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National Family History Conference to take place in June

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Registration is open for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference scheduled for May 31 – June 3, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia, both in person and online.
The in-person conference features three days of  learning for everyone interested in family history from beginners to professional genealogists. Online at Home will offer ten lectures, live-streamed (five each day) on Friday and Saturday, June 2 -3. Everyone who registers for the in-person program will receive complimentary access to Online at Home.
Some of the lecture topics include:
  • records and repositories in Virginia and neighboring states;
  • resources and techniques for researching African American, Jewish, Indigenous People, and other ethnic groups;
  • local and federal government records including military, tax, and land records;
  • the use of DNA to help determine relationships; and
  • methods to analyze and evaluate evidence featuring the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) Skillbuilding Track

The Early Bird registration fee is: $295 for member and $375 for non-members (through March 31, 2023)

Regular registration for members is : $325 for members and $405 for non-members

Online only registration fees are: $215 for members and $265 for non-members

For more information, go to the conference website at:  https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/registration-and-information/

 

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover DNA research, military records

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Several free genealogy webinars will be presented this week covering DNA research, military records and German research.

The Mount Prospect Public Library will present “Central Europe Genealogy is Easy” on Monday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Genealogist Jacquie Schattner will explore websites, both European and American, to locate family in the countries where Napoleon ruled, including France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Italy, Germany, and surrounding areas. Find church, census, military, maps, and civil records. Schattner will offer links to over 40 European and American websites and explain how to use them effectively.

To register, go to: https://mppl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=42824&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/01/01

American Ancestors will present “Jewish Soldiers in the Civil War” on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. The Union army was as diverse as the nation. Though scholars have examined the trials and triumphs of Irish, Germans, African Americans, and others in the Union ranks, they have remained largely silent on the everyday experiences of the largest non-Christian minority to have served. Jewish Soldiers in the Civil War examines when and why Jews decided to enlist, explores their encounters with fellow soldiers, and describes their efforts to create community within the ranks.

To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/jewish_soldiers_in_civil_war

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Using Mitochondrial DNA Testing for Genealogical Problem Solving” on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. Utilizing this form of DNA testing in genealogy garners a lot of negative advice. Learn how vitally important this kind of testing can be when you use DNA as an active tool in the genealogical toolbox. This case study will show you how pairing good research and DNA testing can be the perfect marriage.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/using-mitochondrial-dna-testing-for-genealogical-problem-solving/

Ontario Ancestors will present “My DNA Brought Me to the Forest but Where are the Trees” on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Genealogical DNA tests are bringing thousands of new cousins to our attention, but many of them don’t have trees yet, or the trees aren’t attached to their test. Learn some new techniques for figuring out where and how these individuals connect with you. (Focus is on Ancestry.com results system).

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoduqqqDwvEtxJU6_VqXDMVZnw0_UovJyb

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Gradual Emancipation and Enslavement in the North” on Friday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. Slavery existed in some northern states well into the 19th century. Learn about the motives for gradual emancipation, how it affected enslaved African Americans and enslavers at this time, the state laws surrounding slavery, and the records that it created.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/gradual-emancipation-and-enslavement-in-the-north/

Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society will present “Jumping the Pond to Deutschland” on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Are you trying to cross the pond to Germany, and you don’t know where to research because the homework has not been completed?  Have you looked at EVERYTHING in the area where your immigrant ancestor settled?  The critical clues can be found in the most unexpected of sources.

To register, go to: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9191481

 

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover Italian research, historic newspapers

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering Italian reserach, dual citizenship and historic newspapers.

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Jewish Gravestones and the Internet” on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. More than a half-dozen New York cemeteries have official websites with wonderful search tools. They can be used in conjunction with sites like FindAGrave and FamilySearch to uncover incredible family details, and even save you time and find the name of that Shtetl. In this program, we will go through some of the cemeteries and outline practical examples of online research strategies.

To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/jewish-graves

The Midwest Genealogy Center will present “Finding Your Italian Ancestors” on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. If you have located where in the home country your ancestors are from, this class will show you how to locate and request Italian civil records online to discover more about them. Participants will learn about the history of recordkeeping in Italy, the types of records available, and how to extract information from them.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/80029/finding-your-italian-ancestors-italian-civil-registration-records

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Dual Citizenship: Genealogy’s Gift from Ireland” on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Learn more about Irish dual citizenship, including its benefits, the laws governing citizenship, records needed to apply, and other information necessary for compiling a successful dual citizenship application.

To register, go to:  https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/irish-dual-citizenship

New York Public Library will present “Newspapers in Genealogy Research” on Thursday, January 26 at 1 p.m. Discover the abundant uses of historical newspapers for genealogical and local history information in the numerous digital collections available at NYPL.

To register, go to: https://nypl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGW8GZ0SQSqoVM6klq26mA

Capital District Genealogical Society of New York will present “Genealogical Resources at the New York State Military Museum” on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.  The presentation will be a quick survey of the different resources available to genealogists at the NYS Military Museum. Resources start from the early to mid-19th century up to World War II.

You must create a free user name and password to register for the program.  To register, go to: https://www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org/meetings_and_events

 

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Several free webinars to cover photo preservation, passenger lists

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week featuring photo preservation and passenger lists.

The Midwest Genealogy Center will present “Tracing Your Native American and Alaskan Native Ancestors” on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Are there family stories that you have Native American ancestors in your family tree? Learn tips for researching U.S. Federal records and other documents that will help you follow a trail to your Indigenous ancestor.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/80073/tracing-your-native-american-and-alaska-native-ancestors

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Foundational Concepts and Reference Tools for Mexican Genealogy” on Friday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. This presentation reviews social and cultural customs, and tools for learning about jurisdictions and key terminology. It is suitable for those still new to Mexican genealogy as well as more experienced researchers.

To register, go to:  https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/foundational-concepts-reference-tools-for-mexican-genealogy/

The Colorado Genealogical Society will present “Preserving Family Photos” on Saturday,  Jan. 21 at noon Eastern time. This presentation explains how different types of prints and negatives should be handled and stored. Tips on best practices for digital images are also covered.

To register, go to:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkf-itqzspGd3BF2DHFG5So0tmHmtEtm9n

The Western New York Genealogy Society will present “Passenger Manifest Letters and Numbers” on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m.  What do those letters, numbers, stamps, and pencil marks mean on Immigration Passenger Manifests? Does your ancestor have the letter “D” or “X” next to their name? Do you know what V/L, # 404, USB, Transit, CL, N.O.B, C/A, LPC, SI, NQIV, BSI, PV or C-XXXXX mean? We will learn if and when to contact the US National Archives or USCIS to get more genealogical information from these codes. And what insight we can learn about your ancestor’s immigration experience based on these notations.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeuqpzgrEtbdjH4nI3shb0OciIg5srNA

 

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Jewish genealogy webinars available on YouTube

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Interested in Jewish genealogy?

If so, be sure to check out the JewishGen Youtube.com channel to view previous programs offered in 2022.

Some of the topics covered include:

*Beyond Death Certificates

*Synagogue Records

*Researching Jews in America

*Ships of Our Ancestors

*Jewish Surnames and Patronymics

To view these or other previous webinars, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@JewishGen613/videos

To find out about upcoming webinars, go to: https://www.jewishgen.org/live

 

 

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Free genealogy webinars to cover occupations, Austrian research

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering: hiring a professional, Austrian research and occupations.

The Broward County Genealogical Society will present “Hiring a Professional to Help You with Your Research” on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. Sometimes we just can’t do it ourselves — we need help to break through brick walls, find elusive records, or determine our next research steps. Professional genealogists can help with all that and more: helping organize your genealogy, writing or editing your family stories, or interpreting your DNA results. Learn why, when, and where you might need a professional, how to find one, and how to determine if that person is the right pro for you.

To register, go to: https://nova.libcal.com/event/9874032

The Villages Genealogical Society will present “What Kind of Job Did My Ancestors Have?” on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Occupational records are often overlooked and underutilized. Discover the variety of records that can enhance your family tree. Researchers often overlook their ancestors’ occupations. Records like the agricultural or manufacturing censuses provide clues to the family farm or the industrial businesses. Licenses may provide training information. Trade newspapers provided interesting articles about promotions or hobbies. This lecture covers an assortment of occupational records and directories, the information they contain, where to locate them, and how to incorporate this information into our personal genealogy.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-uvrD8jH9zSB7gIk7ArtkjUuOhBDLQS

Genealogical Society of Bergen County NJ will present “The Challenge of Difficult Handwriting” on Monday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in genealogy is the seemingly illegible handwriting in our ancestors’ records. Whether you struggle to navigate colonial penmanship that doesn’t even look like English or wrestle with contemporary documents that are poorly written, a few good strategies can make all the difference. Learn more than 20 techniques to help you figure out what the chicken scratches on the page say as well as what the style of writing might reveal about our ancestors.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2963025934261592846

Allen County Public Library will present “Tracing my Viennese Roots After the Holocaust” on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. The presenter will share an intriguing story about tracing his Viennese roots while searching for information about his grandmother and family. The discovery of letters written by his grandmother from 1938 to 1941 identified unknown relatives resulting in a poignant reunion. The presenter will chronicle his family’s Holocaust story and the path followed to discover, meet, and become acquainted with long lost family members.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/7693929

Utah Genealogical Association will present “Clustering DNA to Discover Genetic Networks” on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Have you ever had difficulty uncovering shared match groups in your DNA results? Jennifer will present methods for clustering shared matches quickly and efficiently with clustering. You will leave this presentation with a toolkit for clustering your shared matches into genetic networks to identify the most recent common ancestors.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JQ_BsTseRzO3qr6OLvqo9w

Georgia Genealogical Society will present “Organize, Visualize and Evaluate the Evidence” on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.  We gather lots of information, data, and evidence as we research our
ancestors. The difficulty lies in analyzing the information, correlating and comparing it to data gathered from multiple sources, evaluating the evidence, and ultimately concluding what it all means. Organizing data using timelines, chronologies, charts, tables, and other assemblages can help us visualize the evidence to make it easier to analyze and evaluate.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdemhrT0rHNfp-p1RMFqCyxJyeW44p9kR

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New York genealogy society to offer free webinars

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The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present several free webinars the week of January 9, 2023.

Monday, January 9 – Four Essential Building Blocks to Organizing Your Genealogy – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 10 – Onsite Research in New York – 5 p.m. – Learn about both advanced planning and onsite techniques.  Determine where to research, how to prepare and a few key points when you arrive.

Wednesday, January 11 – Live Q&A with D. Joshua Taylor and Susan Miller – 4 p.m.

Thursday, January 12 – Preserving Your Digital Family History Materials – 6 p.m. – Learn how to preserve your family history files including images, documents, family trees and other materials. Also learn best practices for file naming, storage, conservation, and other digital preservation techniques.

In addition, during this week the public is welcome to come to the New York G & B offices to use their scanner to digitize your own family records. Times slots are available Monday through Friday the week of January 9 from 1-4 p.m.

To register for any of the programs or for digitizing appointments, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/nygb-week-0

 

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover DNA research, German genealogy

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Three free genealogy webinars will take place this week.

Allen County Public Library will present “Expanding Your German Research Beyond Ancestry and FamilySearch”” on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 2:30 p.m. All genealogy roads lead to FamilySearch and Ancestry. But sometimes it pays to take a less well traveled road when researching your German ancestors. Learn about some of the powerful resources available for German researchers beyond the “standards,” – such as the online Meyers Gazetteer, Archion, Matricula, Compgen.de – reviewing each resource and how to navigate them even if you don’t speak German.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/7693490

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “5 Steps to Organizing Your DNA in 2023” on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. Staying organized in your genetic genealogy research could mean the difference between celebrating the toppling of a brick wall, and beating your head against that same brick wall. Let’s chat about how our DNA testing companies are making it even easier for you to keep your DNA organized in 2023.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/the-5-steps-to-organizing-your-dna-in-2023/

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “How Three Types of DNA and Genealogy Uncovered the Long Lost Enslaved Father” on Friday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. For over 25 years, oral history led Melvin Collier down the wrong road in the search for the father of his great-grandfather. DNA was providing great clues, but he initially attached them to the wrong ancestor. However, more autosomal DNA analysis, Y-DNA evidence, X-chromosome matching, and genealogy research revealed that the oral history had not been entirely true. This put Collier on the right road to discovery. Travel down this exciting genealogical road as Collier shows how DNA and genealogy led him to the identity and the story of his 2X-great grandfather.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/how-three-types-of-dna-and-genealogy-uncovered-the-long-lost-enslaved-father/

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