Scots began coming to Canada in the mid 1600s, to enjoy a better life and to have the opportunity to own their own land. Others were sent to Canada in hopes of them having a better life than the one they left behind. In this presentation, we will cover Selkirk Settlers, Huron Tract, CN/Northwest Settlements, British Home Children, Farm Boys, and various Settlement Schemes.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/finding-your-scottish-ancestors-in-canada/

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will present “Using Cluster Research to Understand Your Ancestors” on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. Everyone has brick walls in their genealogy research: People who appear to have dropped out of the sky.  Women whose maiden names seem to be unknowable.  Cluster research will give you new avenues to break down those brick walls by researching their family members, their neighbors, and anyone and everyone they were associated with.  Explore methods that will help you uncover new information about your family.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscOmqqjIsGdBvt9UXYM8MflZsSvNRfnMU

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists will present “Indirect Evidence- Putting the Pieces Together” on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m. This Connecticut-based case study demonstrates techniques to identify family members when birth records are non-existent and other vital records lack the necessary data. A variety of records are used to indicate relationships between neighbors, legatees and even court witnesses. Learn how to weave the small bits of evidence into a logical proof summary.

To register, go to: https://csginc.org/event/indirect-evidence-putting-the-pieces-together-with-pauline-merrick/

The Sacramento Public Library will present “Getting Ready for the 1950 Census: Searching Without a Name Index” on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern time.

To register, go to: https://saclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=347644&KW=Genealogy&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2021/11/01

The Los Angeles Public Library will present “Pre-WWI Military Records at NARA” on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The National Archives is the record keeper and place to go for United States military records. Specialist Paul Harrison gives an overview of their military records from the Revolutionary War to just before World War I.

The program will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.com. No reservations are necessary.

For more information, go to: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/genealogy-garage-pre-wwi-military-records-nara