Monday, March 31, 2014

Register for Finding Your Genealogy Niche

FREE Webinar Announcement

The Genealogy Professional podcast webinar

Marian Pierre-Louis, host of the Genealogy Professional podcast, will be hosting a FREE live webinar on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 2:00pm EDT.

Time zones: 2PM Eastern, 1PM Central, 12PM Mountain, 11AM Pacific, 6PM GMT

The topic is: "Finding Your Genealogy Niche"

Are you a genealogy generalist who hasn’t found a specialty area or niche? A niche can help differentiate your business from other professionals but sometimes finding a niche can be a challenge. This webinar will take you through important criteria that will help you move forward in the best direction.

 If you need help finding your niche and would like to be featured in the webinar, please send an email through the contact form and explain where you live, what you think you would specialize in and anything that is giving you trouble in making the decision. I look forward to hearing from you!

Register for the Webinar

The webinar will include a Q&A session at the end. The webinar will not be available as a replay. However, it will be available for purchase afterward as a digital download.

New Bonus Webinar this Saturday - Googling Around with Google and other Technology by Geoff Rasmussen

Google and the genealogist were meant for each other. In this webinar, presented by FamilyTreeWebinars.com's host Geoff Rasmussen, you will learn how to unlock some of Google's secrets. Learn:
  • How to help our ancestors find us with Google Alerts.
  • How to better craft Google Searches with Douglas Barry's customized Google Search form.
  • How and why to search with a digital image instead of a phrase.
  • How to set up a Google Calendar and how to optionally embed other kinds of calendars.
  • How to view historical state and county boundaries (similar to AniMap, but for free) with Google Earth.
  • Other fun technology as time permits
This class is being presented to a live audience as part of the Sacramento Genealogical Society’s annual spring seminar. The seminar committee invites you – the live worldwide webinar audience – to join with them for this special class.
Join us 1) for the live class in Sacramento, California by pre-registering (April 1 deadline) or 2) by webinar Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 4pm 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.
Download the syllabus
In preparation for the webinar, download Geoff's 4 pages of supplemental syllabus materials here. The syllabus is available for annual or monthly webinar subscribers. Log in here or subscribe here.
The syllabus contains:
  • Step-by-step instructions to the Google resources Geoff teaches
  • Clickable links
Registerbut
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No worries. Its recording will be available for free indefinitely. Webinar Subscribers have unlimited access to all webinar recordings for the duration of their membership.
About the presenter
Presenter-6679Geoffrey D. Rasmussen is the father of four budding genealogists. He graduated with a degree in Genealogy and Family History from Brigham Young University and has served as director and vice-president of the Utah Genealogical Association. He is a dynamic genealogy speaker on all forms of genealogy technology, and as host of the Legacy Family Tree webinar series, has spoken virtually to nearly 100 different countries. He has authored books, videos, articles, and websites, and develops the Legacy Family Tree software program. On a personal note, Geoff enjoys playing the piano, organ, cello, basketball and bowling. His favorite places are cemeteries, the ocean, and hanging out with other genealogists. He met and proposed to his wife in a Family History Center.

He is the author of the recently-released, Legacy Family Tree, Unlocked! and the popular Digital Imaging Essentials book.
Add it to your Google Calendar
With our Google Calendar button, you will never forget our upcoming webinars. Simply click the button to add it to your calendar. You can then optionally embed the webinar events (and even turn them on and off) into your own personal calendar. If you have already added the calendar, you do not have to do it again - the new webinar events will automatically appear.
Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at:
  • 4pm Eastern (U.S.)
  • 3pm Central
  • 2pm Mountain
  • 1pm Pacific
  • 8pm GMT
Or use this Time Zone Converter.
Here's how to attend:
  1. Register at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com today. It's free!
  2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
  3. You will receive a reminder email both 1 day and 1 hour prior to the live webinar.
  4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
  5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
  6. Check your GoToWebinar connection here.
  7. Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
  8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Register for Webinar Wednesday - 7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee

Learn how savvy genealogists are finding success with 7 basic habits of frugality. In this webinar, presented by Thomas MacEntee, you’ll not only find a list of key resources but more importantly you’ll learn how to embrace the “mind set” of finding the best ways to save money while researching your ancestors.
Join us for the live webinar Wednesday, April 2, 2014 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.
Download the syllabus
In preparation for the webinar, download Thomas' 4 pages of supplemental syllabus materials here. The syllabus is available for annual or monthly webinar subscribers. Log in here or subscribe here.
The syllabus contains:
  • Summary of the 7 habits
  • 8 bonus recommendations
  • List of resources, each with clickable links
Registerbut
Or register for multiple webinars at once by clicking here.
Test Your Webinar Connection
To ensure that your webinar connection is ready to go, click here.
Can't make it to the live event?
No worries. Its recording will be available for free indefinitely. Webinar Subscribers have unlimited access to all webinar recordings for the duration of their membership.
About the presenter
Tmacentee-100When Thomas MacEntee is not busy writing blog posts, organizing the 2500+ members of GeneaBloggers, teaching online genealogy webinars and more, Thomas MacEntee is busy in his role as “genealogy ninja.” Stealth is not always easy, but Thomas manages to get the inside track on emerging technologies and vendors as they relate to the genealogy industry. After being laid off from a 25-year career in the tech industry in 2008, Thomas has been able to “repurpose” his skill set for the genealogy community and loves to see other genealogists succeed, whether it is with their own research or building their own careers in the field. You can reach Thomas at hidefgen@gmail.com or visit his site at High-Definition Genealogy.
Add it to your Google Calendar
With our Google Calendar button, you will never forget our upcoming webinars. Simply click the button to add it to your calendar. You can then optionally embed the webinar events (and even turn them on and off) into your own personal calendar. If you have already added the calendar, you do not have to do it again - the new webinar events will automatically appear.
Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at:
  • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
  • 1pm Central
  • 12pm Mountain
  • 11am Pacific
  • 6pm GMT
Or use this Time Zone Converter.
Here's how to attend:
  1. Register at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com today. It's free!
  2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
  3. You will receive a reminder email both 1 day and 1 hour prior to the live webinar.
  4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
  5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
  6. Check your GoToWebinar connection here.
  7. Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
  8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Tonight March 20, 2014: Celebrating a Life: Keeping the Life Stories Sharable and Organized


On Thursday, March 20, 2014, at 7:30 pm Central (8:30 pm Eastern), Saving Memories Forever will present a free webinar, Celebrating a Life: Keeping Life Stories Sharable and Organized. Click here to register.

For many of us, eventually we’ll be tasked with cleaning out the family home. Learn various ways to approach cleanup projects and tips for preserving valuable family history. Find out how you can, in fact, create an organized living legacy that’s both rich and rewarding.

The webinar will be presented by one of the leading presenters of genealogy and family history webinars: Thomas MacEntee. Thomas is the founder of GeneaBloggers, a community of over 3,000 family history bloggers around the world, and a nationally-known genealogy professional, author, speaker and educator.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites - free webinar by Kory Meyerink now online for limited time

The recording of today's webinar, "50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites," by Kory Meyerink is now available to view for free for a limited time at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com. If you were wondering what you're going to do with the rest of your day, we now have 50 new ideas for you. Well done Kory! A few comments from our viewers:
  • Pleasant presenter with vital information. Every genealogist, professional as well as amateur, should see this broadcast!
  • One of the most informative sessions to date.  The Top 50 List should provide hours/days of good searching.
  • WOW! This webinar was great! Of course, any genealogist/family historian would be excited to get this info. Even if you have your own carefully culled "Top 50" list, there are always sites you haven't tried or that have improved.
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 31 minute recording of "50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites" is now available to view in our webinar archives for free for a limited time. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. Its 5 pages of handouts are also available for annual or monthly webinar subscribers.
Special Discount Coupon
The special discount coupon of top50 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, March 24, 2014.
Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
Webinar Members get:
  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 229 hours of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 600 pages)
  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Introductory pricing:
  • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
  • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • 7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee. April 2.
  • Get Organized Using the FamilyRoots Organizer Color-Coding System by Mary Hill. April 9.
  • Estate Records - More Than Just Wills by Linda Woodward Geiger. April 11.
  • Genealogy Evidence and Online Family Trees by Karen Clifford. April 16.
  • The Homestead Act of 1862 by Thomas MacEntee. April 23.
  • Google Glass and Family History by Devin Ashby. April 30.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. May 2.
  • 50 Year View - What I've Learned Climbing My Family Tree by Tom Kemp. May 7.
  • Photo Apps for Android, iPhones or iPads by Maureen Taylor. May 14.
  • I Had My DNA Tested - Now What? by Ugo Perego. May 21.
  • Using Tax Lists to Solve Genealogical Problems by Linda Woodward Geiger. May 28.
  • German Internet Research: A Launching Place for Your Research. June 11.
  • 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Family History Narrative by Lisa Alzo. June 13.
  • Copyright Mythconceptions by Judy Russell. June 18.
  • Documenting Native American Families in 19th and 20th Century Records by Angela Walton-Raji. June 25.
  • Thinking About Becoming a Board-certified Genealogist? by Elissa Scalise Powell. July 9.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. July 11.
  • When Freedom Came - Documenting the Family's Freedom Story by Angela Walton-Raji. July 16.
  • Researching Your Illinois Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. July 23.
  • Researching Your Tennessee Ancestors by J. Mark Lowe. August 6.
  • Research Recharge - Turning Old Clues into New Leads by Lisa Alzo. August 8.
  • Find A Grave - The World's Largest Cemetery Database by Russ Worthington. August 20.
  • Researching Your Italian Ancestors by Ruth Merriman. August 27.
  • Researching Your Jewish Ancestors by Jennifer Alford. September 3.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. September 5.
  • Success with Manuscript Sources by Barbara Renick. September 10.
  • Evaluating Evidence and Resolving Discrepancies by Kory Meyerink. September 17.
  • A Library at Your Fingertips - the Internet Archive by Maureen Taylor. September 24.
  • The Fair Court: Records of Chancery Courts by Judy Russell. October 1.
  • Overcoming Destroyed or Missing Records by Karen Clifford. October 3.
  • Welcome to FamilySearch Indexing! by Devin Ashby. October 8.
  • Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor by Thomas MacEntee. October 15.
  • Tracking Migration Using the Draper Manuscripts by Mary Hill. October 22.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. November 14.
  • Using Evernote for Genealogy by Lisa Louise Cooke. November 19.
  • Family History for Kids by Devin Ashby. December 3.
  • Look Ma, No Hands! Using Dragon Naturally Speaking for Your Genealogy by Ivan Baugh. December 5.
  • Researching Your North Carolina Ancestors by J. Mark Lowe. December 10.
  • Bagging a Live One - Connecting with Cousins You Never Knew You Had by Mary Kircher Roddy. December 17.
Click here to register. Or click here register for multiple webinars at the same time.
See you online!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Upcoming Illinois State Genealogical Society Webinars

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Join us on Tuesday, April 8, at 8:00 PM Central, where Kathryn Lake Hogan will present Using Canadian Records to Find Your Midwestern Ancestor. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5139560805000800257.

Last week's webinar, Going Nuclear: DNA Discoveries to Trace All Lines of Descent, presented by Debbie Parker Wayne, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website (http://ilgensoc.org/members.php).

Upcoming Webinars
April 8 – Using Canadian Records to Find Your Midwestern Ancestor
May 13 – Organizing (or Reorganizing!) That Family Reunion
June 10 – Plotting, Scheming, and Mapping Online
For the complete list of upcoming webinars, 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://bit.ly/isgs2014webinars.

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.

The 2014 ISGS Webinar Series is Sponsored by FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).
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Monday, March 17, 2014

Register for Webinar Wednesday - 50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites by Kory Meyerink

Confusion. Too many “favorites” lists. Too many “Top 100” lists. Too many opinions. Indeed, that’s just what the myriad of “top website” lists are: somebody’s opinion. Well, it’s time to make a better and truly useful list! Based on an extensive study of genealogical web traffic, here are the 50 most visited real genealogy websites. Since these are the most visited sites, they must be doing something right and providing some value to their visitors. Count them down, and learn what you’ve been missing!
Join us for the live webinar Wednesday, March 19, 2014 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.
Download the syllabus
In preparation for the webinar, download Kory's 5 pages of supplemental syllabus materials here. The syllabus is available for annual or monthly webinar subscribers. Log in here or subscribe here.
Registerbut
Or register for multiple webinars at once by clicking here.
Test Your Webinar Connection
To ensure that your webinar connection is ready to go, click here.
Can't make it to the live event?
No worries. Its recording will be available for free indefinitely. Webinar Subscribers have unlimited access to all webinar recordings for the duration of their membership.
About the presenter
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Kory Meyerink is accredited in four areas (Germany, Midwest, Eastern and New England U.S.), specializing in tracing the origins of German and Dutch immigrants. He developed instructional and reference material for the thousands of Family History Centers supported by the Family History Library. He also served as the primary content consultant for the PBS Ancestors television series.
As a teacher, Kory has spoken at many local, state, and national genealogical conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada, including NGS, FGS, GENTECH, and, since 1991, the annual BYU Family History Conference. Since 1991, he has also served as adjunct history faculty for that university’s Salt Lake Center. As the founding director of the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, he developed one of the nation’s largest such institutes. He has written extensively, including chapters in The Library, both editions of The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy, as well as numerous articles and book reviews for the Genealogical JournalAssociation of Professional Genealogists Quarterly,Genealogical ComputingNew York Genealogical and Biographical Record, and The Genealogist.
Add it to your Google Calendar
With our Google Calendar button, you will never forget our upcoming webinars. Simply click the button to add it to your calendar. You can then optionally embed the webinar events (and even turn them on and off) into your own personal calendar. If you have already added the calendar, you do not have to do it again - the new webinar events will automatically appear.
Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at:
  • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
  • 1pm Central
  • 12pm Mountain
  • 11am Pacific
  • 7pm GMT
Or use this Time Zone Converter.
Here's how to attend:
  1. Register at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com today. It's free!
  2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
  3. You will receive a reminder email both 1 day and 1 hour prior to the live webinar.
  4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
  5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
  6. Check your GoToWebinar connection here.
  7. Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
  8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Some Lesser Known Irish Resources - free webinar by Judy Wight now online for limited time

The recording of today's webinar, "Some Lesser Known Irish Resources," by Judith Eccles Wight is now available to view for free for a limited time at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com. A few comments from our viewers:
  • Useful reminder that a reasonably exhaustive search should include obscure sources that may hold a wee bit o' gold
  • It was fascinating the number of little known resources that could yield so many gems of information. Excellent webinar. Thanks.
  • The webinar was great; the presenter and the information that she covered is so valuable. I learn/gain so much knowledge about the associated practices/processes of genealogy research each week from the webinars. Thanks Legacy Family Tree!
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 "Some Lesser Known Irish Resources" is now available to view in our webinar archives for free for a limited time. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. Its 2 pages of handouts are also available for annual or monthly webinar subscribers.
Special Discount Coupon
The special discount coupon of ireland4 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, March 17, 2014.
Legacy QuickGuide: Irish Genealogy
Judy is also the author of our Legacy QuickGuide on Irish Genealogy. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
Webinar Members get:
  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 227 hours of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 591 pages)
  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Introductory pricing:
  • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
  • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • 50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites by Kory Meyerink. March 19.
  • 7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee. April 2.
  • Get Organized Using the FamilyRoots Organizer Color-Coding System by Mary Hill. April 9.
  • Estate Records - More Than Just Wills by Linda Woodward Geiger. April 11.
  • Genealogy Evidence and Online Family Trees by Karen Clifford. April 16.
  • The Homestead Act of 1862 by Thomas MacEntee. April 23.
  • Google Glass and Family History by Devin Ashby. April 30.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. May 2.
  • 50 Year View - What I've Learned Climbing My Family Tree by Tom Kemp. May 7.
  • Photo Apps for Android, iPhones or iPads by Maureen Taylor. May 14.
  • I Had My DNA Tested - Now What? by Ugo Perego. May 21.
  • Using Tax Lists to Solve Genealogical Problems by Linda Woodward Geiger. May 28.
  • German Internet Research: A Launching Place for Your Research. June 11.
  • 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Family History Narrative by Lisa Alzo. June 13.
  • Copyright Mythconceptions by Judy Russell. June 18.
  • Documenting Native American Families in 19th and 20th Century Records by Angela Walton-Raji. June 25.
  • Thinking About Becoming a Board-certified Genealogist? by Elissa Scalise Powell. July 9.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. July 11.
  • When Freedom Came - Documenting the Family's Freedom Story by Angela Walton-Raji. July 16.
  • Researching Your Illinois Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. July 23.
  • Researching Your Tennessee Ancestors by J. Mark Lowe. August 6.
  • Research Recharge - Turning Old Clues into New Leads by Lisa Alzo. August 8.
  • Find A Grave - The World's Largest Cemetery Database by Russ Worthington. August 20.
  • Researching Your Italian Ancestors by Ruth Merriman. August 27.
  • Researching Your Jewish Ancestors by Jennifer Alford. September 3.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. September 5.
  • Success with Manuscript Sources by Barbara Renick. September 10.
  • Evaluating Evidence and Resolving Discrepancies by Kory Meyerink. September 17.
  • A Library at Your Fingertips - the Internet Archive by Maureen Taylor. September 24.
  • The Fair Court: Records of Chancery Courts by Judy Russell. October 1.
  • Overcoming Destroyed or Missing Records by Karen Clifford. October 3.
  • Welcome to FamilySearch Indexing! by Devin Ashby. October 8.
  • Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor by Thomas MacEntee. October 15.
  • Tracking Migration Using the Draper Manuscripts by Mary Hill. October 22.
  • Legacy Family Tree - Virtual User's Group Meeting by Legacy Family Tree Panel. November 14.
  • Using Evernote for Genealogy by Lisa Louise Cooke. November 19.
  • Family History for Kids by Devin Ashby. December 3.
  • Look Ma, No Hands! Using Dragon Naturally Speaking for Your Genealogy by Ivan Baugh. December 5.
  • Researching Your North Carolina Ancestors by J. Mark Lowe. December 10.
  • Bagging a Live One - Connecting with Cousins You Never Knew You Had by Mary Kircher Roddy. December 17.
Click here to register. Or click here register for multiple webinars at the same time.
See you online!

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Webinar--December, 2014

December, 2014
Lost in Your Cemetery Research? FindAGrave Can Help Unearth Your Answers
  • Presenter: Vickie Schnitzler
  • Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: “Find-a-Grave” may be an overlooked and under appreciated resource for basic on-line genealogical research. Find-a-grave volunteer, and WSGS president, Vickie Schnitzler, will share information about the organization, website and how to search the more than 111 million graves already posted. She will also share how Find-a-Grave can possibly help you with your genealogical research.
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/kam4tbk
    Webinar ID: 114-532-475
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 
All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available only to members.

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Webinar--November, 2014

November, 2014
Time Travel with Google Earth
  • Presenter: Lisa Louise Cooke
  • Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: Get ready to experience old historic maps, genealogical records, images, and videos coming together to create stunning time travel experiences in the free Google Earth program. We'll incorporate automated changing boundaries, and uncover historic maps that are built right into Google Earth. Tell time travel stories that will truly excite your non-genealogist relatives! You’ve never seen anything like this class!
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/mphto6p
    Webinar ID: 110-794-123
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 
All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available only to members.

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Webinar--October 2014

October, 2014
Pre-1850 Tic Marks
  • Presenter: Peggy Lauritzen
  • Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: Those pesky tic marks seem to get in our way as we work to extend our pedigrees. Just what do they mean, and how can they help me?
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/mv5u3xp
    Webinar ID: 108-106-395
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar.

  • All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available only to members. 

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Webinar--September, 2014

September, 2014
Norwegian Genealogy: A Ten Step Program to Get You Started and Addicted
  • Presenter: Jerry Paulson
  • Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: Confused by the naming patterns in Norwegian genealogy? This class will help to clear up some of the mysteries associated with this ethnic group. Topics to be discussed include naming patterns, using Norwegian and Norwegian American church records, relationship of church and state in Norway, websites of value for doing Norwegian and Norwegian American research and migration patterns.
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/kztpyvo
    Webinar ID: 106-999-027
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 
All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available only to members.

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Webinar-- August, 2014

August, 2014
The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper
  • Presenter: Cyndi Howells
  • Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: When Google and traditional search engines don't return useful information, don't stop there. We will explore resources that are invisible to Google and hidden deep within web sites and proprietary databases. The "hidden web" lies buried within the collections for commercial web sites, libraries, archives, and museums. We will also talk about the importance of indexes that deep-link into web sites online, thus uncovering hidden gems of information that may not be found easily through a search engine query.
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/k26tnkg
    Webinar ID: 105-117-171
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar.

    All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available to members only. 

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Webinar- July, 2014

July, 2014
World War I Draft Cards
  • Presenter: Tim Pinnick
  • Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: WWI registration cards contain valuable imbedded pieces of information that can become leads in solving some genealogical roadblocks for researchers. Identify relatives and potential friends, establish familial relationships, locate previously unknown migration locations, and more!
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/ko4z7fs
    Webinar ID: 102-030-187
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 
All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available to members only.

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society June Webinar

June, 2014
Applying for Your Irish Passport: An Introduction to Irish Research
  • Presenter: Donna Moughty
  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: Before you buy your ticket to Ireland you need to look at the roots your ancestor planted in America. Focusing on U.S. resources can give you a real passport to finding your way to the right place and time in Ireland.
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/kmxc6tr
  • Webinar ID: 100-919-323
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 
All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available only to members.

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society May Webinar

May, 2014
Genealogy Research in BadgerLink
  • Presenter: Kara Ripley
  • Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: BadgerLink is Wisconsin’s online library which provides access to licensed content such as magazines, newspapers, census records, full text family histories, videos, and images. These resources are provided exclusively for use by all Wisconsin residents and are materials that are not available through regular search engines such as Google. In this session, learn the basics about using BadgerLink to conduct genealogical research!
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/mz3v45y
    Webinar ID: 150-944-107
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar.
         
All live webinars are free.  Archived webonars are available to members only.
     

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society April Webinar

April, 2014
German-American Resources for Genealogists
  • Presenter: Antje Petty
  • Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: Researching one’s ancestors from German-speaking Europe comes with many challenges. The quality and availability of resources may differ greatly, depending on an immigrant’s place of origin, time of departure, and more. The investigation is further complicated by the fact that documents—including many created in America—were not only written in German, but also in a script that even native speakers cannot easily read today. This webinar will offer suggestions on how to use German-American resources in genealogy, including those available at the Max Kade Institute.
  • Register at: http://tinyurl.com/kgcgdhm
  • Webinar ID: 157-335-819
    After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information. Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar.
All live webinars are free.  Archived webinars are available to  members only.
 

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society March Webinar

DNA and Genealogy
Colleen Fitzpatrick
  • Presenter: Colleen Fitzpatrick
  • Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: DNA is not as difficult to understand as you might think! Whether you are having trouble spelling DNA or you are an old hand at genetic genealogy, this talk is for you! Understanding your DNA results, connecting with long lost cousins, and gaining insight into family history through DNA has become easier than ever. And what if your DNA is different from the rest of the members of your family? Should you hide under the bed? Refuse all incoming phone calls? No! You have a terrific opportunity to discover the interesting family history if your DNA doesn't match anyone else's. In this talk, you will learn the basics of DNA, how to ‘do’ genetic genealogy, and what you can derive from your DNA results. Colleen explains how DNA can be combined with paper genealogy to provide a more powerful toolbox for solving genealogical mysteries. Colleen also gives success stories in tracing otherwise lost family history-unexpectedly connecting a group to a geographical region and to historical evebnts occurring there. This talk on DNA is very different from others you might have heard. No matter what level of understanding you have about genetic genealogy, this talk is for you!
Webinar ID: 156-601-187
After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.Please remember that this is a first come first serve webinar. Registering does not hold a spot for you. Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar.
All live webinars are free.  After that access is restricted to members.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Saving Memories Forever - Beginner Webinar - Thursday, 13 March 2014


Saving Memories Forever will present a FREE webinar for those who want to learn how to use Saving Memories Forever and get started with interviewing family members:
  • Thursday, 13 March 2014, at 7:30 PM Central - click here to register
First, you'll learn how to use the Saving Memories Forever app. Then you'll learn the basics of how to manage your recorded story on the Saving Memories Forever website. This "managing" includes sharing your recorded stories with your family, using the easy "search" feature and attaching photos. You'll see how saving your stories on the website keeps the stories safe and easily sharable.

By the end of the workshop, you'll be comfortable with the system and ready to get started recording and sharing your family's stories and oral history the same day!

We'll also be selecting the name of one attendee during the webinar who'll receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

The webinar will be presented by one of the leading presenters of genealogy and family history webinars: Thomas MacEntee. Thomas is the founder of GeneaBloggers.com, a community of over 3,000 family history bloggers around the world, and a nationally-known genealogy professional, author, speaker and educator.

Register for Webinar Wednesday - Some Lesser Known Irish Resources by Judy Wight

If you have Irish roots, be sure to join us this Wednesday for a free webinar with our Irish research specialist, Judith Eccles Wight. She will present "Some Lesser Known Irish Resources."
Webinar Description
This webinar is an overview of some lesser known Irish resources that may provide additional information about your Irish ancestors. Some of the sources that will be discussed include school records, taxation sources and court records.
Join us for the live webinar Wednesday, March 12, 2014 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
Jwight-100Owner of Wight House Research, Judy has been an Accredited Genealogist specializing in Ireland (30+ years) and Scotland (10+ years).  She writes extensively for genealogical periodicals and is a popular teacher and lecturer at genealogical events.  She worked 10 years as a reference consultant at the Family History Library and has vast research experience in the British Isles, U.S., Canada, and Australia.
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