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Several free genealogy webinars to cover genetic genealogy, passenger lists

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Several free genealogy programs will take place this week covering: passenger lists and Scottish research.

New York Public Library will present “Researching Ship Passenger Lists” on Tuesday, August 1 at 1 p.m. Get started using the genealogy research methods and resources related to  ship passenger lists for vessels arriving at U.S. ports in the 19th and 20th centuries.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2022/08/01/researching-ship-passenger-lists

The New Jersey State Library will present “Diving Deeper Into Genetic Genealogy” on Wednesday, August 2 at noon. Genetic testing through genealogy-focused companies has become all the rage, providing people with opportunities to trace their heritage back to near prehistoric times as well as connect with close and distant relatives they never even knew existed.  Learn about more than just the basics about DNA testing and how it can be useful to supplement the traditional paper trail for genealogical research.  You will discover more about using the testing companies’ websites to analyze and compare test results, how to use third party tools for analysis, and how to develop targeted testing plans to solve genealogical problems and brick walls.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v-eK1WDhSn2-yHZirjn5rg#/registration

Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Steps, Halves, Full or Foster: Interviewing Siblings” on Wednesday, August 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. It is not great revelation that we learn a lot about our direct line ancestors by researching collateral lines, but how much attention do we give to the siblings? Here we look at two formats: Researching our family trees by interviewing our own siblings to learn how their perceptions and knowledge of the family might differ from ours; but also how the various siblings (particularly, but not exclusively, in blended families) of our direct line ancestor may have acquired different documents, photos, and information.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_216syTDkRXejlyF1BAJz4Q#/registration

The Florida Genealogical Society will present “Using Timelines and Tables to Analyze Your Research” on Saturday, August 5 at 11 a.m. Learn how to use a variety of tools such as word processor and spreadsheets to create a timeline,  find historical timelines online to enhance yours and timeline tips and tricks. Discover how to use tables for organizing research notes.

To register, go to: https://fgstampa.org/event/202308-fgs-meeting/

The Mid Continent Library will present “Finding Your Scottish Ancestors” on Saturday, August 5 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Topics covered include how to start your research, Scottish records divisions, record types, and sources you will encounter in your research.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/84970/finding-your-scottish-ancestors-hybrid

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Free seminar on immigration records set for July 26

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RootsTech 2023 will  be sponsoring a free, live program on immigration records on Wednesday, July 26 starting at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

There will be four presentations:

2 p.m. – Researching Your New England Passengers of the Great Migration

3:15 p.m. – The Tired, the Poor and the Huddles Masses: U.S. Immigration from 1820-1954

4:30 p.m. – Vaya Con Dios: Hispanic Immigration to Latin America

6:30 p.m. – The Role of Immigration Documents in Requesting Japanese Koseki Family Register Documents

To watch any of these programs, go to: https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/events/immigration and scroll down to the bottom of the page

 

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Several free genealogy webinars cover dating photos, Canadian research

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering Canadian research and dating photographs.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present “Using Social Media for Genealogical Research” on Sunday, July 23 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. This program will introduce family researchers to many helpful genealogical resources available on social media platforms, and how to use these tools safely. The presentation includes examples of best practices for using social media in genealogical records research, how to find long-lost family members, and the benefits of location-focused research groups. Robin will also discuss case studies from two Facebook groups she co-administers.

To register, go to: https://jgsi.org/event-5223417/Registration

Mid Continent Library will present “How to Date Old Photographs” on Monday, July 24 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Discover how to uncover clues to help determine when a photograph was taken. This will be a hybrid presentation.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/84286/how-date-old-photographs-hybrid

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Why We Should Look at In-Laws When Doing Genealogical Research” on Wednesday, July 26 at 2 p.m.  Often, when the records of family members can’t be easily found, a review of other connections might bring those missing individuals into view. Let’s look at some cases when broadening our focus might bring the target directly into our view.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/why-we-should-look-at-in-laws-when-doing-genealogical-research/

Allen County Public Library will present “Researching Your Ancestors in the Eastern Canadian Provinces” on Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. Whether you are just getting started or already have a working knowledge of records in Canada, this webinar provides an overview of migration patterns and a dive into available genealogical and historical records both online and in repositories in the Eastern Canadian Provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland, and Labrador) from the late eighteenth through early twentieth centuries.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/8714778

 

 

 

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Several free webinars to cover Polish research, Army Air Corps records

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering Italian genealogy, Polish genealogy and Army Air Corps ancestors.

Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “ArkivDigital makes Swedish Research Easy” on Tuesday, July 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. ArkivDigital is an online service that provides access to newly photographed color images of Swedish historical records. The collections are Swedish church books, probate, census, tax, military, emigration, photos and many other record types. ArkivDigital is now indexing many collections by name, such as the church books, probate, census and military records, making it easy to find your Swedish ancestor. Discover how ArkivDigital makes it easy to research one’s Swedish heritage.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5264854626562984718

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Finding Your Italian Family” on Tuesday, July 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Why did your Italian ancestor have five cousins all named Joe? Why did married women travel under their maiden names? Was Sally really Serafina? This presentation explores the factors that pushed and pulled Italians to emigrate, what they found when they arrived, Italian naming patterns and name changes, and how to start your search. Knowing what their life was like in Italy helps us to understand their choices and behavior when they emigrated: why they were slow to naturalize, why the family was the most important institution, and why food was a source of celebration.

To register, go to:  https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/andiamo-finding-your-italian-family/

Allen County Public Library will present “Researching in Germany: What You Need to Know – Part II” on Tuesday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about resources and repositories for German research. The presentation will provide an introduction to the history of Germany and the essential knowledge required to initiate research in Germany and other German-speaking regions. Additionally, it explores prominent websites that serve as valuable sources of information. While acknowledging that many of these websites are in German, the discussion also highlights convenient methods for translating them into English.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/8689680

New York Public Library will present “Introduction to Polish Genealogy” on Thursday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Tracing Polish ancestry can be challenging, especially navigating border changes, language barriers, and political turmoil. This online class aims to provide introductory historical context and strategies to research Polish family history.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/07/20/introduction-polish-genealogy

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Researching Army Air Corps Ancestors” on Thursday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Over 2.4 million men and women served in the Army Air Forces (aka Army Air Corps) during World War II. This presentation provides strategies and methods for discovering their stories, whether they served on air crews or in support units. Learn what individual and unit records are available, where to find them, and how to interpret and analyze their content using a variety of contextual resources.

To register, go to: https://fsgs.org/future-webinars/grandpa-was-a-tail-gunner-researching-army-air-corps-ancestors-20-jul-2023

 

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11 July 2023 MyHeritage.com offers free access to French genealogy records

MyHeritage.com offers free access to French genealogy records

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In honor of Bastille Day, MyHeritage.com is offering free access to all French records from July 12–16, 2023.

This includes 1,304,623,272 records spanning 117 unique collections.  Over 51,252,000 of these French records were added to MyHeritage just over the past year! So, if you’ve searched the French records before, it might be time to revisit these historical record collections and uncover new leads in your genealogy research.

In order to view the records, you will need to set up a free user name and password.

To start searching, go to:  https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?q=france

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover German research, evidence analysis

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering German research, New York research and a trivia adventure.

The Villages Genealogical Society will present “What Happened to Uncle Walter? Evidence Analysis and Correlation” on Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Walter’s family lost touch with him in the 1920s when he was a young man. More than a century later, his nieces’ questions about their missing uncle resulted in new and surprising discoveries. Learn how collaboration, evidence correlation, and predictive research solved the century-old mystery of Walter’s fate.

To register, go to: https://vgsfl.org/eventListings.php?nm=117

The Glen Cove (NY) Public Library will present “Genealogy A to Z: A Trivia Adventure” on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Test your personal knowledge in a fun and educational genealogy trivia game. If you like Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit, you’ll love this trivia adventure.

To register, go to the library Calendar of Events and scroll down to July 11

The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society will present “New York State Birth Indexes and New York City Birth Indexes” on Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Learn what you can find and how to search each of these collections.

To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/collection-close-ups-%E2%80%9Cnew-york-city-birth-indexes%E2%80%9D-and-%E2%80%9Cnew-york-state-birth-indexes%E2%80%9D

The Allen County Public Library will present “Researching in Germany: What You Need to Know – Part 1” on Tuesday, July 11 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about resources and repositories for German research. The presentation will provide an introduction to the history of Germany and the essential knowledge required to initiate research in Germany and other German-speaking regions. Additionally, it explores prominent websites that serve as valuable sources of information. While acknowledging that many of these websites are in German, the discussion also highlights convenient methods for translating them into English.

To register, go to:  https://acpl.libnet.info/event/8689678

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New website provides digitized NY naturalization records

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Looking for naturalization records for Queens and Bronx counties?

A new website,  New York Naturalizations, has digitized naturalization applications for both counties. Queens County covers the years 1795-1952 and Bronx County covers the years 1915-1952.

In addition to searching by first and/or last name, you can narrow your search by including the Country of Origin, the Year of Arrival to the United States, the County of Residence upon completing the naturalization process and  the Petition or Declaration Number of the naturalization record.

You will need to select either Queens or Bronx when you do your search.

To get started, go to: https://nynaturalizations.com/

Check out our links to naturalization indexes from all across New York State – https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/naturalization/

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Several free webinars offered by FamilySearch Library in July

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The FamilySearch Library, located in Salt Lake City, will be offering several free webinars in July. All times are Eastern time.

Thursday, July 6 – Noon – Measuring the Masses Part 3: U.S. Federal Census Records, 1840-1790

To register, go to: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NBpJnFZoRWi8r-8sNsQDWw#/registration

Wednesday, July 19 – Noon – Swedish Church Records

To register, go to: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EUxqSInSSc2zYlzyC6Z63g#/registration

Thursday, July 20 – Noon – Home on the Range: Introducing U.S. Federal Land Records

To register, go to: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rx3kaKnkQsGr-viMHMLrqg#/registration

 

 

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Several free webinars to cover online safety, Eastern European research

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Several free webinars will take place this week covering: African-American research, Eastern European research and online safety.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Collateral Research” on Wednesday, July 5 at 2 p.m. Your ancestors didn’t live and have experiences alone. Researching collateral lines may be the secret sauce you need to find clues that will answer genealogy questions. What is Collateral Research? Research of family members you are not a descendant of.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/collateral-research-the-secret-sauce-to-finding-family-records/

American Ancestors will present “Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era” on Thursday, July 6 at 3 p.m. The American War of Independence was not only a fight for freedom from a tyrannical world superpower. For the thousands of Black soldiers who fought for the patriot cause, and even more—tens of thousands—for the Loyalists, emancipation was on the line. In this online lecture, Researcher Danielle Rose will provide a brief history of Black soldiers during the Revolutionary War and their motivations for joining either side; and discuss several resources, records, and strategies for piecing together the service and stories of individuals.

To register, go to: https://www.americanancestors.org/events/researching-black-patriots-and-loyalists-during-revolutionary-era

Ontario Ancestors will present “Jewish, Catholic, Lutheran, and Orthodox Resources for Eastern European Research” on Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m.  If you exhausted all Canadian/US sources and finally could figure out your ancestral location in Eastern Europe what is next? We will discuss how to start your research in Eastern Europe and what resources are available for your ancestral location depending on the religion. Main repositories for Jewish research in Poland, Ukraine, and Romania; main repositories for Lutherans in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and US databases; Catholic and Orthodox Resources in the Eastern European Archives. When it is the right time to approach the local priest and community? How to deal with change of border or name of the ancestral village itself?

To register, go to: https://ogs.on.ca/july-webinar-research-like-a-pro-jewish-catholic-lutheran-and-orthodox-resources-for-eastern-european-research-alina-khuda/

St. Louis Genealogical Society will present “Online Safety” on Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. There are definite steps and procedures you can implement to have a safer experience when using your computer and smart/mobile phone. This presentation will explore email safeguards, internet browsing, texting, protecting personal information, password management, and software suggestions.

To register, go to: https://stlgs.org/events/meetings/monthly-meeting

 

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