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LI genealogy groups offer free programs in February

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Organizations of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be offering free genealogy programs in February.

Thursday, Feb. 1   – “Residential Registration in Germany” – German Genealogy Group – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Virtual – Members Only

Wednesday, Feb. 7  – “Genealogy Research Discussion Group” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m.  – Virtual

Wednesday, Feb. 7 – “Fluidity of Names” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7-9 p.m. – Virtual

Saturday,  Feb. 10  – “Reclaim the Records” –  Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – noon – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Monday, Feb. 12  – “Hart Island” –  7 – 8:30 p.m. – Connetquot Public Library – Hybrid

Saturday, Feb. 17   – “How to Leave Your Genealogy” – 10 a.m. – noon – Irish Family History Forum – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Wednesday, Feb. 21  – “Using Fold3.com” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m.  – Virtual

Wednesday, Feb. 21  – “Our European Ancestors Voyage to America” –  7 – 8:30 p.m. – Connetquot Public Library – Hybrid

Friday, Feb. 23 – “Using Maps in Your Research” – 3-4 p.m. – Brentwood Public Library – In person

For more information on the Genealogy Federation of Long Island, go to: gfli.net

 

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Several free webinars cover DNA research, genealogy education

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Several free genealogy programs will be offered this week covering African American research, DNA research and genealogy education.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present “Five Family of Records of the USCIS Genealogy Program” on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Alec will explain how U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services records are indexed, why getting ahold of them is so difficult, issues plaguing the agency, what is being done to remedy them, and why the records cannot “just go to NARA.”

To register, go to: https://jgsi.org/Events-calendar

Allen County Public Library will present “Identifying Unknown Parents or Grandparents Through DNA” on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m. DNA tests can help identify an unknown parent or grandparent. But the results you get from a DNA testing company can be confusing and frustrating. Fortunately, there are a few simple techniques you can learn and apply to find that unknown parent or grandparent!

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9721997

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Genealogy Institutes” on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. Are you ready to attend a genealogy institute? Do you want to expand your genealogical knowledge? How do you choose the right course for you? We will talk about all of this and the benefits of a truly helpful interactive venue for learning. Directed in-depth education on unique subject matter at an institute can help you do more than just locate records. Learn what you need to get the most out of the repositories and sources we use to trace our ancestors.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/genealogy-institutes-a-deep-dive-into-dynamic-education/

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “African American Research – Part 1” on Friday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. This lecture will discuss how to get started in African American research. The objective of this lecture is to demonstrate what comprehensive African American research looks like from 1870 to the present. It will discuss sources such as: census, vital, and military records; the WPA slave narratives; newspapers; and city directories.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/african-american-research-101-post-civil-war-to-the-present-part-1-of-3/

 

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Registration is open for RootsTech 2024

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The RootsTech Genealogy Conference, sponsored by FamilySearch.org, will take place in-person and virtually from February 29 – March 2, 2024.

The Keynote Speaker will be comedian Henry Cho.

There will over 200 new online sessions in over 26 languages. Chat online with other attendees worldwide and get digital syllabi and class handouts.

If attending in person, there will be over 120 exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall.

The In Person 3 Day pass will be $109 until Feb. 29, 2024 and then increase to $129 once the event begins. A 1 Day pass will be $69.

Attending virtually is free.

To sign up, go to: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/

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MyHeritage.com offers free access to Australian records

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To celebrate Australia Day,  MyHeritage.com is offering free access to its extensive collection of Australian records. This opportunity runs through January 28, 2024.

The Australian record collection contains over 108 million records. These include a wide range of collections that are crucial for tracing your Australian roots including electoral rolls, historical newspapers, registers, birth and death indexes, marriage records, burials, and school records.

You will need to create a free user name and password to view the records. To get started searching, go to: https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?location=Australia&q=australia

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Newspaper article features New York genealogy resources

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A recent article, “In Their Footsteps,” appeared in the Long Island newspaper “Newsday,” highlighting several local New York genealogy societies.

Two societies receiving mention were the Italian Genealogical Society and the Genealogy Federation of Long Island.  Also mentioned  as another genealogy resource was the Joysetta & Julius Pierce African American Museum of Nassau County located in Hempstead.

Several public libraries were also mentioned as sources of genealogy material – the Brentwood Public Library and Patchogue-Medford Public Library both located in Suffolk County and the Plainview Public Library in Nassau County.

To read the article, go to: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/genealogists-family-roots-amh92i3a

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Several free genealogy webinars set for this week

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering:  Mexican genealogy, organization and artificial intelligence.

Genealogical Society of Bergen County NJ will present “AI and Genealogy: Trouble Ahead?” on Monday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7700104663955078231

Villages Genealogical Society will present “Organizing Your Genealogy Research” on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. The research process includes goals, questions, sources, information, evidence, and conclusions. Learn to use task management software, research logs, and other tools to keep track.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIld-2trDwjG9OhFQWvnkaTTTGYAiVKM_a5#/registration

Sacramento Public Library will present “Mexican Civil Registration” on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. Among the most ‘vital’ in genealogical research, birth, marriage and death records are also key in researching Mexican ancestry. In this presentation, learn the history, laws, availability, and search techniques for using Civil Registration records in your Mexican genealogical research.

To register, go to: https://saclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=383055&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2024/01/03

 

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Several free genealogy programs to cover Jewish research, organization

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Several free genealogy programs will be offered this week covering Jewish genealogy, organization and working with photos.

New York Genealogical & Biographical Society will present “New Paltz Historic Documents Project” on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. This project encompasses documents ranging from the mid-1600s to about 1830, and it has allowed the partners to conserve, digitize, and make available online nearly 20,000 pages of documents thus far. These documents, which include legal, financial, and religious records, as well as a wealth of personal letters, provide detailed insight into the lives of New Paltz residents.

To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/making-history-visible

Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “Connecting Faces Through Time” on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. This class discusses the basics of how facial recognition works, the importance of properly digitizing your photos and how to do it with just a cell phone, shows techniques for making positive identifications and matches, and covers real-world examples.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/908883135306988630

New York Public Library will present “Getting Organized” on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. This program will provide tips and suggestions for organizing your genealogy research. Learn how to fill out pedigree charts, family group charts, and other organizational tools used by genealogists; how to create timelines to help you with your research, and to construct family history narratives; make useful citations.  To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/01/17/getting-organized

Allen County Public Library will present “Getting Started with Jewish Genealogy” on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. In this presentation Victoria will review historical Jewish migrations, discuss common myths about Jewish immigrants and the availability of records, explain the distinctive elements of researching Jewish families, and offer methods for achieving success in your genealogical quests. To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9721861

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