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Friday, December 30, 2011
Using the GPS Module with Heritage Collector Free webinar.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
10 Ways to Jump Start Your Genealogy in 2012
Join the Illinois State Genealogical Society for its new webinar series on the 2nd Tuesday of each month! On January 10, 2012, ISGS presents 10 Ways to Jump Start Your Genealogy in 2012 presented by Thomas MacEntee. Whether you've been stuck in a rut with your genealogy research for the past year or you just want to expand the ways in which you pursue your family history, join ISGS for this fun and informative FREE webinar. Presented by nationally-known genealogist, educator and author Thomas MacEntee, you'll find out how to energize your research and hit the ground running in 2012. |
Title: | 10 Ways to Jump Start Your Genealogy in 2012 |
Date: | Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
Time: | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM CST |
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. |
System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server |
Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer |
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/889377446 |
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Free Webinar: Introduction to the 1940 Federal Census

When: Monday, January 9th, 2012
Time: 7:00pm Eastern
Presenter: Constance Potter, archivist and genealogist
Topic: Introduction of the 1940 Federal Census
Sponsor: Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region, Inc.
You won't want to miss this timely presentation by Connie Potter. Connie is a reference archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC, and specializes in federal records of interest to genealogists. She has a particular interest in, and affection for, federa
l census records. Potter has worked on the openings of the 1920, 1930, and, now, the 1940 census.
Although the webinar is free of charge, registration is required. Please join us!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
GGS Free Webinar: GenealogyBank.com

When: Monday, December 19th, 2011
Time: 8:00pm Eastern
Presenter: Mr. Thomas Kemp
Topic: Using GenealogyBank.com Effectively and Efficiently
Sponsor: Georgia Genealogical Society
GenealogyBank.com is a fee based website providing a comprehensive historical newspapers (with additional entries added frequently). The site is a great resource for genealogists and historians. This past week provided the ggs webmaster with two essential pieces of information for breaking down brick walls.
Although the webinar is free of charge, registration is required. Please join us!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Children and Genealogy in the Classroom by Maureen Taylor - free webinar now online
By the way - today's webinar was number 50 since we began in September 2010 - and our 41st this year alone. It is exciting to be part of something that has extended the reach of genealogy education. Thanks to all of our wonderful speakers and attendees!
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 28 minute recording of Children and Genealogy in the Classroom is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until December 26, 2011.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
Own your own copy of Children and Genealogy in the Classroom by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 28 minute recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and 2 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Maureen is also the author of:
- Google Images and Beyond webinar-on-CD
- Preserving Family Photographs webinar-on-CD
- Preserving Your Family Photographs book, 208 pages
- Fasionable Folks: Hairstyles 1840-1900, 126 pages
Since nearly everything in the online store is already discounted for our 2011 Christmas sale, there was no special coupon code announced. Even the popular Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner's discount has been extended through the end of the year.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
- Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists with James Tanner, January 4.
- Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis, January 18.
- Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners with Marian Pierre-Louis, February 15.
- Organizing and Sharing Digital Images with Geoff Rasmussen, February 29.
- Are You Ready for the 1940 U.S. Census Images with Thomas MacEntee, March 7.
See you online!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Children and Genealogy in the Classroom - free webinar this Wednesday, December 14 by Maureen Taylor
Grab and hold the attention of kids with a series of multicultural genealogical activities developed for use in the classroom, but useful for kids in any setting. The material in this lecture is based on Maureen's experience teaching school-age children about family and local history.
The live webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 2PM Eastern U.S., so register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day.
About the presenter
Maureen Taylor is an internationally recognized expert on the intersection of history, genealogy, and photography. She has been featured in top media outlets, including The View, Better Homes & Gardens, the Boston Globe, Martha Stewart Living, MSNBC, DIY: Scrapbooking, PBS Ancestors, Creative Memories' Lasting Moments, DearMyrtle, and Satisfaction Magazine. Maureen is the author of a number of books and magazine articles, as well as a contributing editor at Family Tree Magazine. The Wall Street Journal calls Maureen “the nation’s foremost historical photo detective.” Sign up for Maureen’s free e-newsletter at www.MaureenTaylor.com. She is also the author of the following webinar CDs:
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Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at:
- 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
- 1pm Central
- 12pm Mountain/Arizona
- 11am Pacific
- 7pm GMT
Here's how to attend:
- Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
- You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
- You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
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- Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
- Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tracing Immigrant Ancestors by Lisa Alzo - free webinar now online
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 32 minute recording of Tracing Immigrant Ancestors is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until December 19, 2011.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
Own your own copy of Tracing Immigrant Ancestors by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 32 minute recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and 30 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Lisa is also the author of our Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story webinar-on-CD.
Special discount coupon
Since nearly everything in the online store is already discounted for our 2011 Christmas sale, there was no special coupon code announced. Even the popular Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner's discount has been extended through the end of the year.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
- "Is My Pet Frog Part of My Family?" Children and Genealogy in the Classroom with Maureen Taylor, December 14.
- Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists with James Tanner, January 4.
- Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis, January 18.
- Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners with Marian Pierre-Louis, February 15.
- Are You Ready for the 1940 U.S. Census Images with Thomas MacEntee, March 7.
See you online!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
FREE Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA

What is Genetic Genealogy? What tests are available and which one should I order? How much does a Genetic Genealogy test cost? Do I need to be a geneticist to understand my results?
If you're a complete beginner to Genetic Genealogy and want the answers to these questions and more, then this webinar is for you! Attendees will learn about the history of genetic genealogy, be introduced to DNA basics and inheritance paths, learn about the different types of DNA tests available for genealogy at Family Tree DNA, and learn about resources that will help you make the most of your Genetic Genealogy experience.
COST: Free!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
10am Pacific
11am Mountain
12pm Central
1pm Eastern
6pm GMT
Register at:
http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/intro-ftdna/
View Live or On-Demand
Attend live at the scheduled time, or view a recording of the webinar at your convenience. Recordings become available within 24 hours after each live webinar and remain online for at least 7 days. Just register as though you were going to attend live, and you'll receive an email with a link to the recording after the live webinar ends.
Discounts at Family Tree DNA!
Attendees of Relative Roots' genetic genealogy webinars receive an exclusive, limited-time discount on select new test kit and upgrade orders from Family Tree DNA! Complete details are provided at the end of each webinar.

Family Tree DNA is also currently holding a holiday sale, through December 31. Many of the Family Tree DNA tests are on sale, so visit their website soon to take advantage of these great prices. The webinar discount is not valid on products that are already on sale.
More Information
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner - free webinar now online
Save 10% on your Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner through Monday
The Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner is 10% off (savings of $15) through Monday, December 5, 2011. This goes nicely with the free shipping promotion we currently have (free shipping to anywhere on orders $75 or more through December 31, 2011). Click here for more information or to purchase.
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 35 minute recording of The Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
- Tracing Immigrant Ancestors with Lisa Alzo, December 7.
- "Is My Pet Frog Part of My Family?" Children and Genealogy in the Classroom with Maureen Taylor, December 14.
- Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists with James Tanner, January 4.
- Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis, January 18.
- Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners with Marian Pierre-Louis, February 15.
- Are You Ready for the 1940 U.S. Census Images with Thomas MacEntee, March 7.
See you online!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Tracing Immigrant Ancestors - free webinar on Wednesday, December 7 by Lisa Alzo
The live webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 2PM Eastern U.S., so register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day.
About the presenter
Lisa A. Alzo M.F.A. is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally-recognized lecturer, specializing in Slovak/Eastern European genealogical research, writing your family history, and using the Internet to trace female and immigrant ancestors. She is the author of nine books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women, and hundreds of magazine articles, and writes the blog "The Accidental Genealogist." She is the author of the Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story webinar-on-CD.
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Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at:
- 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
- 1pm Central
- 12pm Mountain/Arizona
- 11am Pacific
- 7pm GMT
Here's how to attend:
- Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
- You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
- You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
- Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
- Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
- Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A Closer Look at Google+ by Dan Lynch - free webinar now online
Dan also announced the future availability of the second edition of his award-winning book, Google Your Family Tree. While supplies last, any new purchases of his current first edition (352 page, softcover) will come with a voucher to receive the second edition for free when it is released (you'll just need to cover the shipping cost of the free book).
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 38 minute recording of A Closer Look at Google+ is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until December 12, 2011.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
Own your own copy of A Closer Look at Google+ by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 38 minute recording of the class with the complete Q/A session. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Special discount coupon
Since nearly everything in the online store is already discounted for our 2011 Christmas sale, there was no special coupon code announced.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
- New Genealogy Technology: Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner with Gordon Nuttall, December 2.
- Tracing Immigrant Ancestors with Lisa Alzo, December 7.
- "Is My Pet Frog Part of My Family?" Children and Genealogy in the Classroom with Maureen Taylor, December 14.
- Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists with James Tanner, January 4.
- Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis, January 18.
- Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners with Marian Pierre-Louis, February 15.
- Are You Ready for the 1940 U.S. Census Images with Thomas MacEntee, March 7.
See you online!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner - webinar this Friday December 2, 2011
Take your Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner with you to scan those precious documents and photos that Aunt Betty won’t let leave her home. You will have your own digital copy to pass on your legacy. We will show you how to overcome research challenges using the Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner. Family historians and genealogists alike are often faced with challenges creating quality digital files of both documents and images. Challenges seem to appear at every turn... in an archive scanning fragile documents, or on a once-in-a-lifetime trip exploring family roots. Scanning documents is an essential part of gathering and sharing genealogy records. Conventional scanners require long hours at your computer, can't scan documents that are at a remote location, are fixed in size, and can damage the original fragile document. In this webinar, we'll show how to use the Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner to scan with high detail wherever the document is located, and with any size original. Learn why the Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner is a highly regarded genealogy research tool and is the only scanner permitted in the National Archives because it does not risk damaging the original.
The live webinar is scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2011 at 2PM Eastern U.S., so register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day.
About the presenter
Gordon Nuttall is the CEO of Couragent. Gordon has founded three other small businesses and two non-profits. His previous successful innovations have been in digital cameras, desktop scanners, consumer products software, multi-function peripherals, fax, and personal mass storage. He has been granted four patents and has three patents pending. He founded Couragent as a values-based organization, with Courage, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Care as its foundation core values.
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Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Friday, December 2, 2011 at:
- 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
- 1pm Central
- 12pm Mountain/Arizona
- 11am Pacific
- 7pm GMT
Here's how to attend:
- Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
- You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
- You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
- Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
- Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
- Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Free "What's New in RootsMagic 5" Webinar on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

What's New in RootsMagic 5
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST (See in Your Local Time)
Join us for an introduction to RootsMagic 5, the newest version of this award-winning genealogy software. Learn about features like the Timeline view, Research Logs, CountyCheck, and Media tagging. You’ll also learn about the many enhanced sources, mapping tools, to-do lists, and reports. See for yourself why Family Tree Magazine named RootsMagic, “the best all-around genealogy program . . for both casual and serious genealogists.”

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
A Closer Look at Google+ by Dan Lynch - a free webinar on Wednesday, November 30
In this updated webinar, Dan Lynch will step us through a closer look at Google+ and we’ll see how he and others are putting various features of the service to use for individual family history work, but also for societies and other organizations. As author of the award-winning book, "Google Your Family Tree" - Dan continues to share the benefits of Google and other technology offerings with family historians from around the world. You won’t want to miss this event!
The live webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 2PM Eastern U.S., so register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day.
About the presenter
Dan Lynch, a.k.a. "Mr. Google" is a technology marketing consultant, professional genealogist, and popular international speaker. One of the first to recognize Google's strengths for family history research, Dan authored the award-winning book "Google Your Family Tree", and is already helping the genealogical community understand the benefit of Google+ (see his blog at http://GooglePlusforGenealogists.com).
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Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at:
- 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
- 1pm Central
- 12pm Mountain/Arizona
- 11am Pacific
- 7pm GMT
Here's how to attend:
- Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
- You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
- You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
- Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
- Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
- Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
Monday, November 21, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT! Heritage Collector 7.0 Release free webinar.
Time: 7:00 - 8:00PM MST
Marlo Schuldt - President
Kathleen Bitter Director of Storybook & Calendar
- New Interface
- Templates
- Elegant Graphics & Flourishes
- More Tutorials
- New Ways to Share
- Ways to Make Holiday Gifts
Download the Standard Version Here. Its Free!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
African American Newspapers
When: Monday, November 20th
Time: 8:00pm Eastern
Presenter: Mr. Tim Pinnick, author, article writer, national speaker, and researcher. He is a recognized specialist in black newspaper research and the author of Finding and Using African American Newspapers, published in 2008.
Topic: Finding and Using African American Newspapers
Tim will provide detailed information pertaining to the process of locating African American newspapers will be presented along with a number of valuable tips and strategies to find news on ancestors—whether they lived in a bustling metropolis or a rural town.
Sponsor: Georgia Genealogical Society
We look forward to your joining us!

Saturday, November 19, 2011
December Webinars With Michael John Neill
Topics include:
- More Brick Walls from A to Z
- Constructing Families from pre-1850 Census Records
- American Naturalization Records Before 1920
- Sarah & Susannah: Two 18th Century Virginia Woman and Their Property
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Creating a Shareable CD with Legacy and Passage Express Software
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 30 minute recording of Creating a Shareable CD with Legacy and Passage Express software is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of share that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, November 21, 2011.
Purchase Passage Express
The free, standard edition of Passage Express is available inside Legacy by clicking on the Create CD button in the main toolbar. The deluxe edition adds even more functionality, which Jefferson described well in the webinar.
Click here to purchase Passage Express Deluxe.
Click here to purchase Passage Express Deluxe (download-only edition).
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
- Celebrate the Holidays and Share Family History with Heritage Collector software with Kathleen Bitter, November 18.
- A Closer Look at Google+ with Dan Lynch, November 30.
- Tracing Immigrant Ancestors with Lisa Alzo, December 7.
- "Is My Pet Frog Part of My Family?" Children and Genealogy in the Classroom with Maureen Taylor, December 14.
- Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists with James Tanner, January 4.
- Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis, January 18.
See you online!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Two webinars this week: Create a Shareable CD and Heritage Collector Software (a Legacy add-on)
Creating a Shareable CD with Legacy and Passage Express Software presented by Jefferson Shupe on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
Share Family History with Heritage Collector Software presented by Kathleen Bitter on Friday, November 18, 2011.
The webinars are free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day.
Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday and Friday at:
- 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
- 1pm Central
- 12pm Mountain/Arizona
- 11am Pacific
- 7pm GMT
Here's how to attend:
- Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
- You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
- You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
- Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
- Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
- Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Military Personnel Records

Presenter: Mr. Kevin Pratt, Manager of Reference Core Two, at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis
Topic: Military Personnel Records with a focus on the military records located at the National Personnel Records Center and how these records can be accessed and by whom, and some unique services that are provided to help veterans and their families.
Sponsor: Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune by Thomas MacEntee
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 14 minute recording of Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until November 21, 2011.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
Own your own copy of Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 14 minute recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and 5 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of thomas that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, November 14, 2011.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
- Creating a Shareable CD with Legacy and Passage Express software with Jefferson Shupe, November 16.
- Celebrate the Holidays and Share Family History with Heritage Collector software with Kathleen Bitter, November 18.
- A Closer Look at Google+ with Dan Lynch, November 30.
- Tracing Immigrant Ancestors with Lisa Alzo, December 7.
- "Is My Pet Frog Part of My Family?" Children and Genealogy in the Classroom with Maureen Taylor, December 14.
- Digital Books and Sites for Genealogists with James Tanner, January 4.
- Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis, January 18.
See you online!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Create personalized calendars and share family history free webinar. Thursday November 10th 7pm mst.
Monday, November 7, 2011
It Is Well With My Soul: Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune by Thomas MacEntee
Horatio Spofford, author of the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul," overcame immense tragedy, misfortune and disaster (the death of his only son, the Great Chicago Fire, a shipwreck which killed his four remaining daughters) to not only stay true to his values but to help others and still keep a positive outlook on life. How did our ancestors persevere and survive in the face of disaster - natural, manmade and financial - so that we could be here today to tell their stories? In this webinar, learn how to not only locate your ancestors amidst the rubble, but give voice to their stories.
The live webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2PM Eastern U.S., so register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day.
About the presenter
Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. Utilizing over 25 years of experience in the information technology field, Thomas writes and lectures on the many ways in which blogs, Facebook and Twitter can be leveraged to add new dimensions to the genealogy experience. As the creator of GeneaBloggers.com he has organized and engaged a community of over 2,000 bloggers to document their own journeys in the search for ancestors.
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Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at:
- 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
- 1pm Central
- 12pm Mountain/Arizona
- 11am Pacific
- 7pm GMT
Here's how to attend:
- Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
- You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
- You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
- Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
- Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
- Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
Military Personnel Records

Presenter: Mr. Kevin Pratt, Manager of Reference Core Two, at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis
Topic: Military Personnel Records with a focus on the military records located at the National Personnel Records Center and how these records can be accessed and by whom, and some unique services that are provided to help veterans and their families.
Sponsor: Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Regions.
Friday, November 4, 2011
FamilyRoots Organizer System by Mary Hill - free webinar now online
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 31 minute recording of FamilyRoots Organizer System is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until November 14, 2011.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
Own your own copy of FamilyRoots Organizer System by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 31 minute recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and 4 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of familyroots that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, November 7, 2011.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
- It Is Well With My Soul: Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune with Thomas MacEntee, November 9.
- Creating a Shareable CD with Legacy and Passage Express software with Jefferson Shupe, November 16.
- Celebrate the Holidays and Share Family History with Heritage Collector software with Kathleen Bitter, November 18.
- A Closer Look at Google+ with Dan Lynch, November 30.
- Tracing Immigrant Ancestors with Lisa Alzo, December 7.
- "Is My Pet Frog Part of My Family?" Children and Genealogy in the Classroom with Maureen Taylor, December 14.
- Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis, January 18.
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