Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence - free webinar now online by Judy Russell, CG


The recording of today's webinar, Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, by Judy G. Russell, CG is now available to view for a limited time. Using the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) Judy taught principles and techniques that every genealogist should use when researching any ancestral family. This webinar changed one viewer's life:
"This webinar was not only informative, it was also inspirational....The webinar today has totally changed how I will move forward and over or around the brick walls I have been dealing with for many years."
I've got to admit - the goosebumps I had when she revealed her last clue lasted about an entire minute! Well done Judy, we are anxious to have you back!
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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 28 minute recording of Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It will be available until September 10, 2012 for free.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
2012-08-29-evidenceOwn your own copy of Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 28 minute recording of the class, the question/answer session, and 8 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of evidence that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, September 3, 2012.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
  • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
  • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
  • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
  • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
  • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
  • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
  • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
  • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
  • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
  • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
  • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
  • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
See you online!

Friday, August 24, 2012

Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence - free webinar August 29 by Judy G. Russell, CG


WebinarlogoMost genealogists learn very quickly that it's a rare family where direct evidence supplies all the proof needed to connect one generation to another and tie brothers and sisters to each other. In most cases, it's necessary to build the case for family relationships from bits and pieces and hints and clues gathered from a wide variety of sources. Find out more about how to build a family from circumstantial evidence.

Join us and Judy G. Russell, CG for the live webinar on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.

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About the presenter
Judyrussell-100A Certified Genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealogy and the law. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and a law degree from Rutgers School of Law-Newark. She has worked as a newspaper reporter, trade association writer, legal investigator, defense attorney, federal prosecutor, law editor and, for more than 20 years, Judy has been an adjunct member of the faculty at Rutgers Law School. Judy is a Colorado native with roots deep in the American south on her mother’s side and entirely in Germany on her father’s side. Visit Judy's blog at http://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog/

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today - free webinar now online by Barbara Renick


The recording of today's webinar, The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today, by Barbara Renick is now available to view for a limited time. Using a series of case studies, Barbara taught advanced research methodologies that will help genealogists of any level of expertise. She covered:
  • Naming patterns
  • Migration routes
  • Tax records
  • Topography
  • Supporting evidence
  • Law
  • Culture
  • Collaboration
  • Citations
  • and much more
One of the viewers, Kristine, wrote, "WOW. I just might be able to tackle my two brickwalls using these ideas!! Wonderful!! Thank you Barbara!!! Oh my I am excited!" I think you'll agree with Kristine after watching Barbara's webinar.
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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 30 minute recording of The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It will be available until September 3, 2012 for free.
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2012-08-22-CDOwn your own copy of The 5 C's of Success in Genealogy Today by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 30 minute recording of the class, the question/answer session, and 4 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
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Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, with Judy G. Russell, CG. August 29.
  • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
  • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
  • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
  • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
  • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
  • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
  • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
  • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
  • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
  • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
  • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
  • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
  • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
See you online!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Upcoming ISGS Webinars - September 2012


On Tuesday, September 11, at 8 PM Central, Gena Philibert-Ortega, will present, Grandma did What!?: Researching your Famous and Infamous Relatives, which will explore various ways to research your famous or infamous ancestors. To attend this webinar, register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/646294230.

Last week's webinar, Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records, presented by Paula Stuart-Warren, CGSM, FMGS, FUGA, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website (http://ilgensoc.org/members.php).

Upcoming Webinars
For the complete list of upcoming webinars, visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=234.

And don't forget to spread the word by printing out a few copies of our webinar flyer to hand out at your local society meetings. The flyer can be accessed at http://ilgensoc.org/upload/menu/2012webinarbrochure.pdf.

Please direct any questions to the ISGS Education Committee at isgseducation@ilgensoc.org.

Monday, August 20, 2012

The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today - free webinar August 22 by Barbara Renick


Today’s genealogists can often solve problems that stumped them just a decade ago by combining computer and classic resources. This webinar, taught by popular speaker and author, Barbara Renick, focuses on advanced search techniques and new ways to use them.
Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.
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About the presenter
Renick-100Barbara Renick teaches at national genealogy conferences and the FamilySearch Center in Orange, California; was a contributing editor for the National Genealogical Society computer magazine for eleven years; authored Genealogy 101: How to Trace Your Family’s History and Heritage sponsored by NGS for their 100th Anniversary; and currently serves on the NGS Board of Directors as secretary. The ‘Z’ Links page at her ZRoots.com Web site is very popular among genealogists who use it as their browser home page.
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    7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
    We look forward to seeing you all there!

    Friday, August 17, 2012

    Researching with Geoff - Live! Learn Legacy & Genealogy in this free webinar now online by Geoff Rasmussen


    Today's webinar, Researching with Geoff - Live! went even better than I hoped for! A few weeks back I located Martin F. Brown's obituary which seemed to provide clues about what happened to his sisters. I waited until today to pursue the research, and in front of a capacity webinar audience of 1,000 live attendees, I used census records and a variety of websites to discover the identity of Martin's sister and her husband. They watched, listened, and even provided suggestions for me along the way. The unscripted style of presentation led to instruction on the following topics:
    • How to scan an obituary
    • How to add a citation to a digital image
    • Where to organize the digital image
    • Analysis of an obituary and how to enter it into Legacy
    • Using Legacy's To Do List
    • Using Legacy's Research Guidance
    • Databases at FamilySearch
    • DeathIndexes.com
    • Analysis of a census record and how to enter it into Legacy
    • GenealogyBank.com
    • Analysis of a death and marriage index and how to enter into Legacy
    • Using Legacy's Source Clipboard
    • Using Legacy's custom events
    • Using Legacy's Chronology View
    • mnhs.org
    • Creating a Research Plan
    • and much more...
    Thanks everyone for your participation today. And a special thanks to Ginny Sommarstrom who, afterwards, emailed me a copy of Martin F. Brown's obituary from the Seattle Daily Times. I hadn't even thought of looking there since I already had his death notice in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Thanks, too, for comments like this from one of the viewers, "Geoff's enthusiasm for genealogy is infectious - if you haven't already got the bug you sure will have after a webinar with Geoff!" Yes, I do enjoy genealogy and love that I can share it with all of you!
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      If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 33 minute recording of Researching with Geoff - Live! is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It will be available until August 29, 2012 for free.
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      2012-08-17-cdOwn your own copy of Researching with Geoff - Live! by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 33 minute recording of the class and 6 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
      Special discount coupon
      The special discount coupon of research that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, August 20, 2012.
      Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
      • The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today with Barbara Renick. August 22.
      • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, with Judy G. Russell, CG. August 29.
      • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
      • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
      • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
      • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
      • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
      • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
      • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
      • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
      • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
      • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
      • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
      • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
      • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
      See you online!

      Wednesday, August 15, 2012

      loc.gov: Using Our Nation's Library Online


      The Georgia Genealogical Society is pleased to sponsor the presentation "loc.gov: Using Our Nation's Library Online" with Laura Prescott on August 20, 2012.

      Summary: Explore one of the most rewarding, yet overlooked, online resources: The Library of Congress, loc.gov. Laura will show you hidden treasures like maps, diaries, books, manuscripts, and photos. Learn effective search and navigation techniques and add a dimension of social history to your research.

      Presenter: Laura G. Prescott is a professional researcher, writer, and speaker. She worked for the New England Historic Genealogical Society for seven years before starting her own research business. Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, she has lived in New England for over thirty-five years.
         Laura graduated with a B.A. in History from Dartmouth College in 1980, ultimately putting her degree to good use over a decade later when she discovered a latent passion for genealogy.
         Laura is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, genealogy project manager for the Nickerson Family Association, and a consultant for Fold3.com. She lectures and writes for national audiences on a variety of genealogical topics. Her specialties include the use of manuscripts in genealogical research, genealogy on the Internet, genealogy for Mac users, and merging history with genealogy.
         Her articles have appeared in Ancestry, New England Ancestors, Genealogical Computing, NGS NewsMagazine, and Digital Genealogist.

      This presentation will be broadcast live on August 20, 2012:
      ·            8:00 pm Eastern
      ·             7:00 pm Central
      ·             6:00 pm Mountain
      ·             5:00 pm Pacific
      Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
      https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5362269074483919872

      After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information
      about joining the Webinar. You will use your unique URL in your confirmation email to logon to the live broadcast on the 20th of August.

      Monday, August 13, 2012

      Researching with Geoff - Live! Free webinar this Friday, August 17 by Geoff Rasmussen


      Geoff’s at it again – he recently discovered an obituary which appears to be the key to unlocking the mystery of one of his ancestral families. In fact, he believes he will finally crack the case of what happened to three of Martin Brown’s daughters (female ancestors – so hard to track sometimes aren’t they!). He’s going to wait and take the next step in front of a live webinar audience.
      You are invited to watch as he first demonstrates how to scan the obituary, shows where to save the digital image on his hard drive, sets up the source clipboard, and evaluates and adds the new information to his real, personal Legacy family file. He will next come up with his research plan, add it to Legacy’s To Do List, and begin the unscripted, unrehearsed research – live! You will probably also learn about census searching techniques (and its data entry), searching the Social Security Death Index and other online databases and much more. With this kind of instruction, you will get a peek inside the mind of a professional researcher that may give you some new ideas or solidify the research techniques you have developed.
      In preparation for this webinar, download and print the handouts which include a copy of the obituary and the family group record.
      Join us for the live webinar on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.
      Registerbut
      About the presenter
      GeoffMug2Geoffrey D. Rasmussen is the father of four budding genealogists. He graduated with a degree in Genealogy and Family History from Brigham Young University and has served as director and vice-president of the Utah Genealogical Association. He is a dynamic genealogy speaker on all forms of genealogy technology, and as host of the Legacy Family Tree webinar series, has spoken virtually to nearly 100 different countries. He recently received the Distinguished Presenter Award at the prestigious RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City (2011). He has authored books, videos, articles, and websites, and develops the Legacy Family Tree software program. On a personal note, Geoff enjoys playing the piano, organ, cello and basketball. His favorite places are cemeteries, the ocean, and hanging out with other genealogists. He met and proposed to his wife in a Family History Center.
      Geoff is the author of:
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      • 1pm Central
      • 12pm Mountain
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      Here's how to attend:
      1. Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
      2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
      3. You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
      4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
      5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
      6. 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.
      7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
      We look forward to seeing you all there!

      Sunday, August 12, 2012

      Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research


      The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region, Inc., are please to sponsor the presentation "Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research" with Michael Hait, CG, on August 13th, 2012.

      SummaryLearn how to identify your Civil War ancestors, and what information can be found in the Civil War records. Both Union and Confederate ancestors are covered.

      Presenter: Michael Hait, Certified Genealogist, is professional genealogist living in the Delaware / Maryland area with over ten years of research experience on families from Connecticut to South Carolina to Tennessee. He is, also, a published genealogical author and lecturer.
        His specialties include Maryland genealogy, Delaware genealogy, Civil War research, and African-American genealogy. I have done extensive research on slave families in Maryland, and the U. S. Colored Troops during the Civil War.
         He currently serves as the Vice-President of the National Capital Area (Washington, D. C.) chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), and Coordinator of the Resource Library for Lowcountry Africana.

      This presentation will be broadcast live on August 13th, 2012:
      ·   7:00 pm Eastern
      ·   6:00 pm Central
      ·   5:00 pm Mountain
      ·   4:00 pm Pacific

      Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
      https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/140167998

      After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. You will use your unique URL in your confirmation email to logon to the live broadcast on the 13th of July.

      Please note: There is not limit to the number registering for this webinar, but attendance is limited to 100 attendees (the first 100 to sign in to the event will be able to view the live webinar). The webinar will be recorded and placed on the “Members Only” pages of the Friends website.

      Wednesday, August 8, 2012

      Wikis for Genealogists - free webinar now online by Thomas MacEntee


      The recording of today's webinar presented by Thomas MacEntee, Wikis for Genealogists is now online to view for a limited time. Thomas was his usual, superb self as he taught a topic unfamiliar to many genealogists. One viewer commented,
      "I was completely unfamiliar with wikis before listening. What an amazing brand new world has just opened up!! I'm looking forward to exploring this new area and growing and expanding my genealogy experience. Thank you so much Thomas, Geoff and Legacy Family Tree."
      Thomas taught:
      • Why wikis?
      • Wiki components
      • Family history wikis
      • Information wikis
      • Research wikis
      • Wiki platforms
      • How genealogists can use wikis
      • Wiki best practices
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        If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 28 minute recording of Wikis for Genealogists is now available to view in our webinar archives.
        Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It will be available until August 20, 2012 for free.
        Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
        2012-08-08-CDOwn your own copy of Wikis for Genealogists 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 4 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
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        The special discount coupon of wiki2 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, August 13, 2012.
        Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
        • Researching with Geoff - LIVE! August 17.
        • The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today with Barbara Renick. August 22.
        • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, with Judy G. Russell, CG. August 29.
        • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
        • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
        • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
        • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
        • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
        • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
        • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
        • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
        • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
        • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
        • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
        • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
        • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
        See you online!

        ISGS August 2012 Webinar - Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records


        Here's your chance to learn about research facilities in the Midwest and the nuggets of information they hold. Knowing what's available and how to use these resources will certainly help you advance your genealogy research. Join us for next week's webinar, Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records, presented by Paula Stuart-Warren, CGSM, FMGS, FUGA.

        Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 8:00 pm Central

        Description: Dates, names, ages, relationships, lawsuits, prison records, church records, bibles, probates, and more await us in archives. This presentation highlights some major Midwestern archives and their holdings, finding aids, websites, and special indexes. An overview will be presented for each state’s archive and some will be covered in greater detail. Archives are not created equally! For the states we are covering this is very evident. Some have a combination state historical society and/or library and the state archives. The websites, research services, online databases, range of holdings, and even the mission statements show big differences. We will also look at other unique archives in the Midwest. The main aim is to show the wealth of material available, how to access it, and why the on-site experience can be so rewarding.

        Presenter: Paula Stuart-Warren, CGSM, FMGS, FUGA

        Since the early 1980s Paula has worked full time in the area of genealogical and historical research, lecturing, consulting, and writing. She has been a Board-certified genealogist since 1988, passing the every-five-year renewal assessments by the national Board for Certification of Genealogists. She is a firm believer in continuing education in genealogy and strives to keep up-to-date by participating in national and local conferences, reading the publications of many genealogical and historical organizations and individuals both off and online. She completed the week-long U.S. National Institute of Genealogical Research held at the National Archives in Washington, DC.

        Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/413029062

        Recordings and Syllabus Also Available

        For ISGS members who cannot attend on August 14th, a recording of the webinar, along with the syllabus, will be made available in the Members Section of the ISGS website at http://www.ilgensoc.org. If you're not already a member of ISGS, visit Join ISGS! for more information.

        © 2012, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

        Tuesday, August 7, 2012

        UGA Virtual Chapter - Finding United States Naturalization Records


        August's Presentation Information:

        Title: Finding U.S. Naturalizations Records

        Presenter:  Pat Jensen, Manager of Staff Training, Riverton FamilySearch Library
        Date and Tiime:  Aug 16, 2012 at 7:00PM MDT (UTC-6)


        Tune in for the Utah Genealogical Association's Virtual Chapter's free online webinar:
        Finding U.S. Naturalizations Records with Pat Jensen. To attend the presentation, visit http://www.virtual.ugagenealogy.org and, on the date and time of the meeting, click on the UGA logo. Enter the presentation as a guest.

        This seminar is an in-depth look at:
         United States naturalization records
         The naturalization process throughout U.S. history
         The research process for obtaining naturalization records
        The presentation includes types of records generated through the process
        and exemptions to the naturalization rules. Women’s  citizenship issues
        are addressed, as well as exceptions for collective and derivative
        naturalizations.

        We are pleased to announce that the LIVE meeting is be open to the public! Share, tweet & spread the word! This meeting will be recorded and placed in the members area of the website (http://www.ugagenealogy.org) where current members have access to all of the past meetings!


        About UGA's Virtual Chapter Meetings

        The Utah Genealogical Association is pleased to present a monthly "Virtual Chapter" meeting in which invited guests make presentations on topics of current interest in the field of family history and genealogy.

        Monday, August 6, 2012

        Wikis for Genealogists - free webinar August 8 by Thomas MacEntee


        While many think of a wiki as an on-line, collaborative encyclopedia, wikis can be used by genealogists to document their genealogy and collaborate with other researchers or family members. Learn the various wiki platforms and the basics of setting up a wiki.
        Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.
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        About the presenter
        ThomasWhen Thomas MacEntee is not busy writing blog posts, organizing the 2500+ members of GeneaBloggers (http://www.geneabloggers.com), teaching online genealogy webinars and more, Thomas MacEntee is busy in his role as “genealogy ninja.” Stealth is not always easy, but Thomas manages to get the inside track on emerging technologies and vendors as they relate to the genealogy industry. After being laid off from a 25-year career in the tech industry in 2008, Thomas has been able to “repurpose” his skill set for the genealogy community and loves to see other genealogists succeed, whether it is with their own research or building their own careers in the field.  You can reach Thomas at hidefgen@gmail.com or visit his site atHigh-Definition Genealogy.
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        Webinar time
        The webinar will be live on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at:
        • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
        • 1pm Central
        • 12pm Mountain
        • 11am Pacific/Arizona
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        Here's how to attend:
        1. Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
        2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
        3. You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
        4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
        5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
        6. 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.
        7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
        We look forward to seeing you all there!

        Friday, August 3, 2012

        Thomas MacEntee offers over 55 webinar topics

        August 3, 2012 – Chicago, IL. Educator and author Thomas MacEntee announces a variety of new genealogy presentation topics available for delivery in the form of in-person lectures and on-line webinars. MacEntee now offers over 55 genealogy-related topics covering technology and genealogy as well as the methodology of family history research through his business High-Definition Genealogy (http://www.hidefgen.com). 

        New topics include:
        ·       Can I Use That In My Genealogy? What You Should Know About Copyright
        ·       Creating a Community Indexing Project
        ·       Google Books for Genealogists
        ·       How to Deal With Other Genealogists Without Going Crazy
        ·       Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results
        ·       Privacy and Our Ancestors
        ·       Successful Collateral and Cluster Searching
        ·       You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools

        “I enjoy working with many organizations in the genealogy field, including genealogy societies, to help family historians of all skill levels get the most out of the various technologies available online.” Starting in 2008 MacEntee transitioned his corporate technical training skills to serve the genealogy community and continues to enjoy seeing the “light bulb go on” when someone “gets technology” in a friendly, easy-to-learn environment.

        MacEntee is now available for 2013 bookings in-person and via webinar starting at $125 per session. Lectures and webinars are typically 60 minutes in length and include a quality PDF handout filled with educational content and hyperlinks. MacEntee can provide his own webinar platform and works with genealogy societies and other organizations to understand and embrace the growing webinar concept in the genealogy community. For more information contact Thomas MacEntee at hidefgen@gmail.com or visit the High-Definition Genealogy website at http://www.hidefgen.com.

        About Thomas MacEntee
        When he’s not busy writing blog posts, organizing the 2800+ members of GeneaBloggers.com, teaching online genealogy webinars and more, Thomas MacEntee is busy in his role as “genealogy ninja.” Stealth is not easy, but he manages to get the inside track on emerging technologies and vendors as they relate to the genealogy industry. After being laid off from a 25-year career in the tech industry in 2008, Thomas has been able to “repurpose” his skill set for the genealogy community and loves to see other genealogists succeed, whether it is with their own research or building their own careers in the field. You can reach Thomas at hidefgen@gmail.com or visit his site at High-Definition Genealogy – http://www.hidefgen.com.

        About High-Definition Genealogy
        High-Definition Genealogy provides various services to the genealogy and family history community including market research, consulting, education, and more.

        Thomas MacEntee is the driving force between High-Definition Genealogy whose goal is to help companies, non-profits and individual “focus” on family history. Thomas has been involved with genealogy and family history for close to 20 years and for the past four years has dedicated himself professionally to various aspects of the genealogy industry.

        Follow High-Definition Genealogy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/hidefgen), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/hidefgen) and at http://hidefgen.com.