Wednesday, February 27, 2013

15-17 March Helen Leary webinar Tarheels Part 2


Tarheels in Your Family Tree?, Part II, will be presented, without cost, from the NCGS website www.ncgenealogy.org 15-17 March. The video, a continuation of Helen Leary’s lecture on the genealogy of North Carolina, will be free for two more days. After March 17th the video will be accessible to NCGS members from the members only section of the NCGS website.

Ms. Leary provides us, through example, a continued exploration of the political changes within North Carolina and the records that resulted. She continues with explanations of direct and indirect evidence, original and derivative records, and the places to find them, plus much more.

Helen Leary is renowned as a genealogist, author, speaker, teacher, and mentor. Her knowledge is shared in the webinar and in the text she edited, North Carolina Research Genealogy and Local History. This volume is used as the text for the NCGS webinar series. It is available at the NCGS online bookstore at www.ncgenealogy.org.

Annie Moore of Ellis Island - A Case of Historical Identity Theft, free webinar now online by Megan Smolenyak


I hesitate to write this because we've had so many terrific webinars, but I think today's webinar by Megan Smolenyak could top the list as the best we've ever had (sorry Thomas, Lisa, Karen, Linda, Michael, Mary, Kathryn, Marian, Maureen, and so many others - it was just...that...good...)!
Megan's "Annie Moore of Ellis Island: A Case of Historical Identity Theft" not only pulled at every viewer's heart strings, but she taught plenty of genealogy methodology and showed the results that persistence brings.
View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
During the webinar we "unofficially" announced the availability of our brand new webinar website - www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com. I'll write more about it next week. In addition to the webinar's recording being available in the archives for free for about a week, it is also available as part of the monthly or annual webinar membership. Webinar Members get:
  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 136 hours of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 352 pages)
  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Introductory pricing:
  • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
  • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
Megan-100Megan Smolenyak
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of annie that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com or www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, March 4, 2013.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • 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 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.
  • 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, February 26, 2013

Rootsonomy Training presents Michael Hait, CG, "What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'?"

Rootsonomy is pleased to offer research training to the public. All classes are taught on Thursday night, from 6 pm to 7 pm (Pacific). Registration is limited, so sign up today!
March 7, 2013

"What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'?"
Presented by Michael Hait, CG

The first condition of the Genealogical Proof Standard is to "complete a reasonably exhaustive search for all relevant records" related to your research objective. This presentation discusses

  • What is a "reasonably exhaustive search"?
  • Why is it necessary? 
  • How do I conduct such a search?

This presentation will use a case study to explore how failing to identify and carefully consider all relevant records can lead to missing information and forming inaccurate conclusions about your ancestors' lives.

To help defray the costs of our guest instructor, we are requesting $5 per attendee (non refundable). As soon as you register, an email will be sent to Rootsonomy. As soon as we receive your payment, we will send you the access instructions. Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6319718306825753600

Note: Michael Hait, CG, has conducted genealogy research for clients since 2006. He has conducted extensive historical research for the National Park Service, provided research through the Ancestry.com ExpertConnect program from 2009 through 2011, and is a current member of faculty of the Institute of Genealogical & Historical Research (Samford University); Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (Utah Genealogical Association); and Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (http://www.haitfamilyresearch.com/about.htm).


Monday, February 25, 2013

Register for Webinar Wednesday - A Case of Historical Identity Theft by Megan Smolenyak


One of genealogy's most well-known and favorite speakers, Megan Smolenyak, will be this Wednesday's webinar speaker. I have watched Megan present this session in person and I am certain you will enjoy it as much as I did. Be sure to arrive early (20-30 minutes) to ensure your virtual seat, as only the first 1,000 to join will be able to participate in the live session.
Webinar Description
An Irish lass, Annie Moore, tripped down a gangplank and into the pages of history in 1892 when she became the first immigrant to arrive at Ellis Island. But less than a century later, an Illinois-born Annie Moore had somehow taken her place and was celebrated in song, statue and literature. That all ended when some stubborn genealogists decided to use their sleuthing skills to seek out the right Annie. Join us to learn how she and her true descendants reclaimed their rightful place in history when their reunion was featured on the front page of the New York Times.
Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, February 27, 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
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About the presenter 
Megan-100Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak (yes, that’s her real name) is an incurable genealogist and wears many hats in the family history world. A popular writer, speaker and TV guest, she does all she can to get the g-word out there and inspire others in their quest for roots. She enjoys solving mysteries, making unexpected discoveries and pushing the boundaries of conventional genealogy. She has consulted for and appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, BBC Breakfast, Who Do You Think You Are?, African American Lives, Ancestors, TimeWatch, They Came to America, Faces of America, NPR, and BBC Radio, and has spoken at numerous events across the U.S., England, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand. Megan’s books includeTrace Your Roots with DNAHonoring Our AncestorsIn Search of Our Ancestors, and They Came to America, Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing and Who Do You Think You Are: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History.
She is also the author of:
Megan will also be joining us on our 10th annual Legacy Genealogy Cruise (Eastbound Panama Canal) this September as one of our featured speakers.
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Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at:
  • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
  • 1pm Central
  • 12pm Mountain/Arizona
  • 11am Pacific
  • 7pm GMT
Or use this Time Zone Converter.
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. 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!

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, February 20, 2013

    Making the Most of Canadian Census Records, free webinar now online


    The recording of today's webinar, Making the Most of Canadian Census Records, by Kathryn Lake Hogan, is now online to view for a limited time. She taught the ten things to look for in Canadian Census Records including:
    • Birth
    • Age
    • Marriage
    • Death
    • Immigration/naturalization
    • Origin and place of birth
    • Address or location
    • Dwellings and buildings
    • Persons absent
    • Agricultural schedules
    View the recording
    If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 26 minute recording of Making the Most of Canadian Census Records is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.
    2013-02-20-cdPre-order the webinar CD
    Own your own copy of Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 26 minute recording of the class, 5 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.
    Canadian Legacy QuickGuides
    Kathryn is also the author of the Canadian Legacy QuickGuide collection. Click here for more information.
    Special discount coupon
    The special discount coupon of canada2 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, February 25, 2013.
    Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
    • 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 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.
    • 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, February 19, 2013

    Upcoming ISGS Webinars - March 2013


    Join us on Tuesday, March 12, at 8:00 PM Central, when Lisa Alzo will present Back to Your Roots: Planning a Successful Heritage Research Trip. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8438226523594802432.

    Last week's webinar, Best Genealogy Present You Can Give Yourself: Citing Your Sources, presented by Harold Henderson, 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.

    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.

    Register for Webinar Wednesday - Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan


    Join us for Webinar Wednesday at a special time (9pm Eastern U.S.) as Kathryn Lake Hogan presents, "Making the Most of Canadian Census Records." Learn strategies and techniques on how to get the most out of the Canadian census records in order to gain a better understanding of your ancestors. This webinar will put those techniques into practice by following three different families (Canadian, French-Canadian & African Canadian) through the census records.
    Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 9pm 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
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    About the presenter 
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    Kathryn Lake Hogan is a professional genealogist, author and educator as well as the driving force behind LOOKING4ANCESTORS. Specializing in Canadian and English research, Kathryn has earned the Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) with the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She enjoys lecturing on a variety of family history topics at genealogy and historical society meetings, workshops, regional conferences and webinars.
    Starting with her own family history research over 10 years ago, Kathryn has not only made genealogy her passion, she has also dedicated herself to helping others discover the joys of family history and how to locate their own ancestors.
    Giving back to the genealogy community is important to Kathryn: she is involved with the Ontario Genealogical Society as a member and as the webinar coordinator. In addition, Kathryn is the branch genealogist for the Bicentennial Branch of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada.
    She will also be presenting "Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records" in the July 10 webinar.
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    The webinar will be live on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at:
    • 9pm Eastern (U.S.)
    • 8pm Central
    • 7pm Mountain/Arizona
    • 6pm Pacific
    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 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!

    Monday, February 18, 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, February 15, 2013

      Free UGA Webinar -- Alice Volkert - "Do It Backwards: Finding Descendants First"



      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 February 21st at 7:00 p.m. MST, will be Alice Colby Volkert.  Hr topic will be "Do It Backwards: Finding Descendants First"

      This presentation discusses researching descendants of someone. Usually we do not do that! But sometimes there is a good reason for going the opposite way!

      Alice is a professional genealogist who understands the need that people have to learn about their ancestors and is delighted to help them meet that need. She is a popular speaker at Jamboree, UGA, and Expo Genealogy Conferences as well as local Family History Fairs and genealogy societies’ meetings. Alice is on the board of the Southern California Chapter of the Association for Professional Genealogists and is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild. She has been associated with the Orange County Family History Center for many years and served with FamilySearch for over 4 years.
      UGA Virtual Chapter
      Utah Genealogical Association's free monthly virtual chapter meeting.
      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 

      Family Search Wiki


      The Georgia Genealogical Society is pleased to sponsor the presentation "Family Search Wiki" with Laura Williams Carter on February 18th, 2013.

      Summary: Laura will explain the FamilySearch Wiki. She will demonstration the usefulness of the Wiki and show how each of us can contribute to the valuable resource.

      Presenter: Laura Williams Carter is a professional genealogist who worked at the Athens-Clarke County Library (including her service as the Heritage Room Librarian) for many years.
         She is a member of several genealogical, historical, and professional societies and organizations.
         She has told us that she is hoping that genealogy will keep her brain in great shape now that she is retired and finally has time to research her own family.”

      This presentation will be broadcast live on Monday February 18th, 2013:
      ·            8:00 pm Eastern
      ·             7:00 pm Central
      ·            6:00 pm Mountain
      ·             5:00 am Pacific


      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 18th of February.

      Wednesday, February 13, 2013

      Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies, free webinar now online by Karen Clifford


      The recording of today's webinar, Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies, by Karen Clifford, is now online to view for a limited time. My favorite quote from Karen was, "don't make your own brick walls." She then explained the 9 steps for approaching pre-1850 U.S. records.
      One viewer commented, "I'm a professional genealogist and have been doing research for almost 40 years, and this webinar was great in teaching me some new tricks!"
      View the recording
      If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 46 minute recording of Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.
      2013-02-13-cdPre-order the webinar CD
      Own your own copy of Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 45 minute recording of the class, 4 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.
      Karen's book
      Karen Clifford's genealogy textbook, Digging Deeper: Using Essential Pre-1850 Records is now available for the first-time ever as an electronic PDF - 352 pages, full-color.
      Click here to preview or purchase the book for just $24.95.
      Special discount coupon
      The special discount coupon of karen that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, February 18, 2013.
      Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
      • 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 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.
      • 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, February 11, 2013

      Register for Webinar Wednesday - Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by Karen Clifford


      As researchers progress back in time tracing an elusive ancestor, fewer record sources seem to be available. Some sources known to be useful (such as census records) may appear to contain less vital data unless evaluated in different ways. And in some areas totally unique sources may be overlooked if not pointed out in advance by experienced researchers who have spent years using those sources. In this free webinar, Karen will demonstrate how to expand your personal research success into the past.
      Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, February 13, 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 
      Karenpic-100Karen Clifford develops and teaches multiple online genealogy courses at colleges in California and Utah. She is an Accredited Genealogist® Professional and a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association. She has been President/CEO of Genealogy Research Associates (a California corporation with offices in Utah) since 1997. Her years of professional research work lead to authoring college textbooks and do-it-yourself guidebooks covering both traditional and electronic genealogy research including several books: Becoming an Accredited Genealogist, The Complete Beginners Guide to Genealogy, the Internet, and Your Genealogy Computer Program (updated 2011), and Digging Deeper: Using Essential Pre-1850 Records (2011). She was the founding President of the Monterey County Genealogy Society, a Director of the Monterey California Family History Center, President of the Utah Genealogical Association, a Vice President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and a Vice Chair of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogist (ICAPGen) where she continues to oversee Test Development and Test Quality Control.
      She will also be presenting "Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology" in the December 18 webinar. She is the author of the Organizing for Success webinar CD.
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      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.
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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!

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        Wednesday, February 6, 2013

        YouTube Your Family History, free webinar by Devin Ashby now online


        If you love technology, family, and genealogy, you will love today's webinar, YouTube Your Family History. FamilySearch's Devin Ashby gave a fantastic presentation about sharing and preserving our family history through the use of video, including publishing to and using YouTube. Its recording is now available to view in the webinar archives.
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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 YouTube Your Family History is now available to view in our webinar archives indefiniately. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. Click here to download the handouts.
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        Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
        • 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 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.
        • 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!