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LI genealogy groups to offer January programs

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

Thursday, Jan. 2  – Hidden Gems in German Archives – German Genealogy Group – 7:30  p.m. – Virtual – Members Only; https://www.germangenealogygroup.com

Tuesday, Jan. 7 – Genealogy Club Round Table – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person; https://www.glencovelibraryhistoryroom.com/calendar-of-genealogy-events

Saturday, Jan. 11 – Understanding Derivative Citizenship in the 20th Century – Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – Hybrid; https://italiangen.org

Sunday, Jan. 12 – Introduction to Landsmanshaftn Research – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2 p.m. – Virtual; https://jgsli.org

Monday, Jan. 14  – Organize Like an Archivist – North Shore Genealogy Collective  – 7 p.m. – Virtual; https://www.glencovelibraryhistoryroom.com/calendar-of-genealogy-events

Saturday, Jan. 18  – Old Irish First Names and Nicknames – Irish Family History Forum – 10:30 a.m.  – Hybrid; https://ifhf.org

Wednesday,  Jan. 22 –  Exploring Features of FamilySearch – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual; https://pmlib.org

Wednesday, Jan. 22 – The Future of Genealogy – Virtual – 7 p.m.; https://jgsli.org

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“Finding Your Roots” to begin new series Jan. 7

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In the new season of “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.”, nineteen celebrity guests will sit down with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to dive into their ancestral history and solve mysteries that have plagued their families when the series returns January 7, 2025 on PBS.

In addition, Gates will have his own mystery solved when the tables are turned and the celebrated host becomes a guest in the last show of the new season.

Season 11 episode guest pairings will be:

  • January 7  – actors Lea Salonga and Amanda  Seyfried
  • January 14  – talk show host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli
  • January 21 – novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove
  • January 28  –  actor Sharon Stone  and model Chrissy Teigen
  • February 4 –  celebrity chefs José Andrés and Sean Sherman
  • February 11  –  musician Rubén Blades and journalist Natalie Morales
  • February 18  – actors Kristen Bell  and Dax Shepard
  • February 25  – actors Debra Messing  and Melanie Lynskey
  • April 1  – historian Lonnie Bunch and actor Sheryl Lee Ralph
  • April 8  – actor Laurence Fishburne  and host and executive producer Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Free genealogy webinars to cover military records, DNA research

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering family myths and military records.

Allen County Public Library will present “Finding and Using Alien Registrations for 20th century U.S Immigrants” on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Alien registration forms constitute an important federal immigration record series rich in genealogical details. It was recently transferred from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to the National Archives Electronic Records Division. Learn about why non-naturalized residents filed these forms just after the 1940 Census and what information you might find in them about family members; we will then practice using a free database to identify and request these useful records.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/12190831

American Ancestors will present “How to Avoid Common Family History Pitfalls and Myths” on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. When we first begin family history research or start work on a new line, we tend to be eager and excited. But that enthusiasm can cloud our thinking and fuel endless unproductive searching! Learn some tips for avoiding common “hazards” in your research process. Ideas discussed will include how to develop a research plan, staying organized, analyzing your research, and more.

To register, go to: https://www.americanancestors.org/events/how-avoid-common-family-history-pitfalls-and-myths

Charlotte Mecklenberg Library will present “I’ve Done My DNA—Now What?” on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. This webinar will focus on Ancestry DNA. Learn how to access your matches, download your DNA data, and to maximize matches using Gedmatch.com. Participants will also learn about various DNA tests and which companies to start with.

To register, go to: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67224ac359163a2f002e805f

Mid-Continent Public Library will present “Researching Your WWII Veteran” on Saturday, Dec 21 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/101412/researching-your-world-war-ii-veteran-hybrid

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover Irish research, genetic genealogy

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering Irish research and genetic genealogy.

The Ohio Genealogy Society – Lorain County Chapter will present  “The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9.  Learn valuable insights on what to do when traditional search engines like Google and other standard sources fail to provide useful information for family history research. The presenter will explore resources that are hidden from Google’s reach, such as information buried deep within websites, proprietary databases, and specialized indexes that can unlock hidden genealogical treasures.

Request a link to the meeting by emailing meetings@loraincoogs.org and ask to be added to the list.

New York Public Library will present “Using Family Photographs for Genealogy Research” on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. Learn how genealogists can find photographs and other images of their ancestors in resources available at The New York Public Library, and elsewhere. The class will also show researchers how to examine those images for clues about family history.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/12/10/images-our-ancestors-using-family-photographs-genealogy-research

Allen County Public Library will present “Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls” on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Do all of your U.S. – based records for your Irish immigrant ancestors list only “Ireland” as the place of origin? Are you unable to trace your ancestry further back in Irish records without knowing the county or townland? This is a common frustration for many researchers with Irish heritage. Through case studies, learns strategies and tips and techniques that may help you find your ancestors’ location in Ireland.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/12189466

Mid-Continent Public Library will present “Introduction to Genetic Genealogy” on Saturday, Dec. 14 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.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/101409/introduction-genetic-genealogy-hybrid

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars offers December programs

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars will offer several free programs in December. All times are Eastern time.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 – 8 p.m. – Finding Your British WWI Soldier

Wednesday, Dec. 4 – 2 p.m. – DNA Case Study: Reconstructing A Family Tree Using DNA

Friday, Dec. 6 – 2 p.m. – Giving Light to the Lives of the Formerly Enslaved

Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 8 p.m. – Researching in 17th Century Connecticut

Friday, Dec. 13 – 2 p.m. – 2024’s AI Lessons and 2025’s Pathways

Tuesday, Dec. 17 – 8 p.m. – Locating Ancestral Origins with FAN Club and DNA

Wednesday, Dec. 18 – 2 p.m. – Finding Uncle John’s Grist Mill, His Neighbors and the Cemetery Using Maps, Records and Stories.

All webinars are free for the first 7 days after the presentation. To register for any of the programs, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/upcoming-webinars/

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Long Island genealogy groups to meet in December

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

Monday, Dec. 2  – A Midcentury Christmas – North Shore Genealogy Collective  – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Wednesday,  Dec. 4 –  Genealogy Research Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, Dec. 8 – Annual Jewish Genealogy 101 Workshop – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 12:30 – 5 p.m. – Virtual

Deadline to register, Friday, Dec. 6

Thursday, Dec. 5  – FamilySearch: Are You Missing Out on All the Features? – 7:30  p.m. – Virtual – Members Only

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Holiday Party/Dual Citizenship Panel – Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – Hybrid

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Holiday Party at Irish Coffee House – Irish Family History Forum – Noon – 4 p.m. – In Person

Wednesday,  Dec. 18 –  Genealogy Research Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Sunday, Dec. 22 – Tips of the Month – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2 p.m. – In Person

Monday, Dec. 23 – Genealogy Club Round Table – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person

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

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