Saturday, June 29, 2013

DNA and Genetic Genealogy in 2013

The Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region are pleased to sponsor the presentation "DNA and Genetic Genealogy in 2013“ with Debbie Parker Wayne, cg, cgl,  on July 9th, 2013.

Summary: Learn where we are today using DNA for genealogy. Maximize Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and autosomal DNA test results to contribute to genealogical research goals.
    A general introduction to using DNA testing for genealogy and where we are today. It covers Y-DNA for the direct paternal line, mitochondrial DNA for the direct maternal line, and autosomal DNA for the other ancestral lines. You will learn what DNA testing is and how to obtain the tests, how to use the test results to maximize the contribution to genealogical research goals, and which tests can be used for ethnic studies based on the current technology.

Presenter: Debbie Parker Wayne is a board-certified genealogist and genealogical lecturer experienced using DNA analysis, as well as more traditional techniques, for genealogical research. She is a Trustee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists Education Fund and the Texas State Genealogical Society's DNA Project Director. Debbie spoke on DNA at the Texas General Land Office's 2011 Save Texas History Symposium, the first DNA Day seminar sponsored by the International Society of Genetic Genealogists, the Forensic Genealogy Institute, the 2013 National Genealogical Society conference, and will speak at the 2013 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference. She also speaks on DNA and other topics at regional conferences and local societies in Texas and the surrounding states. For more information see http://debbiewayne.com/.

This presentation will be broadcast live on July 9th, 2013:
·      2:00 pm Eastern
·      1:00 pm Central
·      12:00 pm Mountain
·      11:00 am Pacific
Register for the free Webinar now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/239396246

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists - free webinar by Judy Russell now online for limited time

The recording of one of our best webinars ever is now online to view for a limited time. Judy Russell, in her "How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists" webinar opened an entire new world of genealogy to the webinar viewers. Many wrote in saying that they can see the brick walls coming down now.
View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 24 minute recording of How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists is now available to view in our webinar archives for free indefinitely. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch.
Special Discount Coupon
The special discount coupon of law that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, July 1, 2013.
New - Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
Webinar Members get:
  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 170 hours of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 450 pages)
  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Introductory pricing:
  • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
  • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
  • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
  • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
  • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
  • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
  • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
  • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
  • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
  • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
  • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
  • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
  • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
  • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
  • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
  • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
  • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
  • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
  • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
  • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
  • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
  • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
  • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
See you online!

Monday, June 24, 2013

GeneaWebinars Weekly Calendar



Just what you need! A one-stop place with the schedule of online genealogy classes in webinar format. If you need a time zone converter see: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html




Most of these webinars are held using the services of GoToWebinar.com. You don't need to have an account since the webinar organizer has that. As an attendee, you merely need to register, then click on the link in your confirmation email at the time of the event to attend. Newbies will find these links useful:
    If your society's events would like to be added to the GeneaWebinar's calendar, contact Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com.



    Register for Webinar Wednesday: How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell

    To understand our ancestors’ lives - why they did what they did, we need to understand the law that governed their lives in so many ways. Certified Genealogistsm, Judy G. Russell, will explain how knowing the law our ancestors lived by helps us make sense of the records they left and find clues to more and different records. 
    Join us for the live webinar with this Wednesday, June 26, 2013 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 Genealogistsm 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 her website at www.legalgenealogist.com.
    • That First Trip to the Courthouse
    • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence
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    We look forward to seeing you all there!

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    Upcoming ISGS Webinars - July 2013


    Join us on Tuesday, July 9, at 8:00 PM Central, when Juliana Smith will present, Common Surnames: Ways to Identify Your Ancestors in a Crowd. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5387125736981834496.

    Last week's webinar, The Research Calendar: A Resource You Cannot Live Without, presented by Luana Darby, 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, including the entire 2013 schedule, visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=234.

    And don't forget to spread the word! Forward this email onto your friends and colleagues, post the information to social media sites and/or your blog/website, or print 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/2013webinarbrochure.pdf.

    Support the ISGS Webinar program by making a financial contribution, which will help ISGS expand its educational offerings in a virtual manner. To learn why we need your help, or to make a contribution, please visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=345.

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

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    GeneaWebinars Weekly Calendar



    Just what you need! A one-stop place with the schedule of online genealogy classes in webinar format. If you need a time zone converter see: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html




    Most of these webinars are held using the services of GoToWebinar.com. You don't need to have an account since the webinar organizer has that. As an attendee, you merely need to register, then click on the link in your confirmation email at the time of the event to attend. Newbies will find these links useful:
      If your society's events would like to be added to the GeneaWebinar's calendar, contact Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com.



      Friday, June 14, 2013

      Your New Jersey Ancestors: free webinar by Thomas MacEntee now online for limited time

      If you have New Jersey ancestors, you need to view the recording of today's webinar, "Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors" by Thomas MacEntee. His presentation was followed by a terrific 30-minute Q/A session.
      View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
      If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 24 minute recording of Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors is now available to view in our webinar archives for free indefinitely. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch.
      Special Discount Coupon
      The special discount coupon of jersey that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, June 17, 2013.
      New - Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
      Webinar Members get:
      • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 169 hours of genealogy education)
      • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 443 pages)
      • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
      • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
      • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
      Introductory pricing:
      • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
      • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
      Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
      • How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell. June 26.
      • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
      • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
      • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
      • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
      • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
      • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
      • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
      • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
      • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
      • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
      • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
      • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
      • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
      • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
      • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
      • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
      • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
      • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
      • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
      • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
      • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
      • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
      See you online!

      Wednesday, June 12, 2013

      Webinar on Newspapers for Genealogists by Tom Kemp now online to view

      The recording of today's webinar, "Get What You Came For: New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriages, and More" by GenealogyBank.com's Tom Kemp is now available to view in the webinar archives for a limited time. While Tom did his usual terrific presentation, the best part was the Question/Answer session when he fascinated us with various hidden hints and gems.
      View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
      If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 39 minute recording of Get What You Came For: New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriages, and More is now available to view in our webinar archives for free indefinitely. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch.
      GenealogyBank.com offer
      Thanks to GenealogyBank.com for offering our webinar viewers a 25% discount off a 1-year subscription. This special offer is valid through Friday, June 14, 2013.Click here for more information.
      Special Discount Coupon
      The special discount coupon of genbank2 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, June 17, 2013.
      New - Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
      Webinar Members get:
      • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 167 hours of genealogy education)
      • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 443 pages)
      • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
      • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
      Introductory pricing:
      • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
      • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
      Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
      • Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. June 14.
      • How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell. June 26.
      • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
      • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
      • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
      • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
      • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
      • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
      • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
      • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
      • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
      • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
      • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
      • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
      • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
      • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
      • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
      • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
      • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
      • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
      • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
      • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
      • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
      • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
      See you online!

      Tuesday, June 11, 2013

      Register for 2 genealogy webinars this week - Newspapers (Tom Kemp) and New Jersey (Thomas MacEntee)

      Join us this Wednesday AND Friday for two exciting genealogy webinars presented by two Toms - Tom Kemp and Thomas MacEntee. On Wednesday Tom Kemp will present "New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriagse, and More" and on Friday Thomas MacEntee will present "Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors."
      Wednesday - New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriagse, and More by Tom Kemp
      Are you getting the most out of the old newspapers on GenealogyBank.com? GenBank has released a series of targeted search pages that let you focus your searches on the type of articles that you need - saving you time and improving your search results. For example, there are search pages just for Probate Records, Marriage Announcements or even photographs & images. See how these targeted searches let you cut through the more than 1.4 billion records to accurately pinpoint your searches to just the material you are looking for.
      Friday - Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee
      Participants will learn the basics of researching their New Jersey ancestors starting with the early history as part of the New Netherlands colony to the present-day. Does the search for your New Jersey ancestors often take you to a dead end? What are the best strategies for Garden State research and which record sets are available? We’ll cover the history of New Jersey and review a variety of resources and strategies to get you on the route to success!
      Webinar Reminder: Join us for the live webinars on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 and Friday, June 14, 2013 at 2pm Eastern U.S. 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
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      Add it to your Google Calendar
      With our Google Calendar button, you will never forget our upcoming webinars. Simply click the button to add it to your calendar. You can then optionally embed the webinar events (and even turn them on and off) into your own personal calendar. If you have already added the calendar, you do not have to do it again - the new webinar events will automatically appear.
      Webinar time
      The webinars will be live on Wednesday, June 12 and Friday, June 14, 2013 at:
      • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
      • 1pm Central
      • 12pm Mountain
      • 11am Pacific
      • 6pm GMT
      Or use this Time Zone Converter.
      Here's how to attend:
      1. Register at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com today. It's free!
      2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
      3. You will receive a reminder email both 1 day and 1 hour prior to the live 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. Check your GoToWebinar connection here.
      7. 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.
      8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
      We look forward to seeing you all there!

      Monday, June 10, 2013

      GeneaWebinars Weekly Calendar



      Just what you need! A one-stop place with the schedule of online genealogy classes in webinar format. If you need a time zone converter see: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html




      Most of these webinars are held using the services of GoToWebinar.com. You don't need to have an account since the webinar organizer has that. As an attendee, you merely need to register, then click on the link in your confirmation email at the time of the event to attend. Newbies will find these links useful:
        If your society's events would like to be added to the GeneaWebinar's calendar, contact Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com.



        Wednesday, June 5, 2013

        The Genealogy of Your House - free webinar by Marian Pierre-Louis now online for a limited time

        The recording of today's webinar, "The Genealogy of Your House" by Marian Pierre-Louis is now available to view in the webinar archives for a limited time. I loved this comment from one viewer,
        "Wow! Just when you think Marian can't get any better - just ask her about houses! Amazing! With her enthusiasm she really makes the time fly. I'm glad I have a membership so that I can go back and catch all of the details that I couldn't quite write down in time."
        View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
        If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 32 minute recording of The Genealogy of Your House is now available to view in our webinar archives for free for the next 7 days. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. Members also have access to the 6 pages of syllabus materials, including Marian's "Chaining a Deed" chart.
        Special Discount Coupon
        The special discount coupon of house that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, June 10, 2013.
        New - Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
        Webinar Members get:
        • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 166 hours of genealogy education)
        • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 443 pages)
        • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
        • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
        Introductory pricing:
        • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
        • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
        Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
        • Get What You Came For: New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriages, and More by Tom Kemp. June 12.
        • Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. June 14.
        • How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell. June 26.
        • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
        • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
        • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
        • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
        • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
        • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
        • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
        • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
        • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
        • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
        • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
        • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
        • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
        • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
        • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
        • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
        • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
        • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
        • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
        • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
        • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
        • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
        See you online!

        Tuesday, June 4, 2013

        Wisconsin State Genealogical Society June Webinar

        Us for Our June Webinar!

        The June WSGS Webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at 7:00 PM
        "The Area Research Network"
        Presenter: Josh Ranger, Archivist
        Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
        Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM CST
        Webinar Description:
        This webinar will discuss how the Area Research Centers in Wisconsin work and what a researcher can find there to help them with their research.
        Webinar ID: 156-129-699
        There is no charge to attend the live webinar.  The webinar is being recorded and will be in the members only section of our website at http://wsgs.org/

        Family History and DNA Conference: Streamed Sessions Announced


        The International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) and the Southern California Genealogical Society announce that four sessions of the “Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013” conference will be live streamed on a pay-for-view basis and available for viewing by genetic genealogists around the world.

        It is especially exciting to be able to share four advanced-level sessions with our remote audience. While it is likely that the sessions will be of the most interest to those project administrators, DNA consultants and other more experienced users of DNA information, we certainly encourage users of all experience levels to participate.

        “The cost of $30 per individual presentation includes the session’s syllabus," continued Alice Fairhurst, president of the Southern California Genealogical Society and also a speaker at the event. "We are offering a special discount for those who purchase a Full-Day Pass at the discounted price of $100. Full-Day Pass holders will receive a digital download of the entire conference syllabus of 12 articles at no additional cost.”

        The sessions to be pay-per-view streamed include:

        10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
        Tim Janzen, MD
        TH004 - "Mapping Your Chromosomes with Autosomal DNA"
        This presentation will describe techniques of doing chromosome mapping and triangulation using autosomal DNA results from 23andMe's test and Family Tree DNA's Family Finder test.

        Tim Janzen, MD is a family practice doctor in Portland, Oregon. He has given many presentations about genetic genealogy and Mennonite genealogy in the United States and Canada and also does private genetic genealogy consulting on a case-by-case basis. Tim is one of the 23andMe Ancestry Ambassadors and is a co-administrator of the Mennonite DNA project and the FTDNA haplogroup J project.

        1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
        Blaine T. Bettinger, Ph.D.
        TH008 - "Using Third-Party Tools to Analyze Your Autosomal DNA Results"
        Although DNA testing companies provide an analysis of test results, there are many third-party tools that allow test-takers to use those results to learn even more about their genomic heritage.

        Blaine T. Bettinger, Ph.D., is an intellectual property attorney at Bond, Schoeneck & King in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Bettinger is the author of The Genetic Genealogist, a blog that examines the intersection of traditional genealogical techniques and modern genetic research since 2007. He has helped numerous clients and readers answer their genealogical questions for years, and is currently writing a book about the use of genetics to explore one’s heritage.

        2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
        CeCe Moore
        TH010 - "Working with Autosomal DNA: Genealogical Case Studies"
        atDNA holds endless potential for learning about your family history and what your ancestors may have passed on to you. Practical methods and examples from the presenter's research will be reviewed.

        CeCe Moore is a professional genetic genealogist and writes the popular blog “Your Genetic Genealogist.” She serves as the lead Ancestry Ambassador to 23andMe and on the advisory board of the Mixed Roots Foundation as the Co-Director of the “Global Adoptee Genealogy Project.” CeCe is the Southern California Regional Coordinator for ISOGG as well as the moderator of the DNA Newbie Yahoo Group.

        TH014 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
        Alice M. Fairhurst and David F. Reynolds
        "The Changing Y-DNA Haplotree and Its Impact"
        Learn how and why Y-DNA trees can differ and how the ISOGG team determines the location of SNPs on the tree. Find out how the most cutting edge SNP discoveries are unraveling the mystery of human ancestry.

        Alice M. Fairhurst, President of the Southern California Genealogical Society, is a charter member of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy. Alice coordinates the efforts of amateur and professional geneticists to keep the ISOGG Y-DNA Haplogroup Tree up to date. She administers or co-administers 19 DNA projects and has been active in the genealogical world for more than 50 years.

        David F. Reynolds is a ten-year veteran of the genetic genealogy community who administers or co-administers two haplogroup and three surname DNA projects. He is a content coordinator with the ISOGG Y-DNA Haplogroup Tree, focusing on updating and maintaining the ISOGG Y-DNA SNP Index. Reynolds is a former president of the Genealogical Forum of Portland, Oregon, and has been researching his family roots for over 30 years.

        To register for the $100 Full-Day Pass, use this registration link. Those who select the Full-Day Pass will receive a digital download of the complete syllabus for the "Family History and DNA" conference.

        We are grateful that these outstanding genetic genealogists have agreed to shared their presentations via live stream. We hope that you will help us spread the word about this exciting program by tweet, blog post, email or even an old-fashioned phone call.

        Just a few notes:

        Readers who are familiar with the SCGS Jamboree Extension webinar program will ask whether these sessions will be available in the Members-only website archive. At this point, the Janzen presentation may not be available at the speakers’ request. The Bettinger, Moore and Fairhurst/Reynolds sessions will be placed online in Q3 2013.

        None of these sessions will be available for purchase from Conference Resource, our conference AV recording provider. Many of the other sessions are available at a $15 discount for orders placed before Thursday, June 6, at the Conference Resource website. Note that this option gives you not only the “Family History and DNA” sessions but also the Jamboree sessions that will be recorded. It’s an outstanding offer for those who can’t be with us in Burbank.

        One other note: Jamboree is offering live-streamed video of several of the sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to the sponsorship of Ancestry.com, these sessions are offered FREE of charge. One of the sessions on Friday is the DNA Ask The Experts Panel Discussion with Joanne Mountain, PhD from 23andme; Ken Chahine from AncestryDNA; Bennett Greenspan from Family Tree DNA; CeCe Moore and Alice Fairhurst. The list of free streamed sessions is available here.