Several free genealogy webinars will be offered this week covering topics such as: Canadian research, online newspapers and Irish research.

The Allen County Public Library will present “Using German Church Records: An Introduction” on Tuesday, April 20 at 2:30 p.m. This program for beginners will explore the value of German church records and how to uncover, interpret, and read them. We will look at the major online sources and discuss some techniques for researching them.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.  To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5013037

The Genealogical Society of Rockland County will present “What’s Been Done” on Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Many of us as genealogists have inherited research from a relative and we are not always sure whether the content is reliable? What’s the best way to incorporate the research of others into your own research without leading to dead ends, road blocks and unnecessary detours? Here’s a road map on the best way to handle “outside research” and benefit from it as you combine the content with your own research.

To register, go to: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/events/genealogical-society-rockland-county-meeting-9

The Wisconsin State Genealogy Society will present “Finding Your Ancestors in Griffith’s Valuation” on Tuesday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Fire and government destruction of early census records left a void for Irish researchers.  Griffith’s Valuation is one of the only lists of where people lived before, during and after the Famine, however many researchers don’t understand how to use it.  This webinar explains its importance to Irish researchers and explains how to use it.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8630902806678298128

The New York Public Library will present “Introduction to African American Genealogy Research” on Wednesday, April 21 at 1 p.m. Centuries of local and federal laws related to the livelihood of black Americans have created a complex paper trail of genealogical resources.  This webinar aims to provide introductory historical context and recommend basic research methods in the pursuit of African-American family history.

To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2021/04/21/african-american-genealogy-research-introduction

The Southern California Genealogical Society will present “Finding Archived Records for  Your Moonshiner Ancestor” on Wednesday, April 21 at 9 p.m. Have you been told that your ancestors made moonshine? Have you ever wondered if there were records to help you verify those stories? Learn from an archivist who has found moonshine records in the archives about finding records for our moonshine ancestors.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2979624145780348942

The Allen County Public Library will present “Finding Your Ancestors in Company Employee Magazines and Trade Magazine” on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Company employee magazines and trade magazines are packed with interesting facts about our ancestors. See many examples from these magazines and tips for locating them.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.  To register, go to: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/5010509

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Finding Your Family in Online Newspapers” on Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Newspapers contain everything from the mundane to the most sensational items for family researchers. The program will include an abbreviated history of American newspapers; a basic lesson in OCR (optical character recognition, the technology that allow newspapers to be indexed and searched online), and the best practices for research, via multiple databases.

To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/rest-story-finding-your-family-online-newspapers

The Colorado Genealogical Society will present “Getting the Most of Your Ancestry.com DNA Results” and “Integrating AncestryDNA Evidence with Your Family Tree” on Friday, April 23 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar will be presented by Crista Cowan with Ancestry.com and is limited to 500 people.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduquqDgqEtUNgOUY5HMA1CqGGD5LGX4O

The Colorado Genealogical Society will present “Getting the Most on Ancestry.com” and “Search Tips and Tricks on Ancestry.com” on Saturday, April 24 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. This webinar will be presented by Crista Cowan with Ancestry.com and is limited to 500 people.

To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdO2oqzksGdzHCGLgKgm8egpHmXeq5t3V

The Minnesota Genealogical Society will present “O Canada: Census and Beyond” on Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Discover how to locate your Canadian ancestors through online research. Learn about early census records in 1666 to the latest released in 1921, 1906, and 1916 for the Western regions. Religious records served as vital records as late as 1929 in some areas; land records and many web resources are all crucial to one’s research. Each is covered extensively.

To register, go to: https://www.gotomeet.me/MGSBranches/cig_24apr_census