Friday, March 29, 2013

The National Pastime at the National Archives


The Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region are pleased to sponsor the presentation "The National Pastime at the National Archives" with Guy Hall on April 9th, 2013.

Summary: In celebration of the opening of new baseball season, Guy will be highlighting National Archives records relating to the sport. They include a surprisingly eclectic mix of materials from federal agencies as diverse as NASA, the Bureau of Prisons, and the Atomic Energy Commission.

Presenter: Guy Hall be
gan his archival career as an archives technician at the National Archives facility in East Point, Georgia and is now the senior archivist on staff in Morrow, Georgia. He is a native New Englander who has a History degree from Western Connecticut State University.

This presentation will be broadcast live on April 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/645126022

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 9th of April.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Changes to the ISGS 2013 Webinar Schedule


Due to scheduling conflicts, the Illinois State Genealogical Society webinars for October 2013 and November 2013 have been switched. The new schedule is as follows:
  • October 8, 2013 at 8 PM Central - Up In Smoke!! What To Do When the Courthouse Burns, with Peggy Clemens Lauritzen
  • November 12, 2013 at 8 PM Central - Little Houses on the Prairie: Midwestern Research Techniques, with Diana Crisman Smith
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Action Required

If you have already registered for either of these sessions, you will receive an update email from GoToWebinar with the new date and time. Use the information provided in this new email to attend the live webinar.
  • If you had previously added the webinar to your Outlook calendar via the link provided at registration, remove the current calendar entry first, then use the "Add to Outlook" link in the GoToWebinar update email to add the corrected version back to your calendar.
  • If you added either of the sessions to your calendar manually, make sure to update your calendar entry with the new information provided in the GoToWebinar update.
ISGS Website Updated

The ISGS website has been updated to reflect the new schedule. If you would like to register for either of these sessions (or any other upcoming webinars), please visit http://www.ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=227. A corrected version of the webinar brochure can also be found there.

If  you have any questions, please direct them to isgseducation@ilgensoc.org.

Monday, March 25, 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.



    Tuesday, March 19, 2013

    Upcoming ISGS Webinars - April 2013


    Join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 8:00 PM Central, where Debbie Mieszala, will present, Digging Through Documents Word by Word. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3231307790843086592.

    Last week's webinar, Back to Your Roots: Planning a Successful Heritage Research Trip, presented by Lisa Alzo, 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, March 18, 2013

    Free UGA Webinar -- Raymon Naisbitt - "Finding Your Irish Ancestors"

    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 March 21st at 7:00 p.m. MST, will be Raymon Naisbitt.  His topic will be "Finding Your Irish Ancestors"

    All hope is not lost when it comes to finding your Irish ancestors. Learn the basics for Irish research by examining the history and time period of records, how and where to access them, what’s available online and what information and strategies can be used to help you find your ancestors!

    Raymon Naisbitt graduated from the University of Utah with a BA degree in Political Science and has minors in History and International Studies. He is an accredited genealogist, AG® in England research with the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, (ICAPGenSM) and has been appointed to serve on their board as a Commissioner. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Utah Genealogical Association. He has been employed with FamilySearch for twelve years and works as a British and Irish research consultant, instructor, lecturer, and trainer at the Family History Library in Salt Lake.
    UGA Virtual Chapter
    Utah Genealogical Association's free monthly virtual chapter meeting.
    Register here -
    https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/924840423
    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 

    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.



      Sunday, March 17, 2013

      National Home for Disabled Soldier's Homes



      The Georgia Genealogical Society is pleased to sponsor  "National Home for Disabled Soldier's" presented by Richard G (Rick) Sayre, cg on March 18th, 2013.
      Summary: Rick will discuss the Soldier’s Homes that sprung up as an aftermath of the Civil War.


      Presenter: Richard G (Rick) Sayre, a retired military officer and a Certified Genealogistsm , is a course coordinator for the Institute of Historical Research (IGHR) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and is an instructor for Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP).

      March 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 March.

      Free Introduction to Accessible Archives - March 20, 2013


      Join us on March 20th to learn about the latest content developments in our collections of 18th and 19th century books, periodicals, and newspapers.

      Mark Gauthier will present the latest content developments in our collections of 18th and 19th century periodicals and newspapers, including:


      • The Civil War
      • The African American Experience
      • The Roles of Women
      • American County Histories
      Among the highlights of what's new in 2013 are:
      • National Citizen and Ballot Box - a newspaper edited by Matilda Joslyn Gage that helped publicize the woman suffrage movement
      • The Revolution - the official weekly publication of the National Woman Suffrage Association, co-edited by Susan B. Anthony
      • Frank Lesley's Weekly - an illustrated literary and newsmagazine that ran from 1852 until 1922
      • The National Anti-Slavery Standard - the weekly newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society, one of the most influential abolitionist publications of the period leading up to the Civil War
      • American County Histories - The West!
      Please register in advance to participate in these presentations. Dial-in instructions will be provided upon registration.
      Wednesday, March 20, 2013
      Session One: 10am to 11am EST
      Session Two: 2pm to 3pm EST



      About the Presenter
      Mark Gauthier holds a BA in French from the University of Vermont and the MSLS from Catholic University of America. He also earned an MBA in Operations Management from Baruch College, City University of New York.

      Wednesday, March 13, 2013

      Breaking Down Your Irish and Scottish Brick Wall - free webinar now online for a week


      If you have lost your Irish ancestors, you need to watch the recording of today's webinar by Judy Wight. In Breaking Down Your Irish and Scottish Brick Wall in the New Poor Law Records of Scotland, Judy taught about a wonderful collection of records, known as the New Poor Law Records, which may have extensive information about your Irish or Scottish ancestors.
      And if you attended the live session today...it reminded me of last week's webinar with Thomas MacEntee, when he mentioned "the whole Internet blowing up." :) Well, about 36 minutes into the session, that seemed to indeed happen. All of a sudden - the entire webinar closed - not only for our live audience, but for me as the organizer also. After pulling out a good portion of my hair, within about five minutes we had everything back and running again. And afterwards, it took me a little extra time, but the recording of the entire webinar is flawless. I think I know what happened - just a few minutes before the webinar crashed, the new pope was announced. Makes me think that the Internet was so busy, that it caused our GoToWebinar connection to crash. Nonetheless, Judy did a remarkable job of continuing her presentation! And you, the live audience, were very patient and understanding!
      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 13 minute recording of Breaking Down Your Irish and Scottish Brick Wall in the New Poor Law Records of Scotland 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. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch.
      Special Discount Coupon
      The special discount coupon of judywebinar that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, March 18, 2013.
      New - Webinar Memberships
      Webinar Members get:
      • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 141 hours of genealogy education)
      • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 359 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)
      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)
      • 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, March 12, 2013

      National Home for Disabled Soldier's





      The Georgia Genealogical Society is pleased to sponsor  "National Home for Disabled Soldier's" presented by Richard G (Rick) Sayre, cg on March 18th, 2013.

      Summary: Rick will discuss the Soldier’s Homes that sprung up as an aftermath of the Civil War.

      Presenter: Richard G (Rick) Sayre, a retired military officer and a Certified Genealogistsm , is a course coordinator for the Institute of Historical Research (IGHR) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and is an instructor for Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP).

      March 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 March.

      Monday, March 11, 2013

      Wisconsin State Genealogical Society webinar 3/19



      Join Us for Our March Webinar!

      The next WSGS Webinar will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM.
      "Planning Your Way to Research Success"
      Presenter: Marian Pierre-Louis 
       
      Marian Pierre-Louis is a house historian and genealogy 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. 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. In addition to authoring several blogs, Marian is the host of the weekly radio program, Fieldstone Common, which focuses on the history and genealogy of the Northeast. She also hosts the on-demand program (podcast) On-site Research New England.
      Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
      Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM CST
      Webinar Description:
      You may be getting good results in your genealogical research but you could get even better results by using a research plan. A research plan will help you focus your time and energy and save you from researching something twice. Marian will show you how to create and use research plans to fine tune your research and get you back on track.
      To register, just follow this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6984353295074746368
      Webinar ID: 140-759-035

      Register for Webinar Wednesday - Breaking Down Your Irish and Scottish Brick Walls by Judy Wight


      If you have a brick wall in Ireland or Scotland, the new Poor Law Records of Scotland may help. Join us for a free webinar with Accredited Genealogist, Judy Wight, on Wednesday, March 11, 2013.
      Webinar Description
      Brenda Collins in her book, The Origins of Irish Immigration to Scotland in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, claims that over 300,000 people from Ireland went to Scotland between 1790 and 1850. Another million fled Ireland and settled in Scotland and England during the second half of the 19th century. The new poor law records of Scotland contain incredible genealogical information about the people who ended up in this welfare system. This webinar will review the records one can find.
      Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, March 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.
      Registerbut
      Test Your Webinar Connection
      To ensure that your webinar connection is ready to go, click here and then click on the "Test Your GoToWebinar Connection" link.
      About the presenter 
      Wightjudy-100Judith Eccles Wight graduated from Brigham Young University. She is an Accredited Genealogist researcher (AG) specializing in Irish and Scottish research. She worked as a British Reference Consultant at the Family History Library from 1990-2001. She is a published author in many genealogical periodicals, and is a popular genealogical lecturer and teacher. Judy is founder, past president and forever board member of Ulster Project-Utah, an ecumenical peacemaking organization that brings Catholic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland to various established centers in the U.S.
      She is also the presenter of:
      She will also be presenting A Treasure Trove of Irish Websites on April 17, 2013.
      Add it to your Google Calendar
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      Webinar time
      The webinar will be live on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at:
      • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
      • 1pm Central
      • 12pm Mountain/Arizona
      • 11am Pacific
      • 6pm 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.



        Friday, March 8, 2013

        Blogs: Easy-to-Make Web Pages, free webinar now online for a limited time


        If you are thinking of creating a blog, or just wondering what a blog is, be sure to view the recording of today's webinar by DearMYRTLE and Carrie Keele. It is now online to view for free for a limited time. The mother-daughter combination was really fun:
        "How much fun was that? What a pair! The perfect way to spend an afternoon."
        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 30 minute recording of Blogs: Easy-to-Make Web Pages 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. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch.
        Special Discount Coupon
        The special discount coupon of blog that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
        New - Webinar Memberships
        Webinar Members get:
        • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 139 hours of genealogy education)
        • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 355 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)
        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)
        • 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!

        Thursday, March 7, 2013

        LAST NIGHT: DearMYRTLE Uncut 7



        LAST NIGHT to PRACTICE getting into a Google+ HOA (Handout on Air). So come on over to Google+ and try it out.

        This is the link to the DearMYRTLE Genealogy Community over on Google Plus. https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/104382659430904043232

        You'll find I post the link to JOIN as a panelist and to VIEW live on YouTube about 15 minutes prior to our scheduled start. 

        There are also directions for VIEWing the live broadcast and posting questions in the DearMYRTLE Genealogy Community on Google+

        You'll want to become a MEMBER of the community (it's free!) to receive the link and post comments and questions during the live broadcast that starts as follows tonight:

        10pm Eastern US
        9pm Central US
        8pm Mountain US
        7pm Pacific US

        If you need a time zone converter, there is a great one located here: 
        http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

        loc.gov: Using Our Nation's Library Online




        The Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region are pleased to sponsor the presentation "loc.gov: Using Our Nation's Library Online" with Laura Prescott on March 12th, 2013.

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

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

        This presentation will be broadcast live on March 12th, 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/395687670

        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 12th of March.