Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Scottish Wills, Testaments, and Land Records, free webinar by Marie Dougan now online for a limited time


What a fun webinar that was today! The recording of today's webinar, Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records, by Marie Dougan, is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. One viewer wrote, "She was so good that I wished I had Scottish ancestors!"
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 Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
2013-01-30-scotlandOwn your own copy of Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 30 minute recording of the class, 3 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of scotland2 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, February 4, 2013.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Online Genealogy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Linda Geiger. February 1.
  • YouTube Your Family History by Devin Ashby. February 6.
  • Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by Karen Clifford. February 13.
  • Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. February 20.
  • Annie Moore of Ellis Island - A Case of Historical Identity Theft by Megan Smolenyak. February 27.
  • Behind the Cheese Curtain: A Look at Wisconsin Genealogy Resources by Thomas MacEntee. March 6.
  • Blogs: Easy-to-Make Web Pages by DearMYRTLE and Carrie Keele. March 8.
  • Breaking Down Your Irish and Scottish Brick Wall in the New Poor Law Records of Scotland by Judy Wight. March 13.
  • Evidence: Guidelines for Evaluating Genealogical Evidence by Linda Geiger. April 3.
  • That First Trip to the Courthouse by Judy Russell. April 10.
  • A Treasure Trove of Irish Websites by Judy Wight. April 17.
  • What's New at FamilySearch by Devin Ashby. April 24.
  • Researching your Roots in Rhode Island by Maureen Taylor. May 1.
  • Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. May 3.
  • Land Records Solve Research Problems by Mary Hill. May 15.
  • Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know by Lisa Alzo. May 22.
  • The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing by Ugo Perego. May 29.
  • The Genealogy of Your House by Marian Pierre-Louis. June 5.
  • 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 19.
  • 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.
  • 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 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, January 29, 2013

Webinar Friday - Online Genealogy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Linda Geiger


New genealogical resources, eLearning tools, “how-to” discussions, and other items useful to the genealogist and family historian appear online nearly every day. This webinar, presented by Linda Woodward Geiger, will provide some tips and tricks for staying current with data that is most important to you and your research. Some standards for using online sources and for sharing information with others will be also be addressed. 
Join us for the live webinar on Friday, February 1, 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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Linda Woodward Geiger is a professional historical and genealogical researcher, author, and lecturer. She is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogistsm and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturersm. Although she specializes in Georgia's state and county records prior to 1900 and a variety of federal records, particularly of the southeast region of the United States, she has extensive experience in Cherokee research before and during removal. She also specializes in methods for finding elusive ancestors--those mighty brick walls. 
Linda is the coordinator for a new course for the 2013 Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR)—The Five Civilized Tribes: The Records and Where to Find Them. 
Linda is on the board of the Georgia Genealogical Society and Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region. She moderates monthly webinars for each organization and serves as their respective webmaster. 
She is also the author of:
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We look forward to seeing you all there!

Monday, January 28, 2013

Using BLM Tract Books at FamilySearch-31 January 2012

Michael John Neill will be presenting an hour-long webinar on using the BLM tract books at FamilySearch. We will discuss how to use the BLM tract books at FamilySearch--using several patents obtained from the BLM site. Search strategies and records interpretation are a key part of this presentation.

Presentation is at 2:30 Central on 31 January 2013. Registration information is here.

Webinar Wednesday - Inheritance in Scotland: Wills, Testaments, and Land Records by Marie Dougan


If you have Scottish ancestry, don't miss Webinar Wednesday presented by Marie Dougan. In "Inheritance in Scotland: Wills, Testaments, and Land Records," Marie will explore these records which are all useful in providing further evidence and documentation for your Scottish ancestors. She will be presenting from Glasgow, Scotland - you'll love her accent!
Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, January 30, 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 
Dougan-100Marie Dougan is a professional genealogist based in Scotland who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She has been involved in researching genealogy for over 14 years. Marie has an extensive background in education and provides a variety of training courses in genealogy, including the courses she teaches at the University of Strathclyde. She has a particular interest in the applications of technologies to assist in genealogical research. Marie is the owner of Ancestral Consultants which provides a range of professional genealogy services.
She is also the author of:
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We look forward to seeing you all there!

WSGS Webinar

Tuesday, February 19

WHEN:  7:00p.m. CST  

THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT: 3 Months to Better Organization 
(Host: DearMYRTLE)

WHERE:  Register at  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7582699825196533760

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Wisconsin State Genealogical Society 
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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:
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    Wednesday, January 23, 2013

    Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy, free webinar by Lisa Alzo now online for a limited time


    The recording of today's webinar, Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy, by Lisa, is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. One viewer described Lisa "like a fantastic genealogical tour guide of all the countries she's describing." Lisa did a terrific job getting us started with online research for these countries and her enthusiasm was contagious. If you have East European ancestors, do not miss this recording.
    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 Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.
    Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
    2013-01-23-cdOwn your own copy of Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 30 minute recording of the class, 5 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.
    Special discount coupon
    The special discount coupon of europe that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, January 28, 2013.
    Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
    • Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records by Marie Dougan. January 30.
    • Online Genealogy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Linda Geiger. February 1.
    • YouTube Your Family History by Devin Ashby. February 6.
    • Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by Karen Clifford. February 13.
    • Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. February 20.
    • Annie Moore of Ellis Island - A Case of Historical Identity Theft by Megan Smolenyak. February 27.
    • Behind the Cheese Curtain: A Look at Wisconsin Genealogy Resources by Thomas MacEntee. March 6.
    • Blogs: Easy-to-Make Web Pages by DearMYRTLE and Carrie Keele. March 8.
    • Breaking Down Your Irish and Scottish Brick Wall in the New Poor Law Records of Scotland by Judy Wight. March 13.
    • Evidence: Guidelines for Evaluating Genealogical Evidence by Linda Geiger. April 3.
    • That First Trip to the Courthouse by Judy Russell. April 10.
    • A Treasure Trove of Irish Websites by Judy Wight. April 17.
    • What's New at FamilySearch by Devin Ashby. April 24.
    • Researching your Roots in Rhode Island by Maureen Taylor. May 1.
    • Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. May 3.
    • Land Records Solve Research Problems by Mary Hill. May 15.
    • Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know by Lisa Alzo. May 22.
    • The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing by Ugo Perego. May 29.
    • The Genealogy of Your House by Marian Pierre-Louis. June 5.
    • 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 19.
    • 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.
    • 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 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, January 21, 2013

    Webinar Wednesday - Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy by Lisa Alzo


    With more information coming online and greater access to records, there’s never been a better time to research your Eastern European ancestors. Learn about the best Internet resources for locating records, maps, networking with fellow researchers, and tracking down information abroad.
    Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, January 23, 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.
    Registerbut
    About the presenter
    Lisa-alzo-100Lisa 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 also the author of:
    • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists webinar-on-CD
    • Researching Your Pennsylvania Ancestors webinar-on-CD
    • Digital Writing Tools for Genealogists webinar-on-CD
    • Tracing Immigrant Ancestors webinar-on-CD
    • Ready, Set Write! Share Your Family's Story webinar-on-CD
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    The webinar will be live on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at:
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    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. Check your GoToWebinar connection here by clicking on the "Test Your GoToWebinar Connection" link.
    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!

    Thursday, January 17, 2013

    Successful On-Site Research, free webinar by Marian Pierre-Louis now online for a limited time


    The recording of yesterday's webinar, In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research, by Marian Pierre-Louis, is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. One viewer described the webinar as a "very useful detailed guide to preparation for a trip to a research facility." Another commented, "this webinar is a must for newcomers, however, regardless of how advanced a researcher you are, you will always learn something new."
    If you enjoyed the live webinar, you are going to really, really enjoy your 2nd viewing of it in this recording. After the live webinar, Marian re-recorded the first thirty minutes to give you additional on-site research advice, and shortened some of the transportation/food suggestions. If you weren't at the live event - you won't notice a thing - she did a terrific job! Don't miss her 7 pages of syllabus materials on the webinar CD which contain all her on-site research checklists (available in both .pdf and .doc formats).
      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 In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.
      Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
      2013-01-16-cdOwn your own copy of In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 35 minute recording of the class, 7 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.
      Special discount coupon
      The special discount coupon of onsite that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, January 21, 2013.
      Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
      • Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy by Lisa Alzo. January 23.
      • Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records by Marie Dougan. January 30.
      • Online Genealogy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Linda Geiger. February 1.
      • YouTube Your Family History by Devin Ashby. February 6.
      • Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by Karen Clifford. February 13.
      • Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. February 20.
      • Annie Moore of Ellis Island - A Case of Historical Identity Theft by Megan Smolenyak. February 27.
      • Behind the Cheese Curtain: A Look at Wisconsin Genealogy Resources by Thomas MacEntee. March 6.
      • Blogs: Easy-to-Make Web Pages by DearMYRTLE and Carrie Keele. March 8.
      • Breaking Down Your Irish and Scottish Brick Wall in the New Poor Law Records of Scotland by Judy Wight. March 13.
      • Evidence: Guidelines for Evaluating Genealogical Evidence by Linda Geiger. April 3.
      • That First Trip to the Courthouse by Judy Russell. April 10.
      • A Treasure Trove of Irish Websites by Judy Wight. April 17.
      • What's New at FamilySearch by Devin Ashby. April 24.
      • Researching your Roots in Rhode Island by Maureen Taylor. May 1.
      • Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. May 3.
      • Land Records Solve Research Problems by Mary Hill. May 15.
      • Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know by Lisa Alzo. May 22.
      • The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing by Ugo Perego. May 29.
      • The Genealogy of Your House by Marian Pierre-Louis. June 5.
      • 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 19.
      • 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.
      • 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 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, January 16, 2013

      Upcoming ISGS Webinars - February 2013


      Join us on Tuesday, February 12, at 8:00 PM Central, when Harold Henderson, CG will present, Best Genealogy Present You Can Give Yourself: Citing Your Sources. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7953472737629097216.

      Last week's webinar, Beyond the Draft Cards: Additional WWI Selective Service Records, presented by Linda Woodward Geiger, CG CGL 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 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/2013webinarbrochure.pdf.

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

      Monday, January 14, 2013

      Free UGA Webinar--Don R. Anderson "What's New with the FamilySearch Family Tree?


      UGA is pleased to announce that our free monthly Virtual Chapter meetings will now be presented through Go to Webinar. This format will allow PC, MAC, iPhone, iPad and Android users to participate.
      Our special guest speaker this month, on January 17th at 7:00 p.m. MST, will be Don R. Anderson, Senior Vice President for FamilySearch.  His topic will be "What's New with the FamilySearch Family Tree?" 
      The family tree from FamilySearch is a replacement for new FamilySearch and will provide a new level of collaboration.  The new collaborative features and focus will be discussed, along with the approach, direction, and upcoming features of family tree.  Don will also focus on what's next with the tree and provide a short glimpse into the future of the tree and other FamilySearch products. 
      To participate register below:
      UGA Virtual Chapter
      Utah Genealogical Association's free monthly virtual chapter meeting.
      Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
      Thu, Jan 17, 2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MST
      Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration
      with information you need to join the Webinar.
      System Requirements
      PC-based attendees
      Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
      Mac®-based attendees
      Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
      Mobile attendees
      Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet 

      Webinar Wednesday - In the Trenches: Successful On-site Research by Marian Pierre-Louis


      Our 2013 webinar season begins this Wednesday with one of our favorite webinar speakers, Marian Pierre-Louis. She will present "In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research." Here's the description:
      You've created a great research plan so what happens next? It's time to get out and start visiting libraries, archives and repositories! Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she provides tips for successful on-site visits.
      Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, January 16, 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
      Marianpierrelouis-100Marian Pierre-Louis is a genealogical writer and speaker who specializes in southern New England research (Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts). Born and raised in Connecticut, she has lived in Massachusetts for almost 20 years. Marian has three generations of recent family ties to Rhode Island and also links to some very old Rhode Island lines.  As a result, these three states have become the focus of her research activity. Unlike most genealogists, Marian is spoiled to spend most of her time working with original records.  You will most often find her researching at a town hall, registry of deeds, probate court or the local cemetery. It’s a rare day that Marian has to sit in front of a microfilm reader. 
      Marian is actively engaged in social media.  You can find her starting conversations on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. She frequently speaks on New England topics including house history research, social media, African American research and a broad range of genealogical topics. She is the author of several blogs including: Marian's Roots & Rambles and The New England House Historian. She is the host of the new Internet radio show, Fieldstone Common. Listen to her each Thursday at www.blogtalkradio.com/FieldstoneCommon. Her website is www.FieldstoneHistoricResearch.com.
      She is the author of:
      • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers webinar-on-CD
      • Plan Your Way to Research Success
      • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners
      • Pilgrims and Patriots: Discover Your Massachusetts Ancestors
      • Brick Walls: Cracking the Case of Nathan Brown's Parents
      • Researching Your Connecticut Ancestors
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      The webinar will be live on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at:
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      8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
      We look forward to seeing you all there!

      Wednesday, January 2, 2013

      January 2013 ISGS Webinar – Beyond the Draft Cards: Additional Selective Service Records


      Did you know that there are more Selective Service records than the military draft cards we're familiar with? To learn more, join us on January 8, when Linda Woodward Geiger will present Beyond the Draft Cards: Additional Selective Service Records.

      Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 8:00 pm Central

      Description: Explanation of the Selective Service process including discussion of the three distinct registrations; classification lists; inductees lists; appeals to the President; and records relating to delinquents and deserters.

      Presenter: Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL

      Linda Woodward Geiger is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogist(SM) and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturer(SM). Linda is a professional historical and genealogical researcher, author, and lecturer. Although she specializes in Georgia's state and county records and a variety of federal records, particularly of the southeast region of the United States, she has extensive experience in Cherokee research before and during removal. She has served many organizations in a variety of capacities for over twenty-five years.

      Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4690779734341377024

      Recordings and Syllabus Also Available

      For ISGS members who cannot attend on January 8, 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.

      Lights, Camera, Action!



      The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region, Inc., are please to sponsor the presentation "Lights, Camera, Action! Turning Your Photos and Movies into a Family Storywith Sandra J. Crowley, on January 8th, 2013.



      Summary:  Sandra will provide an introduction to methods to technology that can be used to tell your family story combining a variety of items such as still photos, video, music, etc. to bring your story to life.





      PresenterSandra Crowley is a popular presenter and genealogist based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who specializes in using technology for all aspects of family history.  As a speaker at RootsTech 2012, her presentation, “Genealogists Go Mobile,” was selected to be streamed live via the Internet. She is Vice President of the Dallas Genealogical Society, Vice President of Membership of the Texas State Genealogical Society, Immediate Past President of the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society in Euless, Texas; and a member of FGS, NGS and several state societies. She is on the Webinar Committee for the North Carolina Genealogical Society, as video editor.  Sandra has a B.B.A.degree in management with more than 25 years experience working with technology companies, including as a consultant for Hewlett-Packard.  Sandra has taught PowerPoint, Online Genealogy and Family Tree Maker at Tarrant County Community College combining her 20 years of family research with knowledge of technology.

      This presentation will be January 8th, 2013:
      ·   2:00 pm Eastern
      ·   1:00 pm Central
      ·   12:00 pm Mountain
      ·   11:00 am Pacific

      Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
      https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/778422974

      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.

      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 at the time of 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.