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LI genealogy groups to meet in August

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Organizations of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be offering several free programs in August.

Thursday, August 1  – “Ancestry Library Edition” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 6:30 p.m. – In Person

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

Tuesday, August 13   – “Using Military Records in Researching Your Family’s History” – North Shore Genealogy Collective – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Monday, August 19– “Genealogy Club Round Table” – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person

Wednesday, August 21– “Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Life in America” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Friday, August 23 – “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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Several free webinars offered this week covering naming practices, voting records

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering: naming practices, voting records and city directories.

American Ancestors will present “Locating Jewish Women in the Archives” on Monday, July 29 at 4 p.m. The Jewish Heritage Center’s Collections Management Archivist will lead an in-depth webinar on locating Jewish women in the archives. Learn some of the challenges in finding women in vital records and other collections, the value of the archive in genealogical research, and tips for identifying which types of records hold clues about historical women’s lives.  To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/locating-jewish-women-in-the-archives

Pinellas Genealogy Society will present “Using City Directories in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, July 30 at 1 p.m. City directories are a valuable genealogy resource. They can give information on household composition, residence and business location, and insights into the lives our ancestors led. They can also be used as a substitute for the US Federal Census, or used in conjunction with the census to locate hard-to-find ancestors. This class explores the history of this resource, the research value of the information they provide, and where to find the records.

To register, go to: https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

Allen County Public Library will present “Naming Practices and Genealogy” on Tuesday, July 30 2:30 p.m. What’s in a name? Sometimes a lot. This talk will examine some of the different naming customs of the various ethnic and religious groups in the U.S. Understanding these customs can help us get to know our ancestors in more personal ways.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11056937

Mid Continent Library will present “Eastern European Genealogy” on Wednesday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn which countries are considered part of Eastern Europe and when they were established, as well as when and why people emigrated from these countries. Explore the history of the region and the Slavic people, their settlements, and their three ethnic groups. Learn how to start and focus your research, explore the records available, and which U.S. websites may be helpful as well as how to overcome a language barrier.  To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98203/east-european-genealogy-hybrid

American Ancestors will present “Using Voting Records in Family History Research” on Thursday, August 1 at 3 p.m. If your ancestor had the right to vote, you can find a wealth of information in their voting records. These records can help you to verify the exact years your ancestor lived in a certain location, locate your ancestor on a state census, identify when your ancestor was naturalized, and more. Learn where to find voting records, the information they contain, and how to use them to advance your family history research.

To register, go to: https://hubs.americanancestors.org/using-voting-records

 

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Family Tree Magazine announces its Best Websites for 2024

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Family Tree Magazine has recently announced it 101 Best Genealogy Websites for 2024.  Once again the top “Big” websites are: Ancestry.com; FamilySearch.org; Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com

Other categories include:

Best U.S. Canadian and Caribbean Websites

Best African-American Genealogy Websites

Best Genetic Genealogy Websites

Best Cemetery Websites

Best Historical Newspaper Websites

Best Family Tree and Sharing Websites

Best Genealogy News Websites and Blogs

Best Military Records Websites

Best Genealogy Tech Tools

Best Geography and Historical Map Websites

Best European Genealogy Websites

Best UK and Irish Websites

Best Asia and the Pacific Genealogy Websites

To read all about the selected websites, go to: https://familytreemagazine.com/best-genealogy-websites/

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover DNA matches, genetic genealogy

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Several free genealogy programs will be offer this week covering writing your family history and genetic genealogy

Allen County Public Library will present “Working with DNA Matches” on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. In this introductory session, we will learn to work with your genetic cousin matches from an autosomal DNA test.  We will learn how to determine your familial relationship to your DNA matches (beginning with known relatives) and begin to sort your matches into groups based on the connecting ancestors that you share.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11055953

JewishGen Talks will present “How to Use Genetic Genealogy” on Tuesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern time.  Genetic genealogy can help you learn more about your ancestry by using DNA testing to complement your traditional genealogy research. In this webinar, you will learn the basic ideas of genetic genealogy and how it can help you find potential relatives that are not in the historical records or whose connection to your family was unknown.  Learn about the three kinds of DNA tests: Y DNA (passed down from father to son), mtDNA (passed down from mother to her children), and autosomal testing (passed down from both parents) and the different companies that offer these tests and various software capabilities to help you interpret the test results.

To register, go to: https://898a.blackbaudhosting.com/898a/How-to-Use-Genetic-Genealogy-Enhancing-the-Family-Tree

Villages Genealogical Society will present “Finding What You Need and Using What You Find” on Wednesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Discover 20 practical strategies for searching the internet more successfully, extracting hidden genealogical nuggets from the documents you find, and evaluating your evidence. Learn about an assortment of tools for locating overlooked records, understanding codes in documents, recovering missing websites, finding evidence of name changes, and much more.

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

New York Public Library will present “Writing Your Family History” on Thursday, July 25 at 3 p.m. Learn how to shape your genealogy research into a cohesive narrative of your family history. Explore different types of family history styles and writing manuals to guide your project.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/07/25/genealogy-essentials-writing-your-family-history

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Several free genealogy programs to cover land records, vital records

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Several free genealogy programs will be offered this week covering historic maps,  Irish research and Mexican genealogy.

New York Public Library will present “Getting Started in Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Experienced librarians demonstrate the steps involved in starting your family history research. Discover essential research methods and strategies, identify relevant records and how to locate them, and organize your family research information.  To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/07/16/getting-started-genealogy-research

Mid Continent Library will present “Researching Your World War II Veteran” on Tuesday, July 16 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Piece together your WWII veteran’s military experience using web resources, Library resources, and outside sources. Learn what records still exist and how to locate them. To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98201/researching-your-world-war-ii-veteran-hybrid

The Denver Public Library will present “Mapping, Atlases and Documenting Paths of Families” on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Using a combination of modern technology and historic maps, we might view the historic land and pathways in a more understanding way. Combining narrative text and stories with maps, deeds, photographs, and historic narrative content should help us build more knowledge about our ancestors and their travelling companions.  To register,  go to: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/mapping-atlases-documenting-paths-families

Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “Using Land Records in Genealogy” on Tuesday, July 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Land records are an important part of your genealogical toolkit. This presentation will provide an overview of common terms and concepts, explore how land records can help your research, and assist you in locating these valuable resources. The presentation will also share examples showing how to go from finding a deed to finding the land described in it on the modern landscape. To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5736257051220492384

Mid Continent Library will present “Irish Records Research” on Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about Ireland’s jurisdictions, online resources, and the information needed to trace your ancestors in Ireland in the early and late Colonial, pre-Famine, and Famine periods. Learn about church records, civil registration, land records, migration, and much more. To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98212/irish-records-research-hybrid

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “What You Don’t Know About Vital Records” on Thursday, July 18 at 8 p.m. Everyone knows about vital records, right? It’s one of the first record sets you look for in the hunt for your ancestors. But do you know everything about those records you seek? What do you do when no records exist? This presentation looks at the history of vital records in the United States, variations of those records, and alternatives.  To register, go to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yx4-p2AuRHah1jQUSAlj9Q#/registration

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Understanding Localities for Your Mexican and Colonial Spanish Ancestors” on Friday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Familiarity with church and civil jurisdictions helps us make better sense of records for our Mexican ancestors, helps us know where to look for records that pertain to a particular place and time, and helps us trace evolving jurisdictional borders through time. Learn about essential reference tools and strategies that will help you identify and learn more about the localities in which your ancestors lived and worked. To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/putting-them-in-their-place-understanding-localities-for-your-mexican-colonial-spanish-ancestors/

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MyHeritage.com offers free access to French census records

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In honor of Bastille Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to its collection of French census records, from July 11-16, 2024.

Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14th, marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a pivotal event during the French Revolution and is a national holiday in France,

MyHeritage has 17 collections of French census records, totaling 131,286,534 records. These collections span various regions and time periods, providing a comprehensive view of the population in France over the years.

These records typically include vital information such as names, ages, birthplaces, occupations, and residences, offering a detailed snapshot of your ancestors’ lives. They are crucial for building family trees, verifying familial connections, and gaining insights into the daily lives of your relatives.

You will need to set up a free user name and password to view the records.

To start search, go to: www.myheritage.com/french-census-records

 

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Several free genealogy programs to cover British research, U.S. archives

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering: English research and artificial intelligence.

Mid Continent Library will present “Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor” on Monday, July 8 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. A Revolutionary War ancestor can be a goldmine of information if you know where to look. Join Craig R. Scott to examine types of service, compiled military service records, pension applications, settled accounts, and where other records can be found.  To register, go to:  https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98040/researching-your-revolutionary-war-ancestor-zoom

The Manatee Genealogical Society will present “Researching in Archives” on Tuesday, July 9 at 10 a.m.  While more and more documents are being put online, most of all genealogy records are sitting in repositories waiting to be discovered by the genealogist. This presentation will show why you need to contact or visit an archive and seek out those records that are not online.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Researching Your Cornish Ancestors” on Friday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Discover the key resources available for researching Cornish ancestry. Learn about the different archives in Cornwall, what they hold and how to access their collections. Find out which Cornish records are available online and where to find them. Hear about the finding aids and local groups that can help with your research, and get a better understanding of how key features of Cornish history shaped Cornish family histories. Please note that the talk assumes you have already watched ‘Introduction to County Research in England’.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/researching-cornish-ancestors/

San Diego Genealogical Society will present “15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists” and “AI and Genealogy” on Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. With The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists you’ll learn the tricks and also how to think like a savvy frugal genealogist!  In the second presentation, 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:  To register, go to: https://casdgs.org/event-5589651?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=7/26/2024

 

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MyHeritage.com offers free access to city directories

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To celebrate the July 4th holiday, MyHeritage.com is offering free access to its U.S. city directories collection from now until July 7.

MyHeritage’s U.S. City Directories collection was produced from 26,000 directories published between 1860 and 1960, and consists of 1.3 billion individual records, which we consolidated into 561 million records.

City directories can bey used as an alternative to census records: City directories serve as an important resource, especially for periods where census records are incomplete or missing, such as the 1890 census, which was largely destroyed in a fire.

The directories often provide names, addresses, occupations, and sometimes even additional information like business advertisements, offering a picture of your ancestors’ lives.

You will need to create a free MyHeritage account to access these free records.

To start searching, go to: https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10705/us-city-directories

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Resources for researching Revolutionary War ancestor

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Looking to research your Revolutionary War ancestors? Here is  a sample of  some websites to help you start your search.

Sons of the American Revolution – https://www.sar.org/search –  You can search membership applications under the PRS tab

Daughters of the American Revolution – https://www.dar.org/national-society/genealogy – This takes you to the genealogy portal

The National Archives catalog:

Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War – https://catalog.archives.gov/id/570910

Compiled Service Records of American Naval Personnel Who Served in  the Revolutionary War – https://catalog.archives.gov/id/572134

Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications – https://catalog.archives.gov/id/300022

Ancestry.com – Subscription website – Check with your public library for access 

Compiled Revolutionary War Military Service Records, 1775-1783

Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

Officers of the Continental and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, 1775-1900

FamilySearch.org – Free website

Index to Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Application Files, 1800-1900 –  https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1417475

United States Revolutionary War Compiled Service Records, 1775-1783 – https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1849623

United States Revolutionary War Pension Payment Ledgers –  https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2069831

United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Rosters of Soldiers and Sailors – https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2546162

Fold3.com – Subscription website – Check with your public library for access

Probably the best source for military records. Can search by individual military conflict.

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NY genealogy society to host research trips this fall

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The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will be hosting two genealogy research trips in the fall, one to Albany and one in New York City.

The Research in Albany trip will take place from October 22–24, 2024. This on-site tour includes personal consultations during your research at the New York State Archives and New York State Library- both of which are rich in materials that aren’t available anywhere else.

There is an Early Registration discount for society members if you register by July 15. For more information, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/research-albany

The Research in New York City will take place on November 13–15, 2024. With the NYG&B headquarters as home base, visit the collections at the New York Public Library, the Municipal Archives and the Center for Brooklyn History. Personal consultations will be available.

There is an Early Registration discount for society members if you register by August. 1.  For more information, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/research-new-york-city-tour-fall

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