Focusing on genealogy research with emphasis on New York State
Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present a free genealogy conference, Military Research, on from Friday evening, July 22 through Sunday morning, July 24.
This conference has five classes:
U.S. Revolutionary War
The Draft and the Selective Service System
Tracing Your Pre-WWI British Soldier
Researching a Loyalist Soldier
Civil War Series: Pension Files and Beyond
There is no registration. To learn more, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/conference/
The Family History Center Library in Salt Lake City will present a series of webinars on Scandinavian research on Tuesday, July 19.
11 a.m. – Guild Records in Sweden
12:15 p.m. – Exploring Norwegian Sailor and Seaman Records
2 p.m. – The Gods of Land and Power: Danish Estates and Their Records
3:15 p.m. – Understanding Swedish Probate Records
To attend any of the lectures, go to: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R3XInkdvTB6QdJA3d0BnZg
To celebrate Bastille Day, the Family History Center in Salt Lake City will present a series of webinars on French genealogy research on Thursday, July 14. All times listed are Eastern time.
10 a.m. – Reading French Civil Registration Records
11:15 a.m. – How Geneanet Can Help You with French Research
12:15 p.m. – Accessing the Archives of France Online
1:15 p .m. – Using the French Genealogy Website Filae
To attending any of these programs, go to: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2-6BqWuwS4KA3B30v37Pzg
Several free genealogy programs will be offered this week covering the topics of: DNA, Montana research and maps.
North Hills Genealogists will present “Clinical Tips to Manage Uncomfortable Conversations about Surprising DNA Test Results” on Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. In this webinar, learn tips to reduce stress and change the outcome of difficult conversations about unexpected DNA results. The tips are designed to change the cognitive frame from a discussion of rights to a discussion of respect and resiliency. Also included are recommendations about ethically obtaining informed consent.
To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOqvpzIiHtVW73qBg52kWejzSkSylNyI
The Allen County Public Library will present “Preserving Documents and Photos” on Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. You’re found all this “stuff” in your genealogy research—a lot of it you’ve digitized, but what about the physical items you want to save? How do you make them last to share them with others in the future?
To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/6846281
Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Montana Genealogy Treasure” on Wednesday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Montana has 56 counties, and there’s a plethora of sources available across this 4th largest state. You’ll get a quick tour of Montana genealogy treasures online. Also, a tour of Montana sites and their specific genealogy databases available from archives and local history societies, along with a site-specific guide telling of the latest archives, museums, libraries and historical/genealogical societies open to aid in your search for ancestors, and ghost towns and mining camps, too!
To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/montana-genealogy-treasures/
Midwest Genealogy Center will present “Native American Research: The Five Civilized Tribes” on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. 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/74877/native-american-research-five-civilized-tribes
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will present “Google Maps for Genealogists” on Saturday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. This webinar will show you how to track and keep track of your ancestors using Google Maps.
To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuf-6orzIjE9GHKu7ZB6iOjP-5YhBrKU1C
Family Tree Magazine has recently announced it 101 Best Genealogy Websites for 2022.
Categories include:
Best “Big” Genealogy Websites
Best Family Tree and Sharing Websites
Best U.S. Genealogy Websites
Best Genealogy News Websites and Blogs
Best Genealogy Tech Tools
Best Genetic Genealogy Websites
Best Cemetery Websites
Best African-American Genealogy Websites
Best Historical Map Websites
Best Military Records Websites
Best Historical Newspaper Websites
Best Scandinavian Genealogy Websites
Best European Genealogy Websites
Best UK, Irish and Commonwealth Websites
Best Immigration Websites
To read all about the selected websites, go to: https://familytreemagazine.com/best-genealogy-websites/
Fold3.com, a genealogy website known for its military record collections, will be offering free access to its Civil War Collection from now through July 18, 2022 at 1:59 a.m. Eastern time.
The collection includes digitized records, maps, photos and artifacts. Records include: pension files, Navy survivors certificates, soldier service records, Confederate citizens files, and Navy widows’ certificates.
Registration required. After the free access period ends, you will only be able to view records using a paid subscription.
To start searching, go to: https://go.fold3.com/civilwar?iiD=2696
Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering topics such as surnames, voter registration and War of 1812 ancestors.
San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society will present “Surname Distribution Maps” on Tuesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how surname maps can enable you to determine where to look for your ancestors — both individuals and couples — explore variant spellings of their names, and perhaps identify their religion. Understand what factors to consider before using a surname map.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9006655420048272398
Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Digging Deeper with Voter Registration Records” on Wednesday, July 6 at 8 p.m. Voter registration records are valuable resources for researchers; they may show birth information, residences, and more. You may also use them to discover differences between men-of-the-same-name and find the dates of immigration and courts where your ancestors filed their naturalization papers. Ancestors voted between census years, and registrations may indicate where a person moved from or to.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4350711856240525583
Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “What’s New at DNA Painter” on Wednesday, July 6 at 2 p.m. DNA Painter is a popular website for genealogists who want to explore their autosomal DNA test results. Join site creator Jonny Perl for this update on new features for tree visualizations and chromosome mapping, as well as other recent releases and tools.
To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/whats-new-at-dnapainter/
New York Public Library will present “Newspapers in Genealogy Research” on Thursday, July 7 at 1 p.m. Discover the abundant uses of historical newspapers for genealogical and local history information in the numerous digital, print, and microfilm collections available at NYPL.
To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2022/07/07/newspapers-genealogy-research
American Ancestors will present “Researching War of 1812 Veteran Ancestors” on Thursday, July 7 at 3 p.m. By the end of the War of 1812, nearly 35,000 American Regulars and 458,000 militia had served on land and sea. In this webinar, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss the key records and resources to learn more about your veteran ancestor. Learn about compiled service and pension records, muster rolls, correspondence from officers, town histories, and a new database from AmericanAncestors.org.
To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/1812-veterans
The television series Who Do You Think You Are? is returning for season 11 on NBC at 7 p.m. Eastern time beginning July 10.
On the show, celebrities trace their family trees in an attempt to piece together the stories of their ancestors with the help of historians, genealogists, and other experts. Their visits to locations in the United States and all over the world unearth new discoveries about their genealogy and breathe new life into the stories of the people who came before them.
This season features celebrities Allison Janney, Zachary Levi, Nick Offerman, Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto, and Bradley Whitford.
To watch the promotional video, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gix-fx5Jj14
