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Several free genealogy webinars to cover Italian research, organizing tips

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering: searching for cousins and Italian research.

The Massachusetts Genealogical Council will present “Writing a Compelling Family History” on Monday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Do you want to share the story of your ancestors with friends and family? Do you want to expand on your genealogy research to write something interesting that your readers will enjoy and pass down to future generations? Learn about the process of creating an accurate but compelling family history – from how to expand on traditional research, to how to present a finished product that will looked at for years to come.

To register, go to: https://www.massgencouncil.org/m-o-r-e

Manatee Genealogical Society will present “Tips and Tricks to Organizing Your Genealogy” on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. Most researchers admit that organizing and keeping up with their “stuff” is one of the most challenging aspects of research. Learn several techniques to keep you organized and on top of your files, so you know exactly where to find it.

To register, go to: https://mgsfl.org/eventListings.php?nm=34

Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Cousin Baiting and Stalking” on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Learn the many ways to reach out to distant living cousins to help you expand your pedigree chart forward in time. You may connect with a cousin to find family bibles, old photos, DNA test takers and genealogical information that will break down your brick wall. The presenter will explore online family trees, lineage society applications, cemetery records, obituaries in newspapers, living people finder websites and social media to place bait and track down those cousins.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nEU1l92OQM6VY42fJJaVgQ#/registration

Mid-Continent Public Library will present “Finding Italian Ancestors” on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. If you have located where in the home country your ancestors are from, this webinar will show you how to find and request Italian civil records online to discover more about them. 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/98938/finding-your-italian-ancestors-italian-civil-registration-records-hybrid

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars offers October programs

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present several programs in October. The webinars are free for the first seven days. After that you will need to have a subscription to view the webinars. All times are Eastern time.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 – 10 a.m. – Married Twice, Case Studies in Bigamy

Wednesday, Oct. 2 – 2 p.m. – Let’s Continue with 50 More Overlooked Genealogical Resources

Friday, Oct. 4 – 2 p.m. – Collecting and Compiling Plantation Records

Tuesday, Oct. 8  – 2 p.m. – 5 Ways to Use AI to Involve Children and Youth in Family History

Wednesday, Oct.9 – 8 p.m. – A History of Calendars for Genealogists

Tuesday, Oct 15 – The Power of Logic, Intuition and Critical Thinking

Wednesday, Oct. 16 – 2 p.m. – German History for Genealogists

Friday, Oct. 18 – 2 p.m. – Hidden Quebec Records on FamilySearch

Wednesday, Oct. 23 –  2 p.m. – Which Johann Christoph is Mine?

Wednesday, Oct. 30 – 10 Essential Philadelphia Repositories for Genealogists

For more information, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/upcoming-webinars/

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Long Island genealogy groups to meet in October

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

Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Help! I Got My DNA Results and I’m Confused – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Thursday, Oct. 3  – Forgotten Death Records  – German Genealogy Group – 7:30  p.m. – Virtual – Members Only

Tuesday, Oct. 8   – All Politics is Local – North Shore Genealogy Collective – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, Oct. 9  – Genealogy Research Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Saturday, Oct. 12 – Crafting Your Ultimate Italian Heritage Journey – Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – Hybrid

Saturday, Oct. 12  – DNA Testing for Your Genealogy Research – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – In Person

Sunday, Oct. 13 – Holocaust Research Resources – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2 p.m. – In Person

Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Gravestones of Early Long Island: 1680-1815 – Connetquot Public Library – 7 p.m. – In Person

Saturday, Oct. 19 – The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York – Irish Family History Forum – 10:30 a.m. – Virtual

Monday, Oct. 21 – Genealogy Club Round Table – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person

Wednesday, Oct. 23  – Genealogy Research Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, Oct. 23  – 40+ Sources for Finding Maiden Names – Connetquot Public Library – 7 p.m. – Hybrid

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

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‘Finding Your Roots’ cast recently announced

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The popular genealogy show “Finding Your Roots” is returning for Season 11.

The PBS docuseries’ eleventh season debuts on January 7, 2025, with longtime host Henry Louis Gates Jr. and a new roster of celebrities who will learn more about their family trees.

This season’s guests include Joy Behar, Kristen Bell, Laurence Fishburne, Debra Messing, Michael Imperioli, Melanie Lynskey, Natalie Morales, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lea Salonga, Amanda Seyfried, Dax Shepard, Sharon Stone, Chrissy Teigen, celebrity chefs José Andrés and Sean Sherman, novelist Amy Tan, poet Rita Dove, historian L https://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/onnie Bunch and musician Rubén Blades.

To watch previous episodes, go to: https://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/

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Several free webinars to cover name changes, internet searching

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering: Mexican genealogy, military research and internet searching.

The Genealogical Research Institute of  Virginia  will present “Researching Your Civil War Ancestor” on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. This presentation will be using a case study that traces a Civil War soldier from before the War until his death. The purpose of this webinar. is to focus on the records created by Union and Confederate soldiers before and after the war and where they can be found. To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcumgrTMjH9J7X9DV2Lw-Jm-L49KyZ8T5#/registration

The North San Diego Genealogical Society will present “Tips for Finding Your Name Changing Ancestors” on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Do you have an ancestor or relative who just disappeared? Or one who seems to have been deposited by aliens, with no background here on earth? Perhaps his story involved a complete change of name. Using case studies of identity shifts, learn strategies to discover who the young man became in later life, or who Great-grandpa was “before you got to know him”.  To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucu2grDoqHdVklr_xb7OzaWPR3Y3lK3Gr#/registration

Villages Genealogical Society (FL) will present “Getting the Most From an Educational Opportunity” on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Genealogists are constantly learning. Societies and libraries around the world offer webinars and courses galore. With each opportunity you take, you spend your most precious resource – your time. How can you decide what to watch and how to get the most our of any educational opportunity? Discover ways to make what the presenter told you part of your research toolbox.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-msrTouH9FpdWMu5K8dnqlIWZrpGhW2#/registration

Avon Lake Public Library will present “The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper” on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. When Google and traditional search engines don’t return useful information, don’t stop there. Professonial genealogist Cyndi Ingle (https://www.cyndislist.com/) will share resources that are invisible to Google and hidden deep within web sites and proprietary databases. The “hidden web” lies buried within the collections for commercial web sites, libraries, archives, and museums. We will also talk about the importance of indexes that deep-link into web sites online, thus uncovering hidden gems of information that may not be found easily through a search engine query. To register, go to: https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-hidden-web-digging-deeper-44890

St. Louis County Library will present “Introduction to Mexican Genealogy” on Saturday, Sept. 28 at noon Eastern time. Get started researching your ancestors in México, including discovering historical backgrounds, navigating the records, and learning expert research tips.  To register, go to: https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-introduction-mexican-genealogy

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover DNA research, Civil War ancestors

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Several genealogy group will be offering free webinars this week covering: DNA research and Civil War research.

The Wisconsin Genealogical Society will present “The Art of Slow Genealogy” on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Are you a genealogy tortoise or a hare? The hare rushes to find new documents and add to its tree but genealogy tortoises slow down create more accurate, thorough family trees. This method suggests ways to slow down by using a research log to enter all your findings, reading and transcribing records, citing your sources, analyze the records.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2209934144942973533

The Allen County Public Library will present “Unlocking Parental Ancestry Through Y-DNA Tests” on Thursday, Sept 19 at 6:30 p.m. This webinar will be a deep dive into Y-DNA testing. There will be a visual walkthrough of FamilyTreeDNA results, guiding you through the interface, key sections, and reports. Learn how to interpret your results, join family groups, and uncover your genetic heritage.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11544430

Florida State Genealogical Society will present “Combing DNA and Traditional Research” on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. This presentation will outline a number of genuine DNA case studies that demonstrate what can be achieved when you combine long-established research methodologies with DNA test results analysis. These case studies will cover verification of family tree lines, the breaking of brick walls and the solving of hitherto unfathomable mysteries.

To register, go to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S-BfW8l-SPWMpjMR1xIYNg#/registration

The Mid Continent Library will present “Researching Your Civil War Ancestors” on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Did your ancestor serve in the U.S. Civil War? Discover the resources you need to find your ancestors and learn where those records are located.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/98934/researching-your-civil-war-veteran-hybrid

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover DNA research, artificial intelligence

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

The Genealogical Society of Broward County will present “Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research” on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, we’ll review how to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research.

To register, go to: https://nova.libcal.com/event/12294895 

Allen County Public Library will present “Combining FAN Club Research and DNA to Break Through Brick Walls” on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how combining two research methods broke through a 50-year-old brick wall and connected an immigrant ancestor to his homeland.  To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11547682

New York Public Library will present “Getting Organized with Your Genealogy Research” on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Please join us for a librarian led class that will provide tips and suggestions for organizing your genealogy research, with the goal of making you a better researcher. Attendees will learn about information organizers, citations, and planning for research trips. To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/09/11/getting-organized-your-genealogy-research

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “AI and Family History” on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Continue to discover the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in unravelling your family’s history. This session will build upon concepts covered in the introductory session that explored the world of AI and genealogy. Topics and skills covered during the webinar will enable participants to: learn the art of crafting exceptional prompts; develop strategies to ensure a fair and inclusive exploration of your heritage; shed light on the best practices to protect your personal information; examine alternative AI tools to ChatGPT; and develop strategies for assessing AI tools and their usefulness.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/ai-and-family-history-extending-beyond-the-basics/

Allen County Public Library will present “Unleashing the Full Potential of the FamilySearch.org Catalog” on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This presentation will guide you through advanced search techniques and hidden features within FamilySearch’s Catalog, revealing how to uncover rare documents, records, and resources that can transform your genealogical research. Discover how to navigate this powerful tool to find those elusive family connections and hidden gems in your family tree.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/11548425

St. Louis Genealogical Society will present “Overwhelmed by DNA Results?” on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. Learn to use the tools DNA testing companies provide. Look at other resources, like DNA Painter, to help you focus, organize, and better understand your DNA results.

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

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover Irish research, Library of Congress

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Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering:  the Library of Congress and Irish genealogy records.

Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “Exploring the Library of Congress Digital Collections” on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The Library of Congress website includes more than 500 digitized collections of manuscripts, maps, prints, audio recordings, and much more. This webinar presentation will introduce you to the wide range of resources available in these collections and show you how they can help you in your own family history research.

To register, go to: https://mngs.org/event-5807505

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “Prepping for and Researching at the FamilySearch Library on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. The FamilySearch Library is the premier destination for genealogists. The FamilySearch Library boasts more than 600,000 books, tens of thousands of historical maps and published pedigrees, and hundreds of workstations where visitors can access dozens of subscription sites. The best kept secret of the library is its incredible mix of volunteer and paid staff that have been specifically trained to help you in your research and how to help you take full advantage of the library’s resources.

To register, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/prepping-for-and-researching-at-the-familysearch-library/

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present “10 Things You Don’t Know About Cemeteries” on Friday, Sept. 6 at 12:45 p.m. Genealogists LOVE cemeteries but we don’t always know the history behind them. When we know the history, types, and traditions of cemeteries we can do better research that helps us understand our ancestor’s final resting place. In this presentation we will take a look at the history of US cemeteries, what you would expect to find depending on time and place, and where you can find records beyond the usual places.

To register, go to:  https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/10-things-you-dont-know-about-cemeteries/

Mid Continent Library will present “Irish Records Research” on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3 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/98931/irish-records-research-hybrid

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars to offer ‘Webtember’ programs

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars will once again be offering Webtember,  five free webinars on each Friday in September.

Sept. 6 –  10:15 a.m. – Six Ways to Figure Out How We’re Related

11:30 a.m. – Elizabeth Matson: Wife of Timothy Mather born 1711 or Timothy Mather born 1747?

12:45 p.m. – 10 Things You Don’t Know About Cemeteries

2 p.m. – Researching Your Birmingham Ancestors

3:30 p.m. – Bridging Generations: Connecting with Living Relatives Through MyHeritage.com

 

Sept. 13  –  10:15  a.m. – Luff in the Devon Cottages: Exploring a One-Place Study

11:30 a.m. – The Neighbors Knew: Strategies for Finding Your Ancestral Details in Their Records

12:45 p.m. – Translating German Newspapers

2 p.m. – Finding John Lee: The Saga Continues

3:30 p.m. – Canadian Censuses: Over 100 Years of Incredible Records

 

Sept. 20 – 10:15 a.m. – The Real Life of  New England Vital Records

11:30 a.m. – How to Detect Cases of Misattributed Parentage in Your Family Tree

12:45 p.m. – Using the Hudson Bay Company Records for Genealogy Research

2 p.m. – Researching in Jalisco

3:30 p.m. – 5 Ways to Make the Most of MyHeritage.com Photo Tools

 

Sept 27 – 10:15 a.m. – Church Records in Archives

11:30 a.m. – Top 10 Tips for Working with the Old German Handwriting

12:45 p.m. – Irish Landed Estates

2 p.m. – Reuniting Sisters Separated During WWII After 70 Years

3:30 p.m. – Finding Origins and Birth Families

 

 

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