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Long Island genealogy group to offer February programs

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

Tuesday, Feb. 4– Genealogy Club Round Table – Glen Cove Public Library – 7-8:30 p.m.  –  In person; https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/event/13692935

Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m.; https://pmlib.org

Thursday, Feb. 6  – Comparing DNA Ethnicity Estimates – German Genealogy Group – 7:30  p.m. – Virtual – Members Only; https://www.germangenealogygroup.com

Saturday, Feb. 8 – Italian Catholic Parish Records  – Italian Genealogical Group – 10:30 a.m. – Hybrid; https://italiangen.org

Sunday, Feb. 9 – Vienna, Austria Jewish Emigration Applications, 1938-39 – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2 p.m. – Hybrid; https://jgsli.org

Tuesday, Feb. 11  – Tracking Down Your Eastern European Ancestors – North Shore Genealogy Collective  – 7 p.m. – Virtual; https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/event/13688577

Saturday, Feb. 15  – DNA in Irish Family History – Irish Family History Forum – 10:30 a.m.  – Virtual; https://ifhf.org

Wednesday, Feb. 19 – Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m.; https://pmlib.org

Thursday, Feb. 20 – Genealogy Hour – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – In person; https://pmlib.org

Wednesday,  Feb. 26 – Names, Dates, Places: Written in Stone: When Gravestones Lie – Virtual – 7 p.m.; https://jgsli.org

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

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Several free genealogy webinars to cover genetic genealogy, old handwriting

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering genetic genealogy and deciphering old handwriting.

Allen County Public Library will present “Piecing Together the Past” on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m. This class offers a practical guide for exploring African American family history focusing on resources and methods to overcome obstacles in research. Participants will learn to use federal and state records, including censuses, oral histories, Freedmen’s Bureau records, slave schedules, and church records, as well as lesser-known resources like Freedman’s Bank records, military pensions, and local community archives.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/12433567

St. Louis County Library will present “Next Steps in Genetic Genealogy” on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Have you taken a DNA test, acquired a basic understanding of genetic genealogy, and want to learn more? Explore intermediate and advanced DNA analysis tools and techniques available to genealogy researchers.

To register, go to: https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=143027

Ela Area Public Library will present “Turning Genealogy Clues into Genealogy Dos” on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Does your genealogy research get bogged down when you find new clues about an ancestor? Stop chasing after “bright shiny objects” and learn how to research more efficiently. Participants will learn how to identify new clues in records, document new information and tuck it away for later research. In addition, we’ll focus on building better and more efficient research habits in order to stay on track and not get distracted by new clues.

To register, go to: https://eapl.libnet.info/event/12142263

Onondaga Public Libraries will present “21 Strategies for Deciphering Old Handwriting” on Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. Are you struggling to make sense of old census records, letters, or journals in your research? Learn tips from the presenter who has authored the National Genealogical Society’s Reading Old Handwriting course.

To register, go to: https://onlib-central.libcal.com/event/13768996

San Mateo County Genealogical Society will present “Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents using AI” on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best AI platforms as well as how to craft a solid prompt to get you the results you need.

To register, go to: https://www.smcgs.org/

 

 

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Several free genealogy programs to cover pensions, immigration

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Several free genealogy webinars will take place this week covering: organization skills and railroad pensions.

Mid-Continent Public Library will present “Ports of Call” on Monday, Jan. 6 at 3 p.m.  Eastern time. Expand your understanding of U.S. ports of entry during the waves of immigration spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries. We will discuss major and minor ports, trends and policies impacting immigration research, and an overview of online and print resources to use when searching for an immigrant ancestor’s port of entry.

To register, go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/103417/ports-call-hybrid

Allen County Genealogy Center will present “Ancestry.com – Beyond the Basics” on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Ancestry.com is more than just green leaf hints and a search button. Learn to harness the power of Ancestry.com using an organized research approach, filtered searches, and the card catalog.

To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/12433364

Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will present “Railroad Pensions” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.  Railroad Pension Files are a wealth of primary and secondary records. These files will tell the story of your railroad worker. Railroad workers benefited from the New Deal era (1935) with the creation of the Railroad Pension Board. The Railroad Pension files should not be overlooked as a key source if your ancestor had worked for the railroad industry for over 10 years. This talk will showcase the wealth of information that hides in this collection.

To register, go to: https://www.acgsi.org/meetings.php

The New Jersey State Library will present “DNA Analysis” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at noon. There is no doubt that the advent of DNA testing for genealogical purposes has revolutionized how people conduct their family history. DNA has provided researchers new avenues to investigate, uncovered hidden lineages, and even exposed secrets. Learn how to use DNA as a genealogical source to solve difficult research problems, break through brick walls, and prove or disprove conclusions.

To register, go to: https://www.njstatelib.org/event/webinar-dna-evidence-analysis-correlation-interpretation/

Contra Costa Genealogical Society will present “Organize Your Family History Research” on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time. Researching your family history is a labor of love. But do you sometimes feel like you are drowning under a pile of paper, have no idea what to do with all your findings, or worse, can’t find those records on your hard drive? There are as many ways to organize your data as there are researchers. The only “right” way to organize your genealogy is to do it in a way that you will consistently follow!

To register, go to: https://cccgs.net/eventListings.php?nm=47#er99

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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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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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Long Island genealogy groups meet in November

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

Wednesday, Nov. 6  – Genealogy Research Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, Nov. 6 – Finding Immigration and Naturalization Records – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Thursday, Nov. 7  – Voting Records – German Genealogy Group – 7:30  p.m. – Virtual – Members Only

Saturday, Nov. 9 – DNA Tools You Can Use – Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – Hybrid

Tuesday, Nov. 12   – New York Court Records – North Shore Genealogy Collective – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Thursday, Nov. 14  – Genealogy Hour – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 6:30 p.m. – In Person

Saturday, Nov. 16 – Researching Irish Probate Records – Irish Family History Forum – 10:30 a.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, Nov. 20  – Genealogy Do-Over – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Sunday, Nov. 24 – TBA – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2 p.m. – In Person

Tuesday, Nov. 26 – 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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Several free genealogy webinars to cover European archives, Mayflower research

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Several free genealogy programs will be offered this week covering European archives and writing your family story.

The Chemung Library District (NY) will present “Records of New York City’s Emigrant Savings Bank” on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 at 6 p.m.  Learn about the motivation behind the formation of New York City’s Emigrant Savings Bank as well as the the depositors’ genealogical information that was recorded in the bank’s records. Sources will be provided for accessing these records online and offline. A handout will be provided, and a Q&A period will follow the presentation.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcOmspj4pG9JOohZA-STz8laN3YumY6wu#/registration

The Genealogical Society of New Jersey will present “Using Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy” on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. Discover the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as your personal guide and partner in genealogical research with insights from a computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity professor. Learn about generative AI, prompt engineering, and how AI tools like OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others can enhance your genealogical endeavors.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AHkZc3xgToC4rKywaiPIYQ#/registration

The Fairfax Genealogical Society will present “How to Work with European Archives and Libraries” on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.  This program will cover what sort of data can be found in European archives and Libraries.  Moreover, we will address the issue of privacy laws, the possibility of remote research and what type of data can be found onsite.  As well we will discuss tips and challenges of work with European repositories to research your European ancestors.

To register, go to: https://fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=912730&item_id=2323177

AmericanAncestors will present “Basics of Mayflower Research” on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. More than 400 years ago, the Mayflower landed on the shores of Massachusetts with 102 passengers aboard. Today, there are an estimated 35 million Mayflower descendants worldwide. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist  learn the foundations of researching your Mayflower ancestors, including key resources, verifying and documenting your line, applying to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, and more.

To register, go to: https://www.americanancestors.org/events/basics-mayflower-research

South King County Genealogical Society will present “How to Write Family Stories People Will Read” on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Part of the thrill of genealogy is sharing our discoveries with those we love, so it can be disappointing when they have no interest in the subject. However, with good research, thoughtful planning, and a dash of ingenuity, we can create engaging stories designed to entice even the most reluctant readers. Topics include how to breathe life into dry genealogical facts, choosing a compelling story structure, and presenting your writing in an appealing way.

To register, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdempqj8uG9DVsDXuwwkn-yLcknwZ6HZP#/registration

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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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Long Island genealogy groups to meet in September

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

Wednesday, September 4 – How I Learned About My Family’s Journey from Galicia to New York – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Thursday, September 5 – Why, Where, When, How and Who: Hiring a Professional Genealogist – German Genealogy Group – 7:30  p.m. – Virtual – Members Only

Tuesday, September 10   – “Replacing Victor’s Headstone” – North Shore Genealogy Collective – 7 p.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, September 11  – “Genealogy Research Discussion Group” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Saturday, September 14 – “Finding Your Ancestors by Researching the Neighbors” – Italian Genealogical Group – 10 a.m. – Hybrid

Saturday, September 14 – “Newspaper Databases and Genealogy Research” – Brentwood Public Library – 2-3 p.m. – Virtual

Wednesday, September 18 – DNA Testing for Your Genealogy Research – Connetquot Public Library – 7 p.m. – In Person

Saturday, September 21 – “Finding Female Irish Ancestors” – Irish Family History Forum – 10:30 a.m. – Hybrid

Sunday, September 22 – “Imagine Your Family History” – Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island – 2 p.m. – In Person

Wednesday, September 25  – “Paying It Forward in the Digital Age” – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m. – Virtual

Monday, September 30– “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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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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