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Free genealogy webinars to cover DNA research, historic photographs

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering: historic photographs and genetic genealogy.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “10 Unexpected Places to Find Ancestor Photos Online” on Tuesday, July 2 at 10 p.m. Eastern time. It is wonderful to uncover the facts of an ancestor’s life, but putting a face to a name is the most amazing discovery of all. Expand your search for your ancestor’s faces with these ten “unexpected” online resources.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/10-unexpected-places-to-find-ancestor-photos-online/

Mid Continent Library will present “Introduction to Genetic Genealogy” on Friday, July 5 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. You’ve taken a DNA test… so, what now? Learn strategies for utilizing test results in your genealogy research. Also learn how to use DNA evidence to work through your brick walls.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98207/introduction-genetic-genealogy-strategies-analysis-hybrid

Orange County California Genealogical Society will present “Secrets from Beyond the Grave” and “Anatomy of a Death Certificate” on Saturday, July 6 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. For more information, go to: https://occgs.com/mtg_event/calendar.html

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Several free genealogy programs to cover DNA testing, FamilySearch

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Several free genealogy programs will be offered this week covering genetic genealogy and African American genealogy.

Allen County Public Library will present “FamilySearch Sleuthing” on Tuesday, June 25 at 2:30 p.m. FamilySearch.org offers so many genealogical treasures and for free. This presentation begins with the FamilySearch basics and goes on to investigate many of FamilySearch’s under-utilized features.

https://acpl.libnet.info/event/10719419

Mid Continent Library will present “Beginning African American Genealogy” on Tuesday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. While sometimes challenging, researching your African American ancestry can take you on an amazing journey to the names, places, and stories of your family’s past. In this introductory-level class, you’ll explore the basics of research and learn about federal, state, and local records that can be helpful to anyone researching ancestors of African descent.

Allen County Public Library will present “Finding Your Family’s Story Using the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank Records” on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. What secrets do bank records hold for genealogists? Join Senior Genealogy Librarian Elizabeth Hodges to learn how the meticulously kept records of the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank in New York can help you tear down your brick walls to discover your family’s story.

https://acpl.libnet.info/event/10840725

Mid Continent Library will present “Introduction to Genetic Genealogy” on Friday, June 28 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Are you considering taking A DNA test, or have taken a DNA test but don’t know what to do with the results? This two-part series will discuss the basics of DNA, how to choose the right test for you, and learn how to utilize test results in your genealogy research.

https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98206/introduction-genetic-genealogy-dna-basics-hybrid

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Several free webinars to cover religious records, AI tools

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering social clubs and AI tools.

Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “Breathing New Life into Your Boring Ancestors” on Tuesday, June 18 at 8 p.m. here is no such thing as a boring ancestor! Many genealogists will say they have boring ancestors because they can’t find records or information for them. Learn from a seasoned genealogist and archivist how to locate records and information to bring those boring ancestors back to life!

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2734606800066276702

Tennessee Genealogy Society will present “Social Clubs and Civic Clubs” on Wednesday, June 19 at 6 p.m. In every community there were dozens of social and civic clubs to be a part of and volunteer. The Garden Clubs, Home Demonstration Clubs, Historical Societies, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs and so many more. Were your ancestors’ part of one of these clubs? Learn about the records that could be available in archives for genealogists to learn about their ancestor who volunteered.

To register, go to: https://www.tngs.org/event-5659110

Napa Valley Genealogical Society will present “Researching in Religions Records” on Thursday, June 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern time. Church records can provide names, dates, and relationships about your ancestors. Many of the records from churches and religious organizations pre-date civil records which makes these records a rich source of information about our families. Give these records a try, even if you think your ancestor did not attend church.

To register, go to: https://napagensoc.org/event-5704969

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “AI Tools for Genealogy” on Thursday, June 20 at 8 p.m. Whether you’re conducting research, preserving family artifacts, or writing your family history, artificial intelligence (AI) offers immensely powerful tools to the genealogist. Best of all, these tools are not only surprisingly easy to use, they’re often free! This presentation will provide a basic overview of many of these tools. Specifically, it will identify how you can tap AI to help write and illustrate your family history, assist your genealogy research, estimate dates for your photos, and transcribe handwritten records. A live AI demo will also be presented.

To register, go to: https://fsgs.org/future-webinars/ai-tools-for-genealogy-june-20-2024/

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Genealogy federation to host tour of Levittown Historical Society

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The Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be hosting a free tour and presentation at the Levittown Historical Society and Museum on Wednesday, July 17 and Friday,  July 26.

Hear about the transformation of Levittown from a Long Island rural farming community to the largest suburbia in the United States. The museum is a mid-20th century gem of artifacts and memorabilia.

The museum is located at the Memorial Education Center, 150 Abbey Lane in Levittown. You can see more about the Society on their Facebook page at: https://m.facebook.com/100064778766428/

The tour on July 17 is from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and the tour on July 26 is from 7-9 p.m. Sign up for the tour and presentation by sending an email to GFLIPrograms@gmail.com with your name. Open to all.

To learn more about the Genealogy Federation of Long Island, go to: https://gfli.net

 

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Several free genealogy webinars cover DNA matches, immigration records

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place week covering: DNA research and immigration records.

The Cook Memorial Public Library (IL) will present “Emigration and Immigration” on Tuesday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the US, but why did they come? Learn how to find their emigration, immigration, and naturalization records. The voyage itself was quite an experience, including entering the U.S. ports. Learn the interesting details of your ancestors’ journey to their new life here.

To register, go to: https://cooklib.libnet.info/event/10182683

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Puerto Rican Research” on Wednesday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Researching Puerto Rican ancestors is a unique experience, requiring a knowledge of both Latin American and North American record types and strategies. Learn the basics about finding your ancestor’s  hometown and what records can help you trace your ancestry on both sides of the sea.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/puerto-rican-research/

The Utah Genealogical Association will present “Shared DNA Matches” on Wednesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Shared matches are the key to building out your tree and meeting cousins near and far. Learn how to work with them to discover more about your family tree. This presentation uses examples from Ancestry DNA, but the concepts apply to all DNA testing platforms.

To register, go to: https://ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sa9RCwXaQjCU9quFX6fOmg#/registration

The Boston Public Library will present “DNA and Your Family Trees” on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. DNA is a powerful tool to confirm a lineage. For those who know their family history and for those who don’t, it can be life-changing. Learn about the most popular DNA tools and techniques available to researchers today. Join us to explore challenges and successes in the modern world of genealogy.

To register, go to:  https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65bd498ade4b6141009f5748

 

 

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Free genealogy webinars cover military research, photo organization

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering: World War II research, enslaved ancestors and digitizing photos.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Using DNA to Get Results in Eastern Europe” on Wednesday, June 5 at 2 p.m. Family historians researching in Poland and Ukraine have to deal with gaps in records that could make progress next to impossible. However, geographic clues from your matches might get you looking in the right direction. This webinar includes some DNA success stories, based on geography and backed by documented research.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/bridging-the-gaps-using-dna-to-get-results-in-eastern-europe/

American Ancestors will present “Tracing Enslaved Ancestors to Emancipation” on Thursday, June 6 at 3 p.m. Most famously, people used the Underground Railroad to escape the bonds of slavery, but other enslaved people turned to legal channels through “freedom suits,” paid for self-manumission. Learn about the many invaluable collections of historical records that provide accounts (sometimes firsthand) of formerly enslaved individuals.

To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/paths-to-freedom-tracing-enslaved-ancestors-to-emancipation

The Pennington Public Library will be presenting “Cataloging Digital Family Photos” on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Family photographs may seem so complex that they defy organizing. Tame your digital family photographs adding names, dates, and other information to inside images. Scanning, tagging, organizing your family photos are covered step-by-step, so you can do it once and do it right.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zhd49A8iTEG3xJ2aZ_cluQ#/registration

San Diego Genealogical Society will present “Newly Researched Features at FamilySearch” on Saturday, June 8 at 1 p.m. Eastern time.  At RootsTech this year, Family Search announced that they have released some important new features which will help us to search unindexed records. Using AI and other technologies, they are now able to decipher handwriting and perform full text search. Learn how this can help your research.

To register, go to: https://casdgs.org/event-5645343

South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society will present “Researching World War II Online” on Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. This webinar will cover: how to research using the collections on Ancestry.com and Fold3.com; discuss other places you can find information online and how that can lead to offline resources; discuss where and how to connect with other researchers and how to use social media to locate information.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdOmrpjgjGt032reBRJp1TLAeesipUQCN#/registration

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LI genealogy groups offer free programs in June

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

Wednesday, June 5 – “Replacing Victory Henry’s Headstone” – Patchogue Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Wednesday,  June 5  – “Update on Family Tree Maker Software” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7-9 p.m. – Virtual

Thursday, June 6  – “Kleindeutschland: Little Germany in NYC” – German Genealogy Group – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Saturday,  June 8  – “Photos of Our Ancestors” –  Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – noon – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Tuesday, June 12  – “12 Sons Named George” – North Shore Genealogy Collective – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Saturday, June 15  – “Study of a Gravestone” – Irish Family History Forum – 10 a.m. – noon – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library

Sunday, June 23 – “Genealogy in the Digital Age” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2-4 p.m. – Virtual

Monday, June 24 – “Genealogy Club Round Table” – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person

Friday, June 26  – “TBA” – Brentwood Public Library – 3-4 p.m. – Virtual

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

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